Resources

Self-coaching, particularly within the context of quietening your 'inner critic', refers to the practice of individuals actively working on managing and challenging their negative self-talk and self-doubt. It involves recognising and addressing the critical and judgmental thoughts that arise internally and replacing them with more positive and supportive self-talk.

You can access a step-by-step guide on how to do this, here.

A structured self-reflection exercise to align inner voices and make intentional decisions.

At Go Slow to Go Fast, we believe that great leadership starts with intentionality. In our work with leaders we see a common challenge: decision-making can feel like an internal tug-of-war, with competing priorities, risks, and perspectives pulling in different directions.

One of our training participants recently introduced us to the work of German psychologist Friedemann Schulz von Thun, who developed the Inner Team model.

This approach recognises that our decisions are shaped by multiple inner voices, much like a team with diverse opinions. By hosting an "inner team meeting," leaders can pause, listen to their internal perspectives, and make clearer, more aligned choices. 

HOW:

⏳ Duration: 3–5 minutes

1️⃣ Pause & Acknowledge

• Take a deep breath.
• Identify a decision, challenge, or tension you’re experiencing.

2️⃣ Identify Your Inner Team

• Ask: Who has a voice in this decision?
• Name the key "team members" inside you. For example:
  • The Pragmatist (cautious, realistic)
  • The Innovator (bold, visionary)
  • The Protector (focused on risk)
  • The Optimist (sees opportunity)

3️⃣ Let Each Voice Speak

• Internally or in writing, let each perspective express itself.
• Ask: What does this part of me want? What does it fear? What does it need?

4️⃣ Facilitate the Dialogue

• Notice where voices align or conflict.
• Ask: What’s the shared wisdom here? What needs to be balanced?

5️⃣ Decide as the Leader

• Step into the role of the Team Leader of your Inner Team.
• Integrate the perspectives and decide on the next step.
• Ask: What feels aligned with my values and goals?

Alignment in teams is critical to success because it ensures that everyone is working towards the same goals and objectives. When team members are aligned, they have a clear understanding of what needs to be done, how it needs to be done, and why it is important. This shared understanding fosters collaboration, cooperation, and effective communication within the team.

Download the PDF guide and watch how to use the tool here.

Clear goal setting is crucial for teams and their leaders because it provides direction, focus, and motivation. When goals are clearly defined, everyone in the team understands what needs to be accomplished and can work together towards a common objective.

Download the PDF guide and watch the video on how to use this tool, here

Feedback - especially brain-friendly feedback - is essential to high performance in any team because it provides valuable information, promotes growth and development, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.

Download the PDF guide and watch how to use this tool, here.

Individual team members need to know what's in it for them before they are willing to commit to a shared purpose or goal because it helps them understand the personal benefits and motivations behind their involvement.

This tool will help improve individual motivation and engagement, alignment of personal and team objectives and it will help clarify expectations and roles in the team.

Download the PDF guide and watch the video on how to use this tool, here. 

A notion database curated by the team at Go Slow to Go Fast with resource links for 15 inspirational women which you can access here.

A notion database curated by the team at Go Slow to Go Fast with resource links for 30 thought leaders on the topic of leadership which you can access here.