Coined by Gay Hendricks, the Zone of Genius refers to the intersection between your unique talents, passions, and strengths. When you're operating in your Zone of Genius, you're doing work that not only utilizes your natural abilities but also brings you joy and fulfillment.

Here’s How to find it:

First, Understand The Four Zones of Work

To understand the concept of the Zone of Genius, it's helpful to first explore the four zones of work, as identified by Gay Hendricks:

The Zone of Incompetence

The Zone of Competence

The Zone of Excellence

The Zone of Genius

Where are you working and living currently?

Here are some practical tools for discovering your zone of genius ⬇️

Conduct a Skills Inventory

Identify Your Passions

Reflect on Past Successes

Ask for Feedback

Take Personality and Strengths Assessments

Your Zone of Genius Ikagai

Your zone of genius can also be found at the intersection of the Ikagai (a Japanese concept meaning “reason for being”). The intersection is: