Relational Range Assessment

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This isn't a test of how "good" you are at relating — it's a snapshot of your current range: how much you can see, hold, and choose in how you respond when things get complex or personal. For each of the 15 scenarios, pick the response that's closest to how you actually tend to show up.

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1. When someone criticizes my work in front of others, I tend to…

Get defensive or shut down in the moment, and only process it later. Notice myself getting defensive, even if I can't stop the reaction. Ask myself what's true in the feedback and what's about how it was delivered. Separate the delivery from the content, and decide what's actually mine to take on. Respond to what's useful in the moment and let go of the rest, without needing to defend myself.

2. When I'm given an unclear deadline or unclear expectations, I tend to…

Feel a rush of urgency and just start doing something to feel less anxious. Notice my anxiety about the ambiguity, even before I know what to do about it. Try to figure out what's actually being asked, and why it's unclear. Weigh what's realistic, name the constraints, and choose a workable path forward. Hold the ambiguity without rushing, and adjust my approach as more becomes clear.

3. When someone close to me is upset with me, I tend to…

Focus on defending myself or fixing it as fast as possible. Notice my own urge to defend or fix, even while I still feel activated. Try to understand what's happening for them, and what I might be bringing to it. Hold both my perspective and theirs, and choose how to respond thoughtfully. Stay present with the discomfort and adapt to what they actually need, without losing myself.

4. When I disagree with someone who has more authority or influence than me, I tend to…

Go along with it, even if it doesn't sit right with me. Notice that I'm going along with something I don't fully agree with. Think through why I disagree, and whether it's worth raising. Decide deliberately whether, when, and how to raise it. Read what the moment actually calls for — sometimes speaking up, sometimes not — without losing my position.

5. When plans change at the last minute, I tend to…

Feel thrown off and react to the disruption before I can think clearly. Notice I'm thrown off, even if I still feel scattered. Pause to figure out what actually needs to shift, and why. Adjust my plan while keeping what matters most intact. Move with the change fairly naturally, without much internal resistance.

6. When I'm under real pressure — too much to do, too little time — I tend to…

Get pulled into urgency and just react to whatever feels loudest. Notice I've slipped into reactive mode, even if I can't shift out of it yet. Try to step back and see what's actually driving the pressure. Prioritize deliberately, even if that means disappointing someone. Recover fairly quickly and choose my next move, rather than staying stuck in the pressure.

7. When I notice a repeating pattern or conflict in a relationship, I tend to…

Blame the other person, or myself, without seeing the pattern itself. Notice the pattern is happening again, even if I don't fully understand it. Get curious about what keeps creating it, on both sides. See what's mine to change, what's theirs, and what's shaped by the situation itself. Name it directly and adjust how I engage, without needing it to be resolved perfectly.

8. When something matters a lot to me personally, I tend to…

React from emotion and sort out the rest afterward. Notice how much it matters, even while I still feel swept up in it. Slow down and ask what's actually at stake, and why. Bring my values into how I respond, even under pressure. Stay grounded in what matters while adapting how I show up, depending on what's needed.

9. When I make a mistake that affects other people, I tend to…

Panic or scramble to hide or fix it before anyone notices. Notice my urge to hide or minimize it, even before I say anything. Think through what happened and why, before deciding what to say. Own it clearly, address the impact, and decide what to do differently. Name it plainly, repair what I can, and move forward without over-identifying with it.

10. When I'm in a group and people disagree with each other, I tend to…

Pick a side quickly, or try to avoid the tension altogether. Notice the tension and my own pull to avoid it or take sides. Try to understand what each person actually needs or values. Help name what's really at stake, even if it's uncomfortable. Stay steady in the tension and adapt how I engage as the group moves.

11. When I receive praise or recognition, I tend to…

Brush it off quickly, or feel uncomfortable and change the subject. Notice my discomfort with it, even if I still deflect. Consider what actually contributed to it, and let that sit. Take it in accurately, without over- or under-claiming it. Receive it simply and let it inform me, without needing it to define me.

12. When I need to ask someone for help, I tend to…

Avoid asking until I really can't manage anymore. Notice my reluctance to ask, even while still hesitating. Think through what kind of help would actually be useful. Ask clearly and directly for what I need. Ask easily, adjusting how I ask depending on the person and situation.

13. When my workload feels like too much, I tend to…

Push through without stopping to reassess anything. Notice I'm overloaded, even if I keep going anyway. Try to figure out what's actually essential versus what isn't. Make deliberate trade-offs and communicate them to others. Adjust my pace and priorities fluidly as the load shifts.

14. When I'm misunderstood by someone I care about, I tend to…

Get frustrated or shut down rather than try to clarify. Notice my frustration, even if I don't know how to address it yet. Think about what I actually meant and how it may have landed differently. Clarify what I meant while staying open to how they heard it. Stay curious and adjust how I communicate until we actually connect.

15. When I have to set a boundary with someone, I tend to…

Avoid it until I reach a breaking point, then react strongly. Notice I need a boundary, even while I'm still avoiding setting it. Think through what boundary is actually needed and why. Set it clearly and directly, even if it's uncomfortable. Set it in a way that fits the relationship and situation, without over- or under-shooting.

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Your Range Across All Five Stages

Relational maturity isn't a fixed rank — it's range: how much you can see, hold, and choose in your relating as conditions change. Someone can be highly capable in one context and far more reactive under pressure or in something personal. This isn't about "arriving" at Fluid and staying there; even at Fluid, a person can become reactive under enough load. What matters is the capacity to notice, recover, reorient, and choose again. The breakdown below shows where your responses landed across all five stages.

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Highly skilled executive and leadership coach with a passion for partnering with people to reach their goals and thrive. Creator of the Relational Intelligence Framework™.

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