Embrace Your Strengths

Holly's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  Developer, Connectedness, Relator, Achiever and Adaptability  Holly first visited Pader, Uganda in 2013. when she felt an immediate connection and a call from God to help the women restart their lives after a 20-year war in Northern Uganda. She founded the Non Profit The Women Of Pader Uganda to help provide a variety of programs and projects  with goals of brining hope healing and empowerment to the women and community with a foundation in Christ and intentional relationships.  She travels to Pader three times a year with groups to come alongside these women in various ways.  Holly lives in Austin, Texas and  is a wife, mother to two adult sons and joyful grandmother to 4 sweet children.     You can learn about The Women of Pader Uganda here. Follow what they are doing on Instgram  or Facebook.    Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

BJ's top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Woo, Communication, Maximizer, Input and Competition BJ  met Jesus on a very hungover walk across campus his freshman year at the University of Florida (Go Gators!). He graduated with a history degree and a lifelong conviction: God is always faithful to His promises. Through college ministry, he met his wife Rachel, and nearly eight years later, they're raising 3.2 kids—Elijah, Gracie, Mackenzie Joy, and “Fluffy,” due December '25! BJ serves as the Director of Multiplication at the Church of Eleven22, where he helps people “get in the game” with the mission of God. When he's not chasing around people telling them to give their lives to Jesus and the Great Commission, you can find him coaching Eli's little league team, shooting clays at the skeet range, or nurturing a rack of ribs on the back porch smoker. Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths  

Sal's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  Empathy, Belief, Connecteness, Adaptability and Woo  Sal lives in Fort Worth, TX.  and is  a licensed therapist. She feels strongly Jesus has set her apart for this work and continually feels  honored to walk with so many women on their healing journey. When she is  not counseling women, she  enjoy keeping up with Texas Tech sports, solo dates at local coffee shops, traveling, and time with family, friends, and her cats!   You can connect with her about counseling at His Story Counseling   or by email at salena.allen@cru.org    Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths    

Suzanne's Top 5 Clifton Strengths are: Harmony, Empathy, Arranger, Connectedness & Activator. Suzanne Fox Trotter is an Associate Professor and the Director of Student Affairs at the Tufts University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program in Seattle. A proud Auburn Tiger, she began her academic journey in Public Relations but felt a powerful calling to physical therapy—and she's never looked back. Suzanne earned her Master's in Physical Therapy from Emory University in 1995 and went on to complete her Doctor of Science at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in 2014. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, a recognition of her dedication to advanced clinical practice and dedication to lifelong learning. Suzanne is also one of the co-founders of Tesoro Project, a nonprofit organization committed  that is on mission  to empower healthcare leaders to heal and transform lives primarily in local Guatemalan communities.  Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths  

Beth's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Ideation, Input, Connectedness, Learner & Intellection  Mother of four, grandmother of 1, Beth English has learned the refining power of waiting years to be a mother and grandmother. If there are encouragement cheerleaders in heaven, Beth wants to be one. She delights in small group discussions like the ones she has had mentoring women for over 50 years with Cru. She and her husband, David, frequently speak on Phases of Life for women and men. Her book, The Unextinguished Light, speaks to what it means to have a truly significant life. It is available at the bookstore at davidaenglish.com Embrace Your Strengths EP 97 Called to Encourage with Beth English Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths  

Patti's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Relator, Learner, Focus, Achiever & Maximizer  Patti  has experienced Austin's transformation since arriving at The University of Texas. With a degree in civil engineering, she spent the early part of her career collaborating with developers and planners to design subdivisions in Austin in the 1980s. During this time, she also began investing in Austin real estate, giving her firsthand experience with the city's dynamic housing market.  As she raised her family, Patti embraced her role as an educator, which allowed her to connect with people from various Austin communities. Her passion for helping with housing continued to grow, and over the years, she has become a trusted consultant to family and friends, helping them unlock the potential in their homes and maximize living spaces. Patti's real estate business is driven by her friendly approach and systematic problem-solving skills, cultivated through her engineering and math teacher background. Her approach is built on strong relationships, clear communication, and a commitment to efficient, streamlined processes. Whether you are  buying, selling, or looking to invest, Patti leverages her deep knowledge of Austin and her growth mindset to help her clients achieve their housing goals.  When she's not working, you'll find Patti exploring Austin's neighborhoods, reading or listening to books, cheering on her grandchildren with her husband or enjoying the mountains of Colorado with her two children and their families. You can learn more about Patti at Patti Chesney Realtor Follow her  Patti Chesney Realtor on Instagram Call her: 512:891-9585 Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

