Analyse Me: Claire Young

I would be happier if... I could eat what I want without putting weight on

I'm at my best when... I'm engaged on a project that I'm passionate about and that can be anything from business to reading a book. If I'm not captured by something I'm not interested. I'm restless and my brain rarely switches of

Those closest to me would describe me as... exuberant, driven and versatile.

One thing about my past I don't admit easily is... admitting failure. I'm very competitive and take pride in what I do all the time so I hate failure. One time when I felt failure was when I went and did medicine for a year at uni and left to pursue the career I'm in now. I felt like i'd wasted a year of my life.

The three things I'd want on a desert island are... a pair of tweezers because I can't stand hair where it shouldn't be, my phone becasuse it would have to be surgically removed otherwise. Also my cat, Alfie. He's a moggy. I've had him since he was three weeks old. He was found in elderly lady's wardrobe. His mum was a stray and given birth in the wardrobe then died but he survived. He's my baby.

One thing I'd like to do before I die is... get married and have lots of children. That's quite contradictory for a business woman but I want to do it all because family is very important to me. I've got a really close family. My psychic read recently that I'll get married and have kids by 35. That's exciting.

If I advertised myself on a dating site, it would read... I recently met somebody on a dating website! I can't remember exactly what I said but it was something like 'I'm a typical City girl who's worked all the hours but now I want balance in my life'.

The thing I like least about myself is... I find it difficult to forgive and forget. I've not spoken to my old best friend for 12 years. I fell out with her because she lied and one of my pet hates is dishonesty. I thought after that 'I don't know you as a person' Energy should be spent on more positive things than dishonesty.

My fantasy dinner date would be... Simon Cowell. i've met him and he oozes sexual charisma, He's gorgeous but he's got strange hair. He would talk about himself the entire time but and I can match that my talking about myself too!

The thing I value most is... my relationships with friends and family because it gives me a sense of security and grounds me

My biggest regret is... I don't have any. Seriously, honestly I don't. That doesn't worry me. I suppose I did lose a lot of weight when I was 18 then put it back on when I moved to London which was annoying but in the grand scheme of things it's not a bad thing. I've lost it again now anyway.

If I wasn't a business woman I would be... a radio DJ because I like talking, listening to music and making people happy. It would be a DJ with a station like Radio 1 or Smooth radio

I easily get bored when faced with familiarity and routine - Always

Friends would describe me as extremely ambitious - Always

I like taking charge of others to get things done - Always

I usually get my own way in arguments and disagreements - Always

When I get angry I tend to lose my temper - Always

JAMES SAYS: "Claire is a highly ambitious, self-confident and assertive person. Although many will rely on Claire as a person who they can trust to take charge to achieve results, her direct, "say it as it is" interpersonal style and drive may result in her being perceived as too overpowering and controlling by some.

As an extremely passionate person, Claire's decisions and actions will often be guided by her emotions and instincts, particularly when she is under pressure or stressed. Her low emotional control will also mean that she will be prone to losing her temper and revealing inappropriate emotions when she is angry or upset. Because of her emotionality, pride and strong values, she will find it difficult to forgive people when she feels she has been crossed.

She admires people who are self-confident and charismatic and wants to portray this idealised image of herself to others. Accordingly, she will enjoy being the centre of attention and will be seek out opportunities to show off her strengths and talents. She can be very persuasive and will use her charm and enthusiasm to get others' backing as well as relying on more logical, fact-based approaches. This will make her a powerful influencer and negotiator. However, behind this tough exterior, there is another more caring side of Claire that is focused on helping others who are less fortunate than herself.

Claire is a strong risk taker who will regularly seek out new challenges and opportunities for career enhancement and personal stretch. However, her responses suggest she is someone who easily gets restless and bored with routine tasks and situations. This may indicate a degree of unease or lack of fulfilment with the life path she is currently following. This underlying tension probably stems from her traditional family values, which are motivating her to transition towards a more balanced life involving a steady relationship, marriage and kids.

The realistic portrayal of the objects in Claire's picture indicates that she is someone who is more practical and straightforward in nature. The sheer number of words and objects also reflects her energetic and busy mind. Her optimistic and positive disposition is indicated by the glass while the arrows into the sea clearly show her determination and total involvement in whatever she takes on. This is juxtaposed nicely by the words "warm and friendly" which represent Claire's more caring, generous side. Finally, the house and cat reveal her desires to invest in her family and to take others into her protection and care."

James is a specialist in psychometric testing

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