Why Self-Awareness Is Your Superpower: What the Hogan Assessment Can Reveal About You

We spend a lot of time trying to “get better” — new skills, new habits, new goals, club, no sleep, another club ... but most of us skip the first step: actually knowing ourselves.

Not in the “I like coffee and hate meetings” kind of way, but in the deeply honest, strategic self-awareness kind of way. That’s the space where growth happens, and it’s exactly where the Hogan Assessment comes in.

The Truth About Self-Awareness

Self-awareness isn’t soft. It’s a leadership skill. It’s what separates people who repeat patterns from people who rise from them.

When you understand your natural strengths, your potential derailers, and what truly motivates and matters most to you, you start leading yourself differently.

That shift changes how you lead others at work, at home, and in life.

So, What Is Hogan?

The Hogan Assessment is a research-backed personality tool used by top organizations worldwide to identify and develop leaders.

Unlike many personality tests, Hogan wasn’t built for fun or curiosity — it was designed for business, grounded in over 40 years of data.

Together, Hogan’s three primary assessments tell a full story of who you are, how you show up, and what drives your success:

• HPI (Hogan Personality Inventory): Shows your everyday strengths — how you operate when things are going well.

• HDS (Hogan Development Survey): Reveals the derailers — the habits that can trip you up under pressure or stress.

• MVPI (Motives, Values, Preferences Inventory): Highlights your values — what energizes you and what kind of environment brings out your best.

These three pieces create a 360° view of your leadership style, blind spots, and motivators — so you can make intentional, values-aligned decisions.

Why It Matters for You

Understanding yourself on this level gives you language for things you’ve felt but couldn’t quite name:

• Why certain people or environments drain you

• Why you overextend or pull back under pressure

• Why you thrive when your values align with your work

• And how to use your natural strengths more strategically

It’s not about labeling you — it’s about giving you clarity and power over your patterns.

How I Use Hogan in Coaching

I don’t use Hogan as a one-time test. I use it as a mirror and a roadmap.

In our 90-minute Hogan Insight Session, we walk through your results together — translating the data into real insight you can use right away. You’ll see where you shine, what gets in your way, and how to align your work and goals with who you really are.

You’ll leave the session not just with self-awareness, but with practical next steps that match your values, energy, and leadership style.

If you’re not ready for a deep dive, you can start smaller with Hogan Essentials, a 60-minute overview that focuses on interpreting your results without the development plan.

Take Your Power Back

Whether you’re navigating a career pivot, stepping into leadership, or just ready to stop second-guessing yourself — Hogan helps you understand yourself at a level that makes action simple.

Awareness is power. It’s the foundation for every confident, values-driven decision you’ll make.

If you’re ready to see what Hogan can reveal for you, schedule your Hogan Insight Session or book a Compatibility Call to find your best fit.

✨ Keep shining — the more clearly you see yourself, the more powerfully you lead.

-Ashley