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DISCovering You

DISCovering You

De: Victoria Theriault
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This podcast aims to explore the many ways we can uncover insights into ourselves and others, and how to ensure we are communicating optimally and making real connections. In each episode, we’ll explore a different method of understanding. We’ll look at conduits such as DISC profiling, emotional intelligence, introversion/extroversion, the Enneagram, grit and more. As you’ll soon DISCover, I am incredibly passionate about this topic and I will infuse fun ways to make it easily digestible.Copyright 2025 Victoria Theriault Ciências Ciências Sociais Economia Sucesso na Carreira
Episódios
  • Low DISC, High Impact: The Unsung Traits Revealed
    Jun 24 2025

    In this episode of DISCovering You, Victoria and Heather dive into the often-overlooked low DISC factors—the behaviors and traits that fall below the midline on a DISC assessment. While most discussions focus on high DISC traits (Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, Compliance), Victoria explains how the low end of each scale holds just as much insight into personality, communication, and team dynamics. The conversation explores how low traits manifest differently than their high counterparts, challenging the assumption that “high is better.” Using personality models like Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies and the Enneagram, Victoria draws rich comparisons to deepen understanding. Whether you're a DISC nerd or DISC newbie, this episode will help you see yourself—and others—with more clarity and compassion.

    Timestamps & Topics

    [00:00:00] Welcome & Emoji Icebreaker

    Victoria and Heather kick off with their current moods, a discussion about emoji use, and how emojis could represent DISC types.

    [00:06:00] Introduction to Low DISC Factors

    Why low scores on the DISC profile matter, and how they reveal different—but equally valid—personality tendencies.

    [00:08:00] Low D

    Traits: Patient, accommodating, consultative.

    Comparisons: Obliger (Four Tendencies), Peacemaker (Enneagram 9).

    Misconception: Low D doesn’t mean unmotivated.

    [00:12:00] Low I

    Traits: Analytical, decision-making based on facts, not feelings.

    Comparisons: Upholder (Four Tendencies), Loyalist/Skeptic (Enneagram 6).

    Misconception: Low I doesn’t mean unfriendly.

    [00:14:00] Low S

    Traits: Fast-paced, multitasking, comfortable with change.

    Comparisons: Questioner (Four Tendencies), Enthusiast (Enneagram 7).

    Bonus: A fun tap/clap pace exercise to illustrate energy differences.

    [00:17:00] Low C

    Traits: Risk-taking, rule-bending, freedom-focused.

    Comparisons: Rebel (Four Tendencies), Challenger (Enneagram 8).

    Misconception: Low C isn't careless—it’s innovative.

    [00:20:00] Key Takeaways & Wrap-Up

    Understanding low traits brings depth to team-building, communication, and self-awareness.

    [00:21:00] Announcements & Contact Info

    Info on coaching, team sessions, and the podcast’s summer break.

    “We don’t improve our profiles—we lean into them, learn about them, recognize our challenges, and leverage our strengths.”

    If you're interested in learning more about team building, coaching, strategic hiring and onboarding, let's connect!

    discoverwhatworks@gmail.com

    https://pod.link/1614071253

    https://discoverwhatworks.org/

    https://www.facebook.com/VictoriaDISC

    https://www.instagram.com/discoverwhatworks/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/discoverwhatworks

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    22 minutos
  • Is Creativity a Choice?
    May 27 2025

    In this episode of Discovering You, host Victoria welcomes Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, senior research scientist at Yale and author of The Creativity Choice. Together, they explore the science behind creativity—dispelling myths, explaining how personality and mindset influence creative confidence, and offering strategies to overcome blocks. From the role of emotion regulation to the surprising power of frustration, Dr. Pringle shares actionable insights drawn from both research and personal experience. Listeners will walk away with a better understanding of how creativity works—and how they can cultivate it in everyday life.

