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< Back 19 Ways to Fix All Your Relationships Sterling Bates Learn 19 methods and activities to ensure your relationships are ready for the new normal in the wake of covid-19. The multiple-model method for fixing relationships includes direct and practical methods to improve your own relationships and the relationship of your clients. Sterling’s combination of technology, mathematics, business, marketing, OD and psychological types led him to found Step Research, a psychology software company. Previously at Disney for 13 years in IT and Marketing. On the APTi board for 4 years. Previous Next

< Back René Bujard International, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) INFP BAPT.international@personality-type.uk René has acquired a broad HR generalist background through a mix of business partner and technical mastery roles in various countries around the world, and brings a strong strategic multi-functional approach rooted in operational experience, successfully demonstrated in the for- and non-profit sectors. René is currently the HR Director EMEA for Sunstar, a global family-owned health care company founded in Japan 90 years ago and now headquartered in Switzerland. His prior positions were with Galderma, as HR Director Global R&D, and as Global Human Resources Director for Oxfam International, a INGO fighting inequality and poverty around the world. The first part of his career was with Procter & Gamble, a consumer goods company, in various HR assignments in Belgium, Singapore, Switzerland, the UK and the USA. In the past 20 years, René has developed a passion and deep competence in the area of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), a powerful organizational strategy to boost individual development and business results which is still misunderstood and therefore under-utilized, even by well-intended leaders. René role models how straight while males can empower women, LGBT+ staff, racial, ethnic and other minority groups to reach their full potential, thus benefitting everyone, including themselves. His introduction to DE&I came through the MBTI. His preference for INFP helped him recognize early on that non-visible variables such as personality type need to be integrated into DE&I programs. At P&G, he created a unique 3-tiered centre of excellence qualifying 100+ MBTI ® practitioners globally, which included the establishment of regional capability teams, the qualification of 10+ internal masters, and using published studies to design new themed team events to meet the evolving needs of the business. He has used MBTI throughout his career for executive coaching, team building, team effectiveness, and more. René holds a Master degree in Commercial and Industrial Sciences from the University of Geneva. He is a Swiss citizen, his wife is British and they have two daughters who study in the UK. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/renebujard X: @haybuj1

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< Back Karen Riederer Treasurer INFJ BAPT.treasurer@personality-type.uk I first discovered type in 2003, whilst attending a community-based workshop in London. I was immediately struck by the relevance of what I was learning from both a personal and professional perspective - and with my NF preferences , the idea of ‘Gifts Differing’ held particular appeal! It was an experience that inspired me to return to university to study psychology and shortly afterwards to become certified as an MBTI practitioner. I followed this with training in other areas such as career counselling, psychotherapy (a foundation year) and EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique). Alongside, I worked in marketing and events for many years, in a company I co-founded to conceive, market and deliver conferences in the healthcare sector. I had, prior to that, been involved in the health and fitness industry and worked as part of a team that launched and managed a new in-house fitness facility for employees at the BBC. Later, as my interest in psychology grew, I took up post in a company providing employee counselling services, before taking a career break to support family, following the birth of my daughter. Whatever the context, I have found type knowledge to be an invaluable source of insight and have continued to enjoy delving into the new perspectives it offers. Its depth and breadth means there is always more to learn and as Treasurer, I am delighted to support BAPT in promoting the understanding and application of type to all. Outside of my board role, I work in marketing for an educational charity and enjoy keeping mind, body and spirit active - exploring new practices and ideas, keeping fit (ideally outdoors), making the most of the green space around me and spending as much time as I can with my family.

< Back Isobel Webster Board Secretary INFJ BAPT.secretary@personality-type.uk My early training is in pastoral ministry and becoming a Type practitioner in 1994 was invaluable to all areas of ministry life - counselling, team building and understanding people dynamics; I have since been working for a human rights charity and again an understanding of Type helps in every area of work and daily life. I am enthusiastic about Type because when people understand Type they are generally more accepting, encouraging and supportive and have the potential to be happier and more peaceful. My enthusiasm for Type is why I am delighted to help out as Secretary to the Board of BAPT.

