We talked a lot in a recent team development training about something we don’t always name, but everyone feels: the power of tone and energy in a space. I shared a simple reminder: our lives are full. Chaotic. Busy. We’re juggling a lot of hats, roles, and responsibilities. And sometimes we walk into rooms carrying all of it with us. One thing I always try to do before I enter a space, whether it’s a meeting, a conversation, or a training, is pause… take a deep breath… and remember this: “I have