    Timestamps:

    00:00 – Introduction and DISC “TV Dads” Analogy

    02:00 – Meet Dr. Zorana IPringle and her new book

    04:00 – Childhood moment that sparked her fascination with creativity

    06:00 – What is creativity? The science-backed definition

    07:30 – Creativity beyond the arts: Engineering, relationships, and everyday life

    08:30 – The Four Cs of Creativity: Mini, Little, Pro, and Big C

    09:30 – Fixed vs. Growth Mindset and their influence on creativity

    11:00 – Understanding creative self-efficacy and how it evolves through a project

    13:00 – How introverts and extroverts experience creative confidence differently

    15:00 – The emotional rollercoaster of creative work

    17:00 – Emotion regulation and how it supports creativity

    19:00 – Chronotype and your creative schedule

    22:30 – Redefining creative productivity: Writing vs. rewriting

    24:00 – Strategies for overcoming creative blocks

    27:00 – Why psychological safety fuels innovation and collaboration

    29:00 – Practicing what you preach: Zorana’s personal lessons writing the book

    32:00 – Final takeaway: Creativity is a long-term, recommitted choice

    Key Takeaways:

    • Creativity isn’t just for artists—it’s about solving problems in novel and effective ways, whether in business, relationships, or daily life.
    • Creative confidence (self-efficacy) grows over time and doesn’t require being doubt-free.
    • Mindset matters: Believing creativity can be developed helps unlock it.
    • Emotions, even negative ones, can fuel innovation if understood and regulated well.
    • Psychological safety is crucial for team creativity—it enables risk-taking without fear of punishment.
    • There is no one-size-fits-all approach to being productive—know your chronotype and lean into your unique rhythm.

    Notable Quote:

    "Creativity is a choice. Not an easy one, but one you can recommit to—again and again—as you navigate the ups and downs of turning ideas into action."

    Learn More: https://www.zorana-ivcevic-pringle.com/

    If you're interested in learning more about team building, coaching, strategic hiring and onboarding, let's connect!

    discoverwhatworks@gmail.com

    https://pod.link/1614071253

    https://discoverwhatworks.org/

    https://www.facebook.com/VictoriaDISC

    https://www.instagram.com/discoverwhatworks/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/discoverwhatworks

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    34 minutos
  • Myers Briggs Part 2
    Apr 29 2025

    In this powerful second installment, Victoria peels back more layers of the Myers Briggs personality framework. This episode takes us to the next level with Myers Briggs. With humour, heart, and honesty, Victoria and Heather also reveal their own results (spoiler alert: one of them is among the rarest types in the world) and explore how their personality insights influence how they show up in work and life. Whether you're a coach, a team leader, or someone seeking more self-awareness, this episode offers both relatable stories and practical frameworks.

    Timestamps

    00:00 – How are we feeling?

    03:00 – DISC personalities as fictional TV moms

    05:00 – Myers Briggs recap: what the 4-letter codes mean

    06:30 – Breakdown of the 4 MBTI groups: Analysts, Diplomats, Sentinels, Explorers

    07:10 – Deep dive into “Commanders” (ENTJ): bold leaders, Gordon Ramsay energy

    08:30 – Deep dive into “Advocates” (INFJ): rare visionaries, empathetic justice-seekers

    10:00 – Deep dive into “Logisticians” (ISTJ): structured, dependable, Hermione types

    11:50 – Deep dive into “Entrepreneurs” (ESTP): rule-breakers, action-takers

    13:00 – Heather and Victoria reveal their own types: ISTJ and INFJ

    16:30 – How personality shows up in stress, reliability, and empathy

    20:00 – Emotional insight: balancing structure with compassion

    22:00 – How knowing your type helps with leadership, boundaries, and burnout

    23:00 – Free resource: Find your type at 16personalities.com

    24:00 – Closing thoughts + how to work with Victoria

    Notable Quotes

    "I don't consider myself great at anything, but I do consider myself reliable, trustworthy, and dependable." – Heather

    "Sometimes I feel like you're hard on yourself… but your unwavering commitment is your superpower." – Victoria

    "If I see a situation where someone is unfairly judged, it really wears on me. That sense of justice is wired in me." – Victoria

    "We're growing as people." – Both hosts, in unison ❤️

    Resources & Takeaways

    • Take the Test: 16Personalities.com – Discover your Myers-Briggs type
    • Reflection Prompt: What part of your personality shows up strongest under stress?

    If you're interested in learning more about team building, coaching, strategic hiring and onboarding, let's connect!

    discoverwhatworks@gmail.com

    https://pod.link/1614071253

    https://discoverwhatworks.org/

    https://www.facebook.com/VictoriaDISC

    https://www.instagram.com/discoverwhatworks/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/discoverwhatworks

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    24 minutos

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