What's Your BOLDNESS Blindspot?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  When it comes to my work I often feel like I’m:

  • A.
    Working in isolation.
  • B.
    Playing it safe.  
  • C.
    Creatively blocked. 
  • D.
    Over-extended.
• 2.
   The bold vision I hold for my work is: 

  • A.
    Ugh. I’ve lost sight of my vision.  
  • B.
    Daunting. Feels too big to reach alone. 
  • C.
    Vision? I've been too busy working on other things. 
  • D.
    Yawn! My vision is not bold or compelling. 
• 3.
  I want to be bolder in my work but I hesitate because: 

  • A.
    I’m just not inspired right now. 
  • B.
    Putting myself out there requires vulnerability. 
  • C.
    I get trapped in my own head.
  • D.
    It feels like one more thing on my To-Do list. 
• 4.
  When I think about being bolder in my work, one question that keeps coming up is:  

  • A.
    What if I get it wrong?
  • B.
    How can I be more inspired? 
  • C.
    Who can champion me?
  • D.
    Where am I going?   
• 5.
  The predominant story I keep telling myself about my work/business is: 

  • A.
    I’ve outgrown my goals but I have no idea what’s next. 
  • B.
    I’m too isolated but it's hard to let people in.
  • C.
    I can’t slow down or things will fall through the cracks.
  • D.
    I haven’t had a brilliant, new idea in foreverrr. 
• 6.
  If I could wave a magic wand I would:

  • A.
    Create clarity around my work in the world.   
  • B.
    Summon allies who will support and challenge me.
  • C.
    Stop space and time until I decide what to say yes and no to.
  • D.
    Teleport for a change of scenery, company and perspective. 
• 7.
  I secretly worry that my value is wrapped up in my ability to: 

  • A.
    Be independent and self-sufficient.  
  • B.
    Have continued, measurable success.
  • C.
    Keep everything stable.  
  • D.
    Take care of everyone else.
• 8.
  The bold leaders I admire:

  • A.
    Have a close-knit cohort of people who push, challenge, and support them.
  • B.
    Share a compelling vision and truly connect with their people.  
  • C.
    Bravely think outside of the box. 
  • D.
    Are both deeply introspective and action-oriented. 
• 9.
  One thing that zaps my energy is:

  • A.
    Not talking to anyone about my hopes and fears. 
  • B.
    Feeling under-stimulated and uninspired.
  • C.
    Knowing I’m not accessing my full potential. 
  • D.
    Not having time to think about what I really want.  
• 10.
  At this moment in time, what I want most for myself is: 

  • A.
    To cultivate a deeper relationship with myself by stepping into my personal power and bravely taking a stand for what I want for my work and life. 
  • B.
    More clarity and conviction around my grander purpose and the work I’m called to do. 
  • C.
    Regular doses of real-time observations, brainstorming, inspiration, and lively conversations that disrupt my thinking so I can create with more impact and innovation. 
  • D.
    To know that someone has my back who believes in me wholeheartedly, and who will lovingly encourage me to reach for new heights. 

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  You've become a passenger in your work. It's time for you to Lead from the Front.

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  Your Boldness Blindspot: You’ve become a passenger in your work. Hey. It's ok. At some point or another most of us have found ourselves coasting along in our work. The thing is, you’re not really the passenger-type and you’re longing to find a way to get back into the driver's seat. Smart, driven people will start a business/career with gusto, then get so adept and natural at it, they settle into a predictable routine. Maybe you're not finding as much meaning within your work as you used to. Maybe you’re playing it safe and sticking with what you think is expected or considered acceptable, or normal. Maybe you’re bored but can’t quite see what’s next. What you might be feeling: Hesitation about what’s next Untapped potential - like you’re flying under the radar, or staying a best-kept secret Limited, constrained, like something is missing from your work Avoiding risks or being ‘too’ vulnerable Disconnected or low engagement with your community, team, clients etc Uncertain about your vision and direction Your Growth Opportunity: Lead from the front*. When you boldly ‘lead from the front’, you become intimately connected to the purpose of your work: why you do what you do, who you serve, and how this impacts your greater world/environment. Regardless of your role or position, you can take a stand for what you believe in by sharing your vision and longing with others (your team, clients, community, peers, essentially: your world). There are two essential components to becoming a bold ‘leader from the front’: Direction + Connection. 1. Setting a direction: This is your ability to articulate your vision and longing to the people you most want to connect with. It requires you to take a stand, commit to it and continuously orient yourself, your offerings, communication and decisions to that end. Once you set a direction, you can invite your people to go with you with courage and conviction. 2. Creating Connection: This is about creating resonance and engagement with your team, clients, community, and peers around your vision and longing. To create connection with your right people, consider how to actively collaborate with them by listening deeply, having open dialogue, idea sharing and making time for more generative conversations. Connection happens when you are willing to be transparent and vulnerable and share your bold vision from your heart. For the sake of being bolder in your work and life, start with these powerful prompts: The grander vision I hold for my work is... I am ready to take a stand for... For the sake of my vision, I’m willing to risk... The courageous conversation I’m ready to have is... I was born at this time in history in order to… *’Leading from the front’ is one part of a leadership model introduced in “Co-Active Leadership - Five Ways to Lead” by Karen and Henry Kimsey-House. Thank you for taking the quiz! Hello! I’m Jac McNeil. For over a decade, I’ve worked with executive leaders, business mavens and solopreneurs, helping them show up in their work with more authenticity, confidence, intention and power. This is work I love, love, love and I’ve developed a potent collection of tools, techniques, and talent to help. If you’re curious about how you might turn your blindspot into your growth advantage, I’d love to help you figure it out.
• 2.
  You're a champion without a champion. It's time for you to prioritize finding YOUR champion.

