Work shouldn’t feel this hard!

Most teams don’t struggle because of talent.
They struggle because people are working outside how they’re naturally wired to contribute.

The 6 Working Genius offers a simple, practical way to see how work actually happens—where it creates energy, and where it quietly drains it.

A simple pattern most people recognize immediately

Everyone has:

          • two areas of genius
          • two areas of competence
          • two areas of frustration

That pattern explains more than most teams realize.

It explains:

          • why some work gives you energy

          • why other work feels heavier than it should

          • and why teams can be capable—but still feel misaligned

What begins to change

When teams understand how work is actually flowing—and who is naturally wired for each part—things begin to shift.

Clarity

        • Clearer roles—without rigid job descriptions
        • Better alignment across the team

Energy

        • More time spent in work that fuels people
        • Less burnout and quiet frustration

Results

        • Faster movement from idea to execution
        • Healthier collaboration
        • Less friction, more momentum

What this looks like in practice

        • Work is distributed more intentionally
        • Conversations become clearer and more direct
        • Decisions happen with less second-guessing
        • Execution gains momentum

Here’s the quick tour:

 

    1. Wonder (W) – Asking “Why is this the way it is?” Spotting gaps, opportunities, and possibilities.
    2. Invention (I) – Coming up with new solutions.
    3. Discernment (D) – Using instinct and judgment to evaluate ideas.
    4. Galvanizing (G) – Rallying people to action.
    5. Enablement (E) – Helping others get moving and succeed.
    6. Tenacity (T) – Driving to finish and meet the standard.

How this genius comes to life

 

Team Workshop (Flagship)

    • Half-day or full-day experience
    • Includes assessment, team debrief, and work mapping
    • Outcome: shared language and practical shifts in how work gets done
    • Investment: $2,500 – $5,000 per team

Leadership Team Intensive

    • Focus on priorities, meetings, and decision-making
    • Connects directly to how the team leads and executes together
    • Investment: custom pricing

1:1 Debriefs

    • Personalized interpretation of results
    • Often a starting point for deeper coaching work
    • Investment: $250 – $500 per person

Ongoing Integration

    • Follow-up sessions
    • Support in applying the model to real work over time
    • Optional leader 1:1s
    • Investment: $7,500 – $15,000+

Start upstream.

If your team is capable—but carrying more friction than it should—this work can help uncover why, and what to do differently.

Let’s talk about what this could look like for your team.

Schedule a free Upstream Discovery Call
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