Calendar of events 2025

Deep dive Competitive/Approval bowtie – the need to please and to prove

What’s wrong with being Competitive? We enjoy competition, we enjoy the triumph and the glory of coming first. So I am a People Pleaser too? Nothing wrong with that right? Everyone wants to be liked, needs validation?

Bow ties are characterised by primary and secondary styles that are both defensive and directly opposite one another. The Competitive and Approval combination is a common bowtie that reflects the strong need to prove self and win the approval of others by striving for recognition, acceptance, and attention. The internal dialogue or self-talk underpinning this bow tie can be exhausting: ‘always has to be right’, ‘constantly comparing self to others’, ‘expects to be admired by others’ and ‘really doesn’t want to disappoint others’.

In this session we will:
– Understand the characteristics of this ‘bowtie’ and share experiences of where we have seen it play out
– We will explore the pay off and trade off of this combination – compromises trust, impact of self esteem and the cost it can have on you as a leader
– Explore tips and tricks to move more into a more constructive and intrinsically motivating space

Online
When: Thursday 1st May 2025, 12pm-1pm
Where: A virtual link will be emailed
Prerequisite: Must be Accredited (or in process of becoming accredited)
Facilitator: Justine Farrington

To register for the event please book below

Deep dive into the bowtie of Perfectionistic & Conventional

Bow ties are characterised by primary and secondary styles that are both defensive and directly opposite one another. The Perfectionistic and Conventional combination is a bowtie that can limit effectiveness and impact negatively on innovation. This tendency may play out through both hiding behind the predictability of rules and the normality of ‘acceptable’ behaviour. Combined with the perfectionistic trait of excessive attention to detail, unrealistic demands and the need to appear competent and on top of things, the result is greatly reduced flexibility, creativity and spontaneity.

In this session we will:
– Understand the characteristics of this ‘bowtie’ and share experiences of where we have seen it play out
– We will explore the pay-off and trade-off of this combination and share tips and tricks to move more into a more constructive and effective space

Online
When: Wednesday 4th June 2025, 12pm-1pm
Where: A virtual link will be emailed
Prerequisite: Must be Accredited (or in process of becoming accredited)
Facilitator: Justine Farrington

To register for the event please book below

People vs Power

The aggressive/defensive cluster often emphasise tasks over people and are driven by underlying insecurities. When there is an over-reliance on these styles it leads people to focus on their own needs at the expense of others. In this deep dive Connect & Learn session we will take a close look at Power and Oppositional styles and what impact they have on the people you work with but also on yourself, your stress and wellbeing. We will explore techniques and exercises to shift your energy into more constructive styles.

In this session you will:
– Gain an understanding of the Oppositional and Power combination
– Reflect on profiles and explore benefits of growing the people styles of Humanistic Encouraging and Affiliative through expressing intent, internal personal skills and relatedness to balance out this task focus
– Share ideas and examples for shifting from confrontation and micromanagement to coaching and collaboration.

Online
When: Thursday 14th August 2025, 12pm-1pm
Where: A virtual link will be emailed
Prerequisite: Must be Accredited (or in process of becoming accredited)
Facilitator: Justine Farrington

To register for the event please book below

How to Supercharge Achievement Thinking in Teams

The Achievement style within the constructive cluster focuses on setting meaningful goals, boosting collaboration, and driving sustained success for teams. When this style is focused on, it can create a culture of empowerment, innovation, and shared purpose. This deep dive Connect & Learn session with Justine Farrington will explore how to unlock the full potential of Achievement within your team to drive high performance and support collective growth.

In this session you will:
– Gain insights into the key drivers of the Achievement style and its impact on team performance
– Reflect on team profiles and explore strategies to cultivate goal alignment, accountability, and mutual support
– Spotlight the High Performing Teams Accreditation

Online
When: Wednesday 1st October 2025, 12pm-1pm
Where: A virtual link will be emailed
Prerequisite: Must be Accredited (or in process of becoming accredited)
Facilitator: Justine Farrington

To register for the event please book below