More than a self-report test.
A different kind of insight.
The Akara Leadership Profile maps 21 distinct behavioural and decision-making patterns from a single data point — date of birth. Developed over 30 years of applied research. Cannot be gamed. Consistent results. Used as a self-awareness and development tool by leaders across industries.
What makes it different
from standard assessments.
Standard leadership assessments rely on self-report — which means they can be influenced by mood, context and self-presentation. The Akara Leadership Profile is derived algorithmically from date of birth. The result is always the same, regardless of when or how many times it is run.
| Assessment | Method | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Hogan / DiSC / MBTI | Self-report questionnaire | Can be gamed; results vary with mood and context |
| 360° feedback | Peer and manager ratings | Subject to social bias; expensive and slow to administer |
| Psychometric tests | Timed cognitive tasks | Measures performance under test conditions, not leadership behaviour |
| Akara Leadership Profile | Date-of-birth algorithm — proprietary model | Cannot be faked; identical results every time; no self-report bias |
Important note: The Akara Leadership Profile is a self-awareness and development tool. It is not a medical or psychological assessment and should not be used as the sole basis for hiring or termination decisions. It is most effective when combined with structured interviews, reference checks and other standard selection processes.
Executive Selection
Add a different layer to your selection process. Understand how a candidate is naturally wired to lead — their instinctive strengths, their development edge, their blind spots — before making the final decision. Use the included interview questions per dimension.
Leadership Onboarding
Give a new leader a real head start. A profile that shows how they are wired, what conditions they need to operate well, and what to watch under pressure — so the first 90 days are already grounded in self-knowledge.
Team Development
See your team as a system. Map where natural strengths concentrate, where the gaps are, and what each person needs to lead well. The Team Energy (free) gives the overview; the full Blueprint goes deep.
In-company Training
The Lead as You Are programme delivered in-company for groups of directors and managers. Individual profiles, group sessions and team dynamics work — tailored to your organisation's context and culture.
What is in
the full report.
The full report goes far beyond the free profile. It maps all 21 positions — the 5 primary positions plus 16 secondary positions derived through two-component and multi-component formulas. The output is a precise, written analysis in plain business language.
Core style, development edge, natural gift, accumulated wisdom and direction — each with positive pole and growth edge.
Including Challenge, Asset, Heart, Strategy, Projection and more — derived through validated formulas.
Decisiveness, emotional consistency, strategic thinking, interpersonal effectiveness and six more — each scored and interpreted.
Specific daily practices — breathing, movement, focused reflection — matched precisely to this person's profile.
Per dimension — for selection or development conversations. Ready to use.
A personal call with Sat Kirtan to walk through the findings, answer questions and agree next steps.
Clear language. No jargon. No spiritual framing. Ready to share with your HR director, your coach or your board. Available in Dutch and English. Delivered within 5 working days.
Not sure yet? The free profile gives you an immediate taste — no email required to start.
Try the free profile →Three ways to
work together.
Leadership Assessment Report
A complete written analysis across 21 positions — 5 primary and 16 secondary — translated into plain business language. 10 leadership competency scores. Development protocol. Interview questions. 30-minute Profile Reading Call. Dutch or English.
Team Blueprint & Programme
3–10 individual reports plus a full team dynamics map — covering complementary strengths, structural tensions and the hidden patterns across the team. Includes a 2-hour team session with Sat Kirtan — in-person or online — and a follow-up recommendations report.
Lead as You Are — Group
The complete training programme delivered in-company for groups of 3–12 directors or managers. Individual profiles, group sessions and team dynamics work. Spread over 3–6 months. Tailored to your organisation's context and culture. Custom pricing.
A 30-minute discovery call
is always free.
We look at your specific situation — selection, onboarding, team development or training — and find what fits. No commitment required.
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