MBTI and Careers

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MBTI and Careers

FromMyers-Briggs® Question Corner

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57 minutes

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Nov 7, 2023

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The Myers-Briggs won’t explain everything about your personality, but it can provide you with insights into your strengths and weaknesses. That can help you choose the right career path and a workplace that values your unique gifts.

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Nov 7, 2023

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Titles in the series (100)

Answering your Myers-Briggs® career and relationship questions with MBTI® Master Practitioner and founder of A Top Career, Edythe Richards.

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INTP Interview challenges: Myers-Briggs® Question Corner Podcast is written and presented by Edythe Richards - MBTI® Master Practitioner and founder of A Top Career. INTP INTERVIEW CHALLENGES Jason says, "As an INTP its hard for me to communicate my value in job interviews. I... by Myers-Briggs® Question Corner
8 min listen
ISTJ v INTJ Relationship: Myers-Briggs® Question Corner Podcast is written and presented by Edythe Richards - MBTI® Master Practitioner and founder of A Top Career. Today’s Question Corner podcast focuses on the relationship between an INTJ woman and her ISTJ husband. Listen... by Myers-Briggs® Question Corner
8 min listen
INFJ v ISFJ Conflict: Myers-Briggs® Question Corner Podcast is written and presented by Edythe Richards - MBTI® Master Practitioner and founder of A Top Career. Our question today. "I recently tried a free Myers-Briggs test online and I got ISFJ. I tried a different site... by Myers-Briggs® Question Corner
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ISFJ Family Relationships: Today's Myers-Briggs® Question Corner Podcast focuses on ISFJ family relationships. The question comes from Alena. "Ever since I took the Myers-Briggs assessment as part of a student development course in College I've felt validated. I came out as... by Myers-Briggs® Question Corner
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INFP v ESTJ Relationship: Myers-Briggs® Question Corner Podcast is written and presented by Edythe Richards - MBTI® Master Practitioner and founder of A Top Career. INFP vs ESTJ RELATIONSHIP CHALLENGES INFP Joanna is married to Steve who has ESTJ preferences. Joanna asks,... by Myers-Briggs® Question Corner
17 min listen
ENFP Communications: Myers-Briggs® Question Corner Podcast is written and presented by Edythe Richards - MBTI® Master Practitioner and founder of A Top Career. ENFP COMMUNICATIONS AT WORK This question comes from Jen. "I'm a ENFP but my boss is not. She seems put off by... by Myers-Briggs® Question Corner
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Difficult ENTP Worker: Today's question comes from a lady named Caroline. How can I work effectively with my ENTP Co-worker? I'm a hard working employee on a large team in a corporate office. I get along well with all of my co-workers except one who's a Myers-Briggs ENTP.... by Myers-Briggs® Question Corner
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ESTJ v ESTJ Couple: Welcome to this weeks Question Corner MBTI career podcast. The Question today is "My husband and I are both ESTJ’s, but we are very different. How can this be?". With DC Metro Career Counselor Edythe Richards. by Myers-Briggs® Question Corner
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Class Of Extraverts: Myers-Briggs® Question Corner Podcast is written and presented by Edythe Richards - MBTI® Master Practitioner and founder of A Top Career. CLASS OF EXTRAVERTS "Thank God I have a class of mostly Extraverts!" The words of a high-school math teacher... by Myers-Briggs® Question Corner
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Introverts-5-Simple-Ways: In today's Myers-Briggs® Question Corner our question comes from Geoff. Geoff asks, "In the workplace, what are 5 simple ways in which Introverts can best engage with Extraverts while making the Extraverts feel at home - and while maintaining their... by Myers-Briggs® Question Corner
7 min listen
INFJ v ENFP At work: Myers-Briggs® Question Corner Podcast is written and presented by Edythe Richards - MBTI® Master Practitioner and founder of A Top Career. INFJ vs ENFP WORKING TOGETHER In today’s Question Corner, Edythe Richards, Myers-Briggs Master Practitioner and... by Myers-Briggs® Question Corner
13 min listen
ENFP Boost Assertiveness. Say No.: Today's question comes from a lovely lady named Patricia. "As an ENFP, I struggle with the fine line of being both assertive and professional at work. I tend to say yes a lot to requests and take on too many tasks. How can I say no while still being... by Myers-Briggs® Question Corner
10 min listen
One MBTI Type at home: Myers-Briggs® Question Corner Podcast is written and presented by Edythe Richards - MBTI® Master Practitioner and founder of A Top Career. CAN I BE ONE MYERS-BRIGGS® TYPE AT HOME AND ANOTHER AT WORK? Hello folks! I’m Edythe, and I’m a career... by Myers-Briggs® Question Corner
