Self-Agency: The Power In High Performance

The bottom line…

Self-agency. The ability to take control of one’s own life and make decisions aligned with values and goals. This is fundamental to achieving excellence, wellbeing and high performance. It is the connection between yielding and striving that defines the 'human first' approach.

Science, Practice, and Wisdom

Self-agency is often misunderstood as mere autonomy or independence. Instead, it is about aligning your actions with your core values and goals, embracing the interplay between striving (performance) and well-being. This connection is at the heart of my coaching framework across vitality, performance mastery and success programs.

Research supports that self-agency contributes significantly to resilience, motivation and sustained high performance. Studies have shown that individuals with a strong sense of agency are better equipped to navigate stress, adapt to challenges and maintain clarity in decision-making. We call this fortitude. A precursor for resilience. 

Practically, cultivating self-agency involves:

• Setting intentional goals: Defining what success looks like for you, not just externally, but internally.

• Taking consistent action: Bridging the gap between intention and action, supported by feedback and reflection.

• Building fortitude: Taking on challenges, embracing setbacks as learning opportunities. Fail fast and move on.

Application in High Performance Programs

In my framework:

• Vitality : Establishes clarity, energy and mindset. By developing self-agency, participants learn to navigate personal health and vitality as foundational to performance in life and work.

• Mastery : Focuses on mastering personal and professional mindsets, behaviors and actions. This builds influence and progresses through structured, intentional practice.

• Success : Encourages refinement and elevation of success, aligning agency with broader ambitions and what will be your legacy.

Actionable Strategies

1. Reflect on Your Goals: Are they aligned with your values? What do you truly want to achieve?

2. Create an Action Plan: Break down goals into tangible steps and track progress.

3. Embrace Feedback: Iterate your approach based on what works and what doesn’t.

4. Invest in Coaching: Structured coaching programs like I offer can accelerate progress by providing external insight and accountability without losing the critical element of self-direction.

Ready to enhance your self-agency and elevate your performance? Explore my programs to find the right fit for your journey. I welcome you to inquire or book the Synergy Sessions to see what we can discover for you.