When it comes to understanding what drives people at work, few tools are as powerful as personality tests for business. These frameworks give us a shared language to explore how we think, communicate, and stay motivated, and Insights Discovery UK continues to lead the way in helping teams bring that understanding to life.
At Performance Catalyst, we’ve seen first-hand how personality profiles for teams can unlock motivation, strengthen communication, and transform collaboration. When we understand what truly motivates us, we tap into a deeper level of engagement and performance.
Seeing Motivation Through the Insights Colour Lens
Motivation isn’t one-size-fits-all. Each of the Insights colour energies finds meaning and momentum in different ways: some through achievement, others through connection, balance, or understanding.
When we recognise these differences, we stop trying to motivate everyone in the same way. Instead, we create environments where each individual’s energy is respected and valued.
💡 Try this: Ask your team, “What keeps you motivated when work feels tough?”
You’ll likely hear answers that mirror their colour preferences — a Fiery Red might talk about goals and progress, while an Earth Green may mention appreciation and support.
Feeling Seen: The Key to Sustained Motivation
We’re all more motivated when we feel seen for who we are. The “Things I wish my colleagues knew about me” reflection from Insights Discovery (below) is a powerful reminder that misinterpretations can easily sap motivation.
A Cool Blue colleague might seem reserved, but they’re often focused on getting things right. A Sunshine Yellow may appear scattered, but they’re likely energised by ideas and enthusiasm. Recognising the intention behind the behaviour helps us approach one another with empathy, turning potential friction into mutual respect.
Communication as a Source of Motivation
Motivation and communication are deeply connected. How we speak, listen, and give feedback can either boost or block someone’s energy.
- Be clear and decisive with those who value results.
- Keep it positive and engaging with those who thrive on interaction.
- Offer reassurance and time for reflection to those who seek harmony.
- Provide detail and clarity for those motivated by understanding.
Adapting our style doesn’t mean changing who we are — it means meeting others where they are. That’s what creates teams that hum with energy and trust.
Learning Styles: The Overlooked Motivator
How we learn also influences how we stay motivated. Each colour energy has preferred learning conditions — from fast-paced, hands-on sessions to calm, reflective spaces. Our bespoke skills and capabilities workshops for teams are tailored to you and your team, meeting you where you are and providing exactly what your team needs.
When these preferences are honoured, motivation rises naturally. When they’re ignored, even the most talented people can feel disconnected.
Consider how your team’s learning experiences align with their natural styles. Are you providing enough variety and flexibility for everyone to stay engaged?
Keeping Insights Discovery Alive
Motivation isn’t static; it evolves with our roles, environments, and relationships. The more we return to our Insights Discovery language and keep it alive in daily conversations, the more we can nurture motivation intentionally — not just reactively.
Try exploring these prompts in your next team session:
- What motivates each of us right now?
- What drains our energy?
- How can we adapt to help each other thrive?
When motivation becomes a shared responsibility, performance becomes collective — and that’s when teams truly come alive.
Keeping Motivation Alive with Performance Catalyst
At Performance Catalyst, we help teams go beyond personality awareness to real behavioural change. Through Insights Discovery UK workshops and tailored coaching, we support organisations to build lasting motivation, stronger communication, and more cohesive performance.
If your team is ready to rediscover what drives them — and how to bring out the best in one another — explore our personality tests for business and personality profiles for teams, or connect with us on LinkedIn.