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Coaching Around Profile Combinations – Creating

The Creating combination is apparent in profiles containing high Ambition and Inquisitive (HPI), high Imaginative (HDS), high Aesthetics (MVPI), and low Prudence (HPI). Day-to-day, this is someone who takes the initiative to start projects and proposes innovative solutions to problems; their low level of detail-orientation and openness to bending rules further supports their creative nature and ability to think outside the box. From a values perspective, this person is motivated by putting their best foot forward and delivering a good-looking, high-quality product. However, during times of increased stress, their creativity may appear eccentric to others. Overall, this is an open-minded individual who is passionate about creating and innovating. When coaching an individual with the Creating combination, the following Start, Stop, Continue coaching tips may be helpful.

 

This individual will likely dream big and come up with many ideas due to their high Ambition and Inquisitive scores. While others likely admire their creative nature, these individuals need to be careful with how they present their ideas to others. Particularly under stress or when they are bored, they may struggle to persuade others to accept their lofty ideas due to their high Imaginative. Their low Prudence score will also hinder their ability to share their ideas in a planful, thought out manner. As such, they should Start thinking about how they share their ideas and how their ideas come across to others. Does their creativity appear as eccentricity to others? When conveying an idea, do they go from A to C, but leave out B? When engaging in the creative process, have the individual write out their plan of action in an outline format from beginning to end. Have them think about the end goal and determine if their objectives are in line with the goal.  This will help them better structure conversations with others when selling their ideas and may help others understand their proposed course of action and outcomes.

 

The Creating combination also lends itself to self-absorption in one’s own ideas; over time, this may inhibit an individual from collaborating with others, preferring to go with their own idea versus asking others for input. While this individual indeed has a great capacity for creativity and innovation, he/she should Stop overestimating their own ability to solve problems and devise solutions, and instead, solicit ideas from others in order to facilitate collaboration. This will encourage others to share openly, as they will feel their ideas are being heard and valued. For a practical coaching tip, encourage the individual to hold brainstorming sessions with others and include them in the creative process. Have this individual focus efforts on ideas that seem most interesting to others and open the floor for them to share these ideas in the brainstorming sessions; this will allow for greater collaboration and everyone’s voice to be heard.

 

If we think about strengths of the Creating profile, certainly this is someone who others consider to be very innovative; this individual should Continue to harness their creative aptitude and share their thoughts and ideas with others in order to inspire others to think creatively and explore alternate solutions. In this way, the individual provides passion, excitement and energy to others and encourages change and innovation in the workplace. Continue to involve others in the strategic and creative thinking processes and work closely with those who are better at turning ideas into realities. Help the individual understand how to best capitalise on the strengths of others to implement and execute the ideas they provide.

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August 14, 2025

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