Assessments and debriefs
See Yourself Clearly. Then Decide What to Do With It.
The right assessment shows you patterns you cannot see from the inside: how you are wired, what derails you under pressure and what fits you next. Dr. Sarai Koo helps you choose the right one and turns the results into real decisions in a one-to-one debrief.
- 15+Leadership and talent assessments Dr. Koo is certified to administer
- Level CAssessment qualification, the most restricted category
- Ph.D.Education, Chapman University
Start with your question
What Do You Want to Understand About Yourself?
You do not need to know the names of the tools. Start with the question, and Dr. Koo will help you choose the right assessment, or combination.
How am I wired?
Your natural preferences: how you take in information, decide and recharge.
- Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
- Pearman Personality Integrator
How do I work with other people?
Your style with colleagues, what you need from others and how you influence.
- DiSC
- FIRO-B
- Influence Style Indicator
What could derail me under pressure?
The strengths that turn into risks when stakes and stress rise.
- Hogan Assessments
How well do I read and manage emotions?
Emotional intelligence at work, from self-awareness to relationships.
- EQ-i 2.0
- EQ 360
How do I handle change and risk?
How you approach change, uncertainty and risk, and how others experience it.
- Change Style Indicator
- Change Navigator
- Risk Type Indicator
What work fits me next?
Interests and directions that fit you, useful in a career transition.
- Strong Interest Inventory
- Kuder Assessments
How do others see my leadership?
Feedback from the people around you, and the network you lead through.
- 360 Leadership Assessments
- Leader Network Diagnostic
Not sure?
That is what the first conversation is for. Tell us what you are facing and we will recommend the right fit.
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How it works
Four Simple Steps.
- 01Tell us what you want to understand
A short conversation about your question and what is happening.
- 02Choose the right tool
Dr. Koo recommends the assessment, or combination, that fits your question.
- 03Complete it on your own time
Answer honestly. There are no right or wrong answers.
- 04Your one-to-one debrief
Make sense of the results and decide what to do with them.
The debrief
A Report Tells You What. A Good Debrief Tells You What Now.
Most people get a report full of letters, scores and colors, then never look at it again. A debrief with Dr. Koo is different. It is a real conversation about what the results mean for your work, your relationships and the decision in front of you.
- Plain language, no jargon
- Connected to your real situation
- Strengths you can use more, and risks to watch
- One or two clear next steps
“She explained this complicated tool with ease and expertly decoded the terminology so I could quickly understand my results.”
Credentials
Certified, Trained and Grounded in Research.
Dr. Koo holds a Ph.D. in Education from Chapman University and has developed people since 1996. Her training spans assessment, coaching, human capital, conflict and wellness, so the whole person is in view.
Assessment qualifications
- Level C assessment qualification, the most restricted category
- Certified to administer 15+ leadership and talent assessments, including MBTI, DiSC, Hogan, FIRO-B, EQ-i 2.0 and EQ 360, Strong Interest Inventory, Kuder, Pearman Personality Integrator, Change Style Indicator, Change Navigator, Influence Style Indicator, Risk Type Indicator, Organizational Workshop® and 360 leadership assessments
Coaching and leadership
- Executive Certificate in Leadership Coaching, Georgetown University
- Leader Network Diagnostic Certified Trainer
- CCL 360 Assessments
- Alchemy Leadership Seminar, USC
Human capital and business
- Human Capital Institute: Strategic Workforce Planning, Strategic Talent Acquisition, Succession Planning and Talent Development, People Analytics, Business Strategy for HR
- Strategic Management and project leadership certificates, UC Irvine
- UCLA Venture Accelerator, 2024–2025
- SHRM professional member
Conflict, wellness and behavior change
- Mediation and High Emotion Conflict training, Northern Virginia Mediation Services
- Certified Wellness Coach
- Change Behavior Specialist, National Academy of Sports Medicine
- Certified Personal Trainer and group fitness certifications
Assessment names are trademarks of their respective owners. Assessments are used for development, not diagnosis.
Certified and qualified in
- Level C Qualified
- MBTI Certified
- DiSC Certified
- Hogan Certified
- EQ-i 2.0 & EQ 360 Certified
- FIRO-B Certified
- Strong Interest Inventory
- Change Style Indicator
- Risk Type Indicator
- Leader Network Diagnostic Certified Trainer
- CCL 360 Assessments
- Georgetown Leadership Coaching
- Mediation & Conflict Resolution
- Ph.D., Chapman University
Which assessment should I take?
It depends on what you want to understand. Start with your question, such as how you are wired, what derails you under pressure or what work fits you next, and Dr. Koo will recommend the right tool or combination.
Is an assessment a psychological evaluation or diagnosis?
No. These assessments are used for development, not diagnosis. They describe preferences, styles and patterns to help you grow, lead and decide.
Can I take an assessment without ongoing coaching?
Yes. An assessment with a one-to-one debrief can stand on its own, and it can also be added to any coaching option.
Are my results confidential?
Yes. Your results are discussed with you. If a company sponsors your assessment, what is shared with them is agreed before you begin.
Can my company pay for it?
Yes. Companies can sponsor assessments and debriefs for leaders, on their own or as the start of executive coaching.
What does it cost?
It depends on the tool and whether it is part of a coaching engagement. After a first conversation, you receive a clear scope and investment before anything begins.