Which Inner Voice is Running Your Show?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  1. When you get a wave of creative inspiration, what happens next?

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  • A.
    I leap in while the energy's hot, I can figure the rest out later.
  • B.
    I feel the spark and immediately start editing it in my head.
  • C.
    I get excited, but then think, "wait. What would people want from me?"
  • D.
    I love the idea, but then wonder if it’s really true to me or if I’m just saying what I think people want to hear.
  • E.
    I get so many ideas at once that I don’t know which to choose, so I often just sit with them.
  • F.
    I want to outline the steps or make a plan before I start creating.
• 2.
  2. Your creative rhythm feels like...

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  • A.
    Fast and fiery. When I'm "on," I'm unstoppable.
  • B.
    Bursts of inspiration followed by long gaps where I’m just dreaming about what could be.
  • C.
    Slow, steady, focused. I keep at it until it feels polished.
  • D.
    Erratic and choppy. When I'm clear, I go deep. But when I'm not, I sometimes stall.
  • E.
    Structured. I like routines, lists, or clear frameworks to guide me
  • F.
    Totally depends on who I'm around or what's happening.
• 3.
  3. You’re in the middle of a creative project and you hit a block. What do you do?

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  • A.
    I stop and try to analyze the problem or re-plan before moving forward.
  • B.
    Cue the inner critic. Suddenly I question if any of it is even good.
  • C.
    I try to perfect it until it finally clicks.
  • D.
    I bounce to something else. Gotta keep moving.
  • E.
    I crowdsource: ask friends, look around, see what others are doing.
  • F.
    I float into new ideas instead of finishing the one I started.
• 4.
  4. How do you usually decide when a piece of work is ready to share?

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  • A.
    When it lands in my body, my gut knows it’s time.
  • B.
    After it’s been tweaked... and re-tweaked (and tweaked again to be safe).
  • C.
    When I’ve gone through my process and checked off the boxes I set for myself.
  • D.
    If I think it’ll resonate with people, I go for it.
  • E.
    Once it’s done enough, I launch and move on.
  • F.
    It’s hard to decide. I usually imagine how it could be better, so it often stays unfinished.
• 5.
  5. Your ideal creative day looks like…

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  • A.
    Hot coffee, focused time, and knocking things off the list.
  • B.
    Deep work, refining details, and getting into the zone.
  • C.
    Collaborating, vibing with others, and bouncing ideas around.
  • D.
    Being alone with my thoughts so I can hear myself again.
  • E.
    A plan I can follow: clear blocks of time, structure, and space to execute.
  • F.
    Space to wander, imagine, and play with new ideas without pressure to finish.
• 6.
  6. When someone praises your work, your gut reaction is:

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  • A.
    "Hell yeah, thank you! I can't wait to tell you about the next thing I'm working on."
  • B.
    "I want to believe them, but a part of me is already dissecting what could’ve been better."
  • C.
    I light up with possibility: it makes me dream even bigger about what’s next.
  • D.
    I feel proud that my strategy worked, and I want to refine my system even more.
  • E.
    "Ugh... they wouldn’t say that if they knew how messy the process really was."
  • F.
    "Are they just being polite?" And freezing up inside.
• 7.
  7. When you think about your most recent creative work, what’s true about it?

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  • A.
    It came *through* me. I didn’t force it, I followed it.
  • B.
    I got it done fast… not sure if it’s my best, but it’s out there.
  • C.
    I spent time organizing or polishing the process before sharing it.
  • D.
    I have more ideas connected to it than what’s actually finished.
  • E.
    I shaped it around what I thought would land well with others.
  • F.
    I spent forever refining every little thing.
• 8.
  8. Deep down, you ultimately want your creativity to be...

