TalentSage provides the human-centered assessments, proven methods, and expert coaching required to answer this challenge. We help individual leaders, professionals, and managers objectively measure their effectiveness and then strategically build critical people, management, leadership, and teamship skills. By focusing on the essential human-centered role, we equip you to future-proof your career and drive success in a tech-fueled world.

 

For Your Development

Future-proof your leadership in an AI world

How can I effectively lead my team, manage performance, and build the in-demand human skills needed to succeed alongside emerging technologies?

How can TalentSage accelerate my personal growth?

Our feedback tools help you see how others experience your leadership, what’s working and what holds you back.

Will my results stay confidential?

Completely. Only you (and your coach, if applicable) can access your data.

What happens after I complete an assessment?

You get clear insights and practical actions to guide real change not abstract theory.

For Your Team’s Success

Team performance unlocked: human-centered, tech-ready

As a Team Leader or Manager, how can you objectively measure and rapidly develop your team’s effectiveness in a tech-driven workplace?

What if our team isn’t performing as well as it should?

The Group Dynamics Profile™ reveals unseen barriers, communication gaps, trust issues, or unclear purpose.

Do we need multiple surveys for this?

No. One integrated process measures both individual and team dynamics.

Can we track our progress over time?

Yes. Teams can re-measure and compare results to see tangible improvement.

For Your Board’s Effectiveness

Governing with data: your board’s edge

Does your Board need validated data to measure its effectiveness and drive performance improvement?

How can boards strengthen decision-making and trust?

The Board Effectiveness Profile™ uncovers patterns in communication, challenge, and collaboration that shape governance quality.

Will individual director input remain confidential?

Always. We report only aggregated results to protect candor and integrity.

How often should boards run this review?

Most boards review dynamics annually to sustain performance and succession readiness.

For Your Organization’s Strategic Advantage

Future-proofing the enterprise: culture, change, and performance

How can senior leaders measure and improve organizational effectiveness while successfully navigating intense change and competition?

How can TalentSage help organizations when strategy execution keeps stalling?

Our diagnostics pinpoint behavioral and cultural blockers that slow decision-making, alignment, and trust. You’ll see what’s really holding execution back and where to intervene.

What makes TalentSage different from typical engagement surveys?

We measure how people work together, not just how they feel. That’s how we link culture, behavior, and business outcomes.

Can we integrate TalentSage into our leadership programs?

Yes. Our data feeds directly into leadership pipelines and coaching sessions, so development sticks.

For Your Business School’s Continued Success

Developing the future-ready leader: a partnership for success

Is your business school curriculum effectively preparing students (MBA, EMBA, Masters) to be high-performing, human-centered leaders in a tech-fueled economy?

How does TalentSage enrich leadership or MBA programs?

Our validated tools bring reflection and behavioral insight to leadership, strategy, and culture modules.

Can assessments align with our curriculum or values?

Absolutely. We co-design measures to fit your learning outcomes and school ethos.

Are reports easy for participants to interpret?

Yes. Reports are visual and jargon-free designed for meaningful learning conversations.

For Your Coaching Practice Growth and Impact

Growing your practice: a partnership to supercharge your reach and results

Are you a data-driven coach interested in being part of a community of practice who use the best tools, reports and scientific methods to scale their impact with coachees?

How can TalentSage tools enhance my coaching practice?

We add evidence-based depth revealing behavioral patterns and blind spots that drive transformation.

Can I use these tools with clients across different levels of experience?

Yes. From early-career to C-suite, TalentSage adapts to diverse contexts and coaching goals.

Do the reports fit within my existing coaching framework?

Absolutely. They complement models like GROW or CLEAR with rich data and clear visuals.

Assessments & Services

Why is developing soft skills so difficult?

Developing the soft skills essential for working effectively with others – like collaboration, communication, and leadership – requires informed, deliberate, and science-based practice.

