22 The Importance of Soft Skills in Corporate Leadership with Dr Gerrit Pelzer

In this episode of The Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast, the host welcomes Gerrit Pelzer to discuss the importance of self-awareness in leadership. They discuss how some leaders lack self-awareness and can easily derail, how to become more self-aware and reflective in their practice, and the impact of neglectfulness on reputation. The speaker's coaching approach is influenced by both Western neuroscience and Eastern Zen Buddhism and emphasizes the importance of internal and external self-awareness. They also share a case study about a person who improved through self-awareness and reflection, and discuss how self-awareness is a critical factor for effective leadership. Overall, this episode highlights the importance of self-awareness for both personal and professional growth and successful leadership.Topics covered in this episode:- Introduction to the importance of self-awareness in leadership- Lack of self-awareness in some top-level leaders and consequences of neglectfulness or carelessness- Examples from German politics to illustrate how leaders in high positions can be scrutinized for their actions and behavior- Helpful list for listeners to become more self-aware and reflective in their practice- The focus of the speaker's work in individual executive coaching- Importance of individual contributors' behavior and interactions in an organization- Use of eastern and western traditions in the speaker's coaching approach- Importance of self-reflection and introspection in leadership development- Definition and different views of the self- Importance of soft skills and self-awareness in effective leadership- Executive coaching as a behavioural change process that begins with self-awareness and perception management.____________________Find out more about Dr Gerrit PelzerHead to the Vivo Coaching website by clicking hereListen to Second Crack: The Leadership Podcast hereSupport the showFind Out MoreThanks for joining me on my learning journey! Until next time... Find out About me Connect on LinkedIn Sign up to my Newsletter Rate and ReviewOnce you've taken a listen please leave a rate and review on your favourite podcast player. A little word from you means a big deal to me!