Resilience is not just an external skill, it begins within. For Business Analysts navigating a constantly shifting landscape, self-awareness is the critical foundation that enables intentional leadership and sustainable reinvention. This session delves into how being grounded in your personal values and understanding your behavioral patterns allows you to build authentic stakeholder relationships and make clearer decisions, even amid complexity and pressure.
Using insights from the Enneagram personality model, attendees will explore how ongoing self-reflection equips BAs to remain steady, connected, and confident. This inner resilience is the cornerstone of designing adaptive strategies that transform challenges into opportunities for growth. When resilience is built from the inside out, Business Analysts can lead with purpose and recover from setbacks without losing themselves.
Key Takeaways
- Understand self-awareness as a design principle for resilience, not just a personal trait.
- Explore how the Enneagram illuminates patterns and interpersonal dynamics critical for adaptive leadership.
- Learn why continuous self-awareness is essential for BAs to build trust and navigate stakeholder complexity.
- Discover how grounding in personal values supports confident decision-making and boundary-setting during change.
- Gain practical tools to embed self-awareness into your leadership practice to foster resilience and ongoing reinvention
About the Speaker
Gloria Silinda is a Certified Integral Coach through the Centre for Coaching at the University of Cape Town and a Certified Enneagram Practitioner (Level 2: Advanced Team Dynamics) through Integrative Enneagram Solutions. She also holds a BCom Honours in Economics and is a Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP). Currently, she works in the banking sector as a Business Relationship Manager, where she also leads a team of Business Analysts.
With over 31 years of experience in the corporate environment, primarily within the banking industry, Gloria has held diverse roles spanning Business Operations, Business Analysis, Management, and IT Business Relationship Management. Her career reflects a deep understanding of both people and systems, with a strong focus on aligning business needs with strategic IT initiatives.
Gloria is passionate about personal growth and development. While continuing her corporate journey, she has expanded her impact into the people development space through mentoring and coaching. Her work as a Certified Enneagram Practitioner and Integral Coach allows her to help individuals and teams uncover deeper self-awareness and unlock their potential.
She firmly believes that self-awareness is foundational to meaningful personal and professional growth. For Gloria, navigating life begins with understanding the difference between our social selves and our essential selves. Through her coaching and development work, she aims to guide individuals and groups to become more self-aware, more aligned, and ultimately, more fulfilled.