Brittany's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Relator, Positivity, Developer, Communication & Adaptability  Brittany  is a wife, adoptive mom, former foster mom, and the Executive Director of Radiance Women's Center—a life-affirming pregnancy resource center serving women and families facing unplanned pregnancies. With a heart for the vulnerable and a passion for walking with others through hard seasons, Brittany brings a unique blend of compassion, leadership, and faith to both her family and her ministry. Her personal journey as an adoptive and foster mom has deepened her commitment to seeing every life as valuable and every story as redeemable. Through her role at Radiance, she leads a team dedicated to offering free, Christ-centered services like pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, compassionate care, and material support—so no mom or dad has to walk alone. Whether at home or in the community, Brittany is driven by a desire to be the hands and feet of Jesus, helping others flourish even in the most unlikely places. Radiance Women's Center Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths        

Faye's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:,Responsibility, Consistency, Harmony, Belief and Restorative  Faye has been on Cru Staff for 41 years and currently serves as the Cru City Director of Oneness and Diversity.  She believes God has called His people to be bridge builders in our polarized world and seeks to live out that reality through her life and ministry.  Faye has been married to John for 42 years. She loves being Mom to Josh, Alex, and Kathryn. She absolutely loves being the “Tutu” (Hawaiian for “Grandmother”) to her two rambunctious grandsons, Liam, age 10 and Gabriel, age 6.  You can follow Faye on Instagram @fwaidly Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths  

Kari's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  Woo, Activator, Communication, Connectedness & Developer  In 1998, at her first Cru Winter Conference, Kari stood to her feet as Bill Bright laid out a challenge inviting students to fully surrender their lives to Christ. Though she had no idea what that meant at the time, it launched her toward a life of connecting others to Jesus. Kari spent 15 years with Cru's campus ministry, leading teams in Texas and Oklahoma, but it was her time in Ethiopia that shaped her heart for the world. Gripped by a desire to reach the unreached, she spent five years as a Global Missions Director before joining Jesus Film Project in 2017. (total yrs on staff 24) Kari's love for connecting the body of Christ to kingdom resources along with her experience serving in Global Partnerships, Global Expansion, and Digital Strategies naturally led to her current role as Director of Global Expansion. She brings two decades of experience to her role and a passion for seeing the Great Commission fulfilled. When she isn't on a plane, she enjoys hosting others in her Atlanta home. You might stop by for a bowl of jambalaya but you'll stay for a life-giving dose of southern hospitality. Learn About The Jesus Film Follow Kari on Instagram Follow Kari on Facebook Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths      

Grace's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  Consistency, Empathy, Relator, Harmony &  Belief Dr. Grace English is an Internal Medicine Physician and founder of CARE (Christ-centered Abortion Recovery & Education) and of Deep in the Heart Ministries. She is the host of “Getting Real to Heal with Dr. Grace” podcast that launched in 2024. She loves to find testimonies from people who have experienced the transforming power of Christ in whatever hardship they have faced. Grace also personally has walked through the steps of shattering strongholds to finding freedom in multiple areas of her life so she is passionate about helping others find the same freedom. Grace is married to John for over 30 years and they live in Tyler, Texas. They have 3 wonderful adult children Sarah, Daniel and Matthew who are pursuing their passions as they follow the Lord for their lives. She loves her new “add-on” babies her son-in- law Austin & daughter-in-laws Jocelyn and Abby. Deep in the Heart Ministries  Getting Real to Heal with Dr. Grace podcast  Grace English on Facebook  Grace English on Instagram Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths    

