Feedback Exercise on Your Talents and Strengths

Here’s an exercise I give my clients to get clear about their strengths and talents.

If you want clarity on who people see you as and what you want to be known for – your “unique brand” or niche – try this:

Send an email or ask friends, family, clients and colleagues to answer the following questions for you. See if a pattern emerges from what others see in you.

Sample email text: “I’d really appreciate if you would take a brief moment to give me a quick one or two word answer to the following questions. It’s my coaching assignment. I’m to ask three people, and I think you know me as well as anyone.”

• What word or phrase comes to mind when you think of me?


• What do you experience in my presence?


• What’s my greatest strength?


• What do I do so well that I probably take for granted that you see as a unique ability for me?

You can use the answers you receive about your strengths and the impact you have on others in your website and other marketing materials.