Phil Phails Phive: 5 Questions on Shadow Work – Failing, Succeeding & Embracing the JourneyIn this first part of the episode, Phil Phails host dives into 5 Questions about the transformative process of shadow work with expert Craig Tennant. They explore how to fail at shadow work (and why it's okay), the key elements that lead to success, and the essential steps of the shadow work process. Craig also reflects on whether shadow work ever truly ends and the lifelong nature of personal growth. The conversation wraps up with a deep dive into the powerful benefits of shadow work, including lifting shame, building self-compassion, and gaining clarity about what truly matters in life.Tune in for an enlightening discussion on how shadow work can guide us through our struggles and help us show up more fully in the world.#ShadowWork #PersonalGrowth #SelfAwareness #MentalHealth #Mindfulness #LiftingShame #SelfCompassion #PhilPhails #HealingJourney #EmotionalHealing #GrowthMindset #PhilPhailsPhiveAbout Craig TennantCraig Tennant is a Shadow Work® facilitator and coach who works with introverted IT and Finance professionals, helping them step in their leaderships, overcome overwhelm and create balance in their lives. With over 30 years of experience consulting for finance and technology executives in the software services industry, Craig rose through the ranks by leading high-performing teams and delivering impactful solutions.Craig has also spent more than 20 years immersed in leadership development, Shadow Work®, and personal transformation. A longtime leader in men’s work and an active participant in the ManKind Project (MKP), Craig has supported countless men in doing the deep inner work necessary to live with purpose, integrity, and emotional authenticity. His facilitation in this space emphasizes healing, accountability, and the reclamation of one's full self—particularly the parts often hidden in the shadows.Craig’s work focuses on helping clients navigate burnout, uncover blind spots, set healthy boundaries, and develop the emotional intelligence and people skills needed to lead with confidence and authenticity. As an introvert who once struggled to find his voice in high-pressure corporate settings, Craig offers a uniquely empathetic perspective and a path to leadership that honors sensitivity, self-awareness, and inner strength.👉 Find Craig:website: https://www.engagingbreakthroughs.com/linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigiantennant/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/engagingbreakthroughs/About Phillip Jones👨‍👧‍👧 Single dad | 🧠 Neurodivergent & Proud | 🛤️ Path SeekerAfter a lifetime of personal growth—through self-help, therapy, and endless learning—I'm embracing my unique journey. No more chasing 'normal.' Here to celebrate the quirks, the trials, and the joys of being authentically me. 🌟Leaving the software world behind, I'm forging a new trail with "Phil Phails," a show that revels in the messiness of life and learning. Catch my latest adventures and dad moments on Austin Public and YouTube. Let’s redefine success together. #PhilPhails 🎬The Fool's journey is a tapestry of learning, woven with threads of naivety and the vibrant colors of experience. Each step is a dance between innocence and wisdom, a transformation that beckons the curious souls to witness the unfolding of a human in bloom. Embrace this odyssey with open arms, for the path of the unknowing is a canvas for growth, and every traveler a masterpiece in progress.👉 Follow me on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phil_phails/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philphails/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philphails Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PhilPhails4uReddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/philphails/Twitter: https://twitter.com/philphails🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell to get notified about new videos: https://www.youtube.com/@PhilPhails