What you will learn

A blend of skills and strategies to deepen your self-awareness and help you live as your authentic self

  • How to define that parts of yourself that make you authentically you.

  • To value self-awareness as the number one variable that sets successful, connected, people apart from others, and contributes to a joyful and meaningful life.

  • How to stop self judgment and accept and embrace all parts of who you are.

  • How to create value alignment in order to nurture purpose-driven decisions that align with your principles, hopes, and intentions.

  • The benefit of seeking out feedback to get a better understanding of how you show up.

  • How to recognize your personal biases, not in a way to judge or criticize yourself but in a way that enhances your understanding of your ideas and world view.

Why Choose this course?

It's not what you will get out of the program, but who you will become once you complete it.

Our approach to personal development is both unique and transformational. We designed an experience that not only supports you on your journey of self-discovery but also encourages you to delve into the depths and expansiveness of your true self. We have transformed cutting-edge research and theories from psychology, neuroscience, and sociology, into practical and actionable steps, helping you gain the tools and insights you need for self-improvement. You will work 'below the neck' and do activities and exercises that allow your heart and intuition to compliment the cognitive side of the work.
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Uncover the path to personal evolution and discover the power of an authentic life.

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WORK AT YOUR OWN PACE

As a fully online, self-paced course, you have the freedom to work and learn at a cadence that fits with the demands of your lifestyle. You have lifetime access to the course, so you can always come back to revisit what you have learned.

Are you ready to go on the journey of personal and professional growth and cultivate a more fulfilled and empowered you? The program begins whenever you are ready!

Who Is This Course For?

  • Individuals

    Who believe in personal growth and recognize that living an authentic life is the path to stronger relationships, clarity of purpose, and a personal sense of agency and freedom.

  • Managers and Leaders

    Because knowing your strengths and weaknesses allow you to lead with authenticity, make informed decisions, and navigate conflicts more effectively. People want leaders who know themselves.

  • Parents

    Because not only does self-awareness allow you to respond to your child with empathy and patience, but it also reduces the chance you will react impulsively to your child's behavior. Self-aware parents model these skills for their kids.

Are you ready to live and lead as your authentic self?

Discover your unique strengths and identify the habits that get in your way. Prioritize your strong sense of self through personal awareness.

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Course curriculum

    1. Readings & Resources

    2. Course Companion Guide

    3. What is Self-Awareness?

    4. The Two Types of Self-Awareness

    5. Who You Are is How You Live and Lead

    6. MBTI

    7. Enneagram

    8. Strengths, Weaknesses & Patterns

    9. Embrace Your Shadow

    10. Understanding Your Unconscious Bias

    11. Overcoming Blind Spots

    12. The Right Way to Seek Feedback

    13. Mindfulness as a Tool for Self-Awareness

    14. Self-Acceptance & Embracing Who You Are

    15. Self-Responsibility

    16. Conclusion

About this course

  • 16 lessons
  • 1 hour of video content

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Bonus material

Include additional content and course materials, you will enjoy access to

  • Resources

    A full syllabus of books, articles, and videos to expand your thinking, expose you to innovative leadership ideas, and give you a foundation for effective leadership action

  • Lifetime Access

    Lifetime access to the Awakening Authenticity. Come back anytime to refresh your connection to your authentic self. As our lives change, we change...stay connected to yourself and a life well-lived.

  • A Community You Can Rely On

    Doing this kind of work is difficult to do alone. We need a community of support to help keep us accountable and provide feedback. We are your tribe. You become a part of our inner circle will remain connected to the work.

At the Conscious Leadership Academy, we specialize in creating an environment where people can be both challenged and supported in order to transform. Lead faculty are advanced academic practitioners with extensive experience in both theory and application. We use an integrative approach to learning and development. We are committed to your personal journey.

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Give Yourself Permission

You deserve to live life as your true self.

We all live with so many expectations... So many 'shoulds' from others telling us what to do and who to be. It's time to step into your authentic self and discover who you are and how you want to live your life. Self-awareness gives us the power to leverage our strengths while growing the places we aren't as good. Self-awareness doesn't demand perfection, only the effort of being all in.
THE TIME IS NOW. BEGIN THE JOURNEY.

