Show Notes

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Episode Navigation:

• [00:01:00] The Working Harder Myth

• [00:04:47] The Four Leadership Savvy Areas

• [00:08:41] Success Stories: Transformation in Action

• [0012:22] The REACH Formula Explained

• [00:18:41] Your Action Steps

00:01:00 The Working Harder Myth

Sue-Anne challenges the deeply ingrained belief that working harder leads to leadership success, pointing out that some of the most burnt-out leaders are those working the hardest. She connects this to the three worlds of leadership from Episode 1 and explains how pushing harder actually depletes the neurochemicals needed for clear thinking.

00:04:47 The Four Leadership "Savvy" Areas

The Leader Within Navigator consists of four essential quadrants: Brain Savvy (understanding neuroscience), Personal Savvy (self-leadership), People Savvy (bringing out the best in others), and Change Savvy (navigating VUCA environments). These four areas create a progressive journey from surviving to thriving to flourishing as a strategic trailblazing leader.

00:08:41 Success Stories: Transformation in Action

Sue-Anne shares how Jay, Lee, Sam, and Claire each applied the Intentional Leader Blueprint to break through their specific plateaus, from leadership invisibility to performance struggles to self-belief challenges. Their breakthroughs came not from working harder but from developing specific types of savviness that addressed their unique leadership challenges.

00:12:22 The REACH Formula Explained

The systematic REACH approach breaks down as: Rethink your situation, Explore alternatives, Acquire knowledge, Coach behaviours, and Hone practice. This formula creates a virtuous cycle where early results build confidence, leading to more willingness to try new behaviours and ultimately greater success.

00:18:41 Take Action: Your Leadership Assessment

Sue-Anne provides five concrete action steps including assessing yourself on the four savvy areas, rating your current position on the Savviness Ladder, and visualising your leadership impact after breaking through your plateau. The episode concludes with an invitation to join the waitlist for the six-week Intentional Leader Blueprint coaching experience.