George
George is leading a successful business based in Cork and he knows it has huge potential to expand. He has detailed business plans, forecasts, finance proposals and has even informally pitched his ideas to colleagues and professionals in the field. His plans are solid but he is not making the next moves and feels stuck. George wondered ‘what do I need to do to make this happen?’ Then he hears a competitor is looking into the same opportunity and in fact is further along with concrete plans.
George realises he needs to ‘see differently to do differently’. Taking a step back he started a coaching process to solve why he was not progressing his ideas. The MBTI personality tool confirmed George’s introverted sensing style; dependable and meticulous, George prefers to work independently and systematically in a stable work environment. This insight showed him why he was stuck – his reluctance to spend time engaging and persuading people against his preference to focus on the detail and the product delivery. He has decided to hire a business development manager; and will focus on where he excels – freeing him up to get on with what sparks his day, and to setting up a thriving business.
Katie
Katie consistently and persistently went after her goals but after a decade in the management game, job satisfaction seems like a distant memory. She is frustrated by her many people management responsibilities and longs to take a step back and reassess where she is going with her career. So, she is investing time in getting to know her personality type and the growing self-awareness and insight feels like a breath of fresh air. She is particularly struck by her ‘thinking’ style and feels motivated to find work that aligns with her strengths – thinking strategically, analysing and innovating. She has decided to branch out on her own as a consultant and work strategically with companies.
Neil
Over the years, Neil pursued success at any cost. Granted he had a good marriage, two kids in college and a healthy bank account but the long hours were taking their toll on his body; and the waves of adrenaline are leaving him feeling exhausted most evenings. Privately, he wonders if he can keep up with the demands of owning his own business.
A friend recommended that he try coaching and Neil is now working with the different parts of his personality. He is realising how to listen to his body and be clear about the tension he is holding and how it affects him physically and mentally. He is also looking at his beliefs, ideas that worked for him as a young man but maybe no longer serve him. This self-reflection is new for Neil but he is finding it really illuminating.
He is also becoming aware of his unexamined belief he must make others happy even if
neglecting his own happiness. Neil is starting to prioritize his time and feeling a new sense of purpose. He is finding he is over analyzing less and feels more confident about using his intuitive thinking style. Neil is finding himself to be happier and more energised to lead his team to communicate with his family and to live his life.
Emma
Emma is 15 years into a successful career as a technical specialist. She works internationally and has a great lifestyle. She has always been absorbed by her work, loves being in control, loves being an expert but has noticed that since the pandemic her enthusiasm for work is not what it used to be; and life sometimes feels like it is just happening to her.
She started with a few coaching sessions and through a better understanding of her personality she was reminded that she is a strong extrovert and makes decisions based on how she feels about something; these parts of her are often neglected in her largely solitary fact-based work. This insight allowed Emma to acknowledge she really does not want to continue in her current role but parts of her worry about making a change; leaving behind things that served her well, the security, being liked and respected. She is looking at these different parts of her personality and exploring options that would help her move into her ideal career; one that would allow her work with people. She’s also exploring her personal value system and she’s intrigued by how her values impact her decision making. This exploration has proven invaluable in understanding the parts of her that are resisting her decision to make big changes in her life. It’s a gradual process but she can feel and see the benefits of the small incremental changes she is making each day.
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