Superpowers

Everyone has superpowers, skills or attributes that they possess that sets them apart from other people.

My top 3 superpowers are:

• The ability to connect and empathise with people, and to be influential - one colleague has even referred to me as an “evangelist.” In my role as a strategist, I have the ability to relate to people and their motivations and concerns, and influence a better outcome for them and the organisation. I have led teams, coached and mentored individuals, guided and delivered organisational strategies that have made a difference. I use my skills each week in my consulting career, and also when teaching undergraduates and masters students at Torrens University.

• The ability to think differently, and solve problems creatively - at the heart of innovation is the need to look at things and situations from a different angle, to provide fresh and unique perspectives and to challenge herd thinking. My career has been full of forged paths, I established one of the earliest successful enterprise architecture practice in a large Australian organisation (MLC) and wrote my own job description, and created norms and roles which are now prevalent in the industry. I was an early pioneer in enabling citizen data scientists, and I deployed an LLM (GPT2) in 2018 to classify support calls into categories.

• The ability to be passionate, and be able to dive deeply and learn quickly on many topics - I am intensely curious about many topics (including the nature and concept of how we perceive reality). I love researching, learning and absorbing everything I can about topics that interest me, ranging from philosophy, Buddhism, music, photography, investment theory, developing websites and apps, and leveraging artificial intelligence to deliver outcomes. Often my passions can be useful to organisations and other people. For example, I have participated and led many Proof of Concepts to explore new technologies and help realise benefits. I am able to pick up new skills quickly and use them to provide outcomes.

My personality

Myer Briggs: ENFP

I am a classic Myer-Briggs ENFP. According to the Myer-Briggs Foundation:

Warmly enthusiastic and imaginative. See life as full of possibilities. Make connections between events and information very quickly, and confidently proceed based on the patterns they see. Want a lot of affirmation from others, and readily give appreciation and support. Spontaneous and flexible, often rely on their ability to improvise and their verbal fluency.

16personalities: ENFP-A (Campaigner)

According to 16personalities:

As an ENFP (Campaigner), you are a vibrant force of enthusiasm, creativity, and idealism. Your mind is a constant whirlwind of ideas and possibilities, each more exciting than the last. You approach life with an infectious energy that draws others to you, your charisma and genuine interest in people making you a natural connector and inspirational force.

Your curiosity knows no bounds, and you have an insatiable appetite for new experiences and perspectives. This openness, combined with your vivid imagination, allows you to see potential and opportunity where others might not. You’re not just a dreamer, though – you’re a dreamer with a mission, driven by a deep-seated desire to make the world a better place.

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    Extroverted (E) :active, 0, 77

    section Mind
    Observant (S)   :done, -5, 0
    Intuition (N)   :active, 0, 95

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    Feeling (F)     :active, -57, 0
    Thinking (T)    :done, 0 , 43

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    Prospecting (P) :active, -58, 0
    Judging (J)     :done, 0, 42

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    Turbulent (T)   :done, -14, 0
    Assertive (A)   :active, 0, 86

Trait	Measure	Description
Energy	77% Extraverted	Energised by social interaction and tend to openly express enthusiasm and excitement
Mind	95% Intuitive	Very imaginative and open-minded, focusing on hidden meanings and distant possibilities
Nature	57% Feeling	Value emotional expression and sensitivity, prioritising empathy, social harmony, and cooperation
Tactics	58% Prospecting	Very adaptable, easygoing and flexible, prioritising spontaneity over stability
Identity	86% Assertive	Self-assured, even-tempered, and resistant to stress, refusing to worry too much

At my core, I am driven by my values and my quest for authenticity. I have a strong sense of right and wrong, and I am not afraid to stand up for what I believe in. Ccoupled with my natural empathy, I am a powerful advocate for causes I care about.

I thrive in environments that value creativity, flexibility, and human connection. My career is not just a job, but a calling – a platform where I can express myself, explore new ideas, and make a positive impact on others. I excel in roles that allow you to use your exceptional communication skills and tap into my boundless creativity.

Big Five Personality Test Results

According to Open-Source Psychometrics Project my results from the IPIP Big Five Factor Markers are in the table below:

Gender Identity

According to the Gender Role Test I am “Casually Feminine” (average masculinity, high feminity):

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    Masculine :done, -56, 0
    Feminine :active, 0, 72

According to the Open Sex-Role Inventory, my results are typically feminine:

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    x-axis Low --> Feminity
    y-axis Low --> Masculinity
    quadrant-1 Androgynous
    quadrant-2 Masculine
    quadrant-3 Undifferentiated
    quadrant-4 Feminine
    Me: [0.7, 0.18]

Self evaluation against SFIA v9