The DiSC System

As coaches we all know that self awareness is the first step and an important key to change and forward movement.

Ever wondered why you repeat behaviours and habits that do not serve you?

Would you love to be able to ‘see’ your ‘blind spots?

The DiSC system could be a key to opening the door to self awareness – for you and your clients.

The D, i, S and C are 4 styles of Behaviour Preference.  All individuals possess all four, but what differs from one to another is the extent of each. Every individual has a primary preference and a secondary preference....and these affect how we communicate, behave and respond to life, work and people in general.

Each of these types has its own unique value.  DiSC is useful across a wide range of teams and is used by many companies, HR professionals, organizations, consultants, coaches and trainers.

DISC is an acronym for:

• Dominance – relating to control, power and assertiveness. People who score high in the intensity of the "D" styles factor are very active in dealing with problems and challenges, while low "D" scores are people who want to do more research before committing to a decision. High "D" people are described as demanding, forceful, egocentric, strong willed, driving, determined, ambitious, aggressive, and pioneering. Low D scores describe those who are conservative, low keyed, cooperative, calculating, undemanding, cautious, mild, agreeable, modest and peaceful.
• Influence – relating to social situations and communication. People with high "I" scores influence others through talking and activity and tend to be emotional. They are described as convincing, magnetic, political, enthusiastic, persuasive, warm, demonstrative, trusting, and optimistic. Those with low "I" scores influence more by data and facts, and not with feelings. They are described as reflective, factual, calculating, sceptical, logical, suspicious, matter of fact, pessimistic, and critical.
• Steadiness  – relating to patience, persistence, and thoughtfulness. People with high "S" styles scores want a steady pace, security, and do not like sudden change. High "S" individuals are calm, relaxed, patient, possessive, predictable, deliberate, stable, consistent, and tend to be unemotional and poker faced. Low "S" intensity scores are those who like change and variety. People with low "S" scores are described as restless, demonstrative, impatient, eager, or even impulsive.
• Compliance  – relating to structure and organization. People with high "C" styles adhere to rules, regulations, and structure. They like to do quality work and do it right the first time. High "C" people are careful, cautious, exacting, neat, systematic, diplomatic, accurate, and tactful. Those with low "C" scores challenge the rules and want independence and are described as self-willed, stubborn, opinionated, unsystematic, arbitrary, and unconcerned with details.

Your DiSC Profile gives you a clear picture about yourself, what motivates you, how you might sabotage yourself....and you can then reflect and consider an Action Plan to design some ‘Tips for your Tool Kit’ to help with changing habits and flying to your next level? DiSC is easy to understand, easy to apply to life and work. It is a tool that really helps you as the coach to ensure that you are able to ‘let the client do the work’!

 -Deb Saville, PCC.