Empowerment through Self Discovery with Amira Aman
Hosts: Te Aka Wāhine o te Waipounamu Southern Government Women's Network
Venue: Online
Date: 16 May 2024
Attendance: 120+ online
Presenters: Amira Aman
Facilitators: Kirsty Patterson, Karen Mora, Alexandra Neems
The Southern Government Women's network delivered an enlightening online workshop with Amira Aman on empowerment through self-discovery using E-DISC.
Key takeaways for the 120+ attendees included gaining awareness of their natural strengths and challenges, as well as those within teams. Insights into leadership influences and thoughts around who to aspire to emulate or avoid were shared. Participants contemplated the type of leaders they want to become, understanding how E-DISC aids self-awareness and shapes leadership styles to bring out the best in others.
Awareness of Natural Strengths and Challenges
- Understanding our own inherent strengths and challenges
- Recognising the strengths and challenges of the teams we work with
Leadership Influences
- Sharing insights into leadership influences
- Reflecting on leaders we want to emulate and those we don't
Leadership Reflection
- Contemplating the type of leader we aspire to be
- Considering how our self-awareness shapes our leadership style
Using E-DISC for Self-Discovery
- Learning how E-DISC helps us understand ourselves
- Realising how this self-knowledge influences our ability to lead effectively
Benefits of Working from Natural Strengths
- Recognising that leveraging our natural strengths reduces exhaustion
- Enhancing effectiveness and overall well-being by working within our strengths