What Kind of Entrepreneur Are You, Really?

The permission slip you didn't know you needed — to build work that's genuinely yours.

How You Work & What Drives You

No right or wrong answers — just pick what feels most true to you.

1. Think about a time you felt really good about your work. What made it feel that way?

A) The work felt meaningful — like it was connected to something bigger. B) I got to try something new and make something that didn't exist before. C) The people around me felt good too — there was real harmony. D) I did it really well — I knew my craft was sharp and it showed. E) I had complete freedom to do it entirely my way.

2. When you're making an important decision for your business, what matters most to you?

A) That it aligns with my values — even if it's not the most profitable option. B) That I can adapt it as things change — I want flexibility built in. C) That it keeps my key relationships intact — people matter more than strategy. D) That I've thought it through properly — I want to be sure before I commit. E) That it's practical and realistic — I need to know it will actually work.

3. If someone asked what drives your leadership style, what would you honestly say?

A) I lead people toward a vision — I care deeply about where we're going. B) I lead with expertise — I know my craft and I share what I know. C) I lead with empathy — I try to understand what people actually need. D) I lead by doing — I roll up my sleeves and set the example. E) I lead with possibility — I see the potential others haven't noticed yet.

4. When you're working with other people, what do you think makes the biggest difference?

A) Everyone treating each other with genuine care and respect. B) People being willing to think differently and challenge the status quo. C) Clear roles, clear expectations — knowing who's doing what and when. D) A shared sense of purpose — people who believe in the why, not just the what. E) High standards — people who care about doing the work really well.

5. When have you felt most proud of yourself professionally? What was happening?

A) I mastered something hard and applied it in a way that genuinely worked. B) I made something original — something that hadn't been done that way before. C) I contributed to something that mattered beyond just the transaction. D) I showed up for someone who really needed me — and it made a real difference. E) I delivered exactly what I said I would — on time and to a high standard.

6. When something goes wrong in your business, what helps you get through it?

A) I analyse what happened — I want to understand it before I move on. B) I reconnect with my why — it reminds me what I'm really building. C) I look for the pivot — what does this make possible that wasn't there before? D) I focus on what I can actually control right now and start there. E) I lean on the people around me — community and support matter to me.

7. If you faced a situation at work that didn't feel quite right ethically, what would guide you?

A) My values — I have a clear sense of what I stand for and I don't compromise it. B) My gut — I'd know immediately if something crossed a line for me. C) Fairness — I'd ask myself what would be right for everyone involved. D) Careful thinking — I'd want to map the consequences before acting. E) I'd look for a third option — there's usually a creative way through.

What You Need Right Now

This section helps identify what's actually missing — versus what just sounds appealing.

8. If you're being really honest, what does your business need most right now?

A) Someone to guide me — a mentor or advisor I genuinely trust. B) Better systems, tools, or funding — the infrastructure to actually move. C) Specific knowledge or skills I'm missing — the gaps are slowing me down. D) A clearer sense of direction — I want to know I'm building the right thing. E) Space to think and experiment — I need room to explore without pressure.

9. Looking back at the big decisions you've made in your business — what usually drove them?

A) Wanting to try something new — I get energised by a fresh challenge. B) Needing to feel financially stable — security has always been the priority. C) A sense of purpose or mission — I wanted the work to mean something. D) Wanting to be respected for doing excellent work — quality matters to me. E) The people involved — relationships and community have always guided me.

10. When a challenge threatens your long-term plans, what's your natural first move?

A) Zoom out — I want to understand how this affects the bigger picture first. B) Look for the boldest solution — even if it involves some risk or reinvention. C) Think long-term — I want a solution that actually lasts, not a quick fix. D) Find the most practical option — what costs the least and fixes the most? E) Think about the people affected — my relationships and reputation matter.

11. If you could change one thing about your entrepreneurial life that would make you feel more fulfilled, what would it be?

A) More opportunities to go deep — to learn, master, and grow as a thinker. B) A better balance between work and the rest of my life — more breathing room. C) More financial independence — the security to make real choices on my own terms. D) More room to experiment and try new things — less constraint, more possibility. E) A deeper sense that my work is actually making a difference to the people I serve.

Your Strengths in Action

Think about how you actually show up day-to-day — not how you wish you did.

12. Something unexpected derails your plan today. How easily do you come up with a new approach?

A) It's really hard — I feel genuinely stuck when the plan falls apart. B) I get there eventually, but it takes effort — I prefer a clear path. C) I can adapt, but I need to reconnect with the bigger picture first. D) Pretty easily — I'm good at reading the room and adjusting. E) Very easily — I honestly thrive when things change.

13. You need to explain a new idea to a client or colleague. How well does it usually land?

A) I often struggle — I can see it clearly but find it hard to articulate. B) Hit or miss — sometimes people get it straight away, sometimes they don't. C) I tailor it to the person — it varies, but I try to meet them where they are. D) Pretty well — I'm good at finding the angle that makes things click. E) Really well — people usually feel inspired or excited after I explain something.

14. You hit a rough patch — a deal falls through, a client leaves, something fails. How do you bounce back?

A) Slowly — I feel it deeply and need time to reconnect before trying again. B) I get there, but I need to process what happened first. C) It depends on the size of the setback, but I find a way through. D) Fairly quickly — I know setbacks are part of it and I don't take them personally. E) Very quickly — I'm already thinking about what to try next.

15. How do you relate to planning out your business goals for the coming year?

A) I find it hard to know where to start — I get stuck before I begin. B) It feels overwhelming — there are too many variables and I overthink it. C) I know the direction, but rigid plans feel limiting — my energy and ideas shift too much. D) I have a rough plan, but I leave a lot of room for what people need from me. E) I feel clear and settled — I have a solid sense of what I'm building and why.

16. How naturally does building useful professional relationships come to you?

A) It's genuinely hard for me — I find networking draining and unnatural. B) I manage when I need to, but I have to push myself. C) I'm okay at it — I connect well one-on-one, less so in bigger settings. D) Pretty naturally — I enjoy meeting new people and finding what makes them interesting. E) Very naturally — building relationships is genuinely one of my strongest suits.

17. On a day when you have way too much to do, what's most true about how you handle it?

A) I try to keep everyone happy — which sometimes means I spread myself too thin. B) I get caught in the detail — prioritising is harder than the work itself. C) I switch between things fast — I can juggle a lot, though not always perfectly. D) I triage and get through it — I know what needs doing first and I do it. E) I stay anchored in what matters most — and let the less important things wait.

18. When a new tool or technology could genuinely help your business, how do you usually respond?

A) Cautiously — I research it thoroughly before I commit to anything new. B) Slowly but surely — I adopt things once I'm confident they'll actually work. C) At my own pace — I'll adopt something when it fits naturally into how I work. D) Eagerly — I love experimenting with new tools and often find them before others do. E) Selectively — I adopt what genuinely serves the mission and skip the rest.

There are a lot of entrepreneur quizzes. Most takes into consideration how you’re wired.

This one builds a real working profile across five dimensions: what drives you, how your brain works, how you actually show up, what you genuinely need, and your relationship with financial security.

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