Sarah's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Deliberative, Restorative, Input, Consistency and Learner  Sarah lives in Aguja, Nigeria snd works with Student Life Movement,  an arm of the Great Commission Movement of Nigeria (GCMN), also known as Campus Crusade for Christ International (Cru).  For 17 years  in her work she has  been actively engaged in discipleship, mentoring, and student outreach She began her spiritual journey in Christ  while watching the Jesus film as a young girl. Her spiritual growth was nurtured through follow-up, Sunday school, and discipleship programs over the years.   While studying Accounting at the university, she was introduced to GCMN staff, these  connections deepened her faith.. This journey continued throughout her university years and eventually became her divine calling in fulfilling the Great Commission.Her relationship with GCMN played a pivotal role in her personal life as well. A friendship with a fellow GCMN staff member during her university days eventually blossomed into a relationship, leading to her marriage to Dr. Mudasiru Yusuf!  They are blessed with 3 biological  children and one adopted daughter.  Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths      

David's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Woo, Communication, Positivity, Strategic & Developer  Christie's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  Connectedness, Empathy, Responsibility, Positivity & Developer  David and Christie live in Austin, Texas and have been married for 30 years.  They have three adult children and one grandchild with another on the way!   David works part-time for The Bible Project and together they are owners of a Cosmetology and Barber School.  They love  people and bring joy and hope to those around them!   Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths  

Warren's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Harmony, Belief, Communication, Intellection and Analytical  Barbara's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Harmony, Adaptability, Empathy, Connectedness & Maximizer  Warren and Barbara live in Austin, Texas and have been married 43 years.   They both enjoy  mentoring men and women and  loving and caring for folks in their home with warm hospitality.  Their two daughters are married and they have 7 grandchildren.   Recent books Warren is gleaning from are:  Preparing for Heaven by Gary Black and Dallas Willard  and Living Like Backward by David Gibson ind out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

Dan's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are :Context, Activator, Maximizer, Futuristic & Learner Julie's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Activator, Relator, Belief, Responsibility & Connectedness  Dan and julie were married in 1983 and have enjoyed a lifetime of ministry opportunities. 17 years with CRU working with College students and the past 25 years in church ministry. They currently live in Grand Island, NE where Dan is the Lead Pastor at the Grand Island Evangelical Free Church and Julie is the Teaching Director for the local Community Bible Study. They have 3 adult children and 5 grandchildren and love pursuing growth in their own marriage as well as helping others in theirs. They have also been presenters at the Family Life Weekend to Remember conferences for 30 years.  Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths  

Amy's Top 5 Strengths are: Belief, Developer, Empathy, Context and Harmony  Amy  is a grief and trauma-informed coach who helps individuals find hope, healing, and purpose after experiencing deep loss. Having lost her own son to heart disease, Amy truly understands the weight of grief and the struggle of holding on to faith in the midst of suffering. Through her writing, speaking, and coaching, she encourages people to be honest about their emotions, embrace vulnerability, and hold tight to God's promises, even when it feels like faith is slipping away. Amy's approach is rooted in a biblical, trauma-informed framework that empowers individuals to move from isolation to connection, from despair to hope. She offers clear, actionable steps to help clients rediscover their sense of self, find community, and create a path forward, even after life-altering grief or trauma. Amy specializes in coaching individuals who have experienced a variety of deeply painful situations, including child loss, miscarriage, stillbirth, adoption trauma, family fractures, medical trauma, grief, and prolonged singleness. Her coaching style is warm, engaging, and transformative, creating a safe and supportive space for healing. Clients often describe Amy as nurturing, connected, loyal, approachable, and wise—qualities that help them feel seen, heard, and empowered to move forward through their pain. Whether navigating complex grief or life's toughest challenges, Amy's compassionate approach helps others rediscover hope, healing, and clarity. Amy holds a masters degree and is certified as a Nothing Is Wasted Trauma-Informed Pain to Purpose Coach. She also works full-time with Nothing Is Wasted Ministries, helping people live fully and purposefully despite tragedy.   More about Nothing is Wasted Ministries  Follow Amy on Instagram  Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths  

Shelby's Top 5 Clifton Strengths are: Responsibility, Discipline, Activator, Relator & Futuristic Shelby is a technology program manager living in Austin, TX. She credits her first job producing and booking concerts with her now-career of managing and influencing people to get things done. She's an avid traveler who now has to balance her inability to say no to an adventure with being a new homeowner. She's involved in her church, enjoys live music, jogs around Town Lake, and time with friends. Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

