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Episode 30Coaching demo44 min

Unpacking Personality with the BIG 5 Model: Coaching Demo / Report Debrief with Lars Voigt from LINC Personality Profiler

with Lars Voigt, Dr. Lars Voigt, Managing Director

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Why is personality relevant in almost all coaching issues? How can we best assess and describe it? In this episode of "The Making of a Coach," Tobi from metaFox sits down with Lars Voigt from LINC and explores Tobi's Personality Profile. Lars shares insights into the Big Five model and how it forms the foundation of the Link Personality Profiler, a tool widely used in Europe and beyond. They discuss the importance of understanding personality holistically, incorporating character, motives, and competencies, and how these elements can be effectively measured and applied in coaching. After analysing Tobi's profile, they also compare the LINC Personality Profiler to other tools like DISC, emphasizing the depth and scientific grounding of the Big Five model.Key Learnings:Integrating personality assessments like the Big Five model at the start of a coaching journey provides a comprehensive diagnostic tool for both coaches and clients. Understanding the interplay between character, motives, and competencies is crucial for effective coaching and personal development.Coaches should be trained on the tools they use to ensure they can convey nuanced insights and avoid oversimplifying complex personality traits.Resources:Lars Voigt's Website: https://linc.de/unternehmen/Lars Voigt's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lars-voigt-linc/Find your Coaching Tool: https://metaFox.euTry the metaFox Strengths Discovery: https://strengths-discovery.comConnect with Tobi on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/tobiasweghornEpisode Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Personality Assessments00:02 The Big Five Model and Link Personality Profiler00:04 Integrating Psychometrics in Coaching00:06 Understanding Motives and Competencies00:10 Comparing DISC and Link Personality Profiler00:20 The Importance of Training for Coaches

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Tobi: So as a coaching client, I get this bird's eye view of my character, motives and competencies, right? Lars Voigt: Especially males tend to rank themselves as being very competent, usually. They always say, I'm really good at conflict, I'm really good at leadership. If we want to coach, we also have to understand the person as holistically as possible. Tobi: What are you building on there in terms of psychological grounding?

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