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Your Personal Path for Work & Life Success

a Power Traits for Life™ course for personal & professional development

The Power of You Now • Power Traits for Life™ Course


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Welcome to The Power of You Now Seminar!

Introduction / Group Agreement • Purpose – To Redefine Yourself & Get a New Start

The purpose of this seminar is to redefine yourself & to give you a new start on the road to Work & Life Success. You have a Personal Success Style—your True Identity— made up of your unique Power Traits! Everyone does!! Most of us grow up with very little understanding of our Personal Success Style. We carry out daily functions based on definitions and images of ourselves we learned as children. We are unaware of our unique Power Traits that, when recognized and activated, create a Zone of Power around us, wherever we go and whatever we do! This seminar will introduce you to your True Identity and give you tools and skills to consciously create your Zone of Power, wherever you go and whatever you do. When you are in your Zone of Power you are able to take charge of your life and:

Start a new job!

Go for that promotion! Take specialized training! Re-think career possibilities! Go for what you really want! Manage your time more effectively!

Communicate more effectively at work & home! Spend more time pursuing your interests & passions!

You will learn about your Power Dispositions… Spontaneous, Organized, Curious, Supportive, Imaginative? You will discover your Power Modalities…

Picture or Print? Listening or Verbal? Whole body, Hands-on, Writing, or Wketching?



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You will find out about your Power Environment - what you need to be productive… To move? To have total quiet? To have a strict schedule?

To have background music? To have open-ended time frames? You will take a fresh look at your Power Talents and Interests…

We’re excited to share this information with you... So, let’s begin!



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1. Take the Self-Portrait™ Power Traits Assessment

2. Assemble Your

Tool Kit

3. Investigate Your

Power Traits for Life™

4 Steps to Take

4. Access Your

Zone of Power

Where You Want to GoWhere You Want to Go• True Identity

• Zone of Power

Where You AreWhere You Are• Mistaken Identity

• Obstacles



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Table of Contents Part I - Take Stock! Step 1 – Fill out the Survey of Negative Messages & Labels Step 2 – Fill out the Survey of Roadblocks Part II - Redefine Yourself & Get a New Start! Step 1 – Take the Self-Portrait™ Power Traits Assessment Step 2 – Assemble Your Tool Kit Step 3 – Investigate Your Power Traits Step 4 – Draft a Personal Map for Lifelong Access to your Zone of Power



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Part I

Take Stock! Step 1: Survey of Negative Messages & Labels Step 2: Survey of Roadblocks



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Survey of Negative Growing-Up Messages

Check all that apply to your thinking. __ You have to be perfect. __ You shouldn’t stand out. __ You should be like everyone else. __ You shouldn’t be like everyone else. __ You should be better than others. __ Only good students succeed in life. __ You must do as you are told. __ You shouldn’t question authority. __ You don’t have what it takes. __ You’re not smart enough to _______ __ It isn’t possible to get what you want. __ Wait your turn. __ Ask to speak. __ No one will listen to you. __ You have to be well-rounded. __ No pain, no gain. __ Give 150% to whatever you do. __ If you don’t get it you’re not trying hard enough. __ Adults/other people know better than you __ Don’t make mistakes.

__ If you don’t go to college you won’t get anywhere __ Money is the root of all evil. __ You’re not good enough. __ You don’t deserve _________. __ Rich people are crooks. __ You will never make it. __ Life is full of sacrifices. __ You’re not successful unless you have____________________. Where did you hear these messages?


Survey of Negative Labels

Check those labels that you or others use/have used to describe you. __ average __ troublemaker __ class clown __ daydreamer __ lazy __ too quiet __ too noisy __ shy __ ask too many questions __ disorganized __ inefficient __ irresponsible __ impulsive __ inconsiderate __ shallow __ rowdy __ unproductive __ undisciplined __ hyperactive __ ADD __ ADHD

__ short attention span __ pushy __ rigid __ humorless __ insensitive __ inflexible __ unobservant __ harsh __ boring __ critical __ legalistic __ picky __ party pooper __ absent-minded __ unfeeling __ unavailable __ unreliable __ unsociable/aloof __ slow __ illogical __ poor listener

__ emotional __ intrusive __ nosy __ dramatic __ over sensitive __ dependent __ touchy-feely __ weak-willed __ people pleaser __ busybody __ spacy __ indecisive __ moody __ loner __ dumb __ silly __ conceited __ selfish __ ____________ __ ____________ __ ____________



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Controlling Beliefs Labels and negative thoughts that we repeat to ourselves for years develop into Controlling Beliefs. Which might be at the core of your thinking? __ I’m not okay the way I am. __ I’m not in charge of my life.

__ Life is painful/has to be painful. __ I am not okay unless I’m perfect. __ It is too risky to be vulnerable. Things never work out for me. __ The world is a scary/evil place. __ I’m not worthy to have __________. __ I’m not worthy to be ____________. How do you feel when you think these thoughts and/or use negative labels to describe yourself? Who would you be without these thoughts/labels?

