Newsletter Fall 2011 

Strengthen Your Inner Coach To Be Stronger Than Your Inner Critic -- For Leadership In Personal & Work Life 

Good Leadership:  Good leadership involves the willingness to make decisions, the courage to take risks, the ability to collaborate, support others, access creativity, and speak one's mind. It's not enough, however, to train leaders in these core competencies without attending to what inhibits their use.

The Inner Critic Gets in the Way:  As experts in organizational dynamics we understand that peoples' negative self-talk, their "Inner Critic," is the most powerful inhibitor of self-confidence and leadership potential. Too often, even the most competent and successful people hear an inner voice that says: "If you speak up you'll make a fool of yourself," or "They think you know what you're talking about, but you're really an imposter." The critical inner voice focuses attention on insecurities, fears, failures and disappointments; creates doubt, it initiates hesitation, stifles courage, and often limits productivity.

Resilience is Key:  Resilience is the ability to rebound from adversity and disappointment. It is a major factor for success, and what gives highly effective people the stamina for life-long leadership.

Fortify a Powerful Inner Coach:  The antidote to a harsh Inner Critic is a strong Inner Coach. The Calm Your Inner Critic workshops teach skills for fortifying an Inner Coach -- an internal voice that supports the use of gifts, talents, and strengths even in the face of life's inevitable ups and downs. This voice keeps us aware of what we can realistically control, alert to the impact of perfectionism, and mindful of the pitfalls that occur when taking things personally. A strong Inner Coach expands emotional intelligence and inspires self- confidence.

Strengthen an Inner Coach to be Stronger than the Inner Critic:  Leaders who build a strong Inner Coach demonstrate resilience and cultivate it in others. They promote the professional growth of those who work with and for them, motivate team members to act assertively, establish positive work environments, and maximize successful outcomes.  

effectiveness in helping people break negative patterns and achieve positive change.