Podcast: Increase Your Self-Awareness with Dr Julia Carden

By Design Image. Posted on January 20th, 2026 in Podcast.
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Julia recently joined the Influence & Impact for Leaders podcast to explore one of the most talked about, and most misunderstood, leadership skills: self awareness. In this episode, Julia shares insights from her PhD research, her coaching work with senior leaders, and her own ongoing development. The conversation looks at why self awareness is often overestimated, how blind spots show up in teams, and why feedback can feel challenging but essential. Julia also offers practical ways leaders can deepen self awareness through reflection, curiosity, and everyday practice, without needing complex tools or processes.

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