< Back Sarah Perrott Past President ESFJ BAPT.pastpresident@personality-type.uk Sarah brings a passion for seeing people flourish and a career working within corporates and running her own business. Sarah has worked within professional services firms, FTSE100 businesses, SMEs, Start-Ups, NHS, National Charities, Public Sector and other diverse organisations. She has designed, developed and run transformational interventions and is accustomed with diverse clients and working in multi-cultural environments. These interventions have covered topics such as confidence, resilience, conflict, developing leadership stance, impact and influence and developing the authentic you. Sarah regularly uses Type when working with teams, groups and individuals to develop effective behavioural change and achieve organisational and personal targets. Sarah is currently the past president of British Association for Psychological Type BAPT, having been involved with BAPT for over eleven years as president and prior to that membership secretary. Sarah is professionally qualified with the Chartered Institute Personnel Development (FCIPD), fully accredited with the British Psychological Society and is a certified NLP practitioner and a licensed HeartMath provider. She has a M.Sc. in Coaching and Behavioural Change from Henley Business School with the University of Reading and is a certified APECS accredited coach.

LET'S TALK ABOUT The Power of Personality BAPT is proud to present two outstanding conferences for 2025, designed to deepen your understanding of emotional intelligence. EQ UNLOCKED Join us for a one-day virtual conference on Saturday, 5th April 2025. Explore the latest insights into emotional intelligence, with talks from leading experts and interactive sessions that will equip you with practical tools to enhance personal and professional growth—all from the comfort of your home. GROWING EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT LEADERS Held in collaboration with the Centre for Leadership, this in-person event on Friday and Saturday, 13th-14th June 2025, in Copenhagen, will focus on nurturing emotionally intelligent leadership. Featuring keynote speakers, workshops, and networking opportunities, this two-day conference will empower you to develop leadership skills that drive impactful, people-centered growth in your organisation. Be part of these inspiring events and take your understanding of emotional intelligence to new heights! The Power of Personality - EQ Unlocked 5 April 2025 Emotional intelligence (EQ) is as crucial as IQ in today's world, impacting everything from personal well-being to professional success. But what exactly is EQ? Simply put, it’s the ability to understand and manage your own emotions, while also recognising and influencing the emotions of others. Personality Type and emotional intelligence are a powerful combination. An ability to manage our own emotions and understand the emotions of people around us undoubtedly helps us to live happier and better lives. At EQ UNLOCKED, we’ll explore how knowledge of personality Type can help us be more emotionally intelligent. In interactive sessions, expert speakers will share their experience of using Type to unlock EQ for themselves and their clients. You’ll be able to reflect on your own personal growth and relationships. You’ll learn how to help others with inspiring insights and practical tools. EQ UNLOCKED will provide the knowledge and strategies to make it happen—all from the convenience of a virtual format. We look forward to welcoming you to our conference, registration will open in January 2025 BAPT Annual Conference 2025 Sat, 05 Apr Virtual Event 05 Apr 2025, 13:00 – 20:00 BST Virtual Event 05 Apr 2025, 13:00 – 20:00 BST Virtual Event THE POWER OF PERSONALITY: EQ UNLOCKED Registration will open in January 2025 Details BAPT/CfL European Conference Fri, 13 Jun Centre for Leadership 13 Jun 2025, 10:00 CEST – 14 Jun 2025, 18:00 CEST Centre for Leadership, Folke Bernadottes Allé 45, 2100 København, Denmark 13 Jun 2025, 10:00 CEST – 14 Jun 2025, 18:00 CEST Centre for Leadership, Folke Bernadottes Allé 45, 2100 København, Denmark THE POWER OF PERSONALITY: Growing Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Registration will open in January 2025 Details The Power of Personality - Growing Emotionally Intelligent Leaders 13 & 14 June 2025 BAPT are delighted to be co-hosting a European conference with CfL - Centre for Leadership – in Copenhagen. CfL is a not-for-profit leadership development organisation whose purpose is to raise the quality of leadership through professional development training. We are in perfect alignment! EQ is as important as IQ in today’s world. Put simply, emotional intelligence is the ability to understand and manage your own emotions, as well as recognise and influence the emotions of others. This in-person event in Copenhagen is a perfect opportunity to explore the crucial role of personality and emotional intelligence in effective organisational leadership. As part of our mission to make professional/leadership training available to all, we are offering an extensive programme, with leading speakers from the international Type community, at a very affordable rate. The full two-day event: £190.00 for BAPT/CfL members (DKR1680 – approx) £240.00 for non-members (DKR2122 – approx) A discounted rate at the Adina Hotel Copenhagen has been negotiated. Details will be available shortly. We look forward to welcoming you to our conference, registration will open in January 2025

