Unscripted Bravery: The Courage to Know Yourself

One of the bravest things we can do—professionally and personally—is to be deeply honest about how we show up. Not just how we intend to be received, but how others actually experience us.

When I first got certified in Extended DISC®, it was part of my leadership development work at a company I supported. I had no idea how deeply impactful it would become—not just in my coaching and mentoring work, but in my own life.

Unlike personality tests that box you in, DISC is all about behavior—how you show up under pressure, how you communicate, and how you naturally respond to the world around you. The beauty of DISC is that behavior is something you can understand, flex, and shift to improve how you connect with others.

Why does this matter so much now?

Because we are all living and working in a world of constant change.

I spent years in global tech environments where change was the only constant. Whether it was restructuring, new leadership, system rollouts, or launching new strategies, I was always helping others navigate shifting ground. DISC helped me understand how different behavioral styles respond to change—some lean in, others pull back, and some simply need time to process. Knowing that made me a better communicator and a more compassionate leader.

It helped me guide people through change with empathy and precision—not one-size-fits-all messaging, but personalized support based on how they best receive information and direction. Working in tech, we often time connect that there is a need for more analysis, more data, and that there tend to be more introverted personality types. But DISC is so much more than that. Is about behavior. And behavior is something we can flex and adapt.

It also changed how I show up in relationships.

In my personal and professional life, DISC gave me the language to better understand the people I care about most. It helped me stop taking things personally and start seeing behavior patterns with curiosity instead of frustration.

I’ve always been the glass-half-full girl—coming in with my pom-poms and positive energy. But through DISC, I realized not everyone responds to that energy in the same way. In fact, when people are stressed or focused, too much optimism too soon can feel like pressure, not encouragement.

That doesn’t mean I stopped being me—it just means I learned to flex. To read the room. To understand when to dial it up, when to soften, and how to more courageously ask for help when our styles are different. That self-awareness, and the ability to adapt, is a powerful form of courage.

This is why I believe DISC is foundational work.

If you’re committed to growth, to leading with confidence, to building stronger teams or more intentional relationships, DISC can be your secret weapon. It helps you understand how others see you, how you can be more effective across different styles, and how to better manage yourself in a fast-moving, emotionally complex world.

I offer Extended DISC Assessments and coaching, and I’m excited to support more people on this journey. Whether you’re leading a team, navigating change, or just trying to better understand yourself and others—I promise, this work is worth it. Click the contact page and let's discuss individual DISC options or team formats.