Coach Better Leaders With This Psychometric Assessment
The Connection Between Lumina Spark, Self-Awareness, and Emotional Intelligence
But first, let’s discuss how Lumina Spark directly affects a leader’s self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
As we all know (and as we discussed in our blog), self-awareness is at the core of effective leadership. Leaders who truly understand their own behaviour, motivations, and triggers can manage their emotions, communicate with clarity, and make decisions that inspire trust and collaboration. Without this level of insight, leadership can become reactive, driven by unconscious habits rather than intentional choices.
This is where Lumina Spark offers a deeper perspective. Rather than providing a simple personality label, it helps leaders see themselves from multiple angles, highlighting not just who they are but how they adjust to different situations. It allows leaders to recognize patterns in their behaviour, showing where they naturally thrive, how they adapt in their daily work life, and how stress might shift their approach in ways they don’t always realize.
For example, a leader may see themselves as highly collaborative, someone who values input encourages discussion, and welcomes diverse perspectives. But when reviewing their Lumina Spark Overextended Persona, they might discover a tendency to take control in high-pressure situations, unintentionally shutting down conversation rather than fostering it.
This kind of self-awareness goes beyond traditional leadership feedback. Instead of waiting for external validation or criticism, leaders can proactively recognize their own patterns, giving them the ability to adjust in real time.
For executive coaches and leadership coaches, this opens the door to far more meaningful coaching conversations. Rather than focusing on surface-level leadership skills, coaches can be strategic partners for their clients as they go through a journey of self-discovery, guiding them to uncover the subtle shifts in their behaviour and fine-tune their leadership approach.
With Lumina Spark as a tool, self-awareness becomes tangible and something leaders can measure, reflect on, and actively develop.
This also strengthens a leader’s emotional intelligence. When leaders understand how their reactions shift under stress, they can work toward managing those responses more effectively, whether that means improving how they handle conflict, making better decisions under pressure, or ensuring their leadership style remains balanced and consistent.
After all, emotional intelligence isn’t just about understanding others (as we discussed in our blog); it’s also about recognizing and regulating one’s own emotions.
By integrating Lumina Spark into leadership development, coaches can support their clients in building a foundation of self-awareness that leads to lasting growth. Leaders who can see themselves clearly across different situations are better equipped to lead with intention, strengthen their teams, and create a workplace culture built on trust, communication, and adaptability.