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Hello! Puzzled? Questions? Are you new to personality type? Here are some useful pointers from the Myers-Briggs Foundation and our recommended principles for good practice in personality type assessment and development. Apply type knowledge in everyday life, for example, personal growth, family and relationships , and work and careers . S e lf-understanding, improved relationships, better communication, and an appreciation for personal ity differences are just some of the benefits gained from learning about personality type. You can learn to be more effective in your use of type through understanding and appreciating personality differences in constructive ways. When you take the MBTI instrument or find a certified type practitioner to work with, make sure that you are taking the real Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assessment. Options for taking the MBTI assessment: Personal Feedback: You can take the MBTI assessment with personal feedback. This begins with an online administration of the MBTI instrument, and includes a highly experienced, certified professional who assists with the interpretation of the results during a feedback session. Search BAPT's Register of Type Practitioners Online: Take the MBTI online now at MBTIonline.com . The publisher of the MBTI instrument, The Myers-Briggs Company, has developed an automated process where participants verify their type preferences without the aid of a practitioner. Individuals who take the MBTI assessment in this way may want to have a follow-up discussion with an MBTI professional to ask questions and learn how they can apply type knowledge in everyday life . Find an MBTI Professional: Read Myers-Briggs Foundation guide on evaluating and finding an MBTI Professional available at MBTIonline.com. Search BAPT's Register of Type Practitioners For Children: Parents or legal guardians who would like their children (ages 7 through 18) to learn about personality type can do so at peoplestripes.org. T he Murphy-Meisgeier Type Indicator for Children® (MMTIC®) is a self-report assessment developed to identify children's personality type preferences. Parents can have their children Take the MMTIC Assessment service with personal feedback conducted by a certified MMTIC professional. What to expect when you take the MBTI assessment: You will take the assessment online. There are no right or wrong answers. The MBTI instrument is not a test . You select the answers that fit best for you. Results are most often given in person or virtually through an interpretive feedback discussion with a certified MBTI practitioner. This feedback process allows for personal interpretation that enhances the understanding of MBTI results. When using the MBTI online service, offered by The Myers-Briggs Company, the integrated self-guided feedback system is designed to help you understand and verify the accuracy of your results. A follow-up conversation with a professional is suggested but not essential. Scored results come in the form of an MBTI Profile Report that is either delivered via the web or given to you in printed form. This report is confidential and is treated accordingly by the professionals who deliver the report to you.

What is Personality Type? *Content is adapted from the MBTI Practitioner Learning Module. Personality can be described as the habitual ways in which people think, feel, and act on most occasions, or all the qualities and characteristics a person exhibits. A person's behaviour can be described as actual acts, observable, and the result of a complex mix of factors. Psychological type is the term used to describe the 16 personalities in the Myers-Briggs system, based on the work of mother and daughter team Katherine C. Briggs and Isabel B. Myers. Briggs and Myers studied the theory of personality presented by Carl G. Jung in his seminal work ‘Psychological Types’, (1921). They applied his ideas to family and friends and furthered their understanding, developing the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) instrument to help make Jung’s theory understandable and useful in people’s lives. Drawing on her mother’s research, Myers began writing items and testing them using a small criterion group whose types she was confident of. Through this process, she developed increasingly robust forms of the MBTI instrument. Importantly, the Myers-Briggs system describes healthy, normal, and natural differences between people and provides a positive language to discuss and respect them. The terms ‘psychological type’ and ‘personality type’ are used interchangeably to mean the same thing. Psychological type is one feature of Jung's broad understanding of psychological functioning. Jung observed that normal, healthy people had opposite ways of dealing with the world and processing and evaluating what happened around them. Based on both his observations and extensive clinical experience, he concluded that people tended to use their mind in opposite ways in several areas. Jung's Psychological Type Theory The Mental Processes Jung observed that individuals tended to have opposite ways of perceiving (taking in information) and judging (coming to conclusions or making judgements about what they have perceived). He called the two opposite ways of perceiving Sensation (sensing in MBTI usage) and Intuition . The opposite ways of judging he termed Thinking and Feeling . Sensation, Intuition, Thinking and Feeling are referred to as the mental processes . Jung stated that people use all four of these mental processes in daily life but tend to be naturally drawn to just one of the oppositive ways of perceiving and one of the opposite ways of judging. These two preferred mental processes are central to Jung's theory of psychological types. Opposite Orientations Jung had earlier observed that individuals tended to focus their attention and energy on, and to be more energised by, one or two opposite orientations: Extraversion: Orientation toward the outer world of people, objects, and activities. Introversion: