The “Promoter / Persuading” Personality type, or the ESTP personality type describes a person who is an Extrovert (E), who perceives the world through Sensing (S), who relies on Thinking (T) to problem solve and make decisions, and who views the world from the vantage point of being open to Perceiving (P) ideas that are brand new, and different from, their own.
If you are an extrovert, you enjoy interacting with the outside world around you, as well as the people in it. You thrive from this interaction, and very much prefer it to being alone with your own thoughts. You like to use your five senses to identify what the facts of a given situation are, and like to use logic and consistency to help you solve the problems that you face. You view the outside world by identifying ideas that are new and different to your own, and you are open to hearing about and considering those new ideas.
The parenting style of a person with an ESTP personality type is one filled with adventure, and is characterized by transparency. You are very active, and enjoy being spontaneous when the mood strikes. You excel at turning dull routines into something exciting. The trip to the grocery store turns into a scavenger hunt. The walk home from school turns into a nature walk, where the animals, insects, and plants you pass are discovered. You are the kind of parent who notices what a lovely day it is, and decides to pack up a picnic lunch and head to the park with your child. You are full of energy, and positivity, and enjoy giving your children every opportunity to get out there and experience everything that life has to offer. You are very honest and straightforward with your child. You don’t have any hidden agendas. You are going to the park to play, not because you are trying to find a sneaky way for your child to get exercise. You are sending your child to clean his room because you want the room clean, not because you are seeking a few moments of quiet time for yourself.
A child who grows up with an ESTP parent knows that what this parent says is exactly what this parent means. The child takes comfort in knowing that there is no guess work involved when trying to discover how that parent is feeling towards him. The child always knows exactly where he stands with this parent. The examples of honesty and transparency that are given by the ESTP parent cause the child to trust that parent implicitly, and he will continue to communicate very honestly with that parent. The child learns that life is fun, and filled with adventures that are yet to be discovered. He learns to value the small moments shared with loved ones.
A child who has the ESTP personality will become an adult who looks for a career that will include lots of changes from one day to the next. He enjoys work that involves spontaneity, and a sense of fun, and will avoid employment that requires tasks to be completed the same way, and at the same time, each and every day, forever. What he wants is something that includes a sense of adventure. This adult might become a Professional Sports Player, in whatever his favorite sport happens to be. Other great career choices include Flight Attendant, Real Estate Broker, Physical Therapist, Professional Chef, or Electrical Engineer.