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  • A.
    Something I can shape into a clear vision and share with confidence.
  • B.
    A way to say the thing that’s been stuck inside, and have it land with others.
  • C.
    Fuel for my life: something that keeps me moving, growing, and lit up.
  • D.
    A way to bring my big visions to life and inspire others with what’s possible.
  • E.
    A reflection of my real self: not what others expect, but what’s true for me.
  • F.
    Something I’m proud to build: a body of work that actually means something.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
   You’re Creating from the Alchemist Voice 

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  Your GiftYou see what others miss.You have an eye for beauty, alignment, and impact, and you raise the standard of every space you enter. Your ability to refine is a gift when it moves things forward.When EmpoweredYou bring your high standards to life without letting them stall you.You finish and share work while it still feels alive.You trust your instincts about when something is “ready enough" to be shared. When DisempoweredYou get stuck in endless tweaking.You delay sharing until things feel perfect.You hide your work behind “just a little more editing.”Your Nervous System PatternThe Alchemist feels safe in control.When things feel uncertain, you may retreat into polishing, adjusting, and perfecting. This gives you a sense of safety but can also keep you from letting your work be seen.How This Shows Up in Your World✍ Writers & SongwritersYou might rewrite the same sentence or lyric for weeks.Try this: Pick one sentence or lyric you have been circling. Ask yourself, “What do I love about this?” Write that down. Then ask, “If it is missing something, what exactly am I looking for?” Get specific. Is it a sharper image, a stronger rhythm, or a clearer emotion? Knowing the answer will move you forward faster than endless tweaks.🎭 Performers (Actors, Singers, Musicians, Dancers)You might rehearse the same section over and over hoping for a “perfect” run.Try this: Record one take today and watch it back only once. Pick two small things you love and one small thing to work on next time.🎨 Visual Artists (Painters, Photographers, Illustrators)You might keep adjusting small details instead of finishing.Try this: Choose one piece you have been refining. Step back and look at it as if you were seeing it for the first time. Pick one thing you genuinely love about it and one small detail you are willing to leave as is. Then sign it, date it, or export it so it feels complete for today.💡 Creative Entrepreneurs + Creatives Who Do It AllYou might keep refining your offer or brand and never launch it.Try this: Choose one current project — a post, an email, or a sales page. Look at it with fresh eyes as if you were your ideal audience. Identify two things you genuinely love about it and one area you want to improve. Spend 20 minutes today problem-solving only that one area. Let the rest be complete for now.The Voice Beneath the VoiceBeneath your Alchemist is your Soul Voice, the part of you that knows the value of movement over perfection.When your Alchemist is balanced, refinement becomes a tool for impact, not a reason to hide.Next Steps:From here, I’ll be sending you weekly notes filled with sparks of inspiration, reflections on the creative path, and the latest podcast episodes to keep you connected to your art and your voice.
• 2.
   You’re Creating from the Firestarter Voice

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  Your GiftYou can light a spark anywhere.You jump in, get things moving, and bring an energy that makes others want to act. You are great at starting things others hesitate to touch, and you can make even stale projects feel alive again.When EmpoweredYou pick ideas worth your time and follow through on them.You focus your energy instead of chasing every new thing.You can pause or rest without losing momentum.When DisempoweredYou start fast but burn out before the finish line.You abandon ideas before they are complete.You mistake constant movement for progress.Your Nervous System PatternThe Firestarter feels safe in motion.When stillness feels risky or uncomfortable, you jump into action even if it is not the right action. The rush of starting feels good in the moment but can leave you scattered.How This Shows Up in Your World✍ Writers & SongwritersYou might start five drafts in one sitting but finish none.Try this: Pick the one you are most excited about today. Spend 15 focused minutes only on that. End your session by jotting down the very next line or idea you want to add, so you know exactly where to begin tomorrow.🎭 Performers (Actors, Singers, Musicians, Dancers)You might pack your schedule with gigs, auditions, or rehearsals just to keep moving.Try this: Block out 30 minutes today with no agenda except to connect with yourself. Use that time to get clear on how you most want to feel in your creative life. Let that vision guide where you put your energy next.🎨 Visual Artists (Painters, Photographers, Illustrators)You might hop between canvases, edits, or projects mid-stream.Try this: Choose one unfinished piece. Set a 20-minute timer today. Work only on that until the timer goes off. When you stop, take a photo of your progress so you can see and celebrate how far it’s come.💡 Creative Entrepreneurs + Creatives Who Do It AllYou might juggle multiple offers or projects and bounce between them without finishing.Try this: Look at your list and pick the one project that would feel most satisfying to move forward today. Decide on one clear milestone you can finish in 30 minutes-like outlining a podcast episode, designing one slide, or drafting one email. End your session by noting the next small step so you can pick up momentum tomorrow.The Voice Beneath the VoiceBeneath your Firestarter is your Soul Voice, the part of you that moves with purpose instead of impulse.When your Firestarter is balanced, you keep your spark alive long enough to see your ideas through.Next Steps:From here, I’ll be sending you weekly notes filled with sparks of inspiration, reflections on the creative path, and the latest podcast episodes to keep you connected to your art and your voice.
• 3.
  You’re Creating from the Mirror Voice

