How do I emotionally prepare for a hard family business meeting?

Get anchored before you walk in. Kris Kluver, in The Dysfunctional Family Office, captures this exactly through Bill anchoring his wife Gail before the Mitchell family retreat. Say the thing you're afraid to say. I've got your back. If your dad winds you up, don't take the bait. Stay strong, confident, respectful. Don't back down. The pre-meeting conversation matters more than people think. UHNW family meetings are emotionally loaded by design. The people who show up grounded, with someone who has their back outside the room, hold their ground better. The people who show up alone usually default to old patterns within ten minutes. The anchoring isn't a script. It's a reminder of who you are before you walk into a room that pulls you back into who you used to be.