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  Your Boldness Blindspot: You’re a champion without a champion. Hello, wise leader! I see you. You’re the one everyone comes to for advice, guidance, support and regular doses of encouragement. You’ve become so adept at serving the emotional needs of others you rarely find people who can return that level of support and guidance to you. This experience can feel isolating and lonely and it definitely interferes with your ability to work more boldly. What you might be feeling: A longing for someone to ask the right questions and understand the complexities of your thoughts, ideas and fears A bit stuck in your own head, over-thinking Isolated, somewhat withdrawn, private Lacking encouragement or accountability from others Not truly feeling seen In too many relationships where you give but don’t necessarily receive what you need Your Growth Opportunity: Prioritize finding YOUR champion(s). You deserve to be championed. When you have a champion behind you, you have a consistent relationship that supports your boldest dreams and someone who believes deeply in your character, vision and strength. You feel seen, held, supported, pushed and called forth into your greatness. When you’re feeling self-doubt or making decisions from a place of scarcity, your champion will skillfully remind you of who you are and what you are truly capable of. Your champion says: “Keep going. You’ve got this.” or “Whoa. This doesn’t sound like you. What’s going on?” They fiercely support you to stay on your leadership path despite the obstacles and opposition (both internal or external). This level of support helps even the most hesitant person feel bold, willing, and committed to their longing and vision. Being championed has a tremendous impact on your courage and ability to serve in this world. For the sake of being bolder in your work and life, start here with these powerful prompts: What relationships are truly in service of me and my grander vision? Where am I resisting the support I really need? What would be different if I had support I could count on? How can I make finding my own champion a priority? Thank you for taking the quiz! Hello! I’m Jac McNeil. For over a decade, I’ve worked with executive leaders, business mavens and solopreneurs, helping them show up in their work with more authenticity, confidence, intention and power. This is work I love, love, love and I’ve developed a potent collection of tools, techniques, and talent to help. If you’re curious about how you might turn your blindspot into your growth advantage, I’d love to help you figure it out.
• 3.
  You emphasize DOING over BEING. It's time for you to Lead from Within.

