Self-awareness is an important character trait for any business executive. This article will review important tips that will help you develop self-awareness to become a better leader.
There are several characteristics a great leader must have, but self-awareness is one of the most important. It allows an individual to better understand their strengths and weaknesses so they can grow, and delegate as needed. It helps them develop their skills so they can achieve their goals more efficiently. It also promotes personal happiness.
Executive coaching helps leaders develop soft and hard skills including self-awareness. Coaches provide individuals with the unbiased insight they require to better understand themselves and those around them. This article will outline what a self-awareness coaching course may involve and how it can benefit your career.
What are the Objectives of a Self-Awareness Coaching Course?
A self-awareness coaching course aims to help the individual:
- Better understand their behavioral style
- Understand people better
- Improve their communication with others
How an Assessment Tool Can Help
It may be difficult to assess your own behavioral style. Assessments are often conducted through a tool called Talent insight or a DISC assessment.
The assessment will provide insight on how you respond to challenges, how you influence those around you, and how adapt to your environment and the guidelines set by others. It will also help you identify your main motivators and how your feelings change according to what’s going on around you.
Once you get the results of your assessment, you can determine:
- How your behaviors are helping you attain your personal and professional goals
- How you can change behaviors to achieve your goals more efficiently
- How you can implement behavioral changes to move forward in your career
What are the Benefits in Boosting Self-Awareness as a Leader?
Boosting self-awareness as a leader can lead to significant benefits in your personal and professional life. Here are some to consider:
- Strengthens Leadership Skills: Self-awareness helps you determine which tasks to take on and which to delegate. It improves your understanding of others so you can communicate more effectively and more empathetically. It allows you to build relationships that promote loyalty and productivity.
- It Improves Personal Performance: Being self-aware helps you understand your strengths and weaknesses. It allows you to focus on your strengths and work on your weaknesses to improve personal performance.
- It Improves Personal and Professional Relationships: When you understand yourself better, you understand others better. This will help you improve relationships both inside and outside of the office. It will also be beneficial to your mental health.
- It Boosts ROI: Studies have shown that leaders with greater levels of self-awareness lead companies with higher financial returns.
- It Increases Your Value within the Organization: The combination of good leadership and social skills, productivity, efficiency, and an ability to boost the company’s bottom line will make you a more valued worker. As a result, you can enjoy pay raises, promotions, and job stability.
If you are looking for executive coaching to boost your self-awareness, do not hesitate to reach out to me, Kerri Hoffman at 262-290-0650 or khoffman@focalpointcoaching.com. I will give you the assistance you need in moving your Milwaukee, WI business to the next level.
