by Guy Reichard | Feb 12, 2025 | coaching, self leadership, trauma
Positive Intelligence, aka PQ, focuses on identifying and overcoming internal ‘saboteurs’ – so-called negative thought patterns that can interfere with success and wellbeing. While this model resonates with many, it also presents critical limitations, particularly for individuals with histories of trauma, chronic stress, or unresolved inner conflict.
This article examines the strengths and shortcomings of the PQ framework, exposes the risks of oversimplified coaching approaches and inadequate coach education, and makes the case for a more trauma-wise, compassionate, and heart-centered approach – one that supports both coaches and individuals in fostering deeper self-awareness, self-acceptance, healing, and authentic growth.
by Guy Reichard | May 10, 2023 | Authentic Self, emotions, self leadership
In this article, we will explore the Change Triangle and discuss how it can help us: better understand our emotions and how to process them, be aware of automatic defenses and reduce the interference of maladaptive patterns, embrace uncomfortable inhibiting emotions so we can get closer to our true, core emotions connect with our authentic selves to foster Self Leadership, and develop the inner capacities that promote a greater sense of emotional wellbeing and resilience.
by Guy Reichard | Apr 12, 2023 | leadership, relationships, wellbeing
How We Do Relationships Matters Whether in our personal lives or in the world of business, the importance of building healthy, strong, trusting relationships is vital to our wellbeing and to success. But the patterns of behavior that we bring to our relationships are...
by Guy Reichard | Oct 25, 2022 | resilience, self leadership, trauma
Impostor Syndrome needs a major reframe. It’s actually the tip of the Self-Deficiency iceberg hiding deeper issues of shame & unenoughness below. Self Leadership Coaching offers a compassionate trauma-informed approach.
If you’re feeling that impostor feeling – it means you’re not in Self. You’re back to being a vulnerable kid again. When you recognize that a wounded part of you is scared and struggling, and your go-to strategies are to push yourself harder or run for the hills, it’s time to stop and reconnect – it’s time to give yourself the kind of love, compassion and acceptance you may never have gotten growing up.
