My Core Approach: The Self-Leadership Process

I assist you or your organization in unleashing your Self-Leadership — your talents, ideas and vision — to make the mark you’re meant to. At the core of the process is an intentional, systematic approach to integrating your strengths and vulnerabilities — using all your “colors” — to realize more of your potential and expand your toolkit for achieving your goals, big and small. Within your challenges lies crucial data on what you need most to grow. I encourage you to build the muscle of deeply listening to yourself and assist you in claiming the wisdom you already possess. I’ve developed the Self-Leadership process over the last 20 years of my experience in organization development, coaching, clinical social work, mediation, cultural studies, the arts, and more.

The process is a catalyzing methodology that allows you to more fully tap into your power, increases your self-awareness, strengthens your dexterity in handling adversity, builds empathy, and hones your communication prowess. It’s holistic, encompassing the emotional, intellectual, physical and spiritual, tailored to your preferences and needs.

I bring a vivacious openness, listen deeply, ask thought-provoking questions and provide new ideas, insights, options and tools to help you achieve your objectives.

Key steps in the Self-Leadership process include:

• Clarifying and committing to your goals

• Deepening self-awareness, mastering your operating system and inventorying your unique value — your strengths and vulnerabilities — to move forward with optimal momentum

• Surveying the landscape of your quest and identifying key elements to be addressed in your next steps

• Connecting to key individuals, organizations, ideas and inspiration

• Balancing your own feelings, needs, vision and goals with those of others

• Developing detailed work plans to achieve goals and growth

• Staying connected for ongoing support and development

• Additional customized steps depending upon your needs and goals

“Cathy is one of the few individuals I've met in my professional career who offers a coaching and leadership style that is strategic, nurturing, and empowering.”

—Julia Rhee, Brand Strategist and Executive Stylist