b'That is why at the beginning of each month,resonated, what surprised, and what they rec-leaders receive a short article that unpacks theognized in themselves. Leaders begin to realize competency we are working on from a broadtheir insights arent isolated moments but part perspective. This isnt supplemental readingof a wider pattern of growth shared across the but the first step in self-awareness, invitinggroup. Being together makes the work both leaders to pause and recognize themselves inlighter and richer, reminding leaders that while the topic. If weve done our job well, the articleLeadersthe journey of leading self is deeply personal, it should spark recognition where you can say,was never meant to be solitary.Yeah, thats me. Thats what Ive been feeling.flourish At the same time, it starts to break down thewhen theyKeys to catalytic growth notion that you are the only one feeling this way,One of the most powerful aspects of the opening space for honest conversations.have a safe,Collaboratives is the thought work. Permission Gathering structuredand space to slow down is a gift. It starts with way toan intentionally brief coaching guide. Reflection A week after the article is released, we gatherprompts a press into the motivations, habits, as a group online. Leadership Gatherings areprocess whatand inner posture of various aspects of the where the ideas introduced in the article startGod is doingcompetency. Its not meant to be exhaustive but to come alive. During the gatherings we discussto be catalytic. That little pause that the coach-what thriving in this competency looks like day- in and throughing guide provides is important, because the to-day. Leaders talk openly about the behaviorsthem. deeper the self-awareness going in, the more and postures that encompass the competency.meaningful the coaching conversations be-They exchange best practices, name thecome. Before meeting with their coach, leaders challenges unique to their context, and sketchuse this thought work to determine what they out a picture of what healthy leadership lookswant to focus on during their coaching session. like in practice. Notes are compared on whatPredetermined focus maximizes coaching time. Citygate Network39 INSTIGATE|January/February|2026'