Strategies To Develop External Self- Awareness ▪ Seek honest feedback ▪ Ask trusted friends, mentors, coworkers, etc.: “How do you experience me in conversations/meetings/conflict?” ▪ Perspective-Taking ▪ Practice imagining: How might someone else interpret my behavior right now? ▪ Can build empathy and helps you adjust your actions more intentionally ▪ 360-Degree Reviews ▪ Structured feedback from peers, subordinates and supervisors ▪ Body Language and Tone Awareness ▪ Notice how your nonverbal communication (posture, facial expressions, tone) affects others ▪ Small shifts can dramatically change how you’re perceived ▪ Public Speaking or Social Role-Playing ▪ Practice speaking or performing in front of groups can sharpen your external awareness