Have you ever wondered why your weight loss journey with a certain nutritionist didn’t pan out as expected? Or why you couldn’t establish a strong connection with them? Well, it might be because your personalities were like polar opposites.
Imagine being a “yellow” person seeking emotional support and connection while your nutritionist is more of a “blue” person, focusing on facts and laying out the plan. It’s tough to feel cared for and have a great experience in such a scenario. You might find yourself sitting there, bored, waiting for your turn to finally share your feelings and your story.
The colour codes and the respective personalities are work of Thomas Erikson, who wrote the book “Surrounded by idiots.”
The book delves into human behaviour. He highlights 4 types of personality – red, green, blue and yellow.
For the sake of time, I will only be using yellow and blue as examples for this blog post.
Unveiling Yellow and Blue Personalities: Embrace the Spectrum of Traits!
According to the book, a yellow person is enthusiastic, creative, communicative, encouraging, sociable, expressive, talkative.
A blue person has the following traits: Reserved, objective, structured, analytical, logical, follows rules and seeks facts.
One important aspect to notice is that the author claims that the overwhelming majority of people are a mixture of 2 colours even though they have a dominant one, and only 5% are almost strictly one colour.
Unlocking Client Success: Tailoring Excellent Service through Personality Recognition
For professionals in the field, recognizing the unique personality traits of our clients is crucial for delivering excellent service.
What a “yellow” person defines as excellent service might not align with what a “blue” person perceives as excellent service.
Understanding this concept can make a world of difference. Thomas Erikson’s book, “Surrounded by Idiots,” provides fantastic insights into human behaviour and how we can learn to recognize different personality types.
It helps us build strong relationships and uncover why we connect effortlessly with some individuals while finding it challenging to spend time with others.
Finding the Perfect Fit: Personalized Coaching for Thriving Nutrition Journeys
By tailoring our coaching approach to suit the personalities of our clients, we can create an environment that fosters trust, support, and growth.
It’s about finding that perfect match, where both the nutritionist and the client are on the same wavelength.
When the puzzle pieces fit together, magic happens!
So, whether you’re an emotionally-driven “yellow” person who craves supportive connection, or meticulous “blue” person seeking in-depth explanations remember that your needs are valid.
As individuals, we all have distinct ways of approaching things, and understanding these differences can make or break a successful nutrition coaching journey.
Wrap up
In conclusion, let’s celebrate the fact that what works wonders for one person may not be the best approach for someone else.
By acknowledging and respecting different personalities, both clients and nutritionists can create a harmonious partnership that propels them toward their health and wellness goals.
Ideally it is a good idea make your needs and expectations clear to your nutritionist. As a nutritionist, it is important to know what kind of client I am dealing with so that I know how I should tailor my approach to them.
There isn’t a “one-size fits all” approach, but you also shouldn’t compromise on your values. In my opinion, you can communicate in a myriad of ways without compromising what you stand for.
