Lesson Summary

The Mastery Path | An Executive Examen is a reflective practice rooted in Benedictine spirituality, focusing on life mastery through three interconnected Latin concepts: obsessio, epiphania, and habitus. This framework aims to bring clarity and purpose to leaders and high-performing teams.

• Obsessio (Core Preoccupation):
  • Central concern organizing one's energy
  • Understanding it helps identify priorities
  • Reveals the "why" behind work and relationships

• Epiphania (Moment of Liberating Insight):
  • Insight where hidden aspects become clear
  • Transforms challenges into opportunities
  • Energizes innovation and reframes obstacles

• Habitus (Embodied Practice, Disposition):
  • Consistent habits and routines shaping life
  • Expressing what matters most
  • Creating disciplined rhythms for meaningful results

The Examen involves reflecting on obsessio, epiphania, and habitus to gain tools for personal and professional growth. The process prompts participants to focus on what consumes attention, recent insights, and aligning habits with values.

The Mastery Path also includes three movements - Comfort, Conflict, and Conquest - focusing on presence, practice, and performance to help individuals respond to training experiences and cultivate mastery in their lives. By exploring these movements, individuals can settle the legacy they wish to emerge from their life and leadership opportunity.