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The Business of You! kicked off last week. The first session in this cohort of the HumanBrilliance Leadership Development Programme, and what a start. Week 1 is all about Self-Leadership, and one of my favourite topics: The Power of Contracting. In Transactional Analysis, contracting is about clarity, choice, and responsibility, three things every great leader needs. It’s the process of agreeing how we’ll work together so that everyone feels safe, seen, and empowered to bring their best. We explored three layers of contracting: 🗓️Practical – the logistics, timings, resources (because structure creates safety). 🗣️Professional – how we’ll work, give feedback, and communicate. 🧠Psychological – the foundations of trust, openness, and respect that make real learning and leadership possible. Contracting is one of the most underestimated leadership tools — it prevents misunderstanding, builds accountability, and sets the tone for psychological safety. It’s always a powerful first session. I get to learn about each individual, understand their world, and begin uncovering their unique brilliance. Because self-leadership starts with this simple truth: You can’t lead others well until you’ve learned how to lead yourself — with clarity, safety, and intention.