THE INVISIBLE IDENTITY SHIFT: FROM PROVING TO PRESENCE Season 1, Episode 7

Week 7: The Invisible Identity Shift: From Proving to Presence tackles one of the most significant shifts for high-achieving leaders moving from performance-based leadership to presence-based leadership.

JOURNAL PROMPTS - WEEK 7

DAY 1

Principle for Reflection: Performance-based leadership asks "What do I need to do to prove my worth?" while presence-based leadership asks "What do I need to be to serve this moment authentically?"

Reflection Questions:

1. What stands out to me about this reflection?
2. How will I use this reflection today?

End of Day Reminiscence: Where did I lead from presence rather than from a need to prove myself today?

DAY 2

Principle for Reflection: The strategies that brought you past success (including performance-based approaches) can become the very limitations that constrain your next level of authentic impact.

Reflection Questions:

1. What stands out to me about this reflection?
2. How will I use this reflection today?

End of Day Reminiscence: What performance-based pattern did I notice today that might be limiting my authentic expression?

DAY 3

Principle for Reflection: Presence-based leadership conserves energy by focusing on authentic contribution rather than image management, creating sustainability rather than exhaustion.

Reflection Questions:

1. What stands out to me about this reflection?
2. How will I use this reflection today?

End of Day Reminiscence: How did focusing on authentic contribution rather than impression management affect my energy today?

DAY 4

Principle for Reflection: When you stop trying to impress and start focusing on authentic contribution, you become the kind of leader people naturally want to follow and collaborate with.

Reflection Questions:

1. What stands out to me about this reflection?
2. How will I use this reflection today?

End of Day Reminiscence: What difference did I notice in others' responses when I led from authentic presence rather than performance?

DAY 5

Principle for Reflection: Your worth as a leader is not dependent on your ability to prove it to others, it's inherent, your perspective is valuable, and your presence is a gift.

Reflection Questions:

1. What stands out to me about this reflection?
2. How will I use this reflection today?

End of Day Reminiscence: Where did I operate from my inherent worth today rather than feeling the need to earn my place or voice?