Download - Coaching for Self-Awareness
Coaching for Self-Awareness
Leaders • CEOs • Directors
Why Self-Awareness?
“The unexamined life is not worth living” - Socrates
“Do you think these men would have seen anything of themselves… except the shadows...” - Plato’s Cave
“Know Thyself” - Egyptian Proverb
What will Self-Awareness give me?
MEANINGConnection to your
purpose and the knowledge to fulfil it.
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Insight into your emotions and those of
others
RESILIENCEThe ability to retain
balance and clarity in stressful situations
How does Self-Awareness work?
KPIsOutputs
ProcessesSymptomsMechanics
By shifting the focus of attention from:
MindsetAspirationHabitsCausesDynamics
→
And how does that help?
By exposing negative, reactive behaviours that are unhelpful
By allowing you a broader choice of response to any situation
By revealing self-limiting beliefs
that are holding you back
Here’s an example
Remember the last time you opened a door for someone...
… and they didn’t say thank you...
How did you feel?
Disappointed, Irritated, Angry, Incensed, Incandescent?
How long for?
For a few seconds, minutes, hours… all day?
How did you feel?
How long for?
Be less susceptible to other people’s behaviour?
Wouldn’t you rather:
Recover quickly from adverse situations?
Respond appropriately, not react emotionally?
Self-Limiting Belief:
“I don’t have enough time”
Here’s another example
Yes you do - but your belief affects how you use it
Listen to your aspirations - not your limitations?
Wouldn’t you rather:
Fulfil your purpose rather than keep falling short
Dispel any belief that is holding you back?
How do I get started?
Watch your EmotionsSee the triggers, how they play out.
Don’t interfere, blame or criticise
Be PresentPractice Presence, Mindfulness,
Being in the Moment, and StillnessMeditate
Establish a daily 10 minute practice of simple breath meditation or similar
That all sounds simple - too simple?
It is simple but it’s not always easy...The less you think
and the more you practise, the better
Most people need help to get started...
How do I choose a Coach?
Find someone who:
• Does not try to change you or your beliefs• Has experienced similar challenges
• Focuses on the questions not the answers• Is more interested in you than their methodology
Coaching for Self-Awareness
Leadership Revival • Business Renewal