WORKING GENIUS Coaching & Workshops
If you’ve ever thought,
“Why does this part of work drain me?”
or
“Why does this feel so easy for them and so hard for me?”
Working Genius gives you the language, and the relief.
As a certified Working Genius Facilitator, I use the Working Genius model to help individuals and teams discover how they contribute best, where they naturally experience frustration, and how to collaborate without unnecessary tension. I provide Working Genius coaching and workshops for leaders who want healthier, more aligned teams that feel clear, confident, and energized instead of stuck.
What Is Working Genius?
Working Genius is a simple yet powerful framework created by Patrick Lencioni that helps individuals and teams understand how they work best across the life cycle of work.
Unlike personality assessments, Working Genius focuses on energy and contribution, where you naturally thrive and where work feels draining.
It identifies 6 types of working genius that show up in every team and every project.
You can learn more about the model on The Table Group’s Working Genius overview page The Working Genius Model.
The 6 Working Geniuses
WONDER
The genius of asking questions and identifying opportunities. People high in Wonder naturally notice gaps and ask, “Is there a better way?”
INVENTION
The genius of creativity and ideas. Invention brings new solutions and innovative thinking.
DISCERNMENT
The genius of instinct and judgment. Discernment evaluates ideas and senses what will work and what won’t.
GALVANIZING
The genius of rallying others into action. Galvanizing energizes people and moves ideas forward.
ENABLEMENT
The genius of helping and supporting. Enablement jumps in and assists others to ensure progress continues.
TENACITY
The genius of finishing and pushing to completion. Tenacity ensures work gets done and details are handled.
Working with a Certified Facilitator can transform work by helping PEOPLE:
Understand why they have been successful or unsuccessful in past endeavors
Clarify which types of work give joy and energy and which types are draining and difficult
Avoid making unfair and inaccurate judgments about one another’s motivation
Alleviate guilt about struggles people have with certain types of work
Improve dialogue and directives in team meetings
Make quick and concrete adjustments to roles and responsibilities to better tap into one another’s strengths, and avoid one another’s weaknesses
Get more done in less time
1:1 Working Genius Coaching
Working Genius coaching is ideal for:
Leaders stepping into new roles
High performers experiencing burnout
Professionals navigating team tension
Individuals who want clarity around career direction
You can learn more about my overall leadership coaching services here - Coaching.
Working Genius Workshops for Teams
I facilitate Working Genius workshops for:
Senior leadership teams
Executive offsites
Department teams
Small businesses
Schools and student leadership groups
If you’re planning an offsite or want to strengthen team communication, schedule a discovery call here - Contact.
Why Working Genius Matters
The biggest source of workplace frustration isn’t a lack of intelligence. And it’s not a lack of motivation. More often than not, it’s misalignment.
When leaders and teams understand their Working Genius types, something shifts. They stop assuming the worst about each other. They reduce unnecessary conflict because they finally have language for why they work differently. They stop mislabeling someone as “difficult,” “slow,” or “too intense,” and start recognizing natural wiring. Communication improves. Productivity increases without pushing people toward burnout. And ownership becomes clearer, because everyone understands where they naturally thrive and where they don’t.
That kind of clarity changes how a team feels and how it functions.
For Individuals
Working Genius coaching provides:
Clarity about what energizes you at work
Language to advocate for your strengths
Relief from comparison
Confidence in how you uniquely contribute
Insight into why certain meetings or projects drain you
Many clients describe it as an “Oh!!! That’s why I…”
For Teams & Leadership
Working Genius workshops help teams:
Understand why projects stall
Clarify handoffs and ownership
Design meetings more effectively
Reduce tension between fast starters and finishers
Improve leadership alignment
If your team feels like they’re working hard but still frustrated, this framework often explains why.
Ready to DISCOVER YOUR WORKiNG GENIUSES?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WORKING GENIUS
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No, Working Genius is a productivity and teamwork model focused on how work gets done, not personality traits.
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Workshops can range from a 2-hour session to a half-day or full-day leadership retreat, depending on your goals.
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Absolutely! Many teams use both tools together to understand both identity and workflow dynamics.
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While certification isn’t legally required, working with an experienced facilitator ensures the model is applied accurately and practically.