The ELI Assessment
- Chris Charalambous
- Oct 8
- 3 min read
What Is the Energy Leadership Index (ELI) — and Why It Matters
Most people think performance comes down to skill, experience, or even luck. But more often than not, it’s our energy — how we show up — that makes the biggest difference. That’s exactly what the Energy Leadership Index (ELI) helps you understand.
The ELI Assessment is an attitudinal assessment not a personality test. It DOES NOT give you a “label” about your personality, character, ability or any other aspect about you - its a mirror, a snapshot of how you are choosing to view the world in your day to day mode and when your under stress.
The 7 Levels of Energy
The ELI is based on seven levels of energy — from the lower, reactive states of “life happens to me” through to the higher, creative states where you’re leading with awareness, purpose, and impact.
The ELI is there to create awareness about how you experience the 7 levels of energy. See here if you need a reminder of what they are.
We all experience every level at different times — that’s completely normal. The power of the ELI is that it makes these patterns visible, so you can see your default lens, notice how stress shifts your energy, and learn where to adjust.
Why It’s So Useful
Self-awareness – Spot patterns in your thoughts, emotions, and reactions that often go unnoticed. Its like someone is holding a mirror up to you.
Leadership clarity – Understand how your energy shapes how you lead, communicate, and influence those around you. Everyone is a leader in one way or another.
Actionable insight - I will create and give you a personalised and detailed debrief that helps you reframe challenges and design real shifts.
Wide application – It’s just as relevant for founders and execs as it is for team leads or anyone looking to show up better day-to-day. Everyone is a leader in one way shape or form and everyone impacts themselves and others with their own energy
How It Works
Take the Online Assessment – A short, 20-minute questionnaire you can do in your own time.
Get Your Personalised Report – A detailed breakdown of your energy across the seven levels.
1:1 Debrief Session – Bringing the energy level to life., making it real. A 90-minute conversation where we unpack your results and connect them to your real-world challenges.
Integrate the Insights – You leave with clarity, tools, and practical next steps to start shifting how you show up.
The Shift It Creates
Clients often describe the ELI as “like holding up a mirror I didn’t know I needed.” It brings awareness to what’s been driving you — and shows how small energetic shifts can change how you think, lead, and live.
Instead of staying stuck in draining, stress-fuelled energy, you start moving towards states that are calmer, clearer, and more empowering — for you and everyone around you.
Why It Matters
The ELI isn’t about putting you in a box — it’s about giving you a practical, evidence-based lens to understand your energy and how it affects everything you do. You cannot change if your not aware of where you currently are.
By learning to recognise and shift your energy, you can:
Gain a stronger sense of purpose and satisfaction.
Lead and motivate yourself (and others) with less stress.
Make better decisions and take action with more impact.
Attract the right people and opportunities.
Take control of how you show up — rather than feeling controlled by circumstances.
If you’re curious about exploring your own Energy Leadership Index assessment, I offer it as a standalone session or as part of my Energy-Led Clarity Coaching programmes.