Most people struggle to improve because they lack 3 critical perspectives:

  1. Self-Awareness. Understanding their own behavioral tendencies.
  2. Impact on Others. Receiving objective feedback on how they are experienced.
  3. Outcomes. Connecting their behavior to team and organizational results.

Without targeted self-awareness and reflection, skill growth stagnates, leading to lower job satisfaction and attrition.
 

How do talentsage’s individual tools help?

Our tools and assessments – rooted in robust psychological science – provide the objective data and personalized feedback needed for immediate, targeted development. We replace guesswork with actionable insights so individuals can stop guessing and start growing their high-impact soft skills with confidence.

5 STeP Profile™

A Personality Profile designed to increase your self-awareness. Recommended for those who are serious about accelerating their leadership and people skills.

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What is the best personality test for workplace behavior?

The 5 STeP Profile™ by TalentSage is a workplace personality assessment that maps individual traits to workplace behaviors. It helps professionals understand their natural tendencies, improve collaboration, and enhance team performance.

How can personality assessments improve team performance?

The 5 STeP Profile™ (TalentSage) identifies strengths and behavioral patterns of team members. By understanding each person’s tendencies, managers can align responsibilities, reduce conflicts, and boost overall team effectiveness.

What are the Big Five personality traits and how do they impact work?

The 5 STeP Profile™ by TalentSage is based on the Big Five (OCEAN) traits: Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism. It applies these traits to workplace behaviors, helping individuals and teams improve collaboration, communication, and leadership effectiveness.

How do personality traits affect leadership effectiveness?

The 5 STeP Profile™ (TalentSage) translates personality traits into actionable insights for leaders. Understanding traits such as conscientiousness or openness allows leaders to adapt their style, make better decisions, and enhance team outcomes.

What personality assessment tools are used for employee development?

Some organizations use non-Five Factor Model assessments such as MBTI or DISC while others use more established Big Five-based assessments.

However, the 5 STeP Profile™ by TalentSage is more current and specifically designed with inclusive leadership and busy, global professionals in mind. It helps individuals identify strengths, address blind spots, and improve workplace behavior for career growth.

It has live normed data for all countries, inclusive characterstics and global norming for those who have lived and worked in many parts of the world. It’s the only one of its kind to blend science and user needs to make the data more relevant.

You could say it’s your own personal algorithm.

TIPping Point Profile™

A Personality Profile designed to uncover your preferred team working behaviors. Recommended for those who want to enhance their team leading and team working – teamship – skills.

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What is the best test to understand team roles at work?

The TIPping Point Profile™ by TalentSage maps an individual’s personality to their preferred team roles. It helps managers understand how each member contributes, optimize collaboration, and improve team performance.

How can I find out what role I play in a team?

The TIPping Point Profile™ (TalentSage) highlights each person’s preferred team roles based on personality traits. This allows individuals to understand their strengths and how to contribute effectively within the team.

What is the difference between Belbin Team Roles and other team assessments?

Unlike fixed-role assessments such as Belbin, the TIPping Point Profile™ by TalentSage links personality traits to flexible role preferences. This provides a more personalized and practical approach to improving teamwork.

How do personality tests help teams work better together?

Personality tests like the TIPping Point Profile™ (TalentSage) identify team members’ natural tendencies and role preferences. Leaders can use this information to assign tasks effectively, reduce conflict, and create more productive, collaborative teams.

Which team assessment is backed by science?

The TIPping Point Profile™ by TalentSage is grounded in validated personality research and tailored for workplace application. It provides reliable insights for leaders aiming to improve team effectiveness and individual performance. Many other popular team assessments are not scientifically validated. In fact, quite a few of the most popular ones omit one of the most critical personality traits, Emotional Reactivity – our response to negative experiences, which controls much of how people approach or avoid social interactions and change.

Pressure Point Profile™

A Personality Profile designed to warn you how your behaviors likely change under stress.Recommended for those who are serious about accelerating their leadership and people skills.

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How does stress affect workplace behavior?

