Self-awareness isn’t optional, it’s foundational. If you want to be more strategic, you have to start by better understanding yourself. What you believe. How you feel. Why you react the way you do. What drives your decisions. Most of the time, these forces operate beneath the surface, shaping your thoughts, behaviours and results without you even realising.

Level 1 is about shining a light on those internal drivers. You’ll explore the mindsets and beliefs that shape your view of the world. You’ll learn to identify and regulate your emotional responses, even in pressure or uncertainty. And you’ll begin to develop the habits and routines that create the space for self-reflection and conscious choice.

This kind of awareness builds the foundation for all other strategic capabilities because you can’t lead others, or make truly wise decisions, if you’re not first leading yourself. It’s not always easy. But it’s essential. This is where real change starts: not with tactics, but with insight. Welcome to the first step in your strategic evolution.