The Pressure Pattern Profile

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  When you finish something important, what happens next?

  • A.
    I move on to what else needs to get done
  • B.
    I think about what I could improve next time
  • C.
    I review everything to make sure it’s solid
  • D.
    I wonder how it was received
  • E.
    I think about what’s next almost immediately
• 2.
  When things feel uncertain, your default is:

  • A.
    I read the room and adjust
  • B.
    I try to stay on top of everything so nothing slips
  • C.
    I look for new insight or answers
  • D.
    I step in and take responsibility
  • E.
    I push harder and keep moving
• 3.
  Taking vacation, breaks or resting feels:

  • A.
    Like I could be learning or figuring something out instead
  • B.
    Slightly uncomfortable
  • C.
    Like I should be doing something
  • D.
    Hard to fully relax into
  • E.
    Earned only after everything is handled
• 4.
  In relationships, you tend to:

  • A.
    I reflect on how things could be better
  • B.
    I adjust myself to avoid tension
  • C.
    I take on more than my share
  • D.
    I try to keep things steady and predictable
  • E.
    I focus on being helpful or productive
• 5.
  When you make a mistake:

  • A.
    I take responsibility right away
  • B.
    I feel like I need to fix it quickly
  • C.
    I try to learn from it more deeply
  • D.
    I think about how it came across to others
  • E.
    I analyze what went wrong
• 6.
  Your biggest internal pressure feels like:

  • A.
    I need to show up the right way
  • B.
    I might be missing something important
  • C.
    I should be doing more
  • D.
    I need to stay on top of everything
  • E.
    I can’t drop the ball
• 7.
  When things slow down:

  • A.
    I start thinking about what could go wrong
  • B.
    I feel restless
  • C.
    I look for something new to engage with
  • D.
    I feel slightly off or unsure
  • E.
    I look for what needs attention
• 8.
  What drives most of your decisions?

  • A.
    Responsibility
  • B.
    Growth and understanding
  • C.
    Keeping things steady
  • D.
    How it comes across
  • E.
    Progress
• 9.
  When someone relies on you:

  • A.
    I think about how to improve the outcome
  • B.
    I want to meet expectations
  • C.
    I make sure everything is handled properly
  • D.
    I take it seriously, even if it’s a lot
  • E.
    I step up and deliver
• 10.
  The hardest thing for you is:

  • A.
    Feeling like I already have enough
  • B.
    Saying no
  • C.
    Letting Go
  • D.
    Doing nothing
  • E.
    Being fully yourself in all situations

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  The Prover

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  You’re driven, productive, and always moving. But even when things are going well, it can feel hard to slow down or fully arrive.
• 2.
  The Controller

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  You stay on top of things to feel steady and prepared. But even when nothing is wrong, it can be hard to switch off.
• 3.
  The Performer

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  You’re highly aware of how you come across and often adjust to fit the moment. But that constant awareness can make it hard to fully relax and be yourself.
• 4.
  The Responsible One

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  You naturally carry a lot and people rely on you. But taking on more than your share can leave you drained, resentful, and always on.
• 5.
  The Seeker

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  You’re always learning, reflecting, and looking for the next insight. But searching for the next answer can keep you from settling into what you already know.