In this psycho-educational workshop, our speakers will focus on what they consider to be one of the most prolific and extremely dangerous myths that are keeping millions stuck and playing below their real potential: perfectionism.

Using the research from Dr. Brené Brown, including her latest work on Daring Leaders, their aims are to break down the concept of perfectionism into coachable themes that will help you empower clients to move forwards with courage.

This session is designed to provide you with deeper understanding of the impact perfectionism may have on you and your clients as well as how it shows up and impacts on organisations to learn, innovate and grow. Nicola and Sanela will look at perfectionism in a greater context of courage and daring leadership.

The session will combine teaching with small-group work to help facilitate the learning.

When teaching the concepts they choose to model vulnerability, what they consider to be an essential element of being brave, by sharing their own experiences. Having previously received feedback that this is extremely powerful and useful to participants.

Summary of Learning Objectives:

• To understand perfectionism and the negative impact it has on us and our potential
• To offer ways to reframe it and embrace a more positive approach of striving for excellence

Sanela Brkovic-Lukanovic is an Accredited Daring Way facilitator (2016), Leadership and Life coach. Her passion is empowering women to show up, be seen and live brave™ as well as taking this work to parents and schools.

She has 14 years of coaching experience working in corporates, business schools and in her private practice. Having started her career as a management consultant, she has developed a unique way of combining pragmatism, love of research and power of intuition in her coaching.

One of the highlights of her Daring Way journey was meeting Dr. Brené in Sydney in 2016.

Nicola Arnold (PCC, CPCC, BA (Hons), Cert Ed) is a certified coach who empowers individuals to stand in their spotlight, illuminating their path of possibilities.

With over 20 years’ experience, her passion is in supporting individuals to create a positive and empowering belief in what they want. She writes for Thrive Global and other publications on self worth, wellbeing and authenticity – three of her top values. Nicola is also a registered coach for the Kent, Surrey and Sussex NHS Leadership Academy.

In 2016 she launched the (3 times award nominated) Happy to be ME hub, an online community, inviting individuals to be their authentic selves and be happy to be in their own skin, channelling self worth as a lifestyle not a luxury. Last year she was shortlisted for an ‘exceptional service award’ for her work in supporting her online and local community with becoming more resilient and in promoting developing a happier society.