The Space Between Stimulus and Response: How Energy Leadership Transforms Your Life
"Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom." — Viktor Frankl
Have you ever reacted to a situation in a way that you later regretted? Maybe it was snapping at a colleague, shutting down in a difficult conversation, or feeling completely powerless when faced with stress.
What if I told you that your response wasn’t random—it was predictable?
The way you react to challenges, stress, and even success isn’t just about your personality or emotions. It’s about your energy levels—the mindset you bring to each moment. And the good news? You can shift your energy and take back control.
Your Energy is Shaping Your Life—Are You Aware of It?
Whether you realize it or not, you are constantly operating from different energy levels that shape your leadership, relationships, and resilience. Some people approach life with a problem-solving, opportunity-focused mindset (anabolic energy), while others get caught in self-doubt, frustration, or avoidance (catabolic energy).
Neither is inherently good or bad—but being aware of these shifts is the difference between reacting and leading.
This is where the Energy Leadership Index (ELI) Assessment, developed by the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC), comes in.
The ELI: Your Blueprint for Energy Awareness
The Energy Leadership Index (ELI) is not just another personality test—it’s a research-backed attitudinal assessment created by iPEC that reveals how you show up in life, in leadership, and under stress.
Unlike fixed personality assessments, the ELI measures your current mindset and energy patterns—which means it can change as you grow and develop.
It helps you answer:
What energy levels drive me in everyday life?
How do I react under pressure, and how can I shift it?
Where am I unconsciously holding myself back?
How can I lead with greater confidence, purpose, and resilience?
Your Power Lies in The Space Between
Viktor Frankl’s quote reminds us that our initial reaction isn’t the final outcome—there’s always a space between what happens and how we respond.
When you understand your default energy patterns, you can begin to pause, shift, and lead with intention rather than letting stress or circumstances dictate your actions.
Imagine...
Instead of shutting down under pressure, you learn to step into confidence and clarity.
Instead of getting stuck in frustration, you tap into problem-solving and adaptability.
Instead of feeling reactive, you become a leader who consciously chooses your response.
Are You Ready to Unlock Your Leadership Potential?
The ELI Assessment + Debrief is your personal roadmap to energy awareness, leadership, and growth. If you’re ready to see where your energy is working for you (and where it’s holding you back), let’s schedule a session.
Because in that space between what happens to you and how you respond—your growth, freedom, and leadership are waiting.
Click here to book your ELI Assessment with me today!
Acknowledgment
The Energy Leadership Index (ELI) Assessment was developed by the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC), a globally recognized leader in coach training and leadership development.
