How Powerful Is Your Language? Take the Quiz!

Welcome to the Powerful vs. Powerless Language Quiz—a quick and insightful way to reflect on how you communicate.

This quiz will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. There are no right or wrong answers—just an opportunity to explore how your words shape your mindset, relationships, and influence.

Answer truthfully based on how you really feel in this moment. Not how you wish you spoke or how you think you should respond—just your honest, instinctive answers.

Are you ready to see how powerful your language is? Let’s begin!

You are given a new task at work that seems challenging. You say: *

"I'll try to figure it out."

"I can do this with some effort."

"I don't think I can do this."

You receive well-meaning feedback from a colleague. You respond: *

"Thank you for the feedback; I’ll use it to improve."

"This feels like criticism, you can't speak to me like this."

"I’ll consider what you said; but I really don't see it that way."

You’re feeling overwhelmed by your responsibilities. You think to yourself: *

"I’ve tried everything; but I have to keep going."

"I can’t deal with this anymore, I give up."

"I will prioritise and handle one thing at a time."

A friend asks you to join them in an activity you’re not sure about. You respond: *

"I am nervous about this activity, but I will go with you."

"I’ll make a decision and let you know."

"I don't know. I can't decide."

You’ve made a mistake and need to apologise. You say: *

"If you would just let me explain, it wasn't my fault."

"I'm sorry if that upset you."

"I have made a mistake and will work to fix it; I am sorry."

Someone praises your hard work. You reply: *

"Thank you! I am proud of the effort I put in."

"It's no big deal; I had to get it done anyway."

"Thanks, but I could have done better."

You need to ask for help with a project. You say: *

"I don’t know if this is something you’d want to help with, but I’m asking."

"I am keen to do a good job on this project. I’d appreciate your expertise."

"I can’t do this, I have already tried everything."

You’re preparing for a presentation and feel nervous. You think: *

"I’m going to prepare thoroughly and do my best."

"I have to do this presentation, even though I don’t want to."

"I'll try my best but I hope I don’t mess this up."

You’re faced with an unexpected change in plans. You say: *

"I feel like I can't handle any more change."

"Again! Don't they know that they're making my job more difficult?”

"I will ask questions and be flexible."

Someone disagrees with your opinion in a discussion. You respond: *

"I am grateful you shared your perspective with me."

"I see your point, but I don’t know how to make you see my point too."

"You make me feel so frustrated. You’re not even trying to listen to my perspective."

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