Self-deception is often the invisible barrier that hampers both personal and organizational success. When we externalize our challenges—blaming circumstances, leaders, or teammates—we relinquish control and adopt a victim mentality. This is the result of ingrained mind/ego constructs that cloud our perception and limit our effectiveness. In Agile we talk about transparency and teamwork - Self-deception is the hidden lethal block that sabotages best efforts to move to Agile. 'From Self-Deception to Self-Mastery: A Roadmap to Being Your Own Hero' aims to dismantle these mental roadblocks. By mastering our ego-driven thought patterns, we can become not only the architects of our destiny but also catalysts for change within our organizations. In this engaging session, we'll delve into pivotal tools within our SELF Framework, including 'Lead No Matter What,' the Sahota Viewer—a modern take on the Johari window—and the concept of Awareness as a transformative technology. Attendees will walk away equipped with new perspectives and actionable steps to transcend self-deception and step into their roles as empowered leaders and heroes in their own lives.