Self leadership is about being a leader in your own life. As we know, Charity begins at home and for you to be any kind of leader it starts with self (first and foremost leading yourself). A healthy dose of self-awareness for example, is important in leadership; because that helps you to get out of your own way, to get out of your head, and to understand the impact that you are having on other people (consciousness). I believe that in life, everyone is first called to lead.
“Leadership is about making what seems impossible, possible; about changing the
perception of what reality is. Reality is what we make it. It is for us to change”-
Nayarana Murthy, Co-Founder Infosys
Whether consciously or unconsciously, we are all creating our realities. Self leadership is about bringing consciousness into the creative process which makes us more likely to achieve the results that we want. Rather than just blowing with the wind and being always on the receiving end of life, you become intentional about your life and live with purpose, conviction, and direction.
Leadership Is Not About External Power
Leadership is a humble process in my opinion. It is not about external power, but internal power, neither is it about outward strength but inner strength. Also, leadership is not about influencing others, it is about influencing yourself, conquering yourself (your ego), so that; you are authentically you, and that is what draws people in. That is what enrolls people. Our attention is often outward when it should be inward.
Self leadership is about understanding the truth about who we are – our strengths,
weaknesses, goals, desires, motivations, etc.; and harnessing all that to move us in the direction of our vision; so that you are the pilot of the plane called life.
About Juliet
Juliet Ehimuan is Country Director leading Google’s business strategy in West Africa.
She was named by Forbes as one of the top 20 power women in Africa, by the London
Business School as one of 30 people changing the world; and was also featured in the BBCAfrica Power Women series, and on CNN Innovate Africa.
She is a globally respected business executive, thought leader, and a leading voice on
Innovation, Transformation, and Leadership. She has received numerous awards for
outstanding contribution to the digital landscape in Africa. Juliet is an Executive Coach and a member of the Forbes Coaches Council. She is the Founder of Beyond Limits Africa, a leadership and organisational capacity building initiative; through which she provides coaching and leadership masterclasses.
Visit Juliet’s website, and follow her on social media @jehimuan, you can also watch her video on Leadership.
Beyond Limits Trasformational Series with Juliet Ehimuan
The purpose of this program is to ignite the spark of effective self-leadership and
personal effectiveness, helping people to unlock their potential, and enhance their
performance and impact in the workplace, in communities and the nation, at large.
Date:
July 12th to August 20th.
Channel:
Online. Weekly instructional videos, 2 webinars.
How to participate:
Sign up HERE and subscribe to the beyond limits newsletter, also join in the conversation by following @jehimuan on social and using the hashtag, #BeyondLimitsWithJuliet.
At the end, participants will:
- Develop clarity about your vision and purpose
- Learn timeless principles that can help you enhance your personal effectiveness and leadership capability
- Be part of a supportive community of like-minded people
Time commitment is estimated at about one hour per week to cover review of short
instructional videos, completion of weekly exercises, and participation in webinars.
Amazing possibilities begin with YOU! Let’s go Beyond Limits.
Watch some of Juliet’s Videos Here.
