Framework
The 3 Main Character Energy types
Presence, narrative and boldness — how much room you take in a room, and whether you are the subject of your own story. The types are a light-hearted read, but the middle one is the honest place most people live.
Take the Main Character Energy test12 questions · 2 min · free
How the result is decided
Every answer feeds one overall score, and that score falls into one of 3 bands. The bands are levels of the same thing, not different kinds of person.
PresenceNarrativeBoldness
All 3 types
The Understudyabout 35% of peopleYou know every line by heart but still wait for someone else to say them first.
The Co-Leadabout 40% of peopleYou'll step into the light when invited, but real main-character energy means walking on stage without a cue.
The Marqueeabout 25% of peopleYou already act like the story orbits you—now make sure you're still listening when it doesn't.Is this you?
The Main Character Energy test is 12 questions and takes about 2 minutes. Your result carries your own numbers, not just the name.
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