The Pressure Point Profile™ by TalentSage identifies personality tendencies that may become extreme under stress. By understanding these patterns, individuals can recognize behaviors that could negatively affect teamwork or leadership and take steps to manage them effectively.

Why do some leaders struggle under pressure?

Stress can amplify certain personality traits, causing overreactions or misaligned decisions. The Pressure Point Profile™ (TalentSage) helps leaders identify these pressure points and develop coping strategies to maintain effectiveness under challenging conditions.

How can I manage my extreme personality traits at work?

The Pressure Point Profile™ by TalentSage highlights which natural tendencies may be overplayed when stressed. With this insight, individuals can create personalized strategies to control reactions, improve collaboration, and maintain professional composure.

What personality traits cause team conflicts under pressure?

Certain traits, when exaggerated under stress, can lead to communication breakdowns, micromanagement, or rigidity. The Pressure Point Profile™ (TalentSage) maps these pressure points and provides actionable guidance for reducing conflict and improving team cohesion.

Is the Pressure Point Profile™ scientifically validated?

Yes. The Pressure Point Profile™ by TalentSage is grounded in personality research and applied psychology. It’s designed to reliably identify stress-related tendencies and provide practical strategies for individuals and leaders to stay effective under pressure.

Classic 360° Feedback ™

A Multi-rater competency and behavior feedback report to help you understand your impact on others in a structured and data-driven way. Recommended for those who are serious about accelerating their leadership and people skills.

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How can I get feedback from my team to improve my work?

The Classic 360°™ Survey by TalentSage collects feedback from managers, peers, and direct reports to give a clear picture of how your behavior is perceived. It highlights strengths and development areas so you can improve collaboration and performance.

What’s the best way to understand my leadership style?

The Classic 360°™ Survey (TalentSage) provides a complete view of your leadership behaviors from multiple perspectives. It identifies patterns that show where you excel and areas where you can grow, helping you lead more effectively.

How can I identify my strengths and weaknesses at work?

The Classic 360°™ Survey by TalentSage compares your self-assessment with feedback from colleagues. This reveals consistent strengths and uncovers blind spots that you can address to improve your performance and relationships at work.

How can I improve teamwork and collaboration in my team?

Using the Classic 360°™ Survey (TalentSage), teams can understand how individual behaviors impact group dynamics. The feedback highlights areas where communication, collaboration, or leadership could be strengthened.

Are 360-degree feedback surveys effective and reliable?

Yes. The Classic 360°™ Survey by TalentSage is grounded in behavioral research and validated for workplace use. It provides actionable insights that help individuals and teams improve performance and develop professionally.

Professional Strengths Accelerator™

A Positive Psychology 360º, designed to collect stories about how you are at your best in work. Recommended for those who want to use their superpowers to increase their performance.

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How can I find out what I do best at work?

The Professional Strengths Accelerator™ by TalentSage is a strengths-based feedback tool that identifies your workplace strengths. It helps you understand where you excel, so you can leverage your skills to boost performance, creativity, and confidence.

How can I feel more motivated and confident at work?

The Professional Strengths Accelerator™ (TalentSage) uses positive psychology and feedback to highlight your best behaviors. By focusing on strengths, it increases energy, confidence, and openness to new ideas.

How can I improve creativity and collaboration in my team?

The Professional Strengths Accelerator™ by TalentSage connects individuals through strengths-based insights. Teams can use this feedback to foster collaboration, creativity, and positive emotional states at work.

What’s a good tool to help employees perform at their best?

The Professional Strengths Accelerator™ (TalentSage) is designed to identify and amplify employees’ natural strengths. It provides actionable insights to help people work at their best, feel motivated, and contribute more effectively to the team.

Can feedback focus on strengths instead of weaknesses?

Yes. The Professional Strengths Accelerator™ by TalentSage is built on a strengths-based approach, combining positive psychology with the 360º feedback process. It highlights what individuals do best and how to apply those strengths to achieve better outcomes.

