How to Find the Diamonds at Your Feet

In a world full of stress, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by circumstances we can't control. We get lost in our heads, and our day gets "trashed" by frustration, even if it's justified. But what if there was a simple, direct way within our power to create a better experience, in small but meaningful ways?

This episode is an invitation to discover a simple but powerful practice that can help.

Host Brett Hill shares a powerful personal story about a gorgeous autumn leaf on the sidewalk that stopped him in his tracks—capturing an exquisite moment in time with 'magically large' globes of water glistening on its surface.

This moment is an example of the "diamonds at your feet"—the abundant, foundational beauty that is always right there, just waiting to be seen.

This is not an escape from your problems. It is a practice of connecting to "the beauty in you, noticing itself". These are not just nice moments—they are portals.

This episode is a reflection and invitation to the question: "As I live in a world with extreme beauty and extreme injustice—who do I want to be?"

The most important leadership skill... isn't a skill.

It's the quality of your presence.

In a world of constant disconnection, the ability to deepen your presence is what makes you memorable and believable. How you speak, listen, and connect— are all transformed, allowing you to turn ordinary conversations into extraordinary experiences.

This principle is the foundation of The Mindful Coach Podcast where we explore the practice of presence and mindful communications in life and work - in way that practical and actionable.

Hosted by Brett Hill—ICF-certified coach and coach trainer, former Microsoft technologist, public speaker, and founder of The Mindful Coach Association. This show is a space to explore how presence, somatic awareness, and authentic communication can improve the quality of your professional life and moment-to-moment experience.

Through honest personal stories, practical tools, and deep reflection, each episode is an invitation to show up with more clarity, compassion, and connection.

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