Over the years, I have had the privilege of working with senior leaders across various organisations, both in my professional career and now in an advisory capacity. These are outstanding individuals who, on paper at least, possess all the requisite attributes; prominent titles, significant responsibilities, and an outwardly successful demeanor.

However, when you dig deeper, a different narrative emerges which is often characterised by self-doubt, second-guessing, and an insatiable desire for greater meaning.

This resonates with many individuals, whether they are leading an organisation or embarking on the next phase of their lives. Recurring questions arise, such as how can I know what is really good for me? am I living a life which truly aligns with my values? and what if I lose interest in the game I have dedicated my decades to mastering?

When life presents challenges our initial inclination may be to seek external guidance. However, more often than not, the map lies within ourselves. Our values, our truth, and our inner self are the guiding principles.

What I have discovered is that leading your life from the inside out requires a unique form of courage. To allow our inner voice to be heard, we must cultivate the ability to listen to our intuition and inner wisdom. Often, this begins as a subtle realisation that a particular approach has become ineffective or that it is time to change course.

By heeding that inner voice, we embrace our authentic self, though this can be daunting, as comfort and living a life based on our inner truth do not always coexist. But living a life true to yourself often does find inner peace.

Whether you are starting something new or simply striving to be a more authentic version of yourself in a world that often demands conformity, once deep clarity emerges, even after decades of being buried within, you will possess more courage than you may initially perceive to live a life aligned with your real self.

Worth thinking about 🤔