Many people seek out to work in line with their strengths and natural gifts.  One way of identifying these is to ask people what they consider to be the strengths, their skills, values, passions and if they have a sense of vocation. But people don’t always know themselves well.  Many people will tell me about what they have learnt to do, but this won’t necessarily be what makes their heart sing.

Assessments are out their to identify passions and strengths but what I’ve found is the very best way for people to understand their natural abilities is to undertake an assessment which does not ask people what they think are their strengths but which instead gets people to take timed work samples to find out what they can actually do.

I use the Highlands Ability Battery:

 http://www.amazingpeople.co.uk/HAB.htm

I believe it is very helpful for people to know their abilities and natural talents to understand in black and white they  would be happy in some fields and not happy in others; know how to study most effectively  and to use their true strengths more effectively and more consistently.

When we study and work in line with our natural abilities it is like driving along a brand new four-lane motorway. Working against your natural talents is like trying to make your way along a narrow, muddy, footpath. You can get there either way, but working with your natural talents is a lot easier and you will find much greater success.

How clear are you on your natural abilities? Has careers coaching helped you to understand your natural gifts? Are you still unsure on what you should do? I’d love to hear your thoughts.

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