Beacons Superpowers
See below to explore the different types of superpowers we use in Beacons programs and in our communities. Nobody has just one of these superpowers. Which ones are most like you?
Mostly A: Grounded Guardian
You are the anchor. The calm in the chaos. The one who can walk into a swirling room of youth energy and somehow bring the temperature down. You don’t just manage storms—you weather them with grace and presence. Whether guiding transitions, de-escalating a conflict, or creating a reliable rhythm for others, you’re the steady force everyone needs. Your superpowers are rooted in groundedness, care, and quiet strength. Your aura is part superhero, part sanctuary. You wield emotional steadiness like a shield, protecting your team and the youth around you. You don’t just handle chaos—you calm it. Your transferable skills include crisis management, emotional intelligence, trauma-informed care, and group leadership. You’re someone who can hold space while holding it down. Click here to see the Grounded Guardian profile
Mostly B: The Systems Ninja
You are the behind-the-scenes sorcerer of structure. With a flick of your clipboard, you transform chaos into coordination. Your powers include strategic planning, operations, multitasking, and project management. Whether it’s a detailed run-of-show or a program launch, you bring organization to life. You are the visionary, the truth-teller, the strategist. You don’t just see problems—you see root causes. You’re not afraid to name injustice, question power, or reimagine what’s possible. Whether you’re coaching youth to use their voice, influencing policies, or facilitating a hard convo at staff meeting, you bring courage, clarity, and deep commitment to equity. You’re wired for systems thinking and believe in transformation from the inside out. Click here to see the Systems Ninja profile
Mostly C: The Wellness Wizard
You are the heart-forward healer of the workplace. With a glance or a gentle word, you cast powerful spells of affirmation and presence. You shine in spaces that require empathy, mentorship, interpersonal support, and cultural humility. Your gift is helping others feel like they matter. You are the soul-soother, the deep feeler, the one who always seems to know when someone needs a moment to breathe. Your power is presence. Whether you’re checking in on a youth, grounding a teammate, or bringing warmth to a tough conversation, you show up with empathy, trust, and compassion. You create spaces of belonging where people feel seen, held, and heard. Your energy is medicine—and your skills are both rare and needed everywhere. Click here to see the Wellness Wizard profile
Mostly D: The Growth Guide
You are the mentor-mystic who thrives in spaces of transformation. Whether helping someone reflect, stretch, or bloom, your magic lies in asking the right questions and holding space for growth. You’re strong in facilitation, coaching, reflection, and adult learning. You guide others to level up—and grow while doing it.
A natural coach, you’re drawn to meaningful conversations, self-discovery, and transformation—for yourself and others. Whether it’s helping a youth process their day, leading a powerful circle, or encouraging a teammate to reflect, you know how to create growth moments. People bloom around you. You’re a deep thinker, a thoughtful leader, and a compassionate challenger.
Click here to see the Growth Guide profile
A natural coach, you’re drawn to meaningful conversations, self-discovery, and transformation—for yourself and others. Whether it’s helping a youth process their day, leading a powerful circle, or encouraging a teammate to reflect, you know how to create growth moments. People bloom around you. You’re a deep thinker, a thoughtful leader, and a compassionate challenger.
Click here to see the Growth Guide profile
Mostly E: The Systems Shifter
You carry a torch for justice and wield it with strategy. You’re a change-agent visionary who sees connections between micro-moments and macro-systems. Your transferable strengths include policy analysis, organizing, systems thinking, and equity strategy. When you enter a room, power shifts. You are the visionary, the truth-teller, the strategist. You don’t just see problems—you see root causes. You’re not afraid to name injustice, question power, or reimagine what’s possible. Whether you’re coaching youth to use their voice, influencing policies, or facilitating a hard convo at staff meeting, you bring courage, clarity, and deep commitment to equity. You’re wired for systems thinking and believe in transformation from the inside out. Click here to see the Systems Shifter profile
Mostly F: The Creative Catalyst
You don’t just think outside the box—you set it on fire and build a sculpture from the ashes. Your vibe is innovative, artistic, and future-forward. Your transferable skills include storytelling, design thinking, communications, and facilitation. You bring joy and spark to every room you enter. You are the spark. The remix. The playlist curator, bulletin board visionary, and spontaneous dance break leader. You bring color, energy, and imagination into every space you touch. Whether it’s designing a workshop, telling a story, or just vibing with the room, you know how to make things feel alive. You’re a creative problem-solver, an experience-shaper, and a master of using expression to connect, include, and inspire.
Click here to see the Creative Catalyst profile
Click here to see the Creative Catalyst profile