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  Your GiftYou can feel what others are feeling.You pick up on unspoken needs, shifts in energy, and the emotional undercurrent in any room. People trust you because you truly see them, and you can create work that resonates on a deep level.When EmpoweredYou tune into others without losing yourself.You create from what is true for you while being inspired by others.You collaborate in ways that bring out the best in everyone.When DisempoweredYou shape your work to please others.You hold back ideas to avoid conflict.You lose track of your own voice.Your Nervous System PatternThe Mirror feels safe when everyone else is okay.When you sense conflict, disapproval, or discomfort, you may shift yourself to keep the peace. This can protect you short-term but dilute your creativity over time.How This Shows Up in Your World✍ Writers & SongwritersYou might edit your words so they are acceptable to everyone.Try this: Write for 15 minutes today as if no one else will ever read it. Let it be raw, messy, or even selfish. This is your space to tell the unedited truth and see what your voice sounds like when it is just for you.🎭 Performers (Actors, Singers,Musicians, Dancers)You might adjust your performance to please others at the expense of your own vision.Try this: Rehearse one piece today exactly how you would perform it if no one else’s opinion mattered. Record it and note two things you love and one thing you would refine for yourself.🎨 Visual Artists (Painters, Photographers, Illustrators)You might create with trends or client tastes in mind.Try this: Spend 20 minutes today making something purely for you.💡 Creative Entrepreneurs + Creatives Who Do It AllYou might create with trends or client tastes in mind.Try this: Spend 20 minutes today making something purely for you. Choose colors, textures, or subjects that light you up, even if they would never sell or match your portfolio. Let it be a visual love letter to yourself.The Voice Beneath the VoiceBeneath your Mirror is your Soul Voice, the part of you that knows who you are even when surrounded by other people’s needs.When your Mirror is balanced, you can reflect others with compassion without disappearing.Next Steps:From here, I’ll be sending you weekly notes filled with sparks of inspiration, reflections on the creative path, and the latest podcast episodes to keep you connected to your art and your voice.
• 4.
  You’re Creating from the Truth-Teller Voice

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  Your GiftYou speak to what others avoid.You name what is under the surface and put words to truths that others feel but cannot say. Your work cuts through noise and invites real transformation.When EmpoweredYou share what you believe without needing agreement.You speak directly while staying compassionate.You trust your perspective and deliver it with integrity.When DisempoweredYou hold back for fear of backlash.You push too hard and lose connection.You use truth as a shield instead of a bridge.Your Nervous System PatternThe Truth Teller feels safe when everything is in the open.When you sense dishonesty or avoidance, you may feel urgency to expose it right away. This can serve you at times but also make you hesitate if you are not ready for the response.How This Shows Up in Your World✍ Writers & SongwritersYou might soften your words to be palatable or make them sharper than needed.Try this: Write one paragraph or verse today exactly as it comes out, without softening or spiking it. Read it back and notice how it feels before deciding what to do with it.🎭 Performers (Actors, Singers, Musicians, Dancers)You might avoid pieces that feel too vulnerable or over-perform to make sure people “get it.”Try this: Choose one piece you connect with deeply and perform it today as if for one trusted friend. Focus on connection, not performance.🎨 Visual Artists (Painters, Photographers, Illustrators)You might shy away from subjects that reveal too much or push a message too hard.Try this: Create one small piece today that holds something true for you without worrying if others will understand.💡 Creative Entrepreneurs + Creatives Who Do It AllYou might water down your message or swing to polarizing for the sake of boldness.Try this: Take 20 minutes today to write or map your core message exactly as you believe it. Underline the parts that feel most alive and let them guide your next project.The Voice Beneath the VoiceBeneath your Truth Teller is your Soul Voice, the part of you that knows when and how to share what matters most.When your Truth Teller is balanced, your honesty opens doors instead of closing them.Next Steps:From here, I’ll be sending you weekly notes filled with sparks of inspiration, reflections on the creative path, and the latest podcast episodes to keep you connected to your art and your voice.
• 5.
  You're Creating from the Dreamer Voice

