Head of Senior's Message

Nurturing Great Global Leaders

Last week, our Year 12s identified and began to tame their inner critic. This is an essential skill for becoming a more effective leader. The Global Leaders course, led by our incredible University Counsellor, Ms. Holly Murray, provides a nurturing environment to develop this vital aspect of leadership. We revealed perfectionists, underminers, taskmasters, destroyers and many more. It was a real eye-opener for some and an incredible bonding experience for all to realise they are not alone in this experience.

Understanding your inner critic enables you to recognize self-doubt and negative thought patterns that can hinder your decision-making and leadership style. By confronting these internal barriers, you can foster self-confidence and resilience, two qualities indispensable for guiding and motivating your team. Holly Murray's course offers practical tools and strategies to pinpoint and silence your inner critic. Through guided introspection and self-awareness exercises, our Year 12s can gain a deeper understanding of their strengths and weaknesses.

Ultimately, the ability to conquer your inner critic not only enhances your leadership capabilities but also creates a ripple effect, fostering a more confident and empowered team. So my question to all readers is: what is your inner critic saying to you and how do you quieten this voice to allow the space and time to build your own confidence and move always to greater things? If you would like to find out more give the test a go:

https://www.idrlabs.com/inner-critics/test.php