Rediscovering Leadership: My Personal Journey into Authentic Leadership

Key Takeaways

• I walked away with a renewed sense of how I want to lead — with empathy and clarity.
• I learned how authentic leadership starts from knowing and living my true values, not just leading tasks.
• The course helped me see leadership as a human connection, rooted in honesty and trust.
• I was encouraged to reflect deeply on my own leadership intentions and behaviours.
• Being authentic isn’t “perfect” — it’s about consistency between who I am and how I act.

My Story with Authentic Leadership Training

When I signed up for this authentic leadership course, I didn’t know exactly what to expect. I had read that leadership was more than making decisions or managing workflows — that true leadership comes from inside-out. I wanted to better understand what that inside part truly meant.

Almost immediately, the course made me pause and reflect. Instead of jumping straight into leadership techniques or management tools, it asked something far more personal: Who am I as a leader? It wasn’t about performance metrics or team structures — it was about values, beliefs, and honest self-awareness. I found myself stopping to think about what really matters to me, and how my choices reflect that.

There were moments that felt surprisingly intimate — watching lessons not just about leadership, but about the way I relate to people around me. The idea that leadership starts with trust and openness really resonated. I began to see leadership not as a role I occupy, but as a way of being with others, grounded in truth and mutual respect.

One thing that surprised me was how much self-reflection was encouraged. It wasn’t about being perfect or having all the answers. Instead, it was about being correct in how I show up — aligning my internal compass with how I behave, communicate and influence others. That alignment felt like the real heart of authentic leadership.

Moving forward, this course shifted how I think about leadership in everyday life — whether at work, in personal relationships, or in community spaces. I now carry a clearer idea of how I want to lead: not by authority alone, but by integrity, empathy and consistency. It gave me a quiet kind of confidence — the kind that comes not from knowing everything, but from being true to what matters. If you’re curious about exploring leadership from the inside out, this journey is a gentle but powerful place to start.