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Product Feature: WHO AM I? Card Sort & Values Card Sort

 

The Perfect Tool Kit for Self-Discovery

Looking for new ways to help your clients discover more about themselves through fun and interactive activities? 

WHO AM I? Card Sort

A card game that introduces learners to the DISC Personality System! It can be used as a great ice-breaker or an insightful exchange of thoughts, feelings and ideas.

Who Am I? Is an effective DISC toolkit that helps individuals undercover the personality preferences through a dexterous card sort activity. Each of the four colour-coded suits consists of 12 cards with words that describe the D,I,S,C personality style.
Check out 11 different ways you can use these cards here!

 

 


Values Card Sort

Values provide an internal compass that guide us on what is good, right, useful, desirable and constructive.
Values inform our behaviour and influence the decisions we make.
‘What are your core values?’

Uncover the answers to such a difficult question, through a simple card sort activity that facilities the self-discovery process.
Delve deeper and explore further the four value-directions:

  • Self – exploration
  • Self – pursuit
  • Self – preservation
  • Self – transcendence
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Product Feature: The 4-Dimensions of Personality

The Four Dimensions of Personality Report Includes:

DISC–  This DISC based personality profile defines an individual’s predictable behaviors, their communication styles, preferences for specific environments and tasks, decision making processes, leadership abilities, organizational skills, and other observable and predictable behaviors. The profile incorporates an overview of each individual’s strengths and areas for improvement and comes with a goal setting worksheet aimed at their personal improvement. Understand and identify the Dominant, Inspiring, Steady, and Conscientious personality styles.

TEAMS– Gain insight into the individual thinking styles and strengths and limitations of a group within a specific environment. Discover which of your group members are skilled at thinking like a Theorist, Executor, Analyst, Manager or Strategist.  A well-balanced team that places people in positions where they can utilize their strengths creates a more effective and less stressful work environment.

Values–  While DISC profiles determine what an individual’s needs-driven motivations are, the Values Profile identifies a person’s values-driven motivations. These are the deeply ingrained automatic responses to different scenarios. These values are Loyalty, Equality, Personal Freedom, and Justice.  These values based motivators are not necessarily something that a person will be aware of, but these are the internal values that a person is willing to fight for.

BAI–  The Behavioral Attitudes Index assess the hidden passions, interests, and motivations for a person within a setting. Behavioral attitudes correspond with the emotions and thinking processes that subconsciously shape every decision an individual makes. The BAI assesses which of the I-SPEAK behavioral attitudes are predominant. These align with if a person is willing to expend energy toward Inner Awareness/Spiritual, Economic/Tangible, Artistic/Innovative, Power/Political, Social/Humanitarian, and Knowledge/Proficiency endeavors.  When a person’s behavioral attitudes are aligned with their environment, their natural motivation, passion and interests are in harmony- creating contentment and longevity in a position.

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Anxiety: Are you at risk?

With the increased in daily stressors brought about by the ever-changing & fast paced world,
how can we navigate through the jungle of uncertainty – in life and towards the future – and
strike a balance within our inner psyche to maintain a healthy mental-wellbeing? The answer
is simple: Resilience.

Resilience, as defined by the American Psychologist, is the process of adapting well in the face
of trauma, threats, tragedy, adversity, challenges, or other significant sources of stress. Also
known as the “mental reservoir of strength” that we are able to call on in times of need,
resilience not only involves “bouncing back” from these difficult experiences, but it also
involves profound personal growth. In short, the higher the resilience of an individual, the
better they are in managing and rebuilding their lives.

Speaking about resilience is an easy task. Living it, on the other hand, requires knowledge and
constant practice. Are we tough enough in our resiliency to go through challenging times?
With more people contracting and suffering from psychological distress, how can we assess if
someone is experiencing a mental health breakdown? What exactly are the tell-tale signs? Are
we equipped with the knowledge and skills to be a pillar of support for those suffering from
depressive disorders? Join our 2-day Resilience Coach Certification course happening on the
13th – 14th December 2021 to find out!

Let’s work towards a healthy mental well-being that could open the doors of hope, opportunity,
and optimism in life through this research based, perspective-changing, and therefore life-altering
course!

 


 

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Scholarship Feature – Averyl Aeria

One of the first things I realised is how helpful DISC is for the clients that I coach and/or the teams I, and my clients are working with. DISC helps to measure a person’s behaviour and emotions in a given context – in their work environment and/or their home environment. If you were to look at an iceberg, DISC would be able to measure that 10% that lies above the surface of the water – it is what you can see or observe. What DISC helps us with is developing self-awareness – how we might be programmed which will then hopefully, give us an appreciation for the difference in another and how they may be a complement to us. DISC can also be helpful in how we approach someone, learning how to communicate in a way they can “hear” us and can especially be helpful in preventing conflict or helping to bring resolution to a conflict.

I work with leaders in non-profits. Over the years, I have noticed that they have a passion to serve and to give generously to the marginalised and to the poor and needy. One area I see that causes stress is the work/life balance in the lives of my clients and the way they self-care. Putting the needs of others is not a hard thing for these leaders – it is often hard to remember that they too are valuable and how to care for themselves in a way that makes what they do sustainable in terms of their own well- being and for the long term.

