WHAT NOW?
It’s the question that creeps in during the quiet moments. When a business deal collapses. When your career hits a wall. When your body says, “I can’t do this anymore.”
But What now? doesn’t have to mean crisis. It can mean clarity. It means...
A turning point.
In high-pressure environments, it’s easy to assume good decisions come from logic, data or experience alone. But self-awareness is the real leadership edge and without it, even the most talented professionals can sabotage their own impact.
Leadership starts from within. That’s why mastering these four areas recognising emotions, understanding triggers, self-reflection and assessing strengths and weaknesses isn’t optional. It’s essential.
Recognising emotions means being able to identify what you’re feeling in the moment. If you don’t know what you're feeling, you can't lead with clarity. Emotional confusion leads to poor communication, misaligned reactions and mixed signals to your team. Leaders who check in with themselves are better at staying grounded and responding wisely rather than reacting impulsively.
Understanding triggers helps you spot what situations or conversations push your buttons. Without this awareness, leaders risk becoming defensive, shutting down innovation or projecting frustration onto others. Knowing your…
