Personal Stagnation Assessment

Stagnation precedes transformation. Rising above our stagnation requires that we get to the root of our stuckness — this assessment will get you there.

Estimated time: 5-7 minutes

Determine the source and solution to your stagnation

76%

76% of people regularly experience stagnation.

54%

54% of people are currently experiencing stagnation.

24%

Only 24% of people are confident they can get out of stagnation.

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How this assessment can help you

Feeling stuck is frustrating—but it’s not a flaw.

 

Even great and talented people get stuck at times.

 

I have learned that stagnation precedes transformation.

 

The question you need to ask yourself is: Am I using my stuckness to transform and level up? This assessment will help you do that.

 

When people feel stuck, they can generally identify their Visible Stagnation (leaves): whether it’s relational, purpose, career, or physical.

 

But, to rise above our stuckness, we need to explore and uncover both our Structural Stagnation. (trunk) and Self-Protective Mindsets (Roots).

 

This Personal Stagnation Assessment will help you evaluate your stuckness at each of these levels.

The solution to our problems always lies at a deeper level than where the problem exists.

How it Works
  • You’ll walk away with clarity on what’s holding you back and where your greatest opportunities for growth lie.

  • The report includes simple visuals, plain-language explanations, and a short list of focused recommendations.

  • Your personalized report gives you insights you may be experiencing  broken down into the three levels of stagnation

  • Surface-level stuckness (purpose, relationships, career, physical health)

  • Structural patterns that sustain the stuckness

  • Mindset filters that keep you in self-protection mode

It’s designed to illuminate not just what is stuck — but why it’s stuck, providing the developmental insight needed to rise above it.

Step 1 – Take the Assessment
Answer a set of questions that examine your visible, structural, and mindset-level stuckness. (About 5–10 minutes.)

Step 2 – Get Your Results
Receive a personalized report that maps your stagnation across the three levels and identifies your biggest growth edges.

Step 3 – Rise Above Your Stagnation
Use the report to craft a concrete plan: reflection questions, targeted micro-practices, and recommended next steps. If you want more support, consider the Becoming Better Coaching Program for guided transformation.

Group Assessments

How this benefits groups

If you want to explore stagnation at the team level, we offer a Team Stagnation Assessment that uncovers hidden friction, misalignment, and self-protective tendencies that block collective progress.

 

Team stats (callout):

  • 82% of people state that their work teams regularly experience stagnation

  • 43% say their work team is currently experiencing stagnation

  • Only 20% are confident they know how to help their team get out of stagnation

If your team feels stuck or plateaued, the Team Stagnation Assessment helps you find the specific levers to elevate team performance and clarity. There is also a program designed to help teams elevate using that tool.

What makes this assessment different

Most assessments focus on surface behaviors or traits. This one goes deeper — rooted in vertical development principles — and helps you uncover the deeper drivers of stagnation that traditional tools overlook. It’s not just diagnostic; it’s developmental and action-oriented.

Grounded in over 30 years of academic research.
Used by top organizations and leaders worldwide.
It helps develop the deep-level awareness that precedes personal and organizational transformation
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Frequently asked questions

Is it really free?

Yes. There’s no cost or obligation. You’ll get your results instantly.

About 5–7 minutes.

100% private. Your results are yours alone.

Absolutely. Many people retake it every 6–12 months to measure their growth.

Awareness is the first step

Awareness is the first step — transformation requires action. Discover what’s really holding you back and get clear next steps to rise above your stagnation.

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