SHADOWMATCH NEWSLETTER: AUGUST 2025
- Shadowmatch Team
- Aug 7
- 5 min read
Success for All
DID YOU KNOW?
We can be held hostage without knowing it.
It is widely understood that we live in a complex world. For some, life appears simple – but for most, it is not that straightforward. One important consideration is that we become held hostage without realising it. This occurs when we are influenced or controlled by people, circumstances, or material possessions, without a clear awareness of how deeply that influence has taken root.
Individuals can become entangled in their possessions – whether they have too much or too little. What they own, or don’t own, can subtly begin to exert control over them. They may become overly attached to these things, leading to a form of obsession.
Success can also become a form of captivity. The pursuit of achievement can become addictive, eventually taking control of one’s life. The list of potential strangleholds is extensive – relationships, finances, children, mobile phones, to name a few.
What to do?
1. Identify your strangleholds: Write down the things that seem to have a grip on your life. How can you recognise them? These are often the topics you repeatedly bring up – sometimes out of context – and the thoughts that frequently occupy your mind.
2. Leverage your habits: List your five strongest habits. Then, develop a practical action plan for how these habits can help you break free from the areas where you may be held hostage.
Remember, freedom is fun!
A SHADOWMATCH STORY
Vernice is Jeffrey’s girlfriend, and she also completed Shadowmatch. She, too, struggled with her academic work, but not as much as Jeffrey. The reasons why she struggled were totally different from those of Jeffrey. Vernice is a cautious person; she has very soft habits of Self-Confidence and Self-Motivation. But Vernice has an advantage. She is very successful in solving problems. She is also very efficient when doing something – even if it’s challenging. These habits saved her academics! Habits can really work for you!
WHAT SHADOWMATCH CAN DO
We are thrilled to introduce an exciting new feature on the Skillsgrid system!
You can now select a custom combination of skills and instantly search your Skillsgrid database to identify individuals who best match your specific skill set requirements. This powerful enhancement gives you greater flexibility and precision when analysing and developing talent in your organisation.
To help make the most of this new feature, we are hosting a two-part webinar series:
Webinar 1: Discover the Feature
Date: Wednesday, 10 September
Time: 15:00 (SAST)
Learn how to use this feature effectively and get maximum value from your data.
Webinar 2: Learn to Analyse the Results
Date: Wednesday, 17 September
Time: 15:00 (SAST)
We will guide you step-by-step through the process of interpreting the results, live on the system.
BONUS: Free Skills Audit for 15 Individuals
To celebrate this enhancement, we are offering you a free Skillsgrid worksheet for 15 individuals of your choice within your organisation. Once the worksheets are completed, you will be equipped to perform a full skills audit and analysis based on real data.
To claim your 15 free worksheets and reserve your spot for the webinars please complete the form by following the link: https://forms.gle/iFBW2c2nv6Gn7v5B6
We can’t wait to show you what’s possible with Skillsgrid. See you there!
SHADOWMATCH USER TIP OF THE MONTH
We continuously receive positive feedback about the circle (or stretch) graph in the team functionality and want to remind you that an individual’s results can also be viewed in a radar chart (or stretch/circle graph).
When working on the system, you can access the chart by selecting the circle icon on the individual’s results page, next to ‘Overall Match’ (as shown below).
When you click on the circle icon (as indicated above), the individual’s results will appear in the radar chart and you will be able to view the results depicted in 4 different habit groupings, People Habits, Task Habits, Idea Habits, and Internal Habits. The radar chart is automatically included in any result reports downloaded from the system.
For the individual - on your personal portal you can go to ‘My Habits’ and view the interactive radar chart by selecting the circle icon.
Bonus, the radar chart is part of your Personal Feedback Report when you download it, it appears on the last page.
This chart further illustrates where an individual’s habits are clustered together and where their behaviour will drive them most naturally.
SHADOWMATCH VIDEO OF THE MONTH
As a HR Manager or People Leader, you likely have star performers and then those employees who seem to mostly run on autopilot-mode. It is not that there is a competence issue, but rather a developmental problem. We have great news for you!
Our Personal Development Programmes (PDPs) will support an employee to develop the habits most needed for success in their role. PDPs are mentor-driven and experiential-learning based, ensuring accountability and consistent repetition to strengthen habits.
When people understand their habits, they are empowered to manage their personal success and fulfilment. Let’s help you help your people!
Contact your Consultant today for them to assist you in setting this up and start changing the lives of your people.
SHADOWMATCH FOR THE INDIVIDUAL
Whether you are in an organisation that uses Shadowmatch and provides PDPs for their employees or not, you have the ability to embark on your own developmental journey. Maybe you are invested in continued personal development, or you have noticed that you are being held hostage by some of your habits and need a change. Shadowmatch PDPs can help you work towards strengthening your habits.
You can either sign up for a coach or you can embark on your own development journey on your personal portal by accessing the ‘My Personal Development’ option on your home page.
Shadowmatch believes in success for all, and there is no better time than today for you to start building success for yourself!
SHADOWMATCH COMMUNITY NEWS
Please don’t miss out on the two-part Skillsgrid Webinars scheduled for 10 and 17 September. We are excited to see you there!
On 27 August at 15:00 SAST we will host our next system webinar. This webinar will look at the radar chart and some other new and exciting enhancements on the system. You can join the webinar link in the Events Calendar: https://www.shadowmatch.co.za/events or
We look forward to seeing you online!
BECOME A WINNING TEAM
Unlock the full potential of your team with a Shadowmatch Team Feedback Session. By understanding the unique habits of each team member, and how those habits come together, you gain powerful insights into team dynamics, effective collaboration, and smart task allocation. Whether you are leading in-person, online, or want a session you can watch in your own time, we offer flexible options to suit your needs.
These sessions not only help teams perform at their best, but also empower each individual to thrive.
Let’s take your team from good to great, together! Reach out to make it happen: https://www.shadowmatch.com/for-teams
SHADOWMATCH QUIZ WINNER
Congratulations to Liandré Campher for winning the June Newsletter Quiz, congratulations for being the first person to win two quizes in a row. We hope you enjoyed your Takealot voucher!
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