Skills For Success

I know since when does anyone think of stress as "colourful"?  Well, since clients have been calling me to deliver the "colour" program (which really means temperament theory), for years now, I do!! 

Temperament theory simply put is about patterns of behaviour. Four to be exact. And, you guessed it, each of the four behavioural patterns includes its unique twist on stress.

 This was brought to mind the other day when working with a client who has lost her job. It happens. And when it does, life gets stressful for everyone, no matter what your "colour".  But our "colourful" reactions are not necessarily the same.

My client, for example, prides herself on her competence and intelligence. So she is so busy second guessing her very core that she finds it impossible to just go knock on doors and tell the next employer that she is a terrific worker. First she needs to be convinced in her own head that she is competent in her field.  How can she do that? Create a portfolio of her best work (which she can do with a little time).  Then she might want to read through her former performance records, which have some very positive statements about her excellent work.  Next, she can speak with some of her former colleagues and/or employers who can and will remind her of her specific competencies.  

Once she builds up her own self worth only then will she be ready to create a "killer" resume.