Have you ever wondered:

“Why do some people just rub me the wrong way?”

“Why does my boss come across as “mean”?

“Why does my friend need to know ALL the details?”

We can choose to just ignore or retaliate when we work with different personalities. But, will it get you what you want in the long run?

In the past, I’ve been exposed to other assessments such as Birkman, Enneagram, DISC, StrengthsFinders, and 16 Personalities. They were all helpful in creating self-awareness. But, with the 5 Voices, I’ve found it even more effective because it’s sticky - relatively easy to remember and use on a daily basis which produces high impact.

You’ve had excellent leaders, and you’ve probably had awful ones. What really sets them apart?

Integrity? Empathy? Visionary? Productivity? Results?

What about their ability to learn and grow?

It’s a mix of all of those. But, all of those traits start with self-awareness. There needs to be a reference point. If a leader isn’t aware of who they are and how they come across to other people, they can’t grow in any of those areas.

Read on to learn about my journey in self-awareness.

Imagine yourself being in your early 30’s - working pretty hard, single and looking to find that significant other. Then, Cancer shockingly enters your life. This is my story of how cancer interrupted everything, and how it was undeniably a regeneration of my values, self-worth, and lifestyle.

While, at first, cultural identities may seem to compete; the celebration of their complexities can be a beautiful and profound way of living.