Every episode in 2024 was such a joy to chat with each person as we talked about how their top 5 CliftonStrengths are showing up in their work, life and relationships. Here is a quick flyover of a some of them you might like to listen to or share with a friend!  # 149 Sisters Celebrating Strengths as Moms with Claire Culwell and Rachel Buchanan #143 Connecting with My Big Brother: Exploring Strengths with Doug Griffes   #137Jesse and Tricia  Marcos  # 138 Soloman and Jamie Wang #147 Tim Casteel  #160 Journey to the Likeness of Jesus with Cheryl Fletcher  #169 Nothing is Wasted with Davey Blackburn #159 Friends in Life, Work and Loss with Katherine Thorwalson and Madison Bowen #168 Stepping Up to Use Her Voice to Bring Hope to  Students with Racheal Mwale #165 An Adventurous Learner in Life and Work with Anabel Jamail  #151 Compelling Passions in Her Writing and Counseling with Christine Kaskow #158 Leveraging Her Strengths: Counseling, Caring and Transforming Lives with Cricket Berlin #167 Guiding Women to Treasure their Sacred Story with Laura Wilcox #146 Bringing Genunie Joy and Care Every Day with Ophelia Chafagouline  #134 Leading with His Passion for People with Brett Marcos #144 Creatingh with Purpose with Hannah Hamza  #148 Embracing God's Goodness in the Unexpected with Gayle Clark Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

Davey's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  Achiever, Learner, Intellection, Focus & Maximizer  In November 2015 Davey's wife of 7 years, Amanda Grace, was tragically murdered in a home invasion. Davey was left to pastor their church as a single dad of their 15 month old son, Weston. 2 years later Davey remarried and God's redemption story began to unfold. Davey and his new wife, Kristi, have devoted their lives to helping people through their valleys in life and teach them that when following Jesus, Nothing is Wasted. Davey and Kristi live in Indianapolis, IN with their three kids, Natalia, Weston, and Cohen. They founded Nothing is Wasted Ministries to help people partner with God to take back their story. You can follow Davey on Instagram here.  You can follow Nothing is Wasted Ministries on Instagram here.  Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths      

Racheal's top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  Activator, Communication, Strategic, Ideation & Futuristic  Rachael Mwale is a single lady serving as a missionary with Campus Crusade for Christ in Zambia for 11years bringing hope and transformation to univeristy students. She is deeply passionate about raising and developing Christian leaders on High schools and university campuses, empowering students to embrace and multiply Christian values, and inspiring them to impact their peers and communities for Christ. Rachael's calling expanded after the heartbreaking loss of her sister to suicide, which ignited her burden for addressing mental health issues among young people. She has since committed herself to taking hope to the hopeless, especially students struggling with depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation on campus. Currently studying mental health, equipping her to better serve and support these young people, guiding them to find healing, purpose, and meaning in Christ. Which in future she plans to open a Christian rehabilitation Center. Through her ministry, Rachael has witnessed incredible transformations young lives restored with hope some recovered from the guilty and pain. Others found hope at the verge of giving up .and three of her disciples answering the call to full-time her holistic approach integrates mental health advocacy, including drug and substance abuse awareness and prevention programs, into her efforts to bring lasting change. You can connect with Racheal at racheal.mwale@cccz.org or WhatsApp +260968062406 Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

Laura's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Maximizer, Positiivity, Empathy, Belief & Woo  Laura is the founder of Sacred Story Ministry which was started 13 years ago, She has a background in working with a missions organization for 20 years, reaching out to college students and business professionals. She graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary (Master of Biblical Studies), author of Capture My Heart, Lord and co-author of Living Your Story: 10 Biblical Principles That Matter and Beautiful Surrender: Singleness and Marriage in the Book of Ruth.  Laura has served as a corporate chaplain to companies in Houston to bring truth into the secular workplace in a welcoming way. She lives in Houston and loves catch up time with friends and family, being in God's creation, and a bite of dark chocolate!    Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

Sheri's top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Connectedness, Input, Positivity, Ideation and Includer  Sheri Onishi has been on staff with Cru for 37 years, serving with the campus ministry (SLM) in the US, Venezuela, Latin American and the Caribbean leadership team and now the VP team for the campus ministry with the focus of Leadership development. She has a masters from Dallas Theological Seminary and is a certified Spiritual Director. She is married to Keith and is mother to Rachel, Mary and Tucker. Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

