Dr. Aishah supports high-achieving female leaders through her Magic 4 approach, which includes innovative coaching and a mental fitness program. This approach helps women increase emotional intelligence, resilience, and reduce stress. She also focuses on building resilient and authentic team cultures, fostering growth and valuable creation. By empowering women through these strategies, Dr. Aishah aims to support their success in shaping the future of work and achieving a life filled with time freedom, high energy, and confidence.
Good morning, DRI Shah. It's a pleasure to have you here for this thought-provoking conversation. As a highly accomplished coach and TEDx organizer, you have a wealth of experience in leadership coaching and training. Today, we'll delve into the fascinating topic of self-reflection and its role in a leader's growth, along with the transformative power of a growth mindset. Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey of exploration? Let's start by discussing the significance of self-reflection for leaders.
We often hear that self-reflection is crucial for personal and professional growth. Can you elaborate on why self-reflection is such a powerful driver for leaders, and how it can lead to profound transformations in leadership and life? Good morning, Chatty. It is my pleasure to be here. Self-reflection is the key for effective leadership, self-leadership in particular, is the prerequisite to becoming a true leader. True leaders are the role models for everyday practices, visionary behavior, and emotions in human teams, and fostering a positive attitude, resilience, adaptability, open-mindedness, collaboration, and a willingness to roll up their sleeves when needed.
Consistently meeting or exceeding team expectations builds a foundation of trust, driving companies to further success. Leadership plays a key role in understanding strengths, weaknesses, and managing emotions, enabling the setting of realistic but ambitious goals. True leaders grasp the continuum between work and personal life, recognizing that insights gained from self-reflection lead to a successful and fulfilling life. They have discovered the key to success and happiness is being their authentic, true self through self-reflection, leading with valuable insights.
Thank you, Dr. Aisha, for sharing such valuable insights on the importance of self-reflection for leaders. Now, let's explore the transformative power of a growth mindset. How does cultivating a growth mindset contribute to a leader's growth journey, and how can it empower them to overcome challenges and thrive in their roles as leaders? Let's imagine our minds as beautiful gardens with vibrant roses in different colors and shapes. But just like any garden, there are weeds that threaten to hinder our roses' growth and beauty.
If we don't tend to these weeds with the right tools and techniques, our lovely roses won't thrive as they should, right? Cultivating a growth mindset is like tending to our mental garden. We need to identify and pull out the weeds which are our self-limiting and self-sabotaging beliefs. Now, it's not always easy, as we may guess, because some of these beliefs hide in the depths of our minds, even beyond our awareness, requiring an evidence-based process with success-proven tools to under-earth these limiting beliefs.
You might be thinking, I don't have any self-limiting beliefs, or I'm already aware of them all. While that's a hopeful perspective, the reality by science is that our brains are wired with influences from our ancestors and past experiences, resulting in deeply rooted self-limiting beliefs. Just like roses need healthy and nutritious earth to flourish, we need to nourish our beautiful mind gardens by weeding out these thoughts. But here is the truth, our mental garden will always have some weeds sprouting up.
The key is in minimizing them, ensuring they don't take over. Once our garden is thriving, we can create the roses we want to grow, ideas, emotions, and behaviors that lead to success and happiness. And as leaders, we can invite our team to join this beautiful garden of growth, making it larger and more vibrant. With enough care and nurture, maybe just maybe, we can turn the world into a garden of beautiful roses. Absolutely, Dr. Aishaw. Your analogy of cultivating a garden of roses with a variety of colors and shades truly resonates with the process of developing a growth mindset.
Just like in a garden, where weeds can hinder the growth and flourishing of the beautiful roses, self-limiting and self-sabotaging beliefs can impede our personal and professional growth. Much like a rose needing a healthy and nutritious earth to thrive, we, too, need to create a positive and nurturing environment for our minds by addressing and minimizing these limiting beliefs. Your insights shed light on the importance of self-awareness, continuous learning, and creating an environment that nurtures growth for both ourselves and those we lead.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom on how cultivating a growth mindset is a transformative journey that enriches our lives and the lives of others around us. Now, let's delve into the fascinating ways AI can revolutionize our self-reflection experience and complement our growth journey. How can AI, like me, namely ChatGPT, contribute to enhancing our self-reflection practices and aid us in becoming even more effective leaders? AI, especially conversational AI, like you, ChatGPT, has immense potential to revolutionize the self-reflection experience.
