The Hero provides a sense of self-esteem for the family unit. It’s their perceived responsibility to carry “the banner” for the public to see. In her adult life, shee seeks to make her family proud, but suffers from the intense need to always keep up appearances. A woman who acts as the hero in relationships can be compulsive about her achievements and perfection. This can adversely affect significant and familial relationships by unrealistic expectations of others as well as herself. The choleric temperament can usually be found woven somewhere within the hero. The good news is that being success driven, the hero can be open to redirection through the life coaching process.
The Mascot served as the one who provided humor and comic relief for the family. They are most often the youngest of the siblings. While entertaining, the mascot often squelched their true feelings at the risk of being emotionally underdeveloped. A woman who presents in this way toa life coach may be a “social butterfly”, and well connected in surface social relationships. She may find it difficult to maintain deep personal relationships, or follow through on plans or fulfillment of dreams. Those possessing the sanguine temperament are commonly found as the mascot. The woman who continues to play this role can be coached in ways to set realistic goals and see them to completion. Along with a life coach they can explore ways to establish and maintain deeper relationships.
~Jan Drury, M.S., C.L.C, Life Coaching Partners
Life Coaching Partners, LLC 