CAN PERSONALITY REALLY CHANGE? This article suggests: yes — and I agree.

For a long time, we’ve been told that personality is fixed — that we are either introverted or extroverted, anxious or calm, organized or scattered. But what if that’s not the whole truth?

In this inspiring and well-researched piece, journalist Olga Khazan shares how she deliberately worked to change her personality. Not by pretending to be someone else, but by acting intentionally outside her habitual patterns — even when it felt uncomfortable or unnatural. Backed by personality science, her story shows that change is possible, if we commit to consistent action.

As a coach, I find this incredibly hopeful. It means that traits we often consider as "just the way I am" can in fact evolve — especially if they stand in the way of the life we want to live. The science is catching up with what many in coaching have long observed: our sense of identity is more fluid than we think.

This opens up important possibilities — not just for personal growth, but also for leadership, adaptability, and resilience in complex times.

👉 Worth reading, and worth reflecting on: If you could redesign one part of your personality — what would it be?