Leadership Coaching Blog 1

- Topic 1: Authenticity -

This week in our leadership coaching course we have looked at the topic of authenticity. The module focused on the importance on knowing who we are, and how important it is to be true to that person. It pointed out that we do not always have such a clear picture of who we are, what we really stand for or what is most important to us. It asked helpful and constructive questions which made one think about these issues and helped to identify the answers! It is also made interesting points about the importance of not compromising who we truly are, hence encouraging one to live a life of true authenticity.
I found that although such questions are so important, I have rarely been asked them or asked them of myself. It helped me gain a clearer picture of what I really want to stand for and focus my energies on. It also made me more determined to be true to who I am rather than just living an ordinary life. To summarise, I found that discussing these issues helped me to generate a clearer vision of what I want to achieve in the future, and more determined to pursue that vision.

Next week we will look at the area of ‘authentic skills’. This means we will ask what skills are most suited to our personality, and how can we best utilise them.