Sometimes we sense that something is no longer right.
Our current job no longer feels fulfilling. The industry no longer seems like the right fit. Motivation is fading. A sense of purpose is missing. At the same time, the right direction forward is still unclear.
The Individual Directions Inventory™ (IDI) helps uncover the personal motivations that lie behind our decisions, behaviours and sources of energy. It reveals not what you are capable of doing, but what genuinely drives you and gives you energy over the long term.
Time for Change?
What is the IDI?
The IDI is a scientifically grounded personality and motivation assessment developed by Management Research Group (MRG). It is designed to provide a deeper understanding of an individual's underlying drivers and to identify the experiences and environments that contribute to personal fulfilment, engagement and growth.
The assessment measures 17 motivational dimensions across six key life and work domains, revealing where people gain their energy and what may hold them back. It offers valuable insights into the conditions in which individuals are most likely to thrive, perform at their best and experience long-term satisfaction.
What can be inferred from this?
The IDI helps to understand:
✓ Which activities and environments give energy
✓ Which emotional needs are especially important
✓ Which patterns repeatedly influence decisions
✓ Where personal strengths and development areas lie
✓ Which work and life conditions fit in the long term
✓ Why certain situations feel motivating and others are more draining
When is the IDI particularly helpful?
Career reorientation: You want to make a change but are not yet sure in which direction.
Career or industry change: You have achieved success but feel little meaning, joy, or growth.
Position assessment: You want to understand yourself better and make more deliberate decisions.
Personal development: You want to use your energy more intentionally and better harness your potential.
Life transitions: New role, promotion, self-employment, re-entry, or other significant changes.
Example: When the job no longer fits
Sometimes we reach a point in life where we realize:
"Things are actually going well. But something is missing."
In response, people often change jobs or embark on new educational programmes without truly understanding the underlying cause of their dissatisfaction.
The IDI helps make the following visible:
what truly matters to you,
which sources of motivation have not been given enough space,
which activities and environments may be a better fit for you,
and which options may be worth exploring as a next career step or a broader life change.
As a result, it provides a much clearer foundation for making professional and personal decisions.
Why is the IDI reliable?
The IDI is based on several decades of research and practical experience in personality assessment and leadership development.
Its methodology has been validated on large international samples and demonstrates a high level of measurement reliability. Across studies, test-retest reliability scores ranged from 0.69 to 0.91 depending on the dimension measured, with a median reliability of 0.82.
Results are generated through a standardized assessment process and interpreted exclusively by certified practitioners, ensuring professional and consistent feedback.
Report Example, Overview Page
Source: MRG
From Profile to Development
A meaningful profile alone does not create change.
The real value comes from reflection and action. Together, we will explore:
the key insights from your profile,
your personal motivation patterns,
possible career and life scenarios,
concrete next steps,
and a realistic development plan for the months ahead.
The goal is to translate the insights from the assessment into practical decisions and meaningful action, creating a clearer path forward that is aligned with what truly motivates and energises you.
IDI Assessment & Coaching Options
I offer the Individual Directions Inventory™ (IDI) in different advisory formats, depending on your needs and objectives.
IDI Assessment Package
This option is ideal if you are looking for greater clarity around your motivations, career direction or personal development.
The package includes:
Online IDI assessment
Analysis and interpretation of your results
Personal debriefing and coaching session (approximately 1.5 to 2 hours)
Comprehensive feedback report
Written summary of the key insights discussed during the coaching session
Definition of next steps and areas for reflection
Indicative fee: CHF 1,500
Coaching Packages
The IDI can also serve as the starting point for a more comprehensive coaching engagement.
6 Coaching Sessions
Includes:
Online IDI assessment and professional interpretation
Personal debriefing of your results
Assessment of your current situation
Clarification of goals and priorities
Identification of next steps
Support in implementing initial changes and decisions
Indicative fee: CHF 3,150
12 Coaching Sessions
Includes everything in the 6-session package, plus:
In-depth personal or professional reorientation
Ongoing support throughout the entire change process
Structured guidance from clarification through to implementation
Indicative fee: CHF 5,500
Questions?
Get in touch for a no-obligation conversation to explore whether, and how, the IDI can support your personal and professional development.
I would be delighted to hear from you and would be happy to help you gain greater clarity about your motivations, strengths and future direction. I look forward to speaking with you.