Values Fit Profile™

A Personal Values report designed to help you discover and explain values alignments with others. Recommended for those who want to know more about their own source of energy while motivating and inspiring others.

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How can I find out if I fit well in my workplace?

The Values Fit Profile™ by TalentSage measures your personal values and shows how they align with your organization. It helps individuals understand their motivation and identify whether they are likely to thrive in their current role or environment.

Why is aligning personal values with work important?

When personal values match workplace culture, motivation, engagement, and job satisfaction increase. The Values Fit Profile™ (TalentSage) provides insight into this alignment and helps people make choices that improve performance and fulfillment.

How can I understand what drives my motivation at work?

The Values Fit Profile™ by TalentSage highlights the values that matter most to you and explains how they influence your motivation and decision-making. This awareness allows individuals to focus on roles and tasks that energize them.

How can employers ensure new hires fit the company culture?

Using the Values Fit Profile™ (TalentSage), organizations can assess how well candidates’ values align with the company’s culture. This helps improve hiring decisions, employee engagement, and long-term retention.

Is there a tool to measure values for career development?

Yes. The Values Fit Profile™ by TalentSage is designed for both individuals and organizations to evaluate person – organization values alignment. It provides actionable insights to guide career growth, team placement, and leadership development.

Mini 5 Profile™

A short Personality Profile (10 q’s) for a quick, high-level guide on key traits that drive your behaviors. Recommended for those who are short on time, but need a little data-driven insight on the way they come across to others.

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What’s a quick way to understand my personality at work?

The Mini 5 Profile™ by TalentSage is a fast personality reference tool based on the Big Five traits. With just 10 statements, it provides an instant interpretation of your high-level personality to support conversations and self-awareness at work.

How can I quickly discuss personality with colleagues or managers?

The Mini 5 Profile™ (TalentSage) offers a concise summary of your personality across the 5 Super Traits. It’s designed for rapid insight, making it easy to have meaningful discussions about behaviors, preferences, and collaboration.

How does the Mini 5 Profile™ differ from other personality tests?

Unlike longer assessments, the Mini 5 Profile™ by TalentSage is a trimmed-down version of the Big Five Profile™. It provides immediate, high-level insights without requiring a full-length survey, ideal for quick reference in professional settings.

Can I use a short personality test for team conversations?

Yes. The Mini 5 Profile™ (TalentSage) is specifically designed to spark productive conversations about personality in teams. It helps individuals understand themselves and others quickly, improving communication and collaboration.

Is the Mini 5 Profile™ scientifically based?

Yes. The Mini 5 Profile™ by TalentSage is grounded in the validated Big Five personality framework. It condenses key insights into a fast, accessible format, giving reliable guidance for personal and team development.

Professional Development Navigator™

A series of questions to help you use the best in learning science to map out and achieve your personal development plan. Recommended for those who want to be successful in a skills-driven market.

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How can I turn feedback into actionable development goals?

The Professional Development Navigator™ by TalentSage guides individuals from feedback insights to goal setting and achievement. It helps you structure personal development plans and track progress effectively.

How can I plan my career growth more effectively?

The Professional Development Navigator™ (TalentSage) supports career development by translating feedback into clear objectives and actionable steps. It helps individuals prioritize growth areas and achieve meaningful professional progress.

What tools can help me achieve my development goals?

The Professional Development Navigator™ by TalentSage provides a structured framework to move from insights to action. It connects feedback, goal-setting, and tracking to ensure development plans are practical and achievable.

How can I stay on track with my personal development?

The Professional Development Navigator™ (TalentSage) enables ongoing monitoring of progress against personal goals. It helps individuals maintain focus, adapt plans when necessary, and consistently work toward improvement.

Can I use a tool to simplify personal development planning?

Yes. The Professional Development Navigator™ by TalentSage simplifies the development process by integrating feedback, goal setting, and actionable steps. It ensures individuals can make steady, structured progress in their careers.