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  Your GiftYou imagine what doesn’t yet exist. Your vision stretches beyond the ordinary, seeing possibilities others can’t yet grasp. You inspire others by pointing to horizons they hadn’t considered.When EmpoweredYou allow your visions to guide you into action.You bring your ideas to life one step at a time.You hold the bigger picture while staying present with what’s here now.When DisempoweredYou swirl endlessly in imagination without grounding your ideas.You resist committing, worried the wrong choice will close off possibilities.You feel overwhelmed by all the directions your vision could go.Your Nervous System PatternThe Dreamer feels safe in possibility. When the world feels heavy, you escape into ideas, fantasies, or “what could be.” This can protect you, but it can also keep you from taking the small, tangible actions that make your dreams real.How This Shows Up in Your World✍ Writers & SongwritersYou might collect notebooks full of half-started stories or songs.Try this: Choose one idea. Write a single paragraph or verse and finish it, even if it feels incomplete. Completion creates momentum.🎭 Performers (Actors, Singers, Musicians, Dancers)You may love rehearsing or imagining the show, but shy away from stepping onto the stage.Try this: Commit to one low-stakes performance (open mic, rehearsal with friends). Let your body feel what it’s like to bring the dream into the room.🎨 Visual Artists (Painters, Photographers, Illustrators)You may start many pieces but leave them unfinished, waiting for “the right spark.”Try this: Pick one work-in-progress. Choose a single color, stroke, or line that feels alive today and let that be the finishing touch, even if imperfect.💡 Creative Entrepreneurs + Creatives Who Do It AllYou may design beautiful offers in your head but never launch them.Try this: Give one idea a “tiny container,” such as a 20-minute workshop, a single post, or a prototype. Keep it small enough to feel doable but real enough to exist in the world.The Voice Beneath the VoiceBeneath your Dreamer is your Soul Voice, the part of you that knows dreams matter only when they are lived. When your Dreamer is balanced, imagination becomes fuel for creation, not an escape from it.Next StepsFrom here, I’ll be sending you weekly notes filled with sparks of inspiration, reflections on the creative path, and the latest podcast episodes to keep you connected to your creative work and your voice.
• 6.
  You're Creating from the Strategist Voice

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  Your GiftYou see the path. You’re able to take big visions and map out the steps to get there. You bring clarity, order, and grounded direction that turns chaos into coherence.When EmpoweredYou create structure that supports, not stifles.You use plans as containers for creativity, not cages.You help visions become reality with precision and ease.When DisempoweredYou grip too tightly to control.You over-plan and lose touch with flow.You hesitate to start until every variable is mapped out.Your Nervous System PatternThe Strategist feels safe in control and clarity. When life feels uncertain, you tighten your grip on plans, lists, and strategies. This soothes your system but can cut you off from the magic of the unknown, the very place creativity thrives.How This Shows Up in Your World✍ Writers & SongwritersYou may outline endlessly or edit as you write, strangling the flow.Try this: Set a timer for 10 minutes and write without stopping. Structure can come later.🎭 Performers (Actors, Singers, Musicians, Dancers)You may drill choreography or lines until the spontaneity is gone.Try this: Run your piece once with intentional “mistakes.” Let your body discover freedom inside the plan.🎨 Visual Artists (Painters, Photographers, Illustrators)You may sketch every detail before picking up the brush and then struggle to begin.Try this: Start with one messy stroke. Let the structure emerge after the play.💡 Creative Entrepreneurs + Creatives Who Do It AllYou may perfect your launch plan but avoid actually hitting “go.”Try this: Choose one step that feels incomplete and act on it today, even before the full plan is ready.The Voice Beneath the VoiceBeneath your Strategist is your Soul Voice, the part of you that knows control is not the source of safety. When your Strategist is balanced, structure becomes a support for freedom, not a substitute for it.Next StepsFrom here, I’ll be sending you weekly notes filled with sparks of inspiration, reflections on the creative path, and the latest podcast episodes to keep you connected to your creative work and your voice.