Transformative Leadership: The Power of Self Leadership in the Modern Workplace

EXPERT INSIGHT: THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF SELF-LEADERSHIP

The corporate education landscape has witnessed a notable shift towards programs that emphasize personal growth, empathetic leadership, and self-responsibility, as observed by Elise Morris, an Associate at Monash Corporate Education. She underscores the fundamental principle that Leadership begins with mastering self-leadership, echoing renowned speaker Brene Brown's insight.

Elise Morris brings a unique bl of skills including her work as a positive psychology practitioner, speaker, facilitator, executive coach and leader in disrupting conventional approaches to personnel management. Her extensive experience focuses on propelling organizational success through initiatives that foster wellbeing, enhance leadership capabilities, transform behavior and mindset, and drive cultural change.

Through collaborations with Monash Corporate Education's team, she engages with clients both new and existing to deliver tlored programs centered on self-leadership, wellbeing, performance optimization, and beyond. This partnership has led to a sustned relationship over four to five years for certn organizations and an ongoing interest from new clients due to the prestige of the Monash brand coupled with its pioneering approach.

Elise Morris has identified key trs impacting corporate education since her entry into this field:

1. Stress and Burnout: For many decades, discussions around leadership effectiveness, performance metrics, and employee wellbeing have been intertwined but distinct aspects of organizational life. However, a profound shift occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting that these areas are interconnected and influence each other deeply.

2. Performance and Wellbeing Synergy: While traditionally considered as separate constructs with disjointed strategies, it has become evident that performance management and wellbeing initiatives are closely linked. Organizations that integrate both aspects into their operational frameworks are achieving superior outcomes.

3. Hybrid Work Arrangements: The pandemic sparked a tr where employers reintroduced mandatory office days leading to conflicts between employees' preferences for remote work versus in-person interactions.

4. Financial Wellbeing: While most organizations have made commable efforts to implement general wellbeing strategies, the execution of financial literacywellbeing programs has been less successful. This area is now emerging as a crucial focus point among employers.

5. Executive HR and Positive Psychology: Elise supports 'people-centered' entities in unlocking hidden potential, cultivating positive outcomes, and driving connections that promote flourishing. Her role involves designing custom learning solutions based on evidence-based research while innovating to drive change proactively.

6. My role encompasses creating bespoke programs, preparing content for delivery, ensuring outcomes are met through follow-up sessions, and partnering with clients to identify future areas of focus.

In partnership with Monash Business School, Elise showcases an evolving approach from simply offering pre-defined programs based on research insights towards a consultative that integrates evidence-based strategies while embracing innovation and progress.

Elise Morris's contribution highlights her expertise in executive HR, behavior change, and positive psychology to empower individuals and organizations toward achieving exceptional outcomes through tlored learning solutions. By leveraging Monash University's robust research framework, she ensures each program is grounded in empirical data and progressive thinking.

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