About
Dane O'Leary, MS, PMPc
I help brands reach the right audiences through powerful, authentic storytelling.
Profile
My Origin Story
There are two sides to me, even professionally. Take my eclectic academic path as an example: At turns I studied biology and journalism before settling into graphic design (a creative or "left-brained" field) and psychology (a science-based or "right-brained" field).
That combination made sense for me because I am both creative and inquisitive. So inquisitive, in fact, that for grad school I opted to study anthropology.
I am someone who's fascinated by the individual and, as such, takes a very user-focused approach to branded media. From websites to logos, UX to designing signage for live events, I've worked with really unique and innovative businesses across the tech, mental health, startup, and self-help sectors, among others.
Let's come together for a chat, shall we?
Identifying Key Talents
Developed by Gallup, the CliftonStrengths assessment identifies a person's unique strengths from 34 talent 'themes' divided between four categories, or "domains": Executing, Influencing, Relationship Building, and Strategic Thinking.
Once you've identified your five main CliftonStrengths themes, you can begin to hone your natural talents for personal and professional growth, increase your productivity, promote team engagement, and foster collaboration.
Individualization
People exceptionally talented in the Individualization theme are intrigued with the unique qualities of each person. They have a gift for figuring out how different people can work together productively.
#Relationship Building
Learner
People exceptionally talented in the Learner theme have a great desire to learn and want to continuously improve. The process of learning, rather than the outcome, excites them.
#Strategic Thinking
Analytical
People exceptionally talented in the Analytical theme search for reasons and causes. They have the ability to think about all of the factors that might affect a situation.
#Strategic Thinking
Intellection
People exceptionally talented in the Intellection theme are characterized by their intellectual activity. They are introspective and appreciate intellectual discussions.
#Strategic Thinking
Maximizer
People exceptionally talented in the Maximizer theme focus on strengths as a way to stimulate personal and group excellence. They seek to transform something strong into something superb.
#Influencing
identifying Personality type
Enneagram Personality Test
Within the Enneagram framework, nine distinct personality types each offer a unique lens through which individuals perceive the world and act upon their motivations.
Among these types, one resonates most with you, representing your core personality.
Type One
"The Reformer"
Idealistic and conscientious, and rooted in a strong sense of right and wrong, Reformers prioritize doing things "right" with discipline and determination, forfeiting instant gratification in favor of greater gains down the road. They excel at optimization and streamlining, but they may have difficulty with relaxation and accepting imperfections.
Strengths:
Organized, efficient, hardworking, encourages the growth of others, values fairness, morally driven, independent
How I see the World
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) classifies every individual according to four dichotomies:
- Extraversion versus introversion
- Sensing versus intuition
- Thinking versus feeling
- Judging versus perceiving
According to data, Architects (INTJs) are "one of the rarest – and one of the most capable – personality types" due to their rationality and wit. They pride themselves on intellectual individuality and have a knack for knowing when someone is being disingenuous. Architects have also been known to get impatient.
Dynamic Duality
Gemini... in the Workplace?
Your dual-natured Geminis are versatile and adaptable, inherently curious with a thirst for learning. Likely to pick up on connections that others miss, Geminis in the workplace bring innovative, outside-the-box solutions.
Somewhat sociable in nature, Geminis build rapport easily, making them great collaborators and effective at industry events. Geminis inject creativity into every project, staying flexible without losing focus. Known for a dual nature, Gemini excel in roles that require multi-tasking, negotiation, and managing simultaneous projects.
I don't put stock into horoscopes – it's just for fun 😎
