How Self-Compassion Shapes Strong Leadership

How Self-Compassion Shapes Strong Leadership

Sue Leppan Transformation Facilitator & Life Coach

Image

How Self-Compassion Shapes Strong Leadership

“A leader who is critical and hard on themselves will bring the same into their business and leadership style.”

As a leader, your team is watching more than your strategies, they’re watching how you treat yourself.

If your first reaction to a challenge is self-criticism or harsh judgment, you unintentionally create a culture where mistakes are feared, growth is stunted, and pressure runs high.

But what if, instead, you chose to pause?

What if you saw the obstacle not as a failure, but as a mirror, an invitation to grow?

Emotionally intelligent leadership starts with self-awareness. When you learn to shift from self-blame to self-inquiry, you model compassion, resilience, and problem-solving for your team. And when you lead yourself with grace, you lead others with strength.

Growth doesn't come from perfection. It comes from curiosity, accountability, and self-leadership.

What energy are you bringing into your business today?

How Self-Compassion Shapes Strong Leadership

Sue Leppan Transformation Facilitator & Life Coach

Sue Leppan is a life, transformation and holistic wellness coach based in Sandbaai, Hermanus. Providing therapy for a range of challenges, Sue specialises in targeting and dealing with emotional trauma, self-doubt, depression, stagnation and self-centring. Whether you need help with personal issues ...

View Profile

What is Xplorio?

Xplorio is your local connection allowing you to find anything and everything about a town.

Watch the Stanford Video
Read More

Other Articles

Success Is Achieved One Focused Step at a Time

Success Is Achieved One Focused Step at a Time

When you’re not clear on what you want, it’s easy to diversify too much.  

Gans-Berg Nuus - 15 August 2025

Gans-Berg Nuus - 15 August 2025

From Women’s Day celebrations and local community projects to nature reserve milestones...

Gans-Berg Nuus / News
Unleash Your Full Potential in Business

Unleash Your Full Potential in Business

Are you ready to bring your a-game to your business?

Support for SMMEs with Online Registration Platform

Support for SMMEs with Online Registration Platform

his database aims to support the vibrant community of entrepreneurs and small business owners across the Overstrand...

Your Ideas Wanted for New Whale Centre

Your Ideas Wanted for New Whale Centre

Hermanus - the world’s best land-based whale-watching capital - is set to become home to the new South African Whale Centre (SAWC).

Our Customers Speak for Us

Our Customers Speak for Us

We can tell you about our service all day… but we think our customers say it best!

The Computer Hut
See All Articles