ATOMS Personality Model
ATOMS blends six behavioral elements – Adventurer, Theorist, Originator Business, Originator Expressive, Mediator, and Supporter – into a behavioral blueprint for the individual.
ATOMS Behavioral Groups
ATOMS reveals six vibrant behavioral types. By identifying the behavioral type that fits an individual, organizations and coaches can quickly grasp what fuels that person’s performance, motivation, and potential for success.
Knowing an individual’s ATOMS group allows them and those who lead or coach them to leverage natural strengths, choose roles that energize performance, and slot seamlessly into teams that need exactly what they do best.
Adventurer
The Hands-on Problem Solver
Adventurers excel when they can build, fix, or optimize something tangible. Practical and efficient, they judge success by what gets done today, not tomorrow.
Core strengths:
Mechanical aptitude, task focus, reliability
Ideal careers:
Field Engineer, Prototype Specialist, Operations Lead
Theorist
The Data Driven Strategist
Theorists thrive on complex puzzles and fresh data. They think in patterns, dig for evidence, and insist on understanding every variable.
Core strengths:
Analytical depth, intellectual curiosity, precision
Ideal careers:
Data Scientist, Research Fellow, Policy Analyst
Originator Business
The Decisive Growth Driver
Originator Business types step forward when the stakes are high and the goals are bold. They spot opportunity early and build momentum that propels teams ahead.
Core strengths:
Visionary leadership, risk appetite, results focus
Ideal careers:
Startup Founder, Product Owner, Sales Director
Originator Expressive
The Creative Changemaker
Originator Expressive individuals turn blank space into experiences that resonate. Rules are suggestions; originality is the goal.
Core strengths:
Imagination, emotional resonance, idea generation
Ideal careers:
UX Designer, Creative Writer, Brand Strategist
Mediator
The People–Centric Collaborator
Mediators read a room in seconds and instinctively build bridges. They keep communication open and morale high.
Core strengths:
Relationship building, empathy, team synergy
Ideal careers:
HR Partner, Client Success Manager, Community Builder
Supporter
The Structured Reliability Anchor
Supporters bring order, accuracy, and consistency. They offer stability when it’s needed most.
Core strengths:
Organization, attention to detail, dependable follow-through
Ideal careers:
Compliance Analyst, Administrative Officer, QA Tester