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Why true self-awareness is at the core of great leadership.
You can now preorder Dr Julia Carden’s first book through popular retailers Amazon and Waterstones.
The reality is that most of us don’t really know what self-awareness is, and therefore how can we be self-aware? Is it even important? Yes, because when you are self-aware and know thyself, you can be the authentic leader and coach you want to be. After all, who you are, is how you lead or coach. More importantly self-awareness is the route through to self-connection, from which you can project a level of inner peace and contentment, which will support you in developing the capacity to sit and work with uncertainty.
The book is aimed primarily for leaders but is for anyone who is interested in connecting and working with others. It focuses on self-awareness and why it is essential for leading, living and working in this volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous world which is full of wicked problems. Unlike other books on self-awareness this book will provide clear explanations as to what this complex construct is. The book will take each element of self-awareness explore what it is and how to develop it. Secondly, the book will explore why developing self-awareness is the route to developing deeper self-acceptance and self-connection, and with this level of self-connection how you can start to de-latch self-worth and ego from outcomes so that you can sit and lead through uncertainty.
This book is based on my PhD research, the work I have done and continue to do with leaders, coaches and teams, and more importantly my own developmental journey in this space. It is written in an accessible, practical way with exercises throughout to take you on your own self-awareness journey.
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“The open style, enriched by evocative quotes, ignites inquiry into the systemic, multi-dimensional nature of personality. It is a transformative read for anyone seeking to lead authentically and seamlessly harness genuine inter- and intra-personal integration.”
“It’s a book that prompts deep reflection, not just for the people we coach, but for ourselves too. If we’re helping others build self-awareness, we should be doing the same work. A must-read for leaders and coaches alike.”
“The book is full of useful tools and techniques for self-reflection and personal growth. Having experienced first-hand Dr Carden’s skill as an executive coach, I would thoroughly recommend this book for any leader wishing to enhance their effectiveness as a leader.”
“You Are Not As Self-Aware As You Think, is a beautifully written book that takes a deeply personal and immersive dive into the importance of self-awareness for leaders. The book is full of useful tools and techniques for self-reflection and personal growth. Having experienced first-hand Dr Carden’s skill as an executive coach, I would thoroughly recommend this book for any leader wishing to enhance their effectiveness as a leader.”
Matt Cook, Chief Fire Officer/ Chief Executive of Avon Fire and Rescue Service.
“Anyone Julia has coached will recognise how much practical wisdom and useful structure she has captured in this book. Beyond this, she has created a thought-provoking book that also works at a deeper level. Julia challenges conventional notions of self-awareness by raising incisive questions about the interplay between the inner self and our connections with others.
The open style, enriched by evocative quotes, ignites inquiry into the systemic, multi-dimensional nature of personality. It is a transformative read for anyone seeking to lead authentically and seamlessly harness genuine inter- and intra-personal integration.”
Dr Chris Dalton, Associate Professor of Management Learning, Henley Business School
“Having had the chance to read Julia Carden’s You’re Not As Self-Aware As You Think in draft form, I can say it’s an incredibly useful book—not just for leaders, but for anyone coaching or consulting with them. Reading it, I reflected on how valuable it would have been when I was in leadership roles myself, and how it now sharpens my practice as an executive and team coach. It’s a book that prompts deep reflection, not just for the people we coach, but for ourselves too. If we’re helping others build self-awareness, we should be doing the same work. A must-read for leaders and coaches alike.”
Dirk Anthony MSc PCC, Executive Coach and Consultant
My original PhD research underpins my thinking in this space. You can read my published papers and hear me feature on podcasts discussing themes of self-awareness.
