Creating a Strengths-Based Career for Multipotentialites: A Journey to Alignment

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Magali Toussaint, One of Thousands of Leadership Coaches on Noomii.

If you’re a multipotentialite—someone with a diverse range of interests, talents, and passions—you’ve probably wondered how to bring all those pieces together into a meaningful career. It’s not always easy, but it’s entirely possible.

Let me tell you about Nina, one of my clients. Nina is a highly educated expat living in the Netherlands. She’s a mom of two young boys, married to a Dutch man, and an outdoor enthusiast. On paper, her life seemed perfect—an academic career she had dreamed of, a loving family, and a passion for the outdoors. But beneath the surface, Nina felt stuck.

After spending four months traveling with her family, Nina had a wake-up call. She realized her academic job wasn’t fulfilling her anymore. It was keeping her away from her boys during critical moments in their lives. “How do you leave a dream you’ve built for two decades but no longer serves your happiness?” she asked herself.

Her question resonated deeply. Nina didn’t just want a job—she wanted a life of balance. She wanted a career that allowed her to grow professionally while staying true to her passions and values. That’s when she found me and began her journey of transformation through strengths-based career coaching.

Why Strengths Matter for Multipotentialites

For someone like Nina, with a rich tapestry of skills and interests, the traditional “one path” career narrative didn’t fit. Instead of feeling boxed in, Nina needed to embrace her dynamic nature and build a career that leveraged her strengths.

Here’s why focusing on strengths is transformative:

- You find clarity by understanding what you naturally excel at.
- You unlock confidence as you lean into what energizes you.
- You create alignment between your values, passions, and work.

Studies show that people who use their strengths daily are six times more likely to be engaged at work (Gallup). For multipotentialites, this is the key to turning diverse skills into a cohesive, fulfilling career.

Nina’s Journey: From Academia to Entrepreneurship

When Nina and I began working together, she felt torn between the life she had built and the one she wanted to create. Through the Strength-Based Career Evaluation, we uncovered her core strengths and used them as a foundation for her new path.

1. Exploring Strengths

Nina completed the Strengthscope® Assessment, which highlighted her natural abilities in relationship-building and creative problem-solving. These insights helped her see that her true passion lay in supporting others, particularly foreign women navigating pregnancy and childbirth in the Netherlands.

2. Setting Goals

We worked together to define Nina’s vision: a career that combined her passion for education, her love for connecting with people, and her desire for flexibility. Her goal became clear—starting her own business as a doula and childbirth educator for expat women.

3. Creating an Action Plan

With a clear vision in mind, we mapped out actionable steps:

- Gaining certifications in HypnoBirthing® and doula training.
- Establishing her company, Birth Your Way, to support foreign women during pregnancy and childbirth.
- Building a network of clients and collaborators in her community.

4. Implementing the Plan

Within a year, Nina’s vision became a reality. She now runs her own business, holds group and private childbirth education classes, and supports women as a doula. Her work is deeply fulfilling, and it allows her to balance her professional and family life.

Nina shared, “Life is no longer about going to a job. It’s about creating a fulfilling life where I can grow, contribute, and be present for my family.”

How to Discover and Leverage Your Strengths

Nina’s story highlights the power of focusing on your strengths. If you’re ready to take a similar journey, here’s how you can get started:

Step 1: Discover Your Strengths

Self-awareness is the foundation of a strengths-based career. Tools like Strengthscope® can help you uncover your natural talents and how they show up in your work and life.

Step 2: Set Your Vision

Ask yourself:

- What does a fulfilling career look like to me?
- How can I align my work with my values and strengths?

Step 3: Build an Action Plan

Use your strengths to create a roadmap for your career:

- Identify roles or projects where your strengths shine.
- Blend your passions and strengths to design unique opportunities.
- Take small, actionable steps toward your goals.

The Strength-Based Career Evaluation

For those ready to take action, the Strength-Based Career Evaluation is a one-month program designed to help you uncover your unique strengths and apply them strategically to your career.

What’s Included:

1. Exploration: Complete the Strengthscope® Assessment and discuss your key strengths.
2. Goal Setting: Define specific career goals that align with your strengths.
3. Action Planning: Create a personalized plan for applying your strengths.
4. Reflection & Implementation: Review progress, refine goals, and adjust your plan.

This program helps you turn self-awareness into action, creating a career that feels authentic and fulfilling.

Overcoming Challenges as a Multipotentialite

If you’re a multipotentialite, you might face some unique hurdles. Here’s how to tackle them:

- Fear of Specialization: Specializing doesn’t mean giving up your versatility. Think of it as focusing on one area for now, knowing you can pivot later.
- Overcommitment: Prioritize opportunities that align with your strengths and long-term goals.
- Imposter Syndrome: Remember, your ability to connect diverse ideas is a strength—not a liability.

The Fulfillment Factor

Nina’s journey shows what’s possible when you align your career with your strengths. Her work is no longer a drain on her time and energy—it’s a source of joy and purpose.

For multipotentialites, fulfillment comes from creating a career that reflects your dynamic nature, where all your skills and passions coexist in harmony.

Take the Next Step

Are you ready to design a career that feels authentic and energizing? Start with a Strength-Based Career Evaluation to uncover your unique strengths and build a roadmap for your future.

1. Explore Your Strengths: Discover what makes you tick with the Strengthscope® Assessment.
2. Define Your Vision: Set clear goals for the career and life you want to create.
3. Take Action: Build a personalized plan and start making progress today.

Take the Quiz:Ready to explore your strengths? Go to the work with us page on multies.org

Your career doesn’t have to fit a mold. Let’s create something that fits you.

Warmly,

Magali Toussaint
Certified Career & leadership Coach | Advocate for Multicultural & multipotentialite Professionals at multies.org