“I had no idea what the assessments would tell me. When the counselor reviewed my results, I thought, “That sounds just like me. How does he know me so well? I realized things about myself that I’d never been able to put into words.”

“From personal experience, this skill-based assessment is head and shoulders above Myers-Briggs, DiSC, FARO-B and others that ask you to respond to questions and pick the answer – I really value the many dimensions that it explores, and have found it to be an excellent tool for career planning.”

“It’s really interesting to read and discuss all the information the assessments discover about you from the tests they give you. I would recommend them to everyone for help in choosing a career, making a college selection and picking a college major and college curriculum.”

"A colleague of ours, Chip Huge, PhD – a certified coach – works with teens and young adults who want a greater sense of self-direction. He helps them see how great they are.  In his coaching … he uses the Highlands Ability Battery (www.highlandsco.com), a tool that helps young people see – sometimes for the first time in their lives – their real strengths and talents.  He helps them gain the self-awareness and confidence they need to act in ways consistent with what they really want to have happen in their lives.  He helps them become high functioning and contributing members of society.

Just as important – and extremely important for these individuals – Chip also works with their parents.  He helps parents see the gifts, talents and strengths of their kids, and he works with them to learn to support their children in becoming who they are capable of being.  This requires parents to rely on their own strengths to communicate with and support their children.  Thus, the strengths of both the young adult and the parents are the key to this new way of seeing the potential within our children that’s just waiting to break free!

Chip has carved himself a niche that makes full use of his own strengths, and he makes a very tangible difference in the world.  We wanted you to meet Chip now, because he inspires us to wonder, “How can we, as strong leaders, do what Chip is doing in our communities?  Who can we help grow and develop, by applying our strengths to their circumstances?  Who do you know – an individual, a group, or an organization – that needs your care, your attention, your servant leadership, and your strengths?"

Quote from the book Play to Your Strengths (publisher is Career Press) written by Andrea Sigetich, Master Certified Coach, due for publication January 2008…

“For me to tell you all I learned from this program would take a lifetime. I learned how I learn best, what motivates me, how to deal with stressful situations, what my natural abilities are, and what career choices my abilities are geared towards. At the same time, they emphasize that career planning, career decisions, and career changes should not be based entirely on these results.”

“The MAPP system has been a great source for gaining some clarity on career direction, and has helped to eliminate some areas where I was riding the fence. It was good to see that the directions where my "heart" said I should go also matched highly with the career compatibility/MAPP rating. Another big asset was the direct connection to the Occupational Outlook website which gives an extensive overview of career expectations, job growth, salaries and education requirements.”

“Dear Chip, Just a short note to thank you for the insight you have given me to help me understand today’s young adults. They are much different from my generation. I found your suggestions in my dealing with my two sons extremely helpful, also helping me understand that I can only lead by example and let them deal with the consequences of their choices. Even though it is still difficult for me to watch them continue to make some bad choices I realize there isn’t much I can do about it except support them in making better decisions. Thanks again from a Love and Logic parent."

“Thank you for the opportunity to do the assessments. It truly has been the most insightful measure of self assessment I've ever done! Hallelujah! I can get to a career life/style from here. :) Thank you again for a giant let-in-on-knowing me. ”

 “I have to thank you and your organization. It has changed my life. Before taking the assessments, I was confused, no direction or actually too many directions. Because of this test, I am returning to school to complete a BA in Business Management with an emphasis in marketing. Before the tests, I didn't return to school because what would I focus on? Thank you for making a difference.”

 “Dear Chip, We are grateful for the support you provided us as a family during the last four months. You really helped us through the transition stage. It was a comfort to know we had your support. Much thanks for seeing us through it all.”