Instructor(s)

Senior Facilitator and Faculty Cristina Schaffer

Cristina Schaffer has an MA in Leadership Studies and a BA in Communications. She has over 25 years of working for both for-profit and nonprofit organizations and has held leadership positions in sales and training, marketing, and development. Cristina is a co-founder and organizer for the SHE Experience - Women's Conference which was created to support and empower women from all walks of life. She believes in everyday leadership and is dedicated to supporting others who want to create spaces of learning, growing, and connecting. She cultivates her creativity as a professional photographer focusing on capturing each person's authentic and most confident self.

Lorri Sulpizio

Dr. Sulpizio is the Director of the Conscious Leadership Academy at the University of San Diego and an internationally recognized leadership expert. She has taught leadership courses for the United Nations, for business schools in Russia, and collaborated with a global leaders' fellowship, training women leaders from all over the world. Dr. Sulpizio has consulted to organizations in France and Italy, as well as across all sectors in the United States. An expert in women's leadership, Dr. Sulpizio works closely with Harvard Kennedy School's Adaptive Leadership Network. She is a BCC certified leadership coach and a certified Dare To Lead™ facilitator, based on the research of Brené Brown. A former college basketball coach, Dr. Sulpizio challenges her students to push themselves to their own next level and develop capacities to the fullest.

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FAQ

  • How much extra work is assigned and required?

    This is a high-level course and there are a lot of valuable resources included. We want you to have a strong blend of theory and practice, and we know that people learn in many different ways, so there are videos, podcasts, and readings on a variety of related self-awareness topics. We also believe in reflection, so you know we will have journal prompts and reflection questions throughout the program. That being said, this program is yours to make of it what YOU need. You might spend as little as 1 hour a week or as much as 5 hours.

  • Who are the faculty?

    The program faculty is one of the best parts of Awakening Authenticity. The team that created this course have advanced degrees in leadership, special training in adult learning, and expertise in women and gender, mindfulness, groups and teams, equity, and inclusion. Our group is diverse and fun! We are highly sought out coaches and leadership trainers and work all over the world. You are definitely learning from the best! And, we value the practice of self-awareness so they've been through everything you will be asked to do. We not only teach this stuff, we live this stuff.

  • I'd like to further my development with leadership coaching. How can I get started?

    Yes to this! We SO believe in coaching. The best athletes have a coach, which helps them continue to be their best! We have an amazing team of coaches, and we will spend time with you creating a strong connection between you and your potential coach. Contact us at [email protected]

  • I'd like to do this work with my team or organization. Is that possible?

    Doing self-awareness work as a team is a great way to build up your community and create a culture that values authenticity. Quality personal development is also a big step toward cohesion, productivity, and accountability. We love doing this work with groups and teams. Contact us at [email protected]

  • Where can I get more of this kind of work?

    We are glad you asked! We have a series of online learning options that include individual workshops as well as longer programs. We host a monthly book club, have a youth and teen leadership program, and do customized work with organizations. And, we're on social media. Check out the CLA webpage at www.usdcla.org and join the newsletter for the strategies and ideas as well as the latest updates in our programs.

Don't wait. Start your self-awareness journey today!

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About the CONSCIOUS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Transforming the way you live and lead

Housed in the School of Leadership and Education Sciences at the University of San Diego, The CLA brings an innovative approach to leadership development and training. We know leadership is not just a position, leadership is a practice. At The CLA, we believe that leadership can be taught and that people learn best by doing. We help people become transformative and conscious leaders who lead by example and inspire others to do the same. We have committed ourselves to creating programs that help people shift ways of being and doing in order to be more effective in their roles. Our goal in this work is to create spaces where everyone feels like they can show up as their true self, feel valued, and make an impact. We value and prioritize leading with equity and creating cultures of belonging. We want to build leaders who create positive disruptions in order to better their own lives and the organizations they work in.