Unlocking Self Leadership with Liz Doyle Harmer: Building Vision, Compassion, and Inner Strength

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to Discover Fresh Perspectives. Today, host David Gouthro sits down with special guest Liz Doyle Harmer for a compelling conversation about the often-overlooked art of self leadership. Drawing on wisdom from classic resources like Stephen Covey and real-world experiences as a coach, facilitator, and parent of four, Liz Doyle Harmer explores what it means to lead oneself in today's distraction-filled culture. Together, they discuss the key differences between self-leadership and traditional leadership, the impact of inner critics, and how self compassion and high personal standards can shape both our own lives and the ways we influence others. Whether you're a parent, a team leader, or simply someone striving for personal growth, this episode offers actionable insights on creating an authentic vision for your life, increasing self-awareness, and building daily habits that empower you to lead yourself—and, ultimately, others—more effectively.A Bit About Liz Doyle HarmerLiz Doyle Harmer is a passionate advocate for self-leadership, emphasizing its critical importance in today's often distracting culture. Reflecting on Stephen Covey's timeless classic, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Liz points to the enduring value of the first three habits, all centred on leading oneself. She believes that, despite society's increasing distractions and temptations to focus elsewhere, the foundational skills of self-leadership remain as relevant and challenging now as they were decades ago. Through her work and insights, Liz inspires others to cultivate meaningful practices that bring direction and fulfillment to their lives.Liz Doyle Harmer's LinkedIn ProfileLiz Doyle Harmers Website***************************************************************You can connect with David Gouthro at:Website:https://davidgouthro.com/  (where you can also subscribe to my Blog)LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgouthro/NOTE: If you wish to join in the podcast fun, please click here to book your own episode with me: https://calendly.com/gouthro/podcast-pals!