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Hello and Happy May!
A quick update today, which is that I'm currently in the middle of training to become a certified YouMap® coach.
YouMap is an assessment. But where most assessments measure just one thing about you, YouMap measures four:
- Strengths
- Values
- Skills
- Personality-Based Interests
Of all the assessments I've taken over the years (hundreds? millions?), I've found YouMap to be the most accurate, the most complete, the most logical, and the most actionable.
Because while it's an excellent tool for simply knowing yourself better, its real utility is how it can help you make decisions.
There's so much more I could say about it, but I'll keep this short for today.
I'll be certified by the end of this month, and will be running some preliminary YouMap debriefs over the summer. More to come on that, but if this peaks your interest and you want to know more (even and especially if we've already worked together in the past) feel free to respond and let me know.
How are YOU doing?
How is it already May?
Only JT knows...
xx
Catherine
p.s. One of the four pillars of YouMap is CliftonStrengths. Do you know your Top 5? I shared mine on LinkedIn. What are yours??
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