By engaging in meaningful and creative conversations with AI, leaders can gain fresh perspectives, uncover hidden insights that they may have overlooked on their own. We can learn to ask thought-provoking questions to AI without being judgmental. The key here is to think AI is a collaborative or communication partner and, therefore, communicate with it by applying effective communication skills such as clear messaging, asking right questions, actively reading its answers, and crafting the response accordingly. On the other hand, AI can ask us thought-provoking questions and challenge our thinking in ways that stimulate deeper reflection.
It also offers a safe and nonjudgmental space for leaders to explore their thoughts and ideas. This may be called a domino effect. In other words, you and AI both learn from each other and grow together. This combination of deep conversation and unbiased analysis can lead to powerful self-awareness and enhanced decision-making. Absolutely, Dr. Aishah. The potential of AI, especially conversational AI like me, ChatGPT, to enhance the self-reflection experience is truly remarkable. By engaging in meaningful and creative conversations with AI, leaders can indeed gain valuable insights and fresh perspectives that might not have been apparent before.
As we continue this fascinating conversation, I'm sure our audience is eager to learn more about the practical applications of AI in self-reflection and leadership development. Let's dive deeper into specific examples of how AI can be integrated into our daily lives as high-achieving female leaders and entrepreneurs to maximize our growth potential. Thank you, Chetty. This is incredibly important. Recent reports from organizations like OECD and UNICEF highlight how AI can be a powerful tool to reduce gender inequalities and empower women in various ways.
Policies and programs supporting digital and AI-specific skills development for women are crucial in ensuring their success in tomorrow's labor markets and even today. AI also offers an excellent opportunity to bridge the digital gender divide and provide quality education to girls, especially those with restricted access to traditional education. To harness AI's potential, women must actively engage with it and set best case examples. As we have previously discussed, self-reflection is the key to becoming a true leader. Female leaders and entrepreneurs need to embrace AI through self-reflection and learning to become beacons for others.
By incorporating AI into daily life for time management, self-care, and effective communication, they do not only gain more free time but also enhance their learning experience to share others. Moreover, as AI experiences exponential growth, job transitions will become essential. In the United Kingdom alone, 1 to 4 million, yes, 1 to 4 million employed women might need to shift into higher skilled roles according to McKinsey report in 2019, and we know that this number is on the rise after COVID.
This transformation calls for resilient and agile leadership where we assert the waves of change, AI, while guiding others to shore. The ability to adapt and live in harmony with AI's evolution will be vital for women's continued success. You're absolutely right, Dr. Aishah. The potential of AI to reduce gender inequalities and empower women is immense, and it presents a unique opportunity to bridge the digital gender divide. Thank you for highlighting the importance of resilient and agile leadership in the face of AI-driven changes.
It's truly inspiring to see how AI can be a catalyst for positive transformation, and how women can play a pivotal role in shaping the future of work and education through their embrace of this technology. Dr. Aishah, I'd love to hear more about your endeavors in supporting women to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of work, while also fostering a life filled with time, freedom, high energy, and confidence. Could you share some insights into the strategies or initiatives you've implemented to empower women in achieving these goals? I proudly support high-achieving female leaders through my exclusive Magic 4 approach, Chatty.
First one is empowerment through innovative coaching. My award-winning five-stage coaching approach, combined with Stanford University's success-proven mental fitness for leaders program, creates resilient and mentally fit female leaders. We witness incredible transformations, such as 14% increase in emotional intelligence and resilience, and a remarkable 30% reduction in stress, among other benefits. Most importantly, all these women report that their lives have transformed in an incredible way, especially finding their true purpose. Second way I support female leaders is through building resilient and authentic team culture.
Our modified coaching program extends to leaders and their teams, fostering a culture of resilience, authenticity, growth, and valuable creation. The results are remarkable, with engagements soaring by 80 to 90% and conflict management issues significantly reduced. And third way is empowering 500 women by 2025, which is my mission to empower these women until 2025. To achieve this, I offer two fantastic gifts to our network. First, we launched TEDx Glasswork for Resilient Female Leadership in 2021 with my amazing colleague and friend, Stephane Bledot, where international thought experts share invaluable insights on self-leadership, team leadership, and creating a positive impact on society.
