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Explore All 36 Career Blueprints

Your unique career DNA is one of 36 professional identities, each formed by combining an Interest (WHAT you love) with a Motivation (WHY you work).

6 Interests × 6 Motivations = 36 Unique Blueprints
Discover Your Blueprint
Interest (WHAT)

What you’re drawn to. The domains and problems that naturally attract your interest.

Motivation (WHY)

Why work feels satisfying. Motivations shape the conditions where you thrive.

Strengths (HOW)

How you naturally excel. Strengths describe your patterns of effort, precision, collaboration, and resilience.

Interest (WHAT)

Interests describe what kinds of work naturally energize you. They travel with you across roles and help you spot “fit” domains quickly.

  • Maker Working with things, tools, and physical activities Hands-on creation and tangible results keep you engaged.
  • Analyst Research, analysis, and intellectual inquiry Curiosity and deep problem-solving are your fuel.
  • Artist Creative expression and innovation You’re motivated by expression, aesthetics, and originality.
  • Helper Helping, teaching, and caring for others You find meaning in supporting, teaching, and developing people.
  • Leader Leading, persuading, and business ventures You like to initiate, persuade, and move outcomes forward.
  • Organizer Organizing, systematizing, and maintaining order You enjoy bringing order, structure, and precision to systems.
Motivation (WHY)

Motivations describe what makes work feel meaningful. They shape the conditions that help you sustain energy and satisfaction.

  • Balance Work-life balance and flexibility You value stability, clear boundaries, and sustainable pacing.
  • Growth Personal and professional development You enjoy steep learning curves and constant skill development.
  • Status Recognition and advancement opportunities You are motivated by recognition, influence, and upward mobility.
  • Connection Meaningful relationships and teamwork You are energized by collaboration and meaningful relationships.
  • Impact Making a difference and meaningful contribution You feel fulfilled when your work makes a tangible difference.
  • Autonomy Independence and self-direction You thrive with freedom and control over how you work.
Strengths (HOW)

Strengths describe how you tend to show up at work. In v2 results, Strengths are grouped into 4 categories built from 21 facets.

  • Go-Getter Momentum, initiative, confidence, and comfort with ambiguity.
  • People-First Empathy, collaboration, sincerity, and positive social orientation.
  • Detail-Driven Standards, integrity, dependability, and careful execution.
  • Composed Emotional steadiness, self-control, and resilience under pressure.

🏗️ Builder

Maker Impact

Achieves meaningful impact through hands-on creation and tangible results.

🏴‍☠️ Maverick

Maker Autonomy

Builds things independently, following your own unconventional path.

🎖️ Master

Maker Status

Earns recognition through exceptional craftsmanship and technical mastery.

🔗 Integrator

Maker Connection

Creates through collaboration, bringing people together to build tangible results.

🔧 Tinkerer

Maker Growth

Grows through experimentation, constantly learning and improving your craft.

🛠️ Craftsman

Maker Balance

Builds with precision while maintaining sustainable work practices.

📚 Scholar

Analyst Impact

Makes meaningful contributions through rigorous research and deep expertise.

🔭 Discoverer

Analyst Autonomy

Pursues independent investigation, charting your own path to truth.

💡 Thought Leader

Analyst Status

Gains recognition by translating complex research into influential ideas.

🤝 Liaison

Analyst Connection

Connects with others while analyzing complex systems together.

🌏 Explorer

Analyst Growth

Grows by investigating new domains and expanding your knowledge frontiers.

📖 Curator

Analyst Balance

Preserves truth through careful analysis while maintaining work-life harmony.

🎨 Creator

Artist Impact

Makes meaningful impact through ambitious creative works and artistic excellence.

🌄 Trailblazer

Artist Autonomy

Creates independently, pioneering new artistic directions and breaking conventions.

🎬 Director

Artist Status

Earns recognition by bringing creative visions to life and leading artistic projects.

🎭 Performer

Artist Connection

Creates through collaboration, thriving on artistic chemistry and ensemble work.

🎪 Improviser

Artist Growth

Grows by adapting creatively, learning through spontaneous artistic exploration.

🖼️ Conservator

Artist Balance

Protects artistic standards while maintaining sustainable creative practices.

🏆 Champion

Helper Impact

Makes meaningful difference by empowering others to reach their potential.

🩺 Practitioner

Helper Autonomy

Helps others through independent expertise and self-directed practice.

📢 Advocate

Helper Status

Gains visibility by championing causes and speaking up for those who can't.

🌍 Ambassador

Helper Connection

Connects people across divides, fostering understanding and mutual support.

🗺️ Guide

Helper Growth

Grows by helping others navigate transitions and discover their path.

🛡️ Protector

Helper Balance

Provides reliable care and support while maintaining healthy boundaries.

💼 Mogul

Leader Impact

Dominates markets by combining relentless drive with bold leadership.

🏢 Founder

Leader Autonomy

Builds ventures independently with your own vision and decisive leadership.

👔 Executive

Leader Status

Earns titled positions through demonstrated leadership and business success.

Catalyst

Leader Connection

Creates success by connecting the right people and activating networks.

🧭 Navigator

Leader Growth

Grows by leading through uncertainty and adapting to changing conditions.

🏛️ Steward

Leader Balance

Leads with sustainable practices, balancing ambition with responsibility.

📈 Optimizer

Organizer Impact

Makes meaningful impact by perfecting systems and eliminating waste.

📐 Architect

Organizer Autonomy

Designs systems independently with original thinking and meticulous planning.

🎼 Orchestrator

Organizer Status

Gains recognition by coordinating complex operations and leading through structure.

🤲 Unifier

Organizer Connection

Creates smooth processes that help everyone work together effectively.

♟️ Strategist

Organizer Growth

Grows by developing comprehensive plans and evolving organizational systems.

🗄️ Archivist

Organizer Balance

Maintains perfect records and systematic order with sustainable practices.

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