Step 1 — Assess

We begin by establishing clear language for who you are—your strengths, your needs, and your stress patterns. Through assessments and a guided debrief, you’ll see your wiring as a set of assets rather than problems to solve. We set shared norms, build safety, and surface early insights that help you function as a high-performing team member. The Birkman Method® is a powerful tool for anyone navigating the challenges of work because it gives language to things we often feel but don’t know how to explain. We’ll review:

• The Birkman Method® assessment, relevant neurotype assessments

• Plain-language education on the interaction of sensory processing sensitivity and sensation seeking traits

• Why your traits support effective leadership (evolutionary role and business value)

• Where your values align with your behavior and where they do not, revealing immediate action steps for increasing alignment

Step 2 — Liberate

With a clearer view of your wiring, we examine where you’ve been over-adapting and the real costs of masking. People can only see what you show them - do you like what they see? You’ll identify strong needs, early signals of strain, and the boundaries that support healthy performance. We translate this insight into simple, professional language your colleagues can understand. We’ll discover:

• Needs awareness: strongest needs, where over-adapting occurs, and the impact of masking

• Early signs of unmet needs and how to respond before stress escalates

• Values clarification (actual, shadow, espoused) and non-negotiables

• The difference between self-doubt (imposter syndrome) and healthy self-awareness of gaps

Step 3 — Integrate

Once you know who you are and what you need from others to stay grounded, what needs to stay and what needs to go in the way we are living becomes clear. The greatest risks and greatest rewards are in choosing to be who you truly are, walking your confidence, and holding compassion for yourself as you make this change. We move from insight to internal leadership. In this stage we’ll learn:

• Internal Family Systems foundations: parts mapping and the 8 Cs of Self

• Identify which parts are driving your leadership in common scenarios

• Discover where you are aligned vs. where you are assimilating

• Replace unhelpful coping strategies with Self-led choices

Step 4 — Ground

Everyone gets stressed, but most people don’t notice the subtle signs of fatigue and depletion that - when caught early - can be regulated and mitigated so you don’t make choices you’ll regret. Self-regulation is a leadership skill. Emotional intelligence is crucial for navigating the complex and continuous challenges faced by leaders today. Insight becomes reliable capacity when your energy is steady and your agreements are clear. In this step we understand:

• Self-regulation and resilience: recognize early signs of overload and apply regulation techniques

• When to manage emotion, show emotion, and use emotion in decision-making

• Relationship hygiene: nourish supportive relationships; step back from those that undermine your goals

Step 5 — Navigate

With a stable base, we design purposeful impact. There’s no greater emptiness than using your gifts towards something that lacks meaning. Your values must be translated into the kind of impact you want to make in this world. You are altruistic by nature, but are you effective? Opportunity exists at the intersection of what you’re good at, what drives you, and what the world needs. Finally, we’ll achieve:

• Purpose and effectiveness: mission statement, who you serve best, and small shifts that improve impact

• What your natural strengths and learned abilities are, and who can you serve the most with all of your gifts

• Redesign of key team processes: meeting formats, communication protocols, and role clarity

• Introduction to other leadership levels: Leading Others, Leading Leaders, Leading Businesses