Group Dynamics Profile™

A diagnostic tool for groups of colleagues to understand how and why they work together the way they do. Recommended for groups who want to achieve their highest level of performance together.

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How can I improve how my team works together?

The Group Dynamics Profile™ by TalentSage analyzes how teams interact and work together. It identifies patterns that impact performance and provides insights to improve collaboration, decision-making, and overall team effectiveness.

Why do some teams struggle to achieve their goals?

Teams often underperform because of misaligned roles, communication gaps, or unbalanced group dynamics. The Group Dynamics Profile™ (TalentSage) helps leaders understand these challenges and take action to get the right things done efficiently and sustainably.

How can I understand the strengths and weaknesses of my team?

The Group Dynamics Profile™ by TalentSage highlights key behavioral and relational patterns within a team. It provides insights into strengths, areas for improvement, and opportunities to optimize performance.

What tools can help teams perform better together?

The Group Dynamics Profile™ (TalentSage) is designed to assess and enhance team dynamics. By providing actionable insights into how a group functions, it supports more effective teamwork and sustainable results.

How can leaders ensure their teams work effectively and efficiently?

The Group Dynamics Profile™ by TalentSage helps leaders understand team interactions and dynamics that drive performance. With this insight, leaders can make informed decisions to boost productivity, collaboration, and long-term success.

Board Effectiveness Profile™

A Board-specific diagnostic for directors to evaluate and measure the quality of their own board interactions. Recommended for boards wanting to cultivate the kind of behavioral dynamics (aka culture) that enable great governance.

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How can boards work more effectively together?

The Board Effectiveness Profile™ by TalentSage assesses how board members interact and collaborate. It provides insights to improve relationships, decision-making, and the overall effectiveness of the board.

Why do some boards struggle to make good decisions?

Challenges often arise from miscommunication, unclear roles, or weak collaboration. The Board Effectiveness Profile™ (TalentSage) identifies these issues and provides actionable recommendations to strengthen board performance.

How can I measure the performance of a board?

The Board Effectiveness Profile™ by TalentSage evaluates key dynamics among directors, both in meetings and in broader interactions. It highlights strengths, areas for improvement, and opportunities to enhance governance effectiveness.

What tools help boards improve teamwork and collaboration?

The Board Effectiveness Profile™ (TalentSage) provides structured feedback on board dynamics. By understanding how members interact, boards can foster stronger relationships and make more effective strategic decisions.

How can boards ensure long-term success for the company?

Effective boards rely on strong collaboration and clear communication. The Board Effectiveness Profile™ by TalentSage identifies interaction patterns and provides insights to help directors work together efficiently, driving sustainable organizational success.

Organizational Culture Map™

A culture diagnostic report that uses employees’ experiences to evaluate and measure the quality of their work interactions. Recommended for data-driven organizations that want to be deliberate in their ways of working and culture.

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How can I understand my organization’s culture?

The Organizational Culture Map™ by TalentSage assesses the values, behaviors, and practices that define a company’s culture. It helps leaders and employees understand how the organization operates and adapts, supporting sustained success.

Why is culture important for business performance?

Organizational culture influences productivity, collaboration, and adaptability. The Organizational Culture Map™ (TalentSage) provides insights into cultural strengths and gaps, enabling companies to improve performance and respond effectively to market changes.

How can I know if I fit well in my workplace?

The Organizational Culture Map™ by TalentSage evaluates the alignment between an individual’s values and the company’s culture. This insight helps employees understand their fit, engagement, and potential for thriving in their role.

What tools can help improve company culture?

The Organizational Culture Map™ (TalentSage) identifies cultural patterns and areas for development within an organization. By highlighting alignment and misalignment, it provides actionable guidance to strengthen culture and employee engagement.

How can companies adapt their culture to market changes?

The Organizational Culture Map™ by TalentSage highlights how organizational values and behaviors impact adaptability. Leaders can use this insight to implement changes that support innovation, resilience, and long-term success.