Episode 07: Using the Working Genius in Marriage

Tim has a special guest for this episode – his wife Olive! He and Olive discuss how they have used the Working Genius in their marriage to understand each other better, reduce tension & conflict, give each other more grace, and find ways to improve the way they work together.

In this episode we discuss:

  • (0:43) Intro to special guest Olive Chan
  • (1:15) Why the Working Genius has been helpful for their marriage
  • (2:25) The story of planning an anniversary trip through the lens of the Working Genius
  • (6:17) What Wonder looks like in their marriage
  • (8:25) What double Invention geniuses looks like in their marriage
  • (9:50) What double Discernment frustrations look like in their marriage
  • (15:51) What Galvanizing looks like in their marriage, which Tim has as a genius and Olive as a frustration
  • (20:48) What Enablement looks like in their marriage, which Tim has as a frustration
  • (24:07) What Tenacity looks like in their marriage, which Olive has as a genius
  • (27:07) The tension between a couple with Wonder as a genius in one, and as a frustration in the other
  • (29:21) Concluding thoughts

To view Olive’s work, visit her website (www.olivechanart.com) or follow her on Instagram and Facebook (@olivechanart).

This podcast was hosted by Tim Chan with special guest Olive Chan, and edited by Jake Beunk. The music featured in the podcast is by Young Presidents. This podcast is produced by Coracle Coaching and Consulting.