2. Enhanced Leadership through Chartered Psychologist
Self-Compassion
Amanda Super
Chartered Psychologist

3. My Self-Compassion Journey

7. Trainable skill

9. Overview for today Current context – times we live and work in
Human cost and impact of context
Overview of self-compassion three components
Benefits of self-compassion
Making a start – for self, at work, as leaders
Space for Questions, Reflection and Discussion
Consider Action and Next steps

10. Context as a World citizen

11. Context as a human being

12. Organisational Context

13. The cost

14. A response…..

17. Clenched fist exercise

18. Self-kindness

19. Self-talk

20. Self-appreciation

21. Common Humanity

22. Shared human experience

24. Mindfulness

25. Feelings and thoughts

26. Being present

27. Three minute practice

28. Benefits of self-compassion

29. Research - Benefits of self-compassion
International evidence shows that when ALL three core components delivered together: resilience, emotional intelligence, happiness, optimism, life satisfaction, gratitude, compassion for others & pro-social behaviour stress, depression, anxiety, fear of failure, burnout, compassion fatigue

30. Self-compassion = intention + motivation

31. Call to action

32. Self-care

33. The opportunity to

34. Absolute purpose of self-compassion

35. Self-compassion at work

36. Self-awareness

37. Offer yourself support

38. Look after basics

39. Take what you need

40. Bring our best selves to work

41. Self-compassionate leadership

42. Role Model

43. Grow, learn, share

44. Permission

45. We all want the same thing

46. “Our every interaction every day shapes our world
“Our every interaction every day shapes our world. To the extent that we are present with and pay attention to all those we interact with, understand their challenges, empathise with them, and take action to help them, we create a more compassionate world. To have the capacity and resilience to show compassion to others, we must first practice self-compassion.” Professor Michael West, Lancaster University Management School & Kings Fund Thought Leader, 2017

47. Creating a culture of compassion

48. National Forum for Health & Wellbeing at Work – April 2018 launch

49. Questions and Comments

50. Reflection

51. Questions to consider:
How can I show myself kindness in amongst the tasks I have to complete?
How can I build and develop my connection to others I come into contact with?
What space do I need to give myself, to focus on being present and to accept my thoughts and feelings without judgement?
How am I really?

52. Discuss with your neighbour
In terms of self-compassion:
What do I do well?
What could I do differently?
What support do I need?
What actions would I like to take as a result of considering self- compassionate leadership today?

53. Discuss with the group Reflections? Key points?
Actions – for self, for team, for organisation?
Next steps?

54. How to learn more…..

55. Reflective Journal

56. Compassionate Leadership Coaching Programme

57. Thank you for listening and participating

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