30. Unearthing Entrepreneurial Success and DISC Insights with Victoria Theriault The Business of Doing Business with Dwayne Kerrigan

Part 1: In this first part of the episode, Dwayne sits down with Victoria Theriault, the founder of Discovering What Works and the 'Discovering You' podcast. Victoria discusses her personal journey of self-discovery that led her to a passion for DISC coaching, communication, and team-building. She shares her twenty-year evolution of finding happiness and success, underscoring the importance of following one's passions at any stage of life.
The conversation explores the significance of DISC assessments in both personal and professional growth, providing insights into how individuals can improve communication and relationships by understanding different DISC profiles - Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Compliance. This episode serves as a guide for those navigating career changes, seeking a better understanding of DISC, and looking to enhance team dynamics and personal development. Stay tuned for the second part where Victoria delves deeper into the practical applications of DISC coaching and its impact on leadership and team-building.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Finding Your True Calling
05:02 The Power of DISC: A Deep Dive into Behavioural Assessment
07:22 Making the Leap: Transitioning from Employee to Entrepreneur
15:51 The Introvert's Guide to Thriving in Business
23:49 Mastering Team Dynamics with DISC
32:36 Understanding Personality Styles in Communication
34:00 The Power of Perception in Interpersonal Dynamics
35:32 Applying DISC Insights in Sales and Team Building
35:53 Forced Empathy: A Tool for Understanding and Connection
38:42 Practical Tips for Effective Communication Across DISC Profiles
44:58 Deep Dive into High S and C Personalities
54:49 Leveraging DISC for Team Building and Personal Relationships
59:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Connect with Victoria!
Victoria Theriault is the founder and owner of DISCover What Works. She’s a certified Team Facilitator, DISC and EQ Analyst and a Keynote Speaker.
Victoria helps raise individual and team performance as well as notably improve client service. She’s a co-author of the book Pursuit 365, and the creator and host of the DISCovering You podcast which explores the role that personality plays in our interactions at work and beyond, and how it affects us as we navigate through life.
To learn more about Victoria and her business offerings visit or email her at mailto:discoverwhatworks@gmail.com
https://pod.link/1614071253
https://discoverwhatworks.org/
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https://www.instagram.com/discoverwhatworks/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/discoverwhatworks
Connect with Dwayne Kerrigan
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwayne-kerrigan-998113281/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessofdoingbusinessdk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebusinessofdoingbusinessdk/
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