The Body You Bring to the Game Determines How Well You Play
When I first learned to ski in New Hampshire, I had to create a body that could handle east coast skiing, aka ice.
My previous skills from ice skating were transferrable —until they weren't.
I had to adjust to new circumstances (the present moment) if I was going to be successful and have more fun!
Years later, I skied Utah’s powder.
My New Hampshire skillset or skiing body? Just about useless. I had to reinvent my stance, my movements, and even how I thought about connecting my head with my body to glide down instead of struggle or tumble down the mountain - aka a 'yard sale' lol.
Then, I tried snowboarding.
The first few hours?
Brutal.
My skiing habits worked against me.
I had to unlearn what I knew and create a snowboarding body—one that moved differently, responded differently, and allowed me to ride with ease.
Small shifts—adjusting a stance, changing my weight distribution, or upgrading my equipment—made the entire experience smoother, more fun, and far more effective.
It’s the same in leadership, parenting, and advocacy. '
The body you bring to a tough conversation, a business challenge, or a moment of high stress can determine how it plays out.
Your I’m right body? Probably not helpful.
Your curious body? Much more effective.
Your stressed and stuck body? Not ideal for problem-solving.
Your resourceful and open body? Now we’re getting somewhere.
We invent bodies throughout our day without even realizing it.
The key is notice what body we're designing moment to moment.
Tiny adjustments—presence, breath, mindset—can be the difference between struggle and flow.
These are all embodied practices!
If you’re feeling stuck, it’s time to stop forcing an old body into a new situation.
Learn how to create the body that moves you forward (and it might include getting more rest or eating nourishing food).
Change doesn't take time, it takes presence.
Want to work with me? Let’s talk (I have more sports analogies if you're into that lol).