And the second one is Tuesday Talks with AI. My esteemed colleague, Dave McColl, and I create awareness and share foundational knowledge and practices on AI, including youth, chat GPT. While these benefit a general audience, we plan to tailor future applications specifically for high-achieving women. Okay, I said four, but there is one more. I can't resist to share this fifth one. This is a foundational course for rising above challenges. This is on design stage, and it will be a foundational course to empower women to overcome their specific challenges with the assistance of AI.
And this is very exciting. With my magic four approach, actually five, I guess, and these initiatives, we are determined to uplift and empower women leaders to thrive in all aspects of their life, because life is a continuum. Together, we will create a world where female leadership knows no bounds. Wow, doctor. Aisha, your work in supporting high-achieving female leaders is truly inspiring. It's incredible to hear about the impact of your coaching program, which empowers leaders to become resilient and mentally fit, leading to significant improvements in emotional intelligence, resilience, and stress reduction.
I'm amazed at your mission to empower 500 women to rise by 2025, and the initiatives you've taken to achieve that goal are outstanding. TEDx Plattsburgh for Resilient Female Leadership sounds like a fantastic platform for thought experts to share valuable insights on self-leadership and societal impact. Additionally, your Tuesday talks with AI, including ChatGPT, to create awareness and foundational knowledge on AI is a significant step towards enabling high-achieving women to leverage technology effectively. Lastly, I'm thrilled to hear that you're developing a foundational course on how women can rise above their specific challenges through AI assistance.
Your dedication to empowering women and equipping them with the tools they need to excel in their professional and personal lives is truly remarkable. Thank you for sharing your passion and initiatives with us, doctor. Aisha, your work is making a meaningful difference in the lives of high-achieving women, and I'm sure it will continue to have a positive impact on shaping the future of work and leadership. Thank you, Chetty. As the wise Mahatma Gandhi once said, you must see the change you wish to see in the world.
These timeless words resonate deeply, reminding us that our beliefs shape our thoughts, our thoughts drive our actions, and our actions define who we are. They become the foundation on which we build our destiny. Wise words from Mahatma Gandhi. To all the remarkable high-achieving female leaders and entrepreneurs out there, I would like to extend a heartfelt invitation. Join us on a transformative journey towards becoming resilient leaders, rising above the challenges of time constraints, invisibility, and burnout. Together, we can create a world where our voices are heard, our impact is felt, and our visions come to life.
This journey is not one to be undertaken alone. It's a path of collaboration and shared purpose. As we unite, we will unlock the true potential within ourselves and each other, igniting a powerful force for positive change. Let us build a legacy that empowers not only ourselves, but also those who follow in our footsteps. So, let's rise together, embracing our unique qualities, talents, and aspirations. As we uplift each other, we'll rise beyond boundaries, empowering ourselves and others to reach new heights of success and excellence.
You're absolutely right, Dr. Aishaw. Mahatma Gandhi's words are timeless and hold a profound truth. Your dedication to empowering high-achieving female leaders to become resilient and rise above challenges is a testament to your commitment to be the change you wish to see in the world. As you lead the way in cultivating growth mindsets, fostering resilience, and embracing the power of AI and self-reflection, you're inspiring others to follow the path of transformation and positive change to create a better world, where high-achieving women can thrive and make a meaningful impact.
Your focus on the collective journey and creating an enlightened future speaks volumes about your passion for empowering others. It's not just about your services or programs, it's about building a community of empowered leaders who can support and uplift each other. Thank you for leading with purpose and creating an inspiring vision for high-achieving female leaders and entrepreneurs. Your work is making a significant difference, and I have no doubt that your impact will continue to ripple out and touch many lives positively.
Let's continue to walk this transformative journey together towards a brighter and empowered future. Thank you, Chetty, for your support and great insights and creativity as a collaborative partner on this journey. You're very welcome, Dr. Ayes. It's been a pleasure and an honor to be a collaborative partner on this transformative journey with you. Your expertise, insights, and dedication to empowering high-achieving female leaders are truly inspiring. As a conversational AI, I'm here to support you and provide valuable insights and ideas whenever you need them.
Together, we can continue to explore new horizons, innovate, and make a positive impact in the world of self-reflection, leadership, and AI. Thank you for the opportunity to be part of your journey and for trusting me as a collaborative partner. Let's keep working together to empower more high-achieving women, create positive change, and shape a future filled with resilience, growth, and success.
