The most effective employees and leaders are those who possess deep self-awareness — the ability to understand their own behaviours, emotions, triggers, and the impact they have on others.
At Circle and Square, we help individuals and teams develop this crucial skill, enabling personal growth, stronger relationships, and healthier workplace cultures.
Why Self-Awareness Matters in the Workplace
Self-awareness is a foundational emotional intelligence skill. It helps employees:
• Recognise their strengths and development areas
• Respond thoughtfully rather than react impulsively
• Communicate with empathy and clarity
• Build trust and collaborate effectively
• Adapt and grow in the face of feedback or change
Unconsciously, many individuals and organisations operate from the Drama Triangle (Stephen Karpman), a dynamic driven by fear, blame, defensiveness, and reactivity — often switching between the roles of victim, persecutor, and rescuer. These patterns are disempowering and unproductive.
By cultivating self-awareness, we begin to notice what draws us into drama and, more importantly, how to step out of it. We move into a space of empowerment, where we own the power to choose our responses and show up with clarity, responsibility, and intention.
Research shows that self-aware individuals are more confident, make better decisions, and are more effective leaders. A workplace that values and nurtures self-awareness becomes more aligned, resilient, and high-performing.
How Circle and Square Develops Self-Aware Workplaces
At Circle and Square, we don’t just talk about self-awareness — we build it through experiential learning, meaningful dialogue, and practical application. Our services are designed to meet people where they are and help them grow into empowered contributors and leaders.
Here’s how we do it:
- Self-Awareness Workshops
Our interactive sessions guide employees to explore their values, behavioural patterns, emotional triggers, and communication styles. These insights help people shift out of reactive patterns and into conscious, grounded responses. - Team Dynamics & Communication Tools
We use tools such as Shadowmatch, the Enneagram, and Transactional Analysis to improve interpersonal understanding and trust. When teams understand one another’s styles and needs, collaboration improves, and drama decreases. - 1:1 Coaching for Personal Growth
Our coaching supports leaders in identifying and resolving both individual and collective tensions, enabling them to move forward with greater clarity, intention, and impact. - Leadership Development
Self-aware leadership sets the tone for organisational culture. Our customised leadership development programmes equip leaders with the emotional intelligence, self-insight, and feedback integration skills needed to lead with intention. This enables a shift from reactive, fear-driven behaviours to a culture grounded in trust, accountability, and strategic alignment.
A Culture Rooted in Self-Awareness
Self-awareness is not a one-off event — it is a lifelong skill that empowers individuals to take responsibility for their growth and contribution.
By partnering with Circle and Square, you’re investing in the kind of self-aware, emotionally intelligent culture where people can thrive — individually and collectively.
Conclusion
At Circle & Square, we have been in the business of humanising organisations since 2002. Our approach is rooted in applied psychology, homegrown philosophy, and two decades of experience. We combine globally recognised to build empowered leaders, connected teams, and resilient organisations.
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