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

chris@corporatemagician.ltd