Detachment Isn’t Giving Up — It’s Gaining Freedom

“The root of all suffering is attachment.” — Buddha

This quote gets shared often, but rarely taught in a way that feels practical—especially for high-performing, high-achieving coaching clients who are used to striving, optimizing, and controlling outcomes.

Detachment doesn’t mean apathy.
It doesn’t mean you stop caring.

It means learning how to engage fully without being owned by the outcome.

In fact, helping your high-end coaching clients develop a detachment plan may be one of the most powerful gifts you can offer. And as always, it starts with us.

Here are five coaching-focused ways to practice healthy detachment—without losing ambition, drive, or heart.