Assessments for Professional Success

Research has shown that having greater self-awareness leads to better decision making(Ridley, Schutz, Glanz, & Weinstein, 1992). Improved self-awareness can also enhance our self-confidence, job-related well-being, improve our communications (Sutton, Williams, & Allinson, 2015). One way to help develop self-awareness are assessments, below are two examples of assessments that can be added to coaching and facilitation services.

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DiSC Profile

This assessment measures and provides insight into four primary behavioral tendencies and emotions, and explores how these come together in a personal blend of style to create our DISC style:

  • D - Dominance: Fast-paced and Task-oriented, Focuses on Problems & Challenges, Assertive

  • I - Influence: Fast-paced and People-oriented, Focuses on People & Contacts, Persuasive

  • S - Steadiness: Slow-paced and People-oriented, Focuses on Pace & Consistency, Supportive

  • C- Conscientious: Slow-paced and Task-oriented, Focuses on Procedures & Constraints, Analytical

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Emotional Intelligence

This assessment measures and provides insight into four areas of EIQ and the five sub-categories that contribute to each area:

  • Self-Recognition (SeR): Self-Awareness/Understanding; Cause & Effect; Self-Appreciation, Consciousness/Assertiveness; Emotional Identification

  • Social Recognition (SoR): Empathy, Sensitivity, Appreciation; Service, Compassion, Benevolence; Holistic Communication; Situational Perceptual Awareness; Interpersonal Development

  • Self-Management (SeM): Self-Control, Discipline; Goal-Directed Performance, Action; Integrity, Trustworthiness; Motivation, Positive Psychology; Creativity, Agility, Flexibility

  • Social Management (SoM): Developing Relationships; Leadership & Influence; Change Catalyst & Response; Negotiation & Conflict Management; Teamwork & Collaboration