For the best part of last week, I was busy attending the most inspiring, motivating course I've ever been on; the accreditation to become an Insights Discovery practitioner.
If you're not familiar with Insights Discovery, its a set of skills and knowledge aimed at improving self-awareness and is based on the Jungian theory of preferences. The purpose of Insights is to create a world where people truly understand themselves and others, and are inspired to make a positive difference in everything they do. As they put it, the possibilities are endless (and they really are!). Whilst the underpinning principles of their work is complex, the basics are simple to understand and easy to relate to.
The basis of the Discovery journey or experience is around four primary colour energies;
Whilst most of us tend to make use of one colour energy more than the others, all of us have a blend of all of the colours and will use them to different degrees in response to circumstances and level of self-perception / awareness (consciously and less consciously). The theory focusses on the positive attributes which each of the energies has and how they can be used to help us adapt and connect successfully with others as well as improving the way we work together / our relationships with people in general.
The basis of the Discovery journey or experience is around four primary colour energies;
Fiery Red:
Task focus, clear on direction and how to achieve goals, ability to create clear plans
Sunshine Yellow:
Exude positivity and enthusiasm,engaging in their interaction with others, involved
Earth Green:
Considerate, sensitive, loyal and accomodating
Cool Blue:
Analytical, able to maintain a detached and objective viewpoint
Whilst most of us tend to make use of one colour energy more than the others, all of us have a blend of all of the colours and will use them to different degrees in response to circumstances and level of self-perception / awareness (consciously and less consciously). The theory focusses on the positive attributes which each of the energies has and how they can be used to help us adapt and connect successfully with others as well as improving the way we work together / our relationships with people in general.
My dominant energy is Earth Green, though I also make consistent use of Blue energy. This was not hugely surprising to me and just on this basic level, will not be surprising to those who know me. However what was revealing was the extent to which I use both red and yellow energies and how they manifest themselves.
And of greatest inspiration has been in terms of learning how to use my green and blue energies to adapt and connect with others more successfully, as well as developing a greater appreciation of the strengths of the other colours.
Improving the perception we have of ourselves and how others see us is so powerful.
Once there, understanding how this impacts on how we communicate and learning better ways of adapting and connecting can only bring hugely positive benefits.
My Insights Discovery journey has only really just begun but I would encourage anyone with an interest in any the above, to seek out an experience and to begin their journey as soon as possible.
In the meantime I cannot wait to support people to unlock their potential using the skills and knowledge which Insights have given me.
And of greatest inspiration has been in terms of learning how to use my green and blue energies to adapt and connect with others more successfully, as well as developing a greater appreciation of the strengths of the other colours.
Improving the perception we have of ourselves and how others see us is so powerful.
Once there, understanding how this impacts on how we communicate and learning better ways of adapting and connecting can only bring hugely positive benefits.
My Insights Discovery journey has only really just begun but I would encourage anyone with an interest in any the above, to seek out an experience and to begin their journey as soon as possible.
In the meantime I cannot wait to support people to unlock their potential using the skills and knowledge which Insights have given me.
