Professional Identity Self-Assessment 2.1

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20 questions to take stock of your professional identity in 4 quadrants:

> Strengths & Focus: clarity on what you are good at;
> Values & Energy: sustaining your motivation by what is purposeful for you;
> Communicating with the market in ways that equip others to open doors for you;
> Professional Development, that puts you ahead of your marketplace.

Choose ONE answer to each question. Please don't worry about getting the "right" answer: you will get more value by choosing the answer that best mirrors your reality.

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A: STRENGTHS & FOCUS

Your professional identity is ideally based on your strengths. It's unlikely that anyone will build an outstanding identity at something unless they are really good at it. Gaining clarity about your strengths is self-worth in action.

So how can we know what your strengths are?

1. My identity is aligned with my strengths because... *

1 point

… I've analysed my strengths and can tell you what the top five are

… I've woven my strengths into an approach, with prepared case-studies to illustrate

… I've focused on things I'm outstanding at… not just strong on

… I have some good recommendations on LinkedIn

Required

2. The evidence supporting my strengths consists of... *

1 point

… LinkedIn / website quotes, which are complimentary about me, in various ways

… 5+ case studies, documenting the impact that my approach had, risks avoided etc.

… General purpose articles, academic papers etc.

… It depends on who is asking: I can tailor a story for each situation

Required

3. The way I feel about my own strengths is... *

1 point

... I wonder "why me?" and live in anxiety of being "found out"

... I'm constantly learning new skills, as an insurance policy for the future

... I'm in a cosy comfort-zone: there will always be a need for my services

... When dealing with doubts, I keep my focus on usefulness i.e. what can be of value in the market in the near future

Required

4. The way in which I manage my focus is... *

1 point

… Regular routines of weekly/monthly planning, linked to purpose and inspiration

… Surviving the next 24 hours, or the current workload

… Meeting my top-three priorities for this week; then dealing with the rest

… Staying on top of the the To Do List and my Agenda

Required

5. My career (or independent business) strategy is… *

1 point

… Positioning myself as a leading authority on X (speaker, writer, host etc)

… Ensure my profile is up-to-date, with all the right keywords, so as found by recruiters / clients

… Learning new skills, acquiring qualifications

… Networking: both with people I know and also meeting new people (social or business)

Required

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