Famous Dolphins ENFJ: DOLPHIN Martin Luther King, Stephen Fry, Peter Ustinov, Sean BUZZWORDS: imaginative, generous, friendly Connery, Johnny Depp, Rose Tyler - charismatic people Many people say the dolphin is their favourite we like to listen to. animal, and ENFJs can be very popular too. Both usually Peter Kay is a talented comedy writer, performer and share the qualities of intelligence, warmth, great vision chart-topper. Energetic, imaginative, warm, generous and charisma. Dolphins can swim up to 20 miles per and hard-working. These qualities make his humour as hour and sleep only in 7 minute naps. Like dolphins, popular as it is funny and prolific. The realistic characters ENFJs often need to move fast to fit everything in, often he creates and shares with us are a combination of his enjoying busy and complicated social lives. imagination and accurate observation of people. Strengths Preferred learning style  Friendly, popular communicators.  They like group activity and discussion.  Can be aware of people’s values and principles.  They like to know the theory behind the idea.  Can focus on getting the job done.  They like to be encouraged and praised.  Are full of enthusiasm and can persuade others.  They like structure, procedures and knowing finishing times.  Can solve problems using imagination and creativity. Revision tips  Interested in how ideas affect people. Talk about your work with tutors and friends - you usually  Enjoy learning new skills.  learn better this way, but find time for private study too.  Can enjoy variety and action. When they’re pointing in a positive direction  Focus on the positives and the facts.  They are good at making people feel valued & important.  Make time for rest and relaxation.

 They are assertive, creative, friendly & flexible. Degree course ideas  They learn from their mistakes.  psychology, law, medical sciences  They have fun.  secondary teaching, English literature, languages, linguistics, When they’re pointing in a negative direction communication, performing arts  They take over, saying ‘oh, I’ll do it!’  media, journalism, marketing, advertising, public relations  They dig their heels in.. To reduce stress Keep some time for yourself. You can’t help all of the people all of the time. As a teenager In an argument o They usually popular, cooperative and friendly.  Talk louder and faster. o People like their enthusiasm, warmth and passion.  Want to get things sorted out now! o They can try to keep everyone happy too much and neglect  Personalise everything. their own needs.  Sometimes just give in to keep the peace. o They can jump from one thing to the next without settling on  Imagine huge consequences from small incidents. something and doing it really well.  Make sweeping generalisations. o They should learn to stay positive, since they can’t know  Jump to conclusions quickly. everything! And they can say no to people sometimes! .  Oversimplify issues... As a boyfriend/girlfriend How to avoid an argument o They’re usually friendly, caring and loving.  Text or email ideas before springing them on people. o They work hard at making their relationships strong, deep and  Listen: talk only when the other person has finished. meaningful.  Don’t take everything personally. In a parent/child relationship (note: parent/child can be  Don’t be afraid of disagreement – sometimes it’s healthy. substituted for other relationships, eg friendships, marriages & working relationships)  Don’t ignore practical details. Parent:  Consider how to get there – not just the finish line. o Tend to be encouraging, like everyone to get on well, take care  Consider all of the options before deciding. of and support each other. o Can try to impose their own ‘hippie’ values on those close to  Remember doing things the same way is not always best. them. Tend to withdraw love & support as punishment. Preferred job roles & themes Child: Counsellor / healer / mentor / adviser / advocate / friend o Are deep & inventive, think through their feelings,are sensitive.  Jobs in which you can use your people skills to develop ideas o Respond well to imagination and helping others. and people in an organised way. o Can get lost in the world of their ideas.  journalism, writing, media, marketing, advertising, PR  social science, teacher, law, psychology, medical therapies, Buying a present for a Dolphin? human resource management o An album with photos of all the people they know with positive Jobs that don’t require loads of qualifications comments written by close friends & family coach/trainer / retail assistant / bingo caller / teaching assistant / paramedic / youth worker / tour guide / travel agent / conference/hospitality worker / advice worker / carer / holiday centre worker