Letting Your Guard Down

I AM SELF-ISH · Jun 16, 2026 · 10m

Episode 74 –Letting Your Guard Down

I Am Self-ish Podcast

In this episode of the I Am Self-ish podcast, Will Wright opens the door to a real coaching conversation as part of the Inside the Session series. Through the story of one client, Will demonstrates how coaching often goes far beyond the problem someone brings into the room.

What began as a conversation about stress quickly revealed something deeper. As Will listened beneath the words, a pattern emerged. The client had spent years protecting himself behind emotional armor, believing that staying guarded was the safest way to move…