Breaking Free From Old Stories: How Becky Found Her True Talents
A Label That Stuck
For years, Becky thought she had herself figured out.
After all, a well-meaning consultant at a trade show once told her — right after a quick personality test — that she was "off the charts" in Drive...and if it weren’t for a bit of charm mixed in, she’d be a real handful.
They laughed.
But Becky carried that label — and the joke that went with it — like a scar she couldn’t quite erase.
Living Under a False Story
She built her career on being decisive, confident, and determined.
But under the surface, self-doubt simmered. Every misstep reinforced the story she'd been told: that her drive made her "too much." That strength somehow meant flaw.
A New Lens on Strengths
At a conference for women entrepreneurs, Becky was introduced to Perceptual Style Theory™ — a fresh way of understanding strengths and talents without harsh labels or limiting categories.
After her earlier experience with a personality test that had left a lasting bruise, she hesitated. Was it worth the risk to look again? What if it just reinforced the old story?
Still, something nudged her forward. She decided to take the Perceptual Style Assessment — and she's never regretted it.
Instead of reducing her to a single letter or a judgment, the results revealed something deeper:
- Her ability to connect ideas quickly.
- Her energetic communication.
- Her bold, solution-focused action.
Perceptual Style Theory offers a different way to understand ourselves. Rather than treating a personality label as a judgment about who we are, it focuses on how we naturally perceive and respond to the world. Understanding those patterns can help us recognize strengths we may have overlooked and appreciate the different talents others bring.
Strengths — not mistakes.
Talents — not flaws.
Strong. Talented. Enough.
For the first time, Becky saw herself through a new lens. One filled with possibility, not judgment.
The old story fell away. A new one took its place:
I’m not broken. I’m gifted.
I’m not too much. I’m enough.
If you'd like to read Becky's full story, you can find it in the collection Own Your Story: Empower. Connect. Create Change.
See Yourself Clearly
See Yourself Clearly
What about you?
Have you ever carried a label that made you question your strengths or abilities? Understanding your Perceptual Style can help you look beyond limiting assumptions and recognize the natural talents you bring to the world.
Have you ever carried a label that made you question your strengths or abilities? Understanding your Perceptual Style can help you look beyond limiting assumptions and recognize the natural talents you bring to the world.
If you're ready to explore your natural strengths, consider taking the Perceptual Style Assessment.
Has a label ever shaped how you saw yourself? I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below.
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About Lynda-Ross
Lynda-Ross Vega is a partner at Vega Behavioral Consulting, Ltd. She specializes in helping corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, and individuals with interpersonal communications, team dynamics, personal development, and navigating change. Lynda-Ross is co-creator of Perceptual Style Theory, a revolutionary behavioral psychology theory and assessment system that teaches people how to unleash their natural strengths and build the life and career they dream of.
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