I often share the analogy of an airplane. When the oxygen mask announcement is made, the flight attendant says how important it is for us to put on the oxygen mask on ourselves before we attend to others around us. I see the same when working with my clients in non-profits. After I share this analogy with them, I ask them how impactful was this analogy. Some laugh, others are quite sober. It tends to give them a picture of what self-care is and how they need to not only gain insight on this but also to take steps to incorporate a system of self-care for themselves on a daily, weekly and monthly basis that is sustainable.

After their discovery of what is needed in the area of self-care, and their wanting to make changes in this area, I would coach them. I would begin by going through their DISC profile with them, asking them to identify what are their areas of stress and what seems to be draining them. Looking at the graphs in a DISC profile can help you and your client see where the potential stressors or areas of conflict could be.

I would also look at what they have done so far in the area of self-care and what has been helpful or what seems to work best for them. We would also look at where do they sense dissatisfaction and what might be the impact on them both personally and professionally if this area should continue the way it is.

Then based on their DISC profile, we would co-create what might be potential strategies for them to refuel, refresh and recharge – what might self-care look like for a D, I, S or C? E.G. Often “D’s” need a challenging, physical outlet. Being a “D” myself, I see how often a good walk or physical activity really helps me de-stress and refuel. “I’s” may need some social interaction like a games or movie night. “S’s” would appreciate one on one time or time over coffee with a few friends with meaningful conversation. And “C’s” may appreciate “alone” time to reflect and process. Again, it may vary depending on the “mix” of not just their other letters but their values, etc. These are just rough guidelines and ideas.

Along with this plan or strategy, I would ask what kind of support, encouragement and accountability might be helpful for these leaders. I also ask what might be potential barriers or obstacles? At our next session, I would follow up on the action steps that they have agreed to work on. I have found DISC to be very helpful for my coaching clients who are leaders in non-profits.

I do have a few clients who are not leaders in non- profits. I once coached a client to discover what she sensed was her “vocation” or “calling.” In her own words, it was “what she was born to do.” As I coached her, patterns emerged of what had been interests in her life from her school days. My client also saw parallels to what were her personal and family values that tied in to what she was hoping to do. As we looked at her DISC profile, it all seemed to tie in together. My client has a strong moral compass and a desire to help others especially marginalised children and teens. We discussed what might be areas of strength as she pursued this career and what might be areas to take note of that could be potential stressors and obstacles. I coached her on what might be a good wellness plan for her to embark on as she began this journey.

What happened after our sessions together was that she went on to do a MA in the field of social work especially dealing with trauma for children and teens and is now working as a social worker in her home nation. She also fosters a child as part of her work and part of the programme she is with. I believe she is in exactly the right place and making a difference in the lives of children and teenagers in her nation.

As a coach who has had training as a behavioural consultant, a career coach and in stress management, I am able to serve my clients and help them succeed both professionally and personally. I also get to see their dreams become a reality as they move forward step by step.

Averyl Aeria

Professional Life & Leadership Coach


 

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Enhance Workplace Resilience and Well-being

 

In our collective efforts to provide relevant solutions that continuously build and impact our communities, we are thrilled to partner with The Positive Movement to finally launch our Resilience & Wellness programmes!

 

We look forward to enable people to uncover their strengths, providing support and solutions in the space of resilience-building and well-being. 

Get in touch with us to find out more!

 Email us at enquiry@lifeskillsinstitute.sg or call +65 6346 1455

 

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Find out more about the Positive Pyschology-based Resilience Workshop here.

 

Find out more about the Resilience Coaching Certification here.

 


 

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A Message from Ian Tan, Chief Enabling Officer

 

I am thrilled to announce the partnership between Lifeskills Institute and Best Of Me, the first Asia-based digital coaching platform that integrates behavioural science, AI-powered learning and 1-on-1 coaching to make coaching accessible to everyone. Our missions are aligned in empowering individuals, teams and organizations unlock their fullest potential. The partnership is a catalyst to augment our leadership and lifeskills development, and to scale coaching across organizations.

We look forward to empower people to be the best version of themselves.

Ian Tan

Co-founder of BestOfMe and CEO of Lifeskills Institute

 


 

BestOfMe is born from the passion and mission to help everyone become their best version of themselves. The first Asian-based digital platform offering whole-person development to individuals, teams and organizations. BestOfMe brings together top-notch coaches, behavioural science and AI powered learnings to unlock human potential and drive growth.

Visit BestOfMe : www.bestofme.io

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Online Exclusive Alumni Event!

 

Dear Alumni,
 
Recall the time you were a student attending CBC – did you marvel at Lee Fong’s prowess to analyse your DISC graphs in one quick glance? Was she able to read beneath the report and offer you jaw dropping insights? If your answers are “YES” and “YES”, we’re excited to invite you to our online exclusive Alumni Booster Session!
 
Join us online at our Alumni Exclusive Booster Session to ignite these mystical abilities all from the comfort of your home – imagine that! 

 

Key things that we will be covering in this session: 

  • Advanced DISC Graph Reading Techniques
    • What can you read from the:
      • Size & Shape
      • Distance Between Points
      • Special S/C & D/C Factors 
  • DISC Application for Leadership & Team Development 

 

What you will walk away with:
  • PK3 DISC Report (New!)
  • 1-Page Insights Summary (EXCLUSIVE for this session only!)

 

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