Welcome to Ascend with Quinn.
For much of my life, I felt a persistent sense of uncertainty about what I was meant to do. I filled my days with work, family, responsibility, and exhaustion—being useful felt like purpose. As my children grew up and my roles shifted, that sense of usefulness began to fade. I stayed busy, surrounded myself with people and activities, but beneath it all remained the same question: What am I actually here for?
That question became the thread that led me here.
In my late twenties, I was introduced to behavioral personality typing through the DISC model, first taught to me by Florence Littauer. For the first time, I understood that people aren’t simply “better” or “worse” at life—we’re wired differently. I became fascinated with what motivates us, how we relate, and why we move through the world the way we do. Over time, I explored many interpretations of this four-quadrant model, including Helen Fisher’s work on temperament and relationships. These frameworks are valuable for understanding patterns and strengths, though I found them limited in depth on their own.
In my thirties, I encountered the Enneagram, and it opened an entirely new door. Unlike behavioral models, the Enneagram addresses motivation, fear, and growth. It is a powerful tool for personal and spiritual development—but only when used honestly. One of the greatest challenges with non–birth-based systems is misidentification. We often type ourselves as who we admire or aspire to be, rather than who we truly are. Real growth requires humility, self-awareness, and the willingness to hear uncomfortable truths.
Myers-Briggs became another important piece of the puzzle later in life. Like many people, I initially mistyped myself and carried that misunderstanding for years. It wasn’t until I learned to trust my intuition and understand cognitive function stacks that my true type became clear. That insight alone explained decades of internal conflict and self-betrayal. Used correctly, Myers-Briggs is a remarkably practical lens for understanding behavior, motivation, and communication.
In 2020, I had my first professional astrology reading. I went in skeptical. Like many people, I had dismissed astrology as superficial or faddish. What I experienced instead was depth, precision, and startling accuracy—not only about my personality, but about my family dynamics and early life experiences. Astrology gave me a framework that explained why certain patterns existed, not just that they did. Understanding the rising sign and the house system added a level of nuance I had never encountered before.
What I value most about astrology—and Human Design—is that they are based on immutable data: birth date, time, and place. You cannot misidentify yourself. These systems don’t change based on mood, self-image, or aspiration. Astrology shows us shared human themes; Human Design reveals how uniquely each of us is wired. Through gates, lines, and planetary activations, Human Design offers precise insight into energy, decision-making, and purpose. I also work with the Gene Keys, which provide a contemplative path for integrating this information over time.
These systems can be complex and, at times, overwhelming. My role is not to flood you with information, but to help you make sense of what matters now.
Personality and identity frameworks matter because the human mind filters out what feels threatening to our existing beliefs. Without clear mirrors, we can inflate our strengths, avoid our weaknesses, or stay overly identified with what comes easily to us. Eventually, life disrupts those illusions—often painfully—to push us toward growth and authenticity.
Living an authentic life requires courage. It requires facing the parts of ourselves we’d rather avoid and questioning beliefs we once relied on for safety. These modalities offer clues—gentle and not so gentle—about where that work lives.
My work is not about telling you who to be. It’s about asking the right questions, offering accurate mirrors, and pointing out paths you may not yet see. The pace and direction are always yours. You decide what resonates, what you’re ready for, and what to set aside for another season.
This is not a journey for the faint of heart—but it is a deeply rewarding one.
I’m glad you’re here!
Identity Mindset Coaching 