Today’s episode breaks down the shadows of your superpowers. These are a type of development area that is associated with your greatest strengths, and these apply to people inside and outside of tech. Shadows are one of the most elusive areas of self-development and, therefore, one of the most limiting to your potential. You may very well be unaware of yours. While shadows are surrounded by complicated personal and workplace dynamics, understanding them is likely one of your best opportunities to unlock the next step in your career.

Today’s discussion covers:

• What shadows are
• The complex dynamics which make them easy to dismiss
• How to identify yours
• 4 reactions people have when their shadows catch up with them
• 10 common examples of shadows
• How to address your shadows and move from acknowledgment to action

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Timestamps:
[00:00:24] What’s covered in this episode
[00:02:16] Introducing the shadows of your superpowers
[00:04:00] How this episode is structured
[00:04:40] The unique nature of shadows and why they’re so elusive
[00:07:24] When your shadows catch up with you
[00:08:02] Four reactions people have when their shadows catch up with them
[00:08:07] Reaction #1: Fight
[00:08:22] Reaction #2: Withdraw
[00:08:53] Reaction #3: Ignore the shadow
[00:09:31] Reaction #4: Confront the shadow
[00:10:29] What separates shadows from regular development areas
[00:14:07] 10 common examples of shadows
[00:14:14] Example #1 - The great storyteller
[00:14:51] Example #2 - The collaborator
[00:15:38] Example #3 - The straight shooter
[00:16:36] Example #4 - The process expert
[00:17:32] Example #5 - The idea person
[00:18:18] Example #6 - The wartime individual
[00:19:30] Example #7 - The industry expert
[00:20:44] Example #8 - The hard worker
[00:21:27] Example #9 - The sacrifice
[00:22:39] Example #10 - The future thinkers
[00:23:38] Advice on what to make of all this
[00:26:08] What it takes to address your shadows
[00:29:32] Episode conclusion