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    Career Strengths Audit

    A 24-question audit mapping your professional strengths across six career-critical clusters. Based on Gallup StrengthsFinder research and Korn Ferry leadership competency data.

    Purpose: Gallup's research shows that people who use their strengths daily are six times more likely to be engaged at work, yet most professionals have never taken a structured look at where their genuine strengths sit. Korn Ferry's competency research identifies six clusters that predict career advancement and performance: strategic thinking, influencing, delivery, people capability, learning agility, and leadership courage. This audit maps your profile across all six so you can make informed decisions about where to invest your development and where to position yourself for greatest impact.

    Instructions: For each statement, rate how accurately it describes you from 1 (not at all like me) to 5 (very much like me). Rate yourself on how you actually perform, not how you aspire to perform.

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    1.Strategic Thinking

    Your ability to think beyond the immediate and connect your work to the bigger picture. Strategic thinkers see patterns, anticipate consequences, and understand context in ways that make their contributions disproportionately valuable.

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    out of 20

    I regularly think about the bigger picture beyond my immediate tasks or team

    I can connect what I am working on to broader organisational goals and context

    I spot patterns and trends in information that others often miss

    I am comfortable thinking several steps ahead and anticipating future challenges

    2.Influencing & Communication

    Your ability to communicate clearly, adapt your style, and move people without relying on authority. At every career level above entry, influencing is what separates those who get things done from those who know what should be done.

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    out of 20

    I can communicate complex ideas clearly and compellingly to different audiences

    I am effective at persuading and influencing people, even without formal authority

    I adapt my communication style depending on who I am talking to

    I can hold difficult conversations and address conflict or challenge with confidence

    3.Delivery & Execution

    Your track record of following through, managing complexity, and taking accountability for outcomes. Delivery is the foundation of professional credibility — without it, all other strengths are undermined.

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    out of 20

    I consistently deliver what I commit to, on time and to a high standard

    I am good at prioritising effectively and focusing on what matters most

    I manage complexity and competing demands without losing quality or pace

    I take responsibility for outcomes, not just activity, and hold myself accountable

    4.People & Relationships

    Your ability to build genuine trust, understand others, and contribute positively to team and organisational culture. The quality of your relationships is one of the most reliable predictors of career success and satisfaction.

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    out of 20

    I build genuine, trusting relationships across different levels and functions

    People come to me for support, advice, or perspective when they are navigating challenges

    I understand what motivates different people and adapt my approach accordingly

    I contribute positively to the culture and relationships in the teams I work in

    5.Learning & Adaptability

    Your capacity to seek feedback, adapt to change, and continue growing. In a rapidly changing environment, the ability to learn faster than the pace of change is itself a competitive advantage.

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    out of 20

    I actively seek feedback and use it to improve, even when it is uncomfortable

    I adapt well to change and find ways to thrive in uncertain or ambiguous situations

    I invest consistently in my own development and take learning seriously

    I can let go of what has worked before and adopt new approaches when the situation demands it

    6.Leadership & Courage

    Your willingness to step up, challenge the status quo, and create conditions for others to do their best work. Leadership courage is relevant at every career level — not just for those with formal responsibility.

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    out of 20

    I step up and take responsibility in difficult situations, even when it is uncomfortable

    I am willing to challenge the status quo and advocate for change when it matters

    I create conditions where others can do their best work

    I am comfortable making decisions with incomplete information and committing to a direction