Hi, we’re Helen Zink and Dr Cathryn Lloyd. We work closely with leaders and teams, and we know leaders face an array of challenges. Over the past few weeks we’ve been sharing coaching superpowers for leaders to experiment with.
Below is a summary of five mindset superpowers: How you think and show up as a leader.
Stay tuned over the next few weeks for more superpowers focused on behaviour: What you do, your actions.
⭐ Superpower 1: self-awareness
The foundation that powers all other superpowers. It’s about understanding who you are, what drives you, and recognising your triggers. It’s the ability to pause and respond thoughtfully, rather than reacting without awareness and the potential impact.
⭐ Superpower 2: curiosity
Stimulates growth, innovation, exploration, learning, and collaborative problem-solving. It creates a culture where every voice is heard and valued, encourages collaboration and deeper human connection.
⭐ Superpower 3: character
The foundation of trust, integrity, and consistency. Leaders with strong character and a clear moral compass inspire confidence, and help to create a culture of psychological safety, and positive impact.
⭐ Superpower 4: flexibility
Needed to stay effective and resilient in a rapidly changing and unpredictable environment. Being curious (see superpower 2), adaptable and thinking “what is possible”.
⭐ Superpower 5: candour
Authentic and vulnerable leadership is essential for establishing trust, accountability, and a culture of learning within teams. It creates psychological safety, strengthens alignment, and underpins innovation.
Our top 3 insights:
💡 Self-awareness is the cornerstone of leadership - it influences all other superpowers by enabling thoughtful responses, emotional intelligence, and a deeper understanding of impact.
💡 Curiosity and flexibility drive growth - a curious and adaptable mindset encourages learning, collaboration, and resilience in an ever-changing world.
💡 Character and candour build trust - integrity, authenticity, and open communication create psychological safety, alignment, and a positive team culture.
🩷 We’d love to hear how you are experimenting and applying these ideas.
Image: Cathryn Lloyd
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