As an agile coach, one of the key components of my work is helping organizations and individuals to recognize and understand the unconscious aspects of their psyche, also known as the shadow. By acknowledging and integrating these aspects of ourselves, we can achieve a sense of wholeness and authenticity that translates into greater agility and adaptability in the business world.
But how do we go about doing this work? Here are some steps to get started:
Pay attention to your emotions: Pay attention to your emotional reactions to people and situations in the workplace. These reactions may be a sign of something deeper going on in your unconscious.
Explore your shadow traits: Take some time to reflect on the traits or behaviors that you tend to hide or repress in the workplace. What are you afraid of about these aspects of yourself? How might acknowledging and embracing these traits help you to be more authentic and agile in your work?
Engage in self-inquiry: Engage in self-reflection and ask yourself tough questions about your motivations, desires, and fears in the business context. This can help you to better understand your shadow and begin to integrate it into your conscious self.
Encourage others to do the same: Encourage your team members to also engage in this process of self-reflection and shadow work. This can help to create a culture of continuous improvement and build trust within the team.
By recognizing and understanding the shadow, we can not only achieve a sense of wholeness and authenticity, but also become more self-aware and self-accepting. This, in turn, can lead to greater agility and adaptability in the business world. So don’t be afraid to embrace your shadow and discover the hidden parts of yourself — it may just lead to greater success in your work.
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