Hogan assessments came to my home in 2014 when my husband got certified. And then, I would see him perpetually fascinated with the tool – and then, Hogan started entering all our conversations! When the curious me delved deeper, I found that Hogan appeared to be a modern-day Kundli (horoscope) for people – it could help one plan their future…
I was then a trusted name in talent search, with two decades of success in corporate and consulting roles. I excelled at placing top talent in Fortune 100 companies. Then my annus horiblis struck in 2017, and my life and career plummeted. After personal tragedy left me searching for new inspiration, I pursued the Hogan certification at my husband’s suggestion. Initially apprehensive about my own assessment results, I still proceeded, and the results were astounding: my Hogan profile revealed the depth of my emotional state – lower HPI scores and high “moving away” cluster scores in HDS, reflecting my tendency to isolate myself while processing my grief.
And the debrief session was what made me a die-hard Hoganite! During a meaningful 60-minute coaching session, my fears faded away as my coach helped me see the positive aspects of my profile – my natural pull toward service-oriented roles; artistic tendencies paired with research interests; and a need for security. The assessment showed how others saw my core strengths: honesty, integrity, and a passionate approach to delivering organized, well-planned actions. The biggest eye-opener was realizing how the unmanaged extreme emotions had temporarily hidden my typically sociable nature – the unexpectedly low scores in Sociability and Interpersonal Sensitivity ; and elevated Excitable and Reserved – which were contrary to my usual outgoing self.
I realized that it was time to pick up the pieces and rewrite my story of who do I NOW want to see myself as. Hogan I think, gives you that strength to say – “So what and now what.” And that day on, I travelled a journey where I was picking up one learning event after another – that led me to reinvent myself as an Advanced Certified Hogan practitioner, an executive coach, and a research scholar. While building my expertise, I took on diverse assignments in assessments and coaching across the globe. Taking up voluntary positions with international organizations that helped me rediscover my outgoing nature, and gradually brought back my natural ability to connect with others.
Seven years have passed since I first became ‘Hoganized’, – and Hogan still continues to shape my journey. From someone who once shied away from challenges, I now actively seek opportunities that push my boundaries, helping me channel my energy into what truly matters – serving others. My natural curiosity and creativity have led me to dive deep into understanding human behaviour and assessments, allowing me to guide my clients with genuine insight. And I have transformed from being a preferred recruiter to becoming a trusted coach and assessor.
Drawing inspiration from Kintsugi, the Japanese art of mending broken pottery with gold, I have learned that our wounds can create something more beautiful and meaningful. In my coaching practice, I see how personal struggles become golden lines of wisdom in a leader’s story, making them stronger and more authentic. This understanding has evolved my role beyond being just an assessor – I now help others recognize how their challenges have shaped them into more resilient leaders and empathetic human beings, just as Hogan helped me find my path to renewal.