Annabel's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  Includer, Positivity, Responsibility, Learner and Belief  Annabel is a teacher by training and adventurer by desire who lives in Austin, TX. She has worked for camps, public schools, private tutoring and as a sailing instructor. She is happiest when on or by the water and surrounded by loved ones. Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths    

Lucy's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Connectedness, Empathy, Developer, Woo and Communication Lucy is  a creative, stepmom, and eternal extrovert living in Waco, Texas. She is the senior photo stylist for Magnolia, a lifestyle brand focused on the importance of home and connection. Her  favorite things to do are spending time with friends, traveling and seeing new places and people, yoga and dance, and hanging out with her husband, Jordan, and his 8-year-old Benjamin. She is  originally from Orlando, Florida, where most of her  family and friends live, so she also tries to travel back home as much as possible. She   believes life is all about connecting with others, having fun and making memories, and living like Jesus! You can follow Lucy on Instagram here!  Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

Margaryta's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  Responsibility, Learner, Arranger, Significance & Communication  Margaryta  is Ukrainian and lives in Ukraine, Rivne.  She is married and has  two  wonderful sons. She does women ministry in the church and Biblical Counseling. Margaryta  enjoys walking and spending time with a book and also to be with family and enjoying nature.    Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths      

Micah's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Significance, Activator, Futuristic, Competition,  and Self Assurance  Micah comes from a real estate/business background and has a consuming passion about connecting people to Christ through evangelism, discipleship, learning the Bible better, and living out God's Word. Micah would not rather be doing anything else than helping equip the church to know God and make Him known. Helping men thrive in their relationship with Christ and seeing that vertical relationship transcend every horizontal aspect of their lives - from marriage to parenting, from work and to leisure - is an opportunity he is thankful to pour his life into. Currently Micah lives in Austin, Texas, is married with 4 children and is the Men's Pastor at AustinRidge Bible Church Southwest Campus.   Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths      

Lucy's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Connectedness, Empathy, Developer, Woo & Communication    Lucy is a creative, stepmom, and eternal extrovert living in Waco, Texas. She is the senior photo stylist for Magnolia, a lifestyle brand focused on the importance of home and connection. Her  favorite things to do are spending time with friends, traveling and seeing new places and people, yoga and dance, and hanging out with her  husband, Jordan, and his 8-year-old Benjamin. She is originally from Orlando, Florida, where most of her  family and friends live, so she  also tries to travel back home as much as possible. She believes life is all about connecting with others, having fun and making memories, and living like Jesus!   Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

Carol's Top 5 Strengths are:  Activator, Connectedness, Woo, Belief, Communication  Mary's Top 5 Strengths are: Maximizer, Strategic, Learner, Communication, Responsibility,  Lyn's Top 5 Strengths are: Positivity, Empathy, Harmony, Connectedness & Input  Judy's Top 5 Strengths are: Developer, Connectedness, Positivity, Stratetic & Input  Website for Beyond: Creating a Love you Love in your 50's, 60's, 70's and more Carol Dodds has enjoyed working alongside her husband, Stuart, with Cru and Athletes in Action since 1982. Carol is a passionate speaker, life coach, and mentor. She is the founding director of Encore, an organization in Austin, Texas for influential women over fifty. Carol and Stuart have three children and one granddaughter.   Mary Henderson is an author, counselor and speaker devoted to helping others overcome the barriers keeping them from being all they can be. She and her husband, John, have lived and worked toward this goal throughout New Zealand, Eastern Europe, Russia and the United States. They have three grown children and two grandchildren. Her website is Mary Henderson   Lyn Alexander is deeply committed to developing rich, lasting relationships with her family and those she mentors. She served as the Executive Director of TruCare in Austin, Texas, and has held positions at The Hollywood Reporter, Paramount Pictures, and McDonnell Douglas. Lyn and her husband Dan have three children and three grandchildren.   Judy Douglass loves encouraging people to be all that they were created for. She is an author, speaker, podcast host, and Director of Women's Resources for Cru. She is the founder and host of Prayer for Prodigals, an online community for those who love someone who is making destructive choices. She has three children and ten grandchildren. Her website is Judy Douglass   Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths  

