The exercise of the personal coat of arms is a tool for self -knowledge that is inspired by the coat of arms of medieval knights who wore their coat of arms on their shields in order to assert their identity.
The coat of arms would have emerged at the beginning of the 13ᵉ century and allowed, originally, identifying families during festivities or recognizing enemies and allies on the battlefield. It could be represented on armor, a banner or a shield.
In this logic, the personal coat of arms allows you to take stock of what characterizes you: your striking experiences, your strengths, your motivations, your wishes, etc. In short, everything that makes you unique!
How to create your personal coat of arms?
The first step before building your coat of arms is to think of one or more professional situation (s) of which you are proud/proud.
Then ask yourself:
- Without excessive modesty, what talents, skills and personal qualities do you think you used?
- What satisfactions and motivations have you withdrawn?
- What did you find particularly motivating in this experience?
- What brought you energy and pleasure?
- What are the three wishes that you would formulate for your future professional (and/or personal)?
You can do this exercise with a friend or a colleague by questioning each other!
The second step is to fill the nine boxes of the personal coat of arms. Download our free model Or, failing that, take a sheet of paper and draw your coat of arms by inspired the model below. Using your answers, filled the boxes one by one, make drawings, cutouts and collages: lets your creativity express themselves!
Complete your personal coat of arms and do not forget to choose a motto or a short sentence which represents your philosophy of life!
The 9 boxes of your personal coat of arms
- My motto: A quote or a short sentence that illustrates what wears you in life.
- My desires: the projects, the dreams and the hopes that you nourish in existence.
- My values: the values that inspire you or give meaning to your life.
- My strengths: talents, assets and personal qualities that distinguish you.
- My skills: your skills, know-how, skills and knowledge you master.
- My motivations: your main sources of motivation for future projects.
- My trophies: your most significant professional and personal successes.
- My resources: the resources you have to carry out your projects.
- My supporters: people who can help and support you in your projects.
Admire your work and congratulate yourself: your coat of arms is ready! Preciously at hand. Display it in your office or, in scanned version, on your computer to be able to consult it in the event of a drop in motivation or to boost your confidence in you!
