Self awareness -- who one is as an individual and as a team member is a factor in performance success.  

I help clients unravel operative narratives starting with who they think they are and what they represent - collectively and individually and how that may be impacting the decision on the table.

This self-awareness piece, when in tact, is evident in cohesive high performing teams. 

While it might seem a bit terrifying at first, stepping into how we operate provides a depth of focus and fosters deeper sense of purpose, both of which contribute to richer connections and creativity. 

Using narrative coaching techniques we set a path ahead. Through the coaching process, you will come to understand the ways that your personal and cultural attitudes, values, thoughts and beliefs are directly affecting your behavior, the quality of your relationships, and your personal and professional effectiveness; in short how you are influencing every aspect of what you do.

Because we are not equipped to handle every situation, knowing our boundaries is important. Getting in touch with who we are and how we tick, as well as what drives us, leads to discoveries that can have profound ripple effects. 

It is a humble endeavor that allows us to "walk the talk" regardless of position. Broadly understood, it includes being conscious of one's values, beliefs, perspectives/world views and emotional states of being in various situations. These aspects of our Self, once acknowledged, open closed doors and allow for new possibilities. 

A few questions to consider:

What's possible?   

How might my strengths be a weakness in this situation?

Am I listening to what's being shared?

What am I paying attention to?

What are appropriate boundaries for the context? 

Am I aware of my thoughts and feelings about what's going on in this situation?

How do I control and express thoughts/feelings in positive constructive ways when I don't feel positive or generous?

Am I able to have direct, honest, and clear discussions with superiors? with my team?

How can I tap into my instincts when 'the room is noisy'?

Am I in integrity with myself? the organization?

Do I have the respect of those around me?

Do I show others respect?

How can I better serve to inspire and motivate others? 

I'll share a business example of "a major European industrial company: 'Initially leaders were met with strong resistance after launching an initiative to delegate and decentralize responsibility for capital expenditures and resource allocation to the plant level. Once the issues were put on the table, it became clear that the business-unit leaders were genuinely concerned that the new policy would add to the already severe pressures they faced, that they did not trust their subordinates, and that they resented the idea of relinquishing control. Only when they were convinced that the new approach would actually save time and serve as a great learning opportunity for more junior managers—and when more open-minded colleagues and mentors helped challenge the “heroic” leadership model—did the original barriers start to come down and decentralization start to be implemented.' ( https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/leadership/why-leadership-development-programs-fail )

Simply put, without keen self-awareness, we can struggle to make decisions that are in alignment with  values, especially under circumstances that stretch beyond our comfort zone, as we often underestimate the impact of context on our decision making process.