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  Your Boldness Blindspot: You emphasize Doing over Being. Hey Busy Bee! Slow down down for a minute. There’s a cost to constantly prioritizing Doing over Being. When you rely on your ability to ‘power through’ you may not leave enough time to sit and reflect on where you’re going. When you emphasize Doing over Being it’s easy to keep yourself too busy to be bold by leaving little room for personal discovery, inner-exploration, heightened awareness, or alignment of your goals and vision. What you might be feeling: A tightly packed schedule full of tasks, to-dos, obligations and responsibilities Adrenaline and fatigue from all the Doing Heavy responsibility to make sure things don’t fall through the cracks That people rely on you to get the job done Struggling to say ‘no’ because you don’t want to disappoint others (or yourself) Wondering if your worth/value is tied up in your accomplishments and traditional markers of success Worried that if you slow down you might miss an opportunity Your Growth Opportunity: Lead from within.* I want you to know it’s totally ok to slow down and redefine how you work. Instead of a constant state of Doing you can find a sustainable rhythm of Being AND Doing - it can become both/and instead of either/or. When you ‘lead from within’, you move from a state of ‘busyness’ to a state of meaningfulness. You prioritize your own self-development. Meaning that you make time and space for regular introspection because you understand that by cultivating a deeper relationship with yourself, your personal values, and your grander vision you can actually be of more service in the world. Leading from within means you intentionally slow down and listen inwardly so that you are better able to distinguish what you truly want and assess new opportunities with discernment. You become intentional about your choices and what you are saying yes and no to. You develop an understanding of your values and allow them to guide you to more fulfilment in your work and a more vibrant, engaged life. When you feel a strong connection to your life-purpose and the contribution you are here to make in the world you become bolder and more committed to the impact that you want to have in the world. Leading from within helps you to gain a deeper understanding of your intrinsic motivators so you can step into your personal power and improve your capacity to lead in all aspects of your work and your life. For the sake of being bolder in your work and life, start here with these powerful prompts: What is the boldest dream I have for my work? What do I need to say ‘no' to so that I can say ‘yes' to my bold dream? Where am I living or working out of alignment with my core values? When it comes to my work in the world, what do I truly want? *Leading from within’ is a part of the leadership model introduced in “Co-Active Leadership - Five Ways to Lead” by Karen and Henry Kimsey-House. Thank you for taking the quiz! Hello! I’m Jac McNeil. For over a decade, I’ve worked with executive leaders, business mavens and solopreneurs, helping them show up in their work with more authenticity, confidence, intention and power. This is work I love, love, love and I’ve developed a potent collection of tools, techniques, and talent to help. If you’re curious about how you might turn your blindspot into your growth advantage, I’d love to help you figure it out.
• 4.
  Your creative muse is on vacation. It's time for you to change the lens.

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  Your Boldness Blindspot: Your creative muse is on vacation. We haven't heard from you in a while --Writer’s block? Boredom? Too much repetition in your work? It can be a real struggle when you find yourself creatively blocked. Maybe it’s been a while since your last big, bold idea or you’re recycling the same ol’ solutions to the challenges you face. Even though you know you do your best thinking ‘out loud’, you haven’t been asking for feedback or inviting opportunities to brainstorm your ideas. What you’re really craving is partnership and synergy - because you know that you’re willing to reach higher and risk more when you have someone beside you to dare you to dream. What you might be feeling: Cut-off from conversations or people who make you come alive A desire to get out of your comfort zone for stimulation, inspiration and excitement A longing for learning; maybe a new course or program to disrupt your thinking and infuse your creativity Bored, stuck, heavy with doubt that you still have good ideas in you Hungry for lively discussions, cross-pollinating ideas, & benefitting from the wisdom and experience of other people Avoidant behaviours like too much screen-time or Netflix and not enough play and adventure Your Growth Opportunity: Change the lens. Change will lead to insight far more than insight will lead to change. - Milton Erikson Sometimes we just need to take charge and change things up. Boldness requires creative, expansive thinking. When you change your lens, your perspective, or your environment you can move away from stagnant, lone-wolf-thinking, into creative, expansive, visionary thinking. Answers to your big, thoughtful questions can emerge. Clarity becomes palpable. A creative mind is fueled by a sense of wonder and awe. It sees the extraordinary in the ordinary by the ability to make connections between seemingly disparate and discordant things. New insights mean you can more easily access creative solutions to challenges that once felt heavy and immovable. Look for ways to participate in small group discussions, brainstorming, and opportunities to talk things out with real live humans who contribute different viewpoints. Ask for real-time feedback on your challenges, ideas and next steps. The encouragement, insight and support of an intimate partnership or group can make all the difference between aimless exertion and incremental steps toward bold success. When you share your experiences and listen to other people share theirs it can feel like a massive relief, and allow you to get out of your own way and into consistent and intentional action. Changing the lens means you can move forward faster, more strategically, and with less self-sabotage by drawing from the experience and support of others. For the sake of being bolder in your work and life, start here with these powerful prompts: What helps me get into a creative flow? Who can disrupt my thinking and stretch my perspective? What’s my favourite learning environment? What might be possible if I had my own personal ‘think tank’ partnership/group? Thank you for taking the quiz! Hello! I’m Jac McNeil. For over a decade, I’ve worked with executive leaders, business mavens and solopreneurs, helping them show up in their work with more authenticity, confidence, intention and power. This is work I love, love, love and I’ve developed a potent collection of tools, techniques, and talent to help. If you’re curious about how you might turn your blindspot into your growth advantage, I’d love to help you figure it out.