Self-Awareness and Growth: What You Can’t See Yet

In this episode of Brave Moves, I explore the role self-awareness plays in personal growth and why so many goals fail, not because we lack motivation, but because we don’t fully understand ourselves yet.I break down the Johari Window, a powerful self-awareness framework that explains what we know about ourselves, what others see in us, what we keep hidden, and what hasn’t been discovered yet. This episode goes beyond surface-level mindset work and dives into how blind spots, hidden fears, and untapped potential quietly shape our behavior, decisions, and long-term growth.This conversation is especially for anyone focused on personal development, sustainable growth, confidence building, or setting goals that actually stick. I share real-life examples and reflections to help you understand why awareness must come before action, and how curiosity, not self-judgment, creates lasting change.In this episode, I cover:What self-awareness really means and why it matters for growthThe four parts of the Johari Window explained in simple, human termsHow blind spots can stall progress without you realizing itWhy hiding parts of yourself limits sustainable growthHow untapped potential is revealed through experience, not pressureA practical Brave Move to help you apply this framework right awayThis episode isn’t about fixing yourself or becoming someone new. It’s about understanding who you already are so you can grow with clarity, confidence, and intention.If you’re working on mindset, personal growth, confidence, or setting meaningful goals this year, this episode will help you see where real change begins.If you loved this episode, text me and let me know what you though. Support the showJoin the CommunityBrave Moves is a daily confidence and personal growth podcast for ambitious women, women entrepreneurs, and leaders who are ready to overcome self-doubt, build resilience, and take bold action in business and life. Each short, practical episode blends mindset science, decision-making psychology, and real-life stories to help you strengthen your confidence, rewire negative thought patterns, and create meaningful forward momentum.If you are navigating career pivots, burnout, reinvention, or leadership growth, Brave Moves gives you the tools to think differently, act bravely, and design a future aligned with your values and vision. Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build, one brave move at a time.Liked this episode? Share it with your midlife woman, entrepreneur friends!Love this show? Let us know how we helped you increase your confidence by leaving a review.For more about me and what I do, check out my website.If you’re looking for support to grow your business faster, be positioned as an authority in your industry, and impact the masses, schedule a call to explore if you’d be a good fit for one of my coaching programs.Fo... This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliedeluccacollins.substack.com/subscribe