The caregiver Archetype
An oasis of comfort
in a bustling world.
The CAREGIVER IN INDIVIDUALS
The Caregiver is highly sensitive to everything going on around them, picking up on unspoken fears, lacks, and negative emotions.
These trigger a sense of compassion and protection; they are the first to offer a hand, a shoulder, or an ear.
Caregivers are driven by a passion to help and are able to give freely without expecting anything in return.
The CAREGIVER IN ORGANIZATIONS
Caregiver workplace cultures put people first. They are stable, responsive, nurturing environments where it’s possible for others to grow and heal.
They create systems and structures that keep people safe and secure. Caregiver teams and organizations are customer-focused.
Dependency, martyrdom, over-delivery, and sleepless nights from caring too much may signal a Caregiver has slipped into the shadow side.
Strengths
Selflessness, Patience, Endless Energy
Guiding Vision
To make sure all needs are met
Inspired by
Compassion, kindness, generosity
Organizations with High Caregiver
Volvo, Nordstrom, Allstate
Shadows
Overcommitment, Martyrdom
Favorite Phrase
Lend a hand in any situation
Frustrated by
People who live only for themselves
Individuals with High Caregiver
Mother Teresa, Jacinda Ardern, Obi-Wan Kenobi
ARE YOU A SAGE?
Are you inspired by thoughts, hypotheses, conundrums, unsolved equations or other intellectual challenges?
ARE YOU A RULER?
Do you know the best way to accomplish whatever is for the highest good of all? Are you willing to take on the responsibility?
ARE YOU A REVOLUTIONARY?
Do you tend to notice what’s not working and challenge the status quo? Are you unafraid to let go and move on?
ARE YOU A MAGICIAN?
Do you trust synchronicity, coincidence, Aha-moments and things that flow? Do you seem to make the impossible happen?
ARE YOU A LOVER?
Do you have a romantic view about the world that covers everything from ideas to individuals to experiences?
ARE YOU A JESTER?
Does your playful energy and sense of humor reduce the collective stress in the room? Do you show others how to let go and lighten up?
ARE YOU A HERO?
Do you bring a discipline, focus and can-do spirit that inspires others to be bigger, braver and stronger?
ARE YOU AN INNOCENT?
Are you grateful for the present moment? Do trust that things will always work out in the end?
ARE YOU AN EXPLORER?
Do you live life on your own terms? Are you inspired by the question ‘why not?’Â
ARE YOU A CREATOR?
Do you trust your imagination, your inner Muse and the creative process itself?
ARE YOU A CAREGIVER?
Do you give freely give without expecting anything in return? Is service your calling card?
ARE YOU AN EVERYPERSON?
Do you seek to create a sense of acceptance, belonging and justice? Do you believe ‘together we can overcome?’
