Harnessing Power Intelligence in Practice

“Power Intelligence means using power—all power—personal, positional, expertise, informal—to lead effectively, influence persuasively, and impact the world around you.”
—Julie Diamond, Diamond Leadership

At Creating...™, we believe that leadership isn't just about having power—it's about how you use it. Power is always present in leadership. But when it's unconscious, misused, or misunderstood, it creates fear, disengagement, and dysfunction. When used skillfully and with awareness, power becomes a force for alignment, trust, and possibility.

We work with leaders to cultivate Power Intelligence: the awareness and skill to use power ethically, effectively, and with grounded presence. This includes understanding the different types of power at play (personal, positional, expert, experience, social status, contextual), recognizing the impact of privilege, and developing the courage to lead with clarity and care.

Our approach weaves deep inquiry, systemic analysis, and somatic practices to help leaders:

• Notice how power shows up in their body, relationships, and decisions

• Uncover blind spots or habits that limit influence or impact

• Learn to lead without overpowering—or under-powering—themselves or others

Through coaching, 360 assessments like the Diamond Power Index, Diamond Power Audit,  and facilitated group work, we help executives and teams use power with intention—creating cultures of psychological safety, shared ownership, and wise influence.

Power isn’t the problem. Unconscious power is. When leaders develop their Power Intelligence, they unlock not only their own potential—but the potential of the systems they serve.