Self-awareness exercises for leaders and managers
People Universe runs a suite of interactive self-awareness exercises that give individuals and managers a clear picture of their values, career trajectory and life balance. The Life Blueprint, the Career Blueprint and Values Mapping each produce a personal report with written commentary, and the first two are free with a member account.
The exercises
- Life Blueprint: score 10 areas of life through three lenses, status, happiness and meaning, in about 15 minutes. Free with an account.
- Career Blueprint: design your ideal job across 18 career areas, name your non-negotiables, then score your current role against it. About 20 minutes. Free with an account.
- Values Mapping: work from 98 values across 10 life categories down to the six that define you, run live and 1:1 with your coach.
Why self-awareness exercises matter for leaders
Most audits give you a single score. These exercises are built to surface gaps: where a high status score hides a low sense of meaning, or where a role you are good at is missing something you will not compromise on. The gap is the useful part, because it is what a decision can act on.
Every exercise ends with a report you can keep, revisit and track over time, plus written commentary on your own pattern rather than a generic profile.
Related frameworks
- Four Quadrants of Leadership
- The COIN feedback model
- How to receive feedback
- Leadership DNA
Frequently asked questions
What are the best self-awareness exercises for leaders?
People Universe offers three: the Life Blueprint, which scores 10 areas of life through the lenses of status, happiness and meaning; the Career Blueprint, which maps your ideal job across 18 areas against your current role; and Values Mapping, which narrows 98 values down to your six core ones.
Are the self-awareness exercises free?
The Life Blueprint and the Career Blueprint are free with a member account. Values Mapping is run live and 1:1 with a coach.
How long do the exercises take?
The Life Blueprint takes about 15 minutes and the Career Blueprint about 20 minutes. Values Mapping is a live session with a coach.
What do I get at the end?
A printable report you can keep and revisit, including a visual map of your results and written commentary on the patterns in your own answers.
Do I need an account?
Yes, a free People Universe member account. There is no charge for the Life Blueprint or the Career Blueprint.
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