Clownfish

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Clownfish are energetic, creative, and busy fish. They often find new and clever ways of doing things, craving variety, and action. They are often drawn to express themselves through drama, words, or art. They dislike being told what to do – they would rather work things out for themselves.

Clownfish are enthusiastic problem-solvers. They are always happy to improvise, strive to be different and develop a unique style. They are great at getting things done last minute. They like moving onto new things, as they are so easily bored and distracted. They are often risk-takers who prefer original thinking rather than playing by the rules - this is when their persuasiveness is useful.

Natural roles for clownfish

Art Teacher

Designer

Characteristics

Clownfish thrive when they bring their humour, spontaneity, energy, imagination, and performance skills into the classroom. If they are enthused by a topic, they’re likely to get the whole class involved. When struggling they’ll either be rebellious or disengage and become lost in their own imagination. They get back on track with creative projects, discussions, and choice with clear stated deadlines.

Strengths

Improvements

In a team a Clownfish will:

Ask questions, share your ideas, and speak up.

Suggest creative and new ideas, and think about the whole project
or task ahead.

Work co-operatively, collaboratively to support and encourage other
team members.

Be flexible and willing to adapt and change plans if the situation
requires it.

Things for Clownfish to work on:

Don’t interrupt others before they’ve finished. Encourage everyone to
contribute.

Explain your most imaginative ideas clearly in steps so others can
understand what you mean. Be serious when you need to be, even if tempted to be funny.

Don’t get upset or sulky if people reject your ideas or approach.

Don’t rely on always ‘winging’ it. A plan can be useful for the whole team. A strict plan can annoy you but be reassuring to others.

Advice for Clownfish

We asked older Clownfish what advice they’d send back to their teenage self to make sure they were happy and successful:

To discuss your dreams and ideas with trusted friends to help you identify the best options, then stick to them.
To embrace the important details and routines, especially around your health and well-being.
To step back and think before reacting emotionally.
To worry less about impressing other people.

Do you think their advice can help you?

Job and course ideas

For career happiness Clownfish enjoy using their imagination to support or understand people. They also like working for organisations that share their inclusive and nurturing values. Looking for the right company and team are as important as the job role to Clownfish.

Courses and careers including advising, persuading, educating, counselling, or treating people, psychology, languages, marketing, human resources, public relations, tourism, journalism, performing, politics, and design are all a natural fit for exuberant Clownfish.

Careers likely to increase in the next ten years which suit the Clownfish interest in creating a better world include:

Mental Health and Wellbeing
Vlogger
Data Broker
Big Data Analysis
Content Creator,
Virtual and Augmented Reality
Artificial Intelligence

Create a list of your top ten job ideas. You can update it when you have new ideas.

Here are some suggestions to get you started:

Art Therapist
Charity Fundraiser
Speech Therapist
Equalities Officer
Environmental Consultant
Journalist
Member of Parliament (MP)
Psychologist
Teacher
Pet Behaviour Consultant
Nurse
Tour Guide
Welfare Rights Officer
Vlogger

You're a Clownfish!

Imaginative

Perceptive

Optimistic