Orientation toward the inner world of ideas, memories, thought, reflection and experiences. Everyone typically prefers one of these opposites over the other and uses it most comfortably and automatically. Development of the Types These three opposite ways of using one's mind (Extraversion or Introversion, Sensing or Intuition, and Thinking or Feeling) are the essence of Jung's type theory and subsequently of the MBTI instrument. Jung, Myers, and Briggs all believed that each individual has an innate disposition to develop a preference for one or the other side of each pair of opposites, to use their preferences more comfortably and more often that their opposites, and to develop personality characteristics that result from exercising their preferences. Further, they stated that their interactions among these personality preferences form distinct personality types. The Role of the Environment It can be inferred from Jung's writings that he saw the environment as influencing personality development. Family, cultural norms, education, training, and other environmental factors may support, suppress, or modify the ways people use and express their innate preferences. Both nature and nurture play a role in individual development. The MBTI assessment is designed to assist respondents in identifying the nature part of their personality - their innate dispositions. The characteristics associated with the mental processes and orientations E/I S/N T/F J/P Where you focus your energy and attention Directing energy mainly toward the outer world of people, objects, activities, and action. People who prefer Extraversion like to focus on the outside world. They direct their energy and attention outward and are energised by interacting with people and taking action. Directing energy mainly toward the inner world of thoughts, impressions, and ideas. People who prefer Introversion like to focus on their own inner world. They direct their energy and attention inward and are energised by reflecting on their own and others' ideas, memories, and experiences. Extraversion (E) Focus attention outwards Trust and are most comfortable in the outside world Energised by interacting with others and from taking action Ideas develop by talking them out with others Works things out by talking Have a broad range of interests and friends Expressive Do not like to spend much time in own company Like to interact with large groups and many people Learns best by talking things through Are comfortable taking the initiative at work and in social situations Introversion (I) Focus attention inwards Observe before deciding whether or not to interct Trust and most comfortable in their inner world Learn best by observing, reading, writing, reflecting Works things out internally Energised by thoughts and taking in experiences Think through ideas before discussing them Have a deeper and smaller range of interests and friends Contained Content to spend a considerable amount of time in own company Like to interact with small groups Tend to focus in depth on a few interests Take the initiative when required by the situation or when the issue is important Watch our animation video 'Extraversion v Introversion' What type of information you prefer to use & trust Focusing mainly on what can be perceived by the five senses. People who prefer Sensing like to take information that is real and tangible - what they perceive using the five senses. They pay close attention to what is going on around them and are especially attuned to practical realities. Focusing mainly on perceiving patterns and interrelationships People who prefer Intuition like to take in information by seeing the bigger picture, focusing on the relationships and connections between facts. They look for patterns and are especially attuned to seeing new possibilities. Sensing (S) Focus on what can be experienced and verified Observe and remember specific facts and details Trust experience Prefer to attend to and trust tangible and real information Like to have the details Want to see a practical use Are focused on the present Like to verify information Tend to remember details and facts Observant Realistic Build carefully and thoroughly toward conclusions Understand ideas and theoeries through practical applications Intuition (N) Focus on patterns, meanings, and interconnections Observe and remember relationships among ideas and events Trust inspiration Move quickly to conclusions, follow hunches Want to clarify ideas and theories before putting them into practice Prefer to attend to and trust ideas and inspiration Like theories and ideas Are focused on the future Trust inspiration and vision Like to try out ideas Tend to see the big picture Enjoy using imagination Watch our animation video 'Sensation v Intuition' How you make decisions or evaluate things Basing conclusions on logical analysis with a goal of accuracy and impartial truth. People who prefer Thinking like to decide things by looking at the logical consequences of their choice or action. They want to mentally remove themselves from the situation so they can examine the pros and cons objectively. They enjoy analysing what's wrong with something so they can solve the problem. Their goal is to find a standard or principle that will apply in all similar situations. Basing conclusions on values-centred criteria with a goal of personal and social harmony. People who prefer to use Feeling like to decide things by considering what's important to them and to others involved. They mentally insert themselves into the situation to identify with everyone so they can make decisions that honour people. They enjoy appreciating and supporting others, and look for qualities to praise. Their goal is to create harmony and treat each person as a unique individual. Thinking (T) Step back from the situation to get an objective view Consider universal principles when deciding Use logic: cause and effect reasoning, pros and cons Analytical Reasonable Fair - want everyone treated equally Can be 'tough-minded' Tend to step out of a situation and look at it objectively Find that empathising interferes with satisfactory decision making Strive for a clear, objective standard of truth See log and reason as the best criteria for decision making Like their decisions to be implemented once the decision is made Have difficulty accepting the validity of a Feeling approach Feeling (F) Step into the situation to connect with those involved Use empathy to understand everyone's point of view Are guided by personal and social values Find that using impersonal principles ignores individual differences Use values: what is important to them and to others Tend to step into a situation and identify with it Strive for understanding, harmony and positive outcomes for all See every person and situation as unique, use empathy to make decisions May delay implementing a decision by looking for a win-win solution See the Thinking approach as cold and unfeeling May appear 'tender hearted' Fair - want everyone treated as an individual How you deal with the world around you Preferring the decisiveness and closure that result from dealing with the outside world using one of the judging processes (T or F). People who prefer Judging like to live in a planned, orderly way. They tend to make decisions based on the current available information, come to closure, and move on. Their lives tend to be structured and organised, and they like to have things settled. Sticking to a plan and schedule is very important to them, and they enjoy getting things done. Preferring the flexibility and spontaneity that result from dealing with the outside world using one of the perceiving processes (S or N). People who prefer Perceiving like to live in a flexible, spontaneous way, and want to experience and understand life rather than control it. Detailed plans and final decisions feel confining to them, they prefer to stay open to new information and last-minute options. They enjoy being resourceful in adapting to the opportunities and demands of the moment. Judging (J) Like to plan in advance Scheduled Like to organise their lives Want to arrive at closure quickly Tend to try and organise and structure the outer world Are energised & satisfied by getting closure Like to be organised and planned Make short and long term plans Can be seen as decisive Stressed by last minute rushes Tend to compartmentalise and order things Methodical Plan in advance to ensure that they achieve their goals Want to adhere to plans once they are made Plan so as to avoid last-minute pressure and stress Perceiving (P) Like to go with the flow Tend to be flexible and spontaneous Prefer to continue to gather information rather than come to closure Tend to want to experience life as it comes Prefer to leave options open Feel constrained by plans and structure Adapt, change course Can be seen as casual or laid back Energised by last minute rushes Tend to see things as open ended Appear spontaneous Dislike being locked in by too much advance planning Want freedom to change plans when new options arise Often find approaching deadlines energising and motivating You are the best judge of your type, so it’s up to you to make the final decision about your type. Your MBTI type preference is just an indicator of your possible type. Also, remember, whilst learning about your own type is very useful for personal development, it is also important to learn about the other types so that you can relate to them better. Once you have decided which of the two attitudes and four functions are your likely preferences, read the description about it. If you have still not decided which four letters best suit you, read a few descriptions and see which one best describes you. Explore your type The 16 Types in Brief The four letters of your MBTI type combine and interact with each other to give your whole psychological type. There are 16 possible combinations that result when one preference from each of the four pairs of opposites (E-I, S-N, T-F, and J-P) combine. These combinations are called personality types , or psychological types, and are designated by the four letters representing their four component preferences. Each type is greater than the sum of its parts, the preferences interact dynamically to create a hierarchy of preference within the processes (S, N, T, and F), from most to least preferred. The specific ways in which the preferences in each type interact were identified by Jung and expanded on by Myers and Briggs. The dynamic nature of personality type is the essence of the Jung psychological theory and the MBTI framework. Here are short descriptions of each of the 16 Personality Types in Brief . Each type will have things in common with adjacent types, with types in the same half of the table and in the same column or row. You may see aspects of yourself in several of the descriptions, however there should be one that describes you at your most comfortable.

Type Events From Around the World Our enthusiasm for personality unites associations from around the world, creating a space for members to explore, connect, and grow. Here, you'll find a comprehensive calendar of events for our own organisation and others across the globe, including in-person conferences, online workshops, group discussions, and round tables. Whether you're a seasoned expert or new to the field, our events cater to all levels of interest in understanding the complexities of personality and human behaviour. Join us in discovering what makes us unique and how we can better understand ourselves and others across the world.