Presence First: The Foundation of How I Work and Why I’m Building This Business

When I began my journey as a virtual assistant, I believed my value would be measured by efficiency.

Stronger systems.
Clear execution.
Better organization.

And those things absolutely matter.

But what truly shaped the way I work and the business I am building is something deeper.

Presence First.

What Presence First Taught Me as a Virtual Assistant

Through my work as a virtual assistant, I’ve learned that most entrepreneurs and small teams are not struggling because they lack tools. They are overwhelmed because they are carrying too much on their own.

They are managing every detail.
Making every decision.
Tracking every moving part.

The stress is not about capability. It is about capacity.

Presence First shifted the way I approach support. Instead of immediately fixing, organizing, or optimizing, I pause. I observe. I listen. I work to understand what is actually creating friction.

That pause creates clarity.

When I understand the rhythm of a business and the real pressure behind the scenes, solutions become more effective and sustainable. I am not just completing tasks. I am helping to reduce weight.

That is where meaningful support begins.

Learning Through Presence First and Mentorship

My understanding of Presence First deepened through my experience working with Frank Keck. His guidance and mentorship helped me see that leadership, support, and success are not about doing more or faster. They are about awareness, alignment, and intention.

I learned to slow down and approach every task, every client, and every decision with presence. This mindset transformed how I work with clients, how I manage projects, and how I lead myself in building a business that truly supports others.

His mentorship helped me bridge the gap between skill and impact. It reinforced that when support begins with presence, it creates clarity, stability, and trust that lasts.

Building a Business Rooted in Presence

As I build my business, my mission is clear.

I help entrepreneurs and small teams keep work moving without the stress of managing every detail themselves.

Whether clients work directly with me or need a VA matched and managed for them, my responsibility is to ensure support actually works and keeps working. That requires more than delegation. It requires alignment.

Presence means understanding how work flows before improving it.
Presence means identifying friction before it becomes burnout.
Presence means creating a structure that feels grounded, organized, and forward-moving.

I do not want clients to feel like they hired extra help.

I want them to feel steady. Clear. Supported.

That difference starts with Presence First.

Presence as a Professional, a Mother, and a Builder

Presence First has shaped more than my work. It has shaped how I show up in every area of my life.

As a VA, it reminds me to respond thoughtfully rather than react quickly. To prioritize what truly matters instead of chasing urgency. To protect the quality of my work by protecting my focus.

As I build this business, it keeps me grounded. Growth matters, but sustainable growth matters more. I am building something that supports others without creating chaos for myself.

As a mother, Presence First reminds me why I work with intention. I am building stability, opportunity, and a better future for my children. I want them to see resilience, discipline, and consistency in action.

Presence allows me to pursue ambition without losing balance.

Why Presence First Will Continue to Guide Me

There will always be more to do.

More projects.
More clients.
More goals.

But how I move forward matters.

Pause before pressure.
Understand before action.
Align before expansion.

Presence First is not just a framework I use with clients. It is the foundation of how I lead, how I build, and how I grow.

If you would like to learn more about the Presence First leadership approach and how it creates sustainable results for leaders and teams, you can explore it here:
https://corebuild.solutions/leadership

Because support that truly works does not start with productivity.

It starts with presence.