We each have a unique set of personal core values that color the way we view the world and how we show up in life, how we behave, how we choose, how we treat ourselves and others both at work and in our relationships. Many of us are walking around in the world unaware of which values we ascribe to. So what exactly are core values? and why is knowing our values important?

In today’s episode, I had the chance to sit with guest Abir Beydoun and tap deeper into one of our favorite topics as coaches, Values. Abir is an experienced Accredited Facilitator of Transformation through Values for Leaders , a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) from the International Coach Federation (ICF) with more than 600 hours of individual coaching, she is Strengths Strategy Certified Coach (SSCC) and people acuity guide. Abir is currently acting as leadership facilitator and coach covering the AME region for Standard chartered bank.

In this episode we discuss: What exactly are core values * Why knowing our values is important * Where do our values come from * How do we figure out our top core values * The iceberg analogy /model * How we perceive others through our lens of values * What it feels like when we are in alignment with our values. * How to know when we are not* in alignment with our personal values. * When values Compete or in strong conflict * Impact on our life and career * Feeling good vs Feeling right * Designing systems to help us live our values

Resources and Links:* Abir Beydoun on Linkedin * Barretts Value Assessment * Ghada B Khalifeh * Review Living in Alignment on iTunes