Roadblocks Negative thoughts often develop into a Mistaken Identity which is our primary roadblock to work & life success. Think of some ways that your negative thoughts/beliefs are roadblocks for you:

We now invite you to discover your True Identity, surmount your thought roadblocks, and start down the road to

work and life success!



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Part II

Redefine Yourself & Get a New Start! Step 1: Take the Self-Portrait™ Power Traits Assessment Step 2: Assemble Your Tool Kit Step 3: Investigate Your Power Traits Step 4: Draft a Personal Map to Access Your Zone of Power



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The First 3 Steps

Step 1 – Take the Self-Portrait™ Power Traits Assessment When you enrolled in this seminar you received instructions for taking your Self-Portrait™ Power Traits Assessment. This seminar will take you through the results of your assessment. It is a step-by-step guide to putting the assessment recommendations—that is, your personal toolbox for work and life success—into action! Step 2 – Assemble Your Tool Kit 1. Print the Results Page of your Self-Portrait™ assessment 2. Click on all the Learn More Sections Print out this information File printouts in a binder OR

Refer to this information online at powertraitsforlife.com Step 3 – Investigate Your Power Traits

• Dispositions • Modalities • Environment • Interests • Talents



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Your Power Dispositions Your Dispositions radiate your true identity—your authentic personality—your unique ways of working, communicating, learning, and living in your world. If you know your Dispositions and regularly practice engaging them, wherever you go you can create your own Zone of Power. Most people have a Primary and a Secondary Disposition—the two highest scores in the Dispositions Section. However, since everyone is different, the combinations of Disposition can be quiet varied. There is no right or wrong way to score. There are no scores that are better or worse than someone else’s. Whatever your scores are, they are yours, and they are part of the truth about your unique Power Traits! • It is possible to score very high in one Disposition and score much lower or about the same in the other four • It is possible to have high scores on three Dispositions • It is possible to score high on one Disposition and have two Secondary Dispositions As you work through the activities below, notice what your scoring pattern is. Knowledge of your Dispositions allows you to choose to be in your Zone of Power. A. Self-Portrait™ Results 1. Refer to your Self-Portrait™ Results printout—Section A – Disposition 2. Notice your 2 highest Disposition scores. These are your Primary & Secondary Dispositions.



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B. Characteristics 1. Refer to the Characteristics printouts for your Primary & Secondary Dispositions. 2. Read the Characteristics and answer the following questions: • In general, do these characteristics describe you? • Are there any parts of these descriptions that do not sound like you? • How do you feel about these descriptions? 3. Think about your Dispositions. Based on what you have learned, what do you need to do your best work? What motivates you?



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C. Applications 1. Refer to the Applications for Work & Life Success printouts for your Primary & Secondary Dispositions. 2. Read Work Tips What do you think about these ideas? Have you tried any of them before? Are you willing to try any of them now? 3. Read Contributions to Home & Workplace Do you believe that you contribute these things? If so, where? How do you feel about making these contributions? 4. Read Career Opportunities. Are you happy with your career? Does your present career match any listed here? Have you been thinking about changing careers?



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D. Relationships 1. Refer to the Relationship Dynamics printouts for your Primary & Secondary Dispositions. 2. Read Positive Contributions. Do you see yourself making these kinds of contributions? If so, where? 3. Read Possible Conflicts. Do you identify with any of these conflicts? Between you and a family member? Between you and a co-worker? 4. Think about: If you were to take a guess about your parents and other family members, would you say that they probably have the same Dispositions as you, or different Dispositions? 5. Think about: Now that you know more about your Dispositions, what would you like other people to know about you? E. Time & Money Review how your Power Disposition uses Time. Review how your Power Disposition uses Money.



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Your Power Modalities Your Modalities are your most effective ways to process incoming information. These Power Traits are an integral part of your True Identity. If you know your Modalities and regularly practice engaging them wherever you go you enhance your ability to create your own Zone of Power. Do you prefer: reading, watching videos, sketching, writing, listening, and/or taking things apart? Knowing your Modality Power Traits puts you at an advantage when you want to: • give a presentation • study new information • memorize names & facts • improve time management skills • remember the correct spelling of words • and much more! A. Results 1. Refer to your Self-Portrait™ Results printout, Section B – Modality 2. Notice your Three Modality Power Traits B. Applications 1. Refer to the Applications for Work & Life Success printouts for your Modalities. 2. Read these pages and answer the following questions:

• Would it be helpful to use any of the techniques listed? • Which techniques would be most helpful? • Which techniques would you would be willing to try?

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C. Relationships 1. Think about: What would you guess are the Modality Power Traits of your family members and co-workers? 2. Think about: What do you want others to know about your Modality Power Traits?



