Shadows of your Superpowers (Part 2)
Today’s episode is the second part, and deeper analysis, on “the shadows of your superpowers”. These are a type of development areas that are associated with your greatest strengths. I use example personas to detail 5 common shadows I’ve noticed across my career and coaching. For each, I breakdown why the shadow is elusive, common reactions to receiving feedback around it, and actionable advice for addressing the development area. Whether these shadows remind you of yourself or of others - in a personal or professional context - this reflection will help you cast the shadows into the light.
Today’s discussion covers:
- A recap of the “shadows” concept
- Executer who struggles to be a team player (Martin)
- Strong opinions, tightly held (Jackie)
- Team builder who becomes too political (Max)
- Organizational expert who is too hands-off (Jenny)
- Company veteran who struggles to innovate (Evan)
- How you can apply these reflections
Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Recapping the “shadows” concept
[00:02:00] Where to apply these insights in your life
[00:04:38] Example #1: Executer who struggles to be a team player (Martin)
[00:09:31] Advice for Martin
[00:13:07] Example #2: Strong opinions, tightly held (Jackie)
[00:14:18] Advice for Jackie
[00:17:17] Example #3: Team builder who becomes too political (Max)
[00:19:12] Advice for political Max
[00:23:24] Example #4: Organizational expert who is too hands-off (Jenny)
[00:25:06] Advice for Jenny
[00:29:16] Example #5: Company veteran who struggles to innovate (Evan)
[00:33:09] Advice for Evan
[00:36:57] Conclusion
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Thank you for running this podcast! I'm a platform partnerships manager and the advice resonates with folks across functions in tech, not just PM.
this is extremely valuable, the specific examples help contextualize career challenges.
This shadow concept opened my eyes to develop the coaching in my team. So interesting!
Thank you for curating this list Nikhyl! I often get feedback that I between Martin and Jenny. When I'm bored or anxious, I will act more like a Martin -- when I'm busy I act more like Jenny
Really loved this video and part 1, very very helpful, especially with examples and ideas on how to improve for each example
So many Evans in the government