Key Career Trait 56: ENRICHMENT

THE TALENT TO TELL ENGAGING STORIES WITHOUT HAVING ANYTHING TO PROVE

This career trait helps the team by sharing ideas you believe and experiences you've had to illustrate a concept to stimulate possibility growth or evolution. This energy shares the everyday journeys in life in a manner that expand horizons for others by linking past engagements and experiences to the present moment or task at hand.

THE ART OF SELF-AWARENESS. THE SCIENCE OF DIVERSITY.

You have the ability to transform experiences into compelling stories that motivate and move others. Your strength lies in extracting the essence of an experience and packaging it into an engaging narrative. Your stories are not focused on facts and evidence, but on the impact of the experiences themselves. You convey them with passion and creativity, making them memorable. Your goal is not just to entertain, but also to convey a deeper message. Your storytelling draws people in because it touches them emotionally and encourages them to take action. With your creative approach, you manage to present complex topics in an accessible way.

In meetings or teamwork, you are the one who grabs attention with a good anecdote or a vivid example. You use your ability to translate abstract concepts into tangible stories to motivate others or open up new perspectives. Your narratives are crafted in a way that makes them easy to understand for everyone while remaining memorable. You manage to convey complex topics in an accessible way. When you speak, you take your listeners on a journey that not only entertains them but also encourages them to think about what they’ve heard and apply it. Your stories make people feel part of something bigger.

PROFESSIONAL & CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT:

However, it’s important not to force your stories, but to wait for the right moment to share your ideas. Trying to stimulate others too early and without being asked can be distracting rather than inspiring. Your stories unleash their greatest power when shared at the right moment and in the right context. By waiting for the right moment (when you are asked for your ideas and insights), you can ensure that your ideas are not only heard but also acted upon. This way, you avoid wasting your energy on unnecessary explanations. Your ability to craft stories that captivate others and inspire action is most effective when shared in the right context and with the right audience.

Here are the six stages of development for this key career trait:

STAGE 1: QUALITY - Begin by being intentional about having practical ideas that are of value. If you don't have valuable information tailored to your audience, you'll likely loose your audience.

STAGE 2: WELCOMING - Be open you your natural genius for stimulating expression even though it will take time to mature enough to be recognized by others. Trust in yourself and you'll find support and acknowledgement along the way.

STAGE 3: ALIENATION - Here is the drive to control what you express to the point where you may wander into difficulties sometimes. While you are seeking and searching, you'll want to exam all fixed beliefs and be open to adjusting them overtime as to not isolate yourself by being determined to be self-sufficient.

STAGE 4: MEASURING - Here it is important to align your beliefs in the context of your life's journey although you can likely use stimulating stories as a mask for a role or as a distraction for protection. This is akin to a lawyer presenting a favorable defense for their client.

STAGE 5: STORYTELLING - Others are drawn to this energy due to your unusual and innovative tales that stimulate their imagination and often motivate towards new adventures.

STAGE 6: CAUTION - Finally, being mindful to re-examine that your stories are honest and that you are living by your word by assessing the boundaries of what is true for you. Its ok to share about your experiences and what you believe to be true even if the reality of your circumstances may shift.

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Erica Hughey, MBA, created her signature consultation style, Business Sociology, to help you work smarter, not harder by guiding you towards showing up as your best self so you can thrive as you were designed to do so. As a BG5 Analyst trained at the Human Design Business Institute, Erica uses your Career Design Blueprint as an objective, individualized tool for tailored professional development, leadership training, talent management, and change management. A former social worker, military officer advisor, and c-suite executive, she incorporates her knowledge in social intelligence, emotional intelligence and corporate cultural expertise to provide you with a holistic analysis and comprehensive consulting and coaching experience.

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