Gaining Insights
Various tools to enable you to gain important insights, whether as part of coaching or as a one-off
CliftonStrengths by Gallup: Use your strengths (Sharon)
This assessment helps you to discover your strengths. The 34 themes are your talent DNA. They explain the ways you most naturally think, feel and behave. Research shows that people who know and use their strengths are more engaged at work, more productive in their roles and happier and healthier. Taking the assessment for $49.99 is just a start. As a certified strengths coach, Sharon is ready to help you understand your strengths and operate out of them in your relationships, your work and your community. Options include sessions with individuals and couples.
Leadership Circle Profile: Grow as a leader (Andrew)
The Leadership Circle Profile is a world class 360 assessment for leaders and managers that Andrew integrates into his leadership coaching practice. This instrument identifies opportunities for leadership development in two primary domains – Creative Competencies and Reactive Tendencies. Andrew is certified to administer the 360 assessment (involving self, boss, peers, direct report and others) and to coach individuals and teams to interpret and act upon the results.
Reflected Best Self Exercise: Be your best self (Andrew and Sharon)
The RBSE is a tool to help you see who you are at your best in work and life as well as cultivate quality connections with others. Created by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, this tool has helped many gain new insights. To participate in this worthwhile exercise, invest $75 then reach out to friends, colleagues and family to contribute stories. Lingering to read and reflect on these stories can yield important learnings. A follow-up coaching conversation with Andrew or Sharon will help you gain greater clarity and act upon the results.
Myers Brigg Type Indicator: Be aware of your preferred style (Andrew)
The MBTI is one of the most well-respected and commonly used personality self-assessment tools. Based on research by psychologist Carl Jung, the MBTI uncovers natural preferences and provides strategies for greater self-awareness, collaboration as well as overall team and organizational effectiveness. You can take the MBTI online for just $49.95 then connect with Andrew who is MBTI certified. He will help you interpret your results and apply your learnings at work and home.