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Improved Relationship Dynamics and Self-Understanding Through Unbiased External Perception Assessments

Laurie Keene · Recorded 3/1/2025

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Laurie Keene reports that Aboutly is a "game-changer" for personal and professional relationships. Unlike traditional self-assessments, Aboutly provides an unbiased view of how others perceive you. Laurie used these insights to develop underused assets, eliminate negative judgments of others, and foster deeper compassion and connection in her primary relationship.

At a glance

Primary Use Case
Interpersonal relationship improvement and self-development
Reported Result
Expanded self-concept and increased compassion for others
Assessment Type
External perception (non-self-assessment)
It isn't how I perceive myself, it is how other people perceive me and how I show up and they receive how I am.
Total game-changer in my relationship. I absolutely love the Aboutly system especially because it is unbiased.
It really just expanded my concept of myself and others so then I could relate better and I could understand and I can have so much more compassion for the people around me.

The interview

What makes Aboutly different from other assessments you have taken?

Aboutly is completely different than any other assessment because it isn't how I perceive myself, it is how other people perceive me and how I show up and they receive how I am.

How has this assessment helped you understand yourself better?

In that, I've been able to really understand myself in a better way and then how I relate to my partner. It's been a game-changer in understanding him and also helping me develop underused assets and parts of myself.

Did the assessment change how you view your own perceived weaknesses?

With things that I didn't accept in myself I saw as like a negative connotation. Because I thought they were weaknesses in me, I could see him as where I saw him a little bit as a negative trait for him. When I learned the Aboutly pieces it was like, 'Oh, this is how he's showing up in this way.'

What impact did Aboutly have on your relationships with others?

It really just expanded my concept of myself and others so then I could relate better and I could understand and I can have so much more compassion for the people around me. Any judgments or things that I had about others, it was like, 'oh, their brain just works differently than mine.' And you know what? That's totally cool.

Why do you value the fact that it is not a self-assessment?

I absolutely love the Aboutly system especially because it is unbiased. It's not a self-assessment because we don't see ourselves the same way as we show up and so it's beautiful. I absolutely love it.

To whom would you recommend this system?

I would recommend Aboutly to anyone who wants to connect better and understand their connection with other people better.

Frequently asked

How is Aboutly different from other personality assessments?

According to Laurie Keene, Aboutly is unique because it is not a self-assessment based on how you perceive yourself. Instead, it measures how other people actually receive you and how you show up in the world, providing an unbiased perspective.

Can Aboutly help with relationship conflicts?

Yes, Laurie found it to be a game-changer in her relationship by helping her understand that her partner's brain simply works differently. This shifted her view of his traits from negative connotations to a place of understanding and cool acceptance.

Who should use the Aboutly system?

Laurie recommends Aboutly to anyone who wants to connect better and understand their connection with other people more deeply, especially those looking to develop underused parts of themselves.

Full transcript

Aboutly is completely different than any other assessment because it isn't how I perceive myself, it is how other people perceive me and how I show up and they receive how I am. And in that, I've been able to really understand myself in a better way and then how I relate to my partner. And so, it's been a game-changer in understanding him and also helping me develop underused assets and, like, parts of myself. So with things that I didn't accept in myself I saw as like a negative connotation. And because I thought they were weaknesses in me, I could see him as where I saw him a little bit as a negative trait for him. When I learned the Aboutly pieces it was like, "Oh, this is how he's showing up in this way." But, like, it really just expanded my concept of myself and others so then I could relate better and I could understand and I can have so much more compassion for the people around me. And then, like, any judgments or things that had about others or, like, I didn't understand - "why are they doing things like that?" It was like, 'oh, their brain just works differently than mine.' And you know what? That's totally cool. Total game-changer in my relationship. I absolutely love the Aboutly system especially because it is unbiased. it's not a self-assessment because we don't see ourselves the same way as we show up and so it's beautiful. I absolutely love it. I would recommend Aboutly to anyone who wants to connect better and understand their connection with other people better.

About Aboutly

Aboutly provides a unique assessment system that focuses on external perception rather than self-reporting. By gathering data on how an individual is received by others, the platform helps users bridge the gap between their self-image and their actual impact. This transformation allows individuals to improve their interpersonal connections and develop underused personal assets.

Industry
Interpersonal Assessment Tools

Topics

  • relationship improvement
  • personal development
  • unbiased assessment
  • interpersonal connection
  • self-awareness
  • personality testing

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