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INFP Stay Organized: How can INFPs stay organized and stick to a routine? Today’s question comes from Geoff, who asks, “What tips do you have for INFPs to stay organized and stick to a routine?” Routines, schedules, and organization are not tasks that come naturally... by Myers-Briggs® Question Corner
7 min listen
ESFJ v ENTP Communication: Todays MBTI career podcast explores communication between an ESFJ employee and her ENTP boss We discuss potential pitfalls of communication between these two Types® as well as strategies for leveraging communication and enhancing workplace... by Myers-Briggs® Question Corner
4 min listen
ENFJ-INTJ-Relationships: In our latest podcast Career Counselor and Myers-Briggs® Master Practitioner Edythe Richards offers advice on a question regarding ENFJ and INTJ relationships… by Myers-Briggs® Question Corner
8 min listen
Best MBTI Leaders Part 2: Which Myers-Briggs Types make the best leaders? (part 2) Listen in and enjoy part 2 of this podcast. Myers-Briggs Question Corner is the weekly MBTI career podcast brought to you by DC Metro Career Counselor Edythe Richards. Edythe is the creator... by Myers-Briggs® Question Corner
7 min listen
ISTJ Boss v ISTP Employee: Today's question is from John who says I an an ISTJ in charge of 10 direct reports. I recently found out that two of them are ISTP - and these two people are the most difficult ones in my charge. We seem to have a barrier in communication and work... by Myers-Briggs® Question Corner
9 min listen
Can An Extravert Be Shy?: Can an Extravert be shy? My latest question is from Eric, who asks, “Can an Extravert be shy?” My short answer is yes. Shyness is not related to the Myers-Briggs dichotomies of Introversion and Extraversion Listen in and let's explain the... by Myers-Briggs® Question Corner
6 min listen
Why-Did-My-MBTI-Change: Today's question comes from Andrew. "Why did my Myers-Briggs Type® change? I used to be an INTJ but now I'm an ENTP." Our answer comes from DC Metro based career counselor Edythe Richards. Edythe is a Myers-Briggs Master Practitioner. by Myers-Briggs® Question Corner
7 min listen
Am I An Ambivert?: Myers-Briggs® Question Corner Podcast is written and presented by Edythe Richards - MBTI® Master Practitioner and founder of A Top Career. AM I AN AMBIVERT? This question is from Stephanie. "My Myers-Briggs results indicate that I’m an Extravert, but... by Myers-Briggs® Question Corner
6 min listen
ISTJ boss with INTJ ESFJ ENFP INFJ team: A leader sets the tone for his/her team – regardless of his or her personality type. ISTJs often naturally fall into leadership roles – but they have their pitfalls too. What happens on a team with an #INTJ, #ESFJ, #ENFP, and #INFJ? Tune in as MBTI®... by Myers-Briggs® Question Corner
12 min listen
ENFP-ISTJ-Opposites-Attract: Welcome to another episode of Myers-Briggs Question Corner. Today is a quick relationship question. A web visitor asks, "How is it that opposite people attract?". As always our answer comes from DC Metro based career counselor Edythe Richards. Edythe... by Myers-Briggs® Question Corner
2 min listen
The Smartest MBTI Type: The Smartest Myers-Briggs type? Stereotyping and bias fuel a lot of discussions around MBTI and IQ. The goal of this podcast is to dispel some myths about intelligence, and to help listeners understand that everyone – regardless of Type – has unique... by Myers-Briggs® Question Corner
13 min listen
MBTI and Job Recruiting: Today's question is an insightful and very appropriate question from a woman named Peggy. "How should the Myers-Briggs be used in recruiting and hiring employees?" Myers-Briggs Question Corner is the weekly MBTI career podcast brought to you by DC... by Myers-Briggs® Question Corner
6 min listen
ISFP Communications: Today’s question is from Steven. "I have a great administrative assistant who is ISFP on the Myers-Briggs. What is the best way that I can support her in her work to allow her to excel at her job?" Myers-Briggs Question Corner is the weekly MBTI... by Myers-Briggs® Question Corner
7 min listen
Are Perceivers lazier than Judgers?: Are Myers-Briggs Perceivers Lazy? Today’s question is from a lady named Gia. People who are Perceivers on the Myers-Briggs really annoy me. I am a Myers-Briggs J, and I have a lot of trouble being around wishy-washy people who can't decide on... by Myers-Briggs® Question Corner
9 min listen
ENFP vs ENFJ long distance relationship: ENFP vs ENFJ long-distance relationship LDRs have their own joys and challenges – and so do ENFP and ENFJ relationships. Both are authentic, warm-hearted people, but they differ in their need for closure. Like all relationships, this one will work... by Myers-Briggs® Question Corner
12 min listen
Introverts at a party: You won't make a love connection by sitting on your couch! Take a deep breath, muster your energy, muffle your nerves, walk into the party- then what? Tune in to hear Edythe's 5 tips for Introverts to connect with others at social gatherings and events. by Myers-Briggs® Question Corner
7 min listen
ISFJ and ENFP relationships: ISFJ and ENFP relationships I’m so excited about today’s podcast, as it’s a question that comes all the way from Denmark from a lovely lady named Cecilie. “I’d like your opinion on ISFJ and ENFP – problems and good parts.” This is such a fun... by Myers-Briggs® Question Corner
19 min listen

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MBTI and Careers

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