WHAT'S YOUR STORYTELLING STYLE?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  If you had to pick one, which of these women would you grab coffee with?

  • A.
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    Michelle Obama
  • B.
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    Beyonce
  • C.
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    Oprah
  • D.
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    Maya Angelou
• 2.
  How do you want your audience to feel after consuming your content?

  • A.
    To feel inspired and motivated 
  • B.
    To feel seen and accepted
  • C.
    To feel wiser and smarter
  • D.
    To feel lighter and happier
• 3.
  What are you most likely to share on your feed on Instagram?  

  • A.
    A funny video or an engaging picture with a short catchy caption
  • B.
    A relatable post about my daily life
  • C.
    A deep, inspiring post related to transformation
  • D.
    An expert tip or tangible piece of advice
• 4.
  What is your biggest communication strength? 

  • A.
    I know how to make people smile and feel good within seconds! 
  • B.
    I’m a great listener. I naturally hold space for other people’s stories.
  • C.
    I’m able to communicate complex topics in an easy, digestible way.
  • D.
    I am able to make another person feel inspired and empowered after our conversation.
• 5.
  You’ve been invited to speak at a large conference. Which of these roles would be the best fit for you?

  • A.
    The MC: you love keeping the audience energized and excited
  • B.
    Panel Moderator: you love to ask thoughtful questions to panelists to paint the bigger picture/theme for the audience
  • C.
    Inspirational speaker: you’re excited to take the stage and leave all members of the audience feeling inspired and hopeful  
  • D.
    Subject-matter expert: you’re happiest leading a presentation on a niche topic to a specialized group
• 6.
  What is the main reason you want to communicate your brand story with your audience?

  • A.
    LEAD GENERATION: I want to attract more qualified leads to my business 
  • B.
    ENGAGEMENT: I want to create a stronger community and relationships with my audience 
  • C.
    AUTHORITY: I want to be seen as a thought-leader in my industry
  • D.
    VISIBILITY: I want to use my brand story to share my message across many platforms and audiences 
• 7.
  Which of these best describe you?

  • A.
    I’m an entertainer (actor, producer, comedian, podcast host, influencer, etc.) 
  • B.
    I’m a service-provider (coach, consultant, graphic designer, photographer, etc.) 
  • C.
    I’m a thought-leader (founder, speaker, organizational leader, etc.) 
  • D.
    Other
• 8.
  How long have you been building your personal brand?

  • A.
    I’m just starting out! Don’t know if I have a brand yet
  • B.
    Fairly new: 1-2 years  
  • C.
    Getting the hang of it: 2-5 years 
  • D.
    I’ve been around the block: 5+ years

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  EDUCATOR 

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  You are a teacher at heart! You love being able to communicate your expertise and knowledge with your audience and give tangible pieces of advice that they can apply to their lives. You naturally position yourself as the subject-matter expert and can very quickly become a trusted, go-to source in your industry. Strengths: You make people feel wiser and smarter through your stories/messaging You can provoke thoughtful conversations by presenting new material and ideas You can make people feel wiser, smarter, and well-informed from the stories you share Shadows: You may sometimes get too entrenched in the material you are sharing and may forget to connect with their audiences You may hesitate to share your knowledge because you still feel like you haven’t done enough research You can fall into the trap of being a bit too straightforward or dry with your content About Akansha Hi! I’m Akansha and I’m brand storyteller, personal brand strategist, and the CEO of Citrus & Gold. I’m here to help leaders find their authentic voice & own their stories so they can make a bigger impact and attract the right opportunities - whether it be new gigs, clients, or partnerships. I've had the privilege to work with clients who've closed deals on Shark Tank, sold scripts to HBO, and launched multiple 5-figure online courses. Now, I’m excited to help you discover your unique storytelling style so you can captivate and engage a loyal audience! If you are a woman looking to find your voice....
• 2.
  ENTERTAINER

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  You’re an entertainer! You know how to make people smile and appeal to a wide audience. You love being the center of attention and can naturally lighten the mood with a joke or a funny story. Strengths: You know how to appeal to a wide audience and can create content that is easily shareable and digestible You never run out of ideas on how to creatively connect with people; you keep people engaged You know how to have fun and bring that energy to your stories! Shadows: You can get caught up in vanity metrics and may forget your “deeper why” behind your brand You may forget to build more deep, intimate relationships with your audience and keep things more superficial You may lack discipline or long-term focus when it comes to developing your brand - you are simply living in the moment! About Akansha Hi! I’m Akansha and I’m brand storyteller, personal brand strategist, and the CEO of Citrus & Gold. I’m here to help leaders find their authentic voice & own their stories so they can make a bigger impact and attract the right opportunities - whether it be new gigs, clients, or partnerships. I've had the privilege to work with clients who've closed deals on Shark Tank, sold scripts to HBO, and launched multiple 5-figure online courses. Now, I’m excited to help you discover your unique storytelling style so you can captivate and engage a loyal audience! If you are a woman looking to find your voice....
• 3.
  MOTIVATOR:

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  You’re a motivator! You’re a visionary who can shed light on the future for their audiences. You know how to make people feel empowered and hopeful by inspiring change or transformation. Strengths: You are skilled and influencing and persuading their audience through your messaging You are easily able to give people hope and inspiration You are able to make an impact on a community by promoting change or transformation Shadows: You can become a bit controlling or manipulative without intentional care You may forget to support your statements with deeper, substantive facts or research You may forget to translate your high-level message to something tangible, actionable for your audience About Akansha Hi! I’m Akansha and I’m brand storyteller, personal brand strategist, and the CEO of Citrus & Gold. I’m here to help leaders find their authentic voice & own their stories so they can make a bigger impact and attract the right opportunities - whether it be new gigs, clients, or partnerships. I've had the privilege to work with clients who've closed deals on Shark Tank, sold scripts to HBO, and launched multiple 5-figure online courses. Now, I’m excited to help you discover your unique storytelling style so you can captivate and engage a loyal audience! If you are a woman looking to find your voice....
• 4.
  CONNECTOR:

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  You’re a connector! You are a keen observer and know how to bring people and stories together. You can naturally find common threads, themes amongst people, topics to create a strong sense of community and belonging. Strengths: You know to communicate in a way that brings people together and creates a sense of belonging You are really good at synthesizing ideas and communicating in a cohesive way You naturally build community and get others involved in your mission/vision Shadows: You may forget to voice your own opinions and focus too much on those of others’ You may be overshadowed by more forthcoming personalities if you don’t intentionally take a strong stand for your values You may spend too much time trying to find the perfect way to communicate an idea or story About Akansha Hi! I’m Akansha and I’m brand storyteller, personal brand strategist, and the CEO of Citrus & Gold. I’m here to help leaders find their authentic voice & own their stories so they can make a bigger impact and attract the right opportunities - whether it be new gigs, clients, or partnerships. I've had the privilege to work with clients who've closed deals on Shark Tank, sold scripts to HBO, and launched multiple 5-figure online courses. Now, I’m excited to help you discover your unique storytelling style so you can captivate and engage a loyal audience! If you are a woman looking to find your voice....