Pick your superpower!

Have you heard about leadership coaching superpowers?

My colleague Dr Cathryn Lloyd and I work closely with leaders and teams navigating complexity, change, and growth. Over the past few months, we’ve shared 11 coaching superpowers and the response has been super encouraging -  sparking new conversations, connections and interest.

Here’s a quick snapshot of the superpowers we've explored:

⭐ Self-awareness – Knowing yourself is the foundation.

⭐ Curiosity – Essential for learning, innovation, and problem-solving.

⭐ Character – Integrity and consistency build trust.

⭐ Flexibility – Adapting with intention in uncertain times.

⭐ Candour – Honest conversations, grounded in care.

⭐ Sensing – Tuning into what’s going on, seen and unseen.

⭐ Learning – Embracing feedback, failure, and growth.

⭐ Linking – Making connections, seeing systems, thinking big.

⭐ Resourcing – Clearing paths, opening doors, sharing networks.

⭐ Resiliency – Bouncing forward, not just back.

⭐ Investing – Committing time, budget and energy to what matters.

💭 Pick your superpower! 

Which superpower do you need to focus on right now? And why?

Insert your pick in the image below and save the image as  wallpaper on your device, or hang it on a real wall.

If you're curious to go deeper, we’ve created a Leadership Coaching Superpowers Guide with expanded insights. It’s available to good homes – just email me at helen@growtobe.co.nz or Cathryn at cathryn@maverickminds.com.au for a complimentary copy. We would love to have a conversation with you.

Image: Cathryn Lloyd

Which leadership superpower are you drawn to?

Leaders are everywhere - in organisations, families and communities.  It’s about mindset and behaviour - not fancy titles.

Over the past few months Dr Cathryn Lloyd and I have explored 11 leadership coaching superpowers:

⭐ 5 Mindset superpowers - how you think and show up.

⭐ 5 Behavioural superpowers - what you do, your actions. 

⭐ Bonus superpower of investing - allocating current resources to build future capabilities.

Each superpower offers something unique, depending on what’s needed in the moment.

As you look at the superpower infographic below, take a moment to reflect on each of the superpowers we’ve identified.  Ask yourself and your team…

❓ Which ones feel completely natural.

❓ Which ones are a stretch.

❓ Which ones take you out of your comfort zone.

❓ What mindset or behaviour does your team, family or community need from you.

❓ Which coaching superpower will you draw on today?

Leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about being aware, tuning in and choosing the approach that serves you and the people around you best at the time.  This means using superpower one, self-awareness, and superpower 6, sensing, to guide your choices.

⭐ A complimentary copy of our extended guide of all 11 superpowers is available to good homes. We’re having great conversations around these concepts and invite you to join us.

Send a message or an email cathryn@maverickminds.com.au 

helen@growtobe.co.nz for the guide.

Some birds I met last week!

Nature has a lot to teach us about leadership, teamwork, and life in general. While travelling around the South Island of New Zealand last week, I encountered many incredible birds (see pic). But the most impressive by far were the Royal Albatross - I couldn’t help but notice they’ve got the leadership attributes of presence, poise, and partnership down pat!

A few leadership lessons from Royal Albatross

🪽 Don’t flap your wings - Albatross glide gracefully, conserving energy

🪽 Read the wind - Albatross adapt to conditions and use changes in currents for lift

🪽 Zoom in and out - Albatross see the big picture from high above, and see small details when they matter

🪽 Share the load - like albatross pairs, strong teams swap duties and support each other

🪽 Respect your roots - Albatross return to the same nesting ground after being at sea for years at a time

🪽 Don’t rush growth or launch ill-prepared - Albatross chicks stay in their nests until they’re fully grown and well resourced

If you'd like to get your leadership style to down to a fine feathered art, please get in touch. And, I highly recommend visiting the Otago Albatross colony!