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Your Power Environment Your Environment includes everything that surrounds you and positively or negatively affects your frame of mind and productivity at home and at work. Environment needs are another integral part of your True Identity. If you know your Environment Power Traits and consciously apply them you enhance your ability to create your Zone of Power. Environment preferences include:

• Lighting • Temperature • Sound • Food & water • Colors • And more!

A. Results 1. Refer to your Self-Portrait™ Results printout, Section C - Environment. 2. Notice your Environment Power Traits.



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B. Applications 1. Read the Best Work Environment printout. 2. Read your Environment Results page. Answer the following questions: • Would you do better work if you could change your environment? • Which environment changes do you think would help you the most? 3. Choose one or two changes to make and plan how to implement them. C. Relationships 1. Think about: What would you guess are the Environment Power Traits of your family members and co-workers. 2. Think about: What do you want others to know about your Environment needs?



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Your Power Interests Your Interests are your greatest motivators and another aspect of your True Identity. Your interests are your source of RELAXATION, EXCITEMENT, RESTORATION, AND VITAL ENGAGEMENT WITH LIFE. If you know your Interests and REGULARLY MAKE TIME FOR THEM, you enhance your ability to create your own Zone of Power. The more you can integrate your interests and passions into your life and work, the more you will be in your Zone of Power for Success! A. Results 1. Refer to your Self-Portrait™ Results printout, Section D Interests. 2. Read through the Interests you selected. B. Applications 1. Read the Interests printout. 2. Answer the following questions: • Are you pursuing your Interests in the most effective way possible? • What would you like to do more of? When, where, and how? 3. Choose one or two Interests you would like to pursue. How can you incorporate these Interests into your daily life and/or work?



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C. Relationships 1. Think about: What would you guess are the Interest Power Traits of your family members and/or co-workers. 2. Think about: What do you want others to know about your Interests?



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Your Power Talents Your Talents are inborn abilities that give you a distinct performance edge and put you in your Zone of Power when you consciously engage them. They are fundamental aspect of your True Identity. Talents are key indicators of career possibilities. How are you using your Talents? Would you like to pursue or build upon them more but find that people have discouraged you from doing so? A. Results 1. Refer to your Self-Portrait™ Results printout, Section - E Talents. 2. Notice the list of Talents and the score next to each Talent. B. Applications 1. Refer to the Applications for Work & Life Success printouts for your Talents. 2. Read Skill Areas. Do you agree that you have skills in these areas? 3. Read Strategies for Work & Life Success. • Which of these ideas appeals to you? • Which suggestions are you already using? • Which would you like to try?



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4. Read Career Opportunities. • Are you happy with your career? • Are you in any of the careers listed here? • Have you been thinking about changing careers? 5. Think About: Which of your Talents are you currently pursuing? 6. Think About: Are there Talents that you are interested in pursuing that you are not pursuing at this time? 7. Think About: Do you have Talents that you are not interested in pursuing? C. Relationships 1. Think about: What would you guess are the Talent Power Traits of your family members and co-workers. 2. Think about: What do you want others to know about your Talents?



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Organization, Planning & Time Management

A. Look at your Power Dispositions If your highest or second highest scores are in Organized, chances are you are a natural at organizing and managing your time. Those with the Organized Disposition are born with this ability. Not only are they good at it—they love it! Organized people are born with organizational skills! They are natural experts at: planning and putting things in order setting up schedules prioritizing tasks planning ahead coordinating events / activities for maximum efficiency If you are not high in Organized, you are probably struggling with organization and time management to one degree or another. To access your Zone of Power, consciously choose to engage your highest Dispositions! - If you have a Spontaneous Disposition:

• find a way to have fun while you are organizing/ planning • make a game out of routine activities / compete with yourself • give yourself “rewards” for getting things done, finishing faster, etc.

- If you have a Curious or Imaginative Disposition:

• invent or create your own system, one that fits your unique needs! (see B below for ideas)

- If you have a Supportive Disposition:

• team with others to accomplish tasks • explain your work/projects to others at regular intervals • find someone to support you; find someone to give your support to



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B. Look at your Power Modalities - If you have Picture or Sketching Power Modality:

• design calendars, charts and planners • make your “schedules” more interesting to look at

with stickers, computer graphics, or sketches

• color code your files and paperwork • use different colored highlighters when reading

- If you have a Listening or Verbal Power Modality:

• record your plans • explain your plans to others

- If you have a Hands-On or Whole Body Power Modality:

• do short bursts of work • take short breaks to stretch, run, dance, or do hands-on activities • the more you incorporate movement into your day, the more appealing your plans and schedules will be for you!



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Step 4 – Your Map for Lifelong Access to Your ZONE OF POWER



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Congratulations on completing this course! We hope that you will refer to your Self-Portrait™ Power Traits Assessment results often and that you will use your Power Traits to increase work and life success!

Self-Evaluation

What has been the most valuable part of this experience? How do you imagine using this information in the future?

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