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EPISODE · Oct 7, 2025 · 50 MIN

More Than a Label: Making the Most of Personality Tests

from The Good Stuff Podcast · host Carly May and Ruthie Ridley

Join Carly and Ruthie as they sit down with professional development coach Dana Ackland, to discuss personality types and assessments. Personality assessments are everywhere now—from career coaching and workplace trainings to dating apps and beyond. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of personality tests to explore what they reveal, how reliable they are, and the ways they can help us navigate our careers and personal relationships.What You’ll Learn:Why personality assessments have become such a popular toolWhich assessments are considered the most accurate and whyHow these tools can improve personal and romantic relationshipsKey differences between major assessments like Clifton Strengths and Enneagram Why personality assessments should be a tool for growth—not a fixed identity or excuseWhile personality assessments can be insightful, the goal isn’t to put yourself in a box—it’s to better understand yourself and others, and to grow from that insight.Connect with Dana Ackland-Instagram: @generating_successLinkedIn: Generating Success NZPersonality Assessment Link: https://store.gallup.com/p/en-us/10108/cliftonstrengths-top-5The Good Stuff Podcast with Carly May (@carlymay) and Ruthie Ridley (@ruthieridley)

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