Cheryl's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Strategic, Activator,  Belief, Positivity & Responsibility  Cheryl grew up in Southern California, graduated from Baylor University.  She worked aa a Young Life Staff,  at First Evangelical Free Church in Austin, Christian Assembly in Los Angeles and most recently at Menlo Church with multi sites in the Bay Area, California.     Now….”retired” but also waiting to see what is next!    Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths      

Madison's top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Developer, Empathy, Restorative, Harmony, Communication   Katherine's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Empathy, Relator, Developer, Connectedness Adaptability  Born and raised in San Antonio, Madison made her way to Texas A&M where she studied accounting and met her now husband, Marshall. They married in 2016 and made their way to Austin in 2018. Together, they have a precious three year old daughter, Atlee, and yellow lab, Hank. For work, Madison oversees accounting and operations at Brookline Wealth. She enjoys watching Atlee experience new things, spending time with loved ones, traveling and starting her morning with the Today show. From a young age, Katherine knew she had a passion for listening and helping shoulder the burdens of others. After majoring in Psychology at Texas A&M, she went on to study Counseling at Dallas Theological Seminary. It was clear to her upon graduation she did not want to pursue her counseling license and, instead, started a career in recruiting. Through God's kindness and an incredible hook-up from Madison, she started her favorite role yet with Brookline Wealth in 2023. Katherine has been married to Dylan since 2015, and they have two boys at home, Stone (4) and Beck (2). Katherine enjoys reading fiction, being in nature, finding treasures with her boys, and laughing.  Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

Crickett's Top 5 Strengths are:  Harmony, Restorative, Relator, Learner & Responsibility Crickett Berlin is a native Austinite. She has been married to her husband, Scott, for 17 years and they have two teen boys, Jett and Maverick. Crickett worked for over a decade as a registered nurse but now works as a licensed therapist providing Christian based counseling. Crickett also serves in her church community facilitating grief support groups and caring for women who are experiencing difficult life transitions. Crickett and her family love to explore the world and she has traveled to over 40 different countries! To learn more about Crickett and her counseling Christian Counselors of Austin About Crickett Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

Sheri's Strengths are: Maximizer, Strategic, Relator, Communication & Woo Julie's Strengths are: Empathy, Input, Adaptability, Positivity & Intellection   As longtime friends through our work with Cru, Sheri, Julie and I have learned to see and appreciate each other's unique strengths as we spur each other on in our lives and ministries. Being together in person is always a gift when we live three different states.   In this episode you will hear how "seeing” each other thru the lens  of our strengths can be  taste of appreciating and valuing the strengths of the people in our lives.    Treasures in the Dark by Katherine Wolf Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths    

Barbara's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Harmony, Adaptability, Empathy, Connectedness & Maximizer  Barbara lives in Austin, Texas loves to come alongside others to help them "embrace their strengths" as they understand their top 5 Cliftonstrengths through one on one coaching and team workshops.  She is continually learning more personally about her strengths  as she helps  others see how magnificent they are too!   She "Connects with Others to Help Them Discover They Matter".  She is married to Warren, mom to two married daugthers and "Babsy" to 7 grandchildren. Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths  

Jean Marie's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Individualization, Connectedness, Belief, Achiever, & Responsibility  Starting her training career in 1998, Jean-Marie is a master trainer, having delivered over 20,000 hours of in-person training and coaching time. Her experience ranges from corporate markets in the US to inter-cultural work in Canada, Holland, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Jean founded GAP Community, Inc. (a nonprofit corporation) in 1998 and Yellow Marker, Inc. (consulting and training) in 2012 with the vision of bringing character and values to the foreground, personally and professionally. In 2022, Jean joined forces with Novus Global, a premier training and executive coaching organization, where she leads the Train the Trainer through the Meta Performance Institute. Jean has worked with large organizations such as Disney, ESPN, Microsoft, Interstate Batteries, United Airlines and BMW in corporate culture and change management.  Her specialties include leadership development, mastering mindsets and communication/team building. Jean also served for 15 years as a volunteer Law Enforcement Chaplain in Sonoma County, retired in 2015.  She has been volunteering with The Six Foundation since 2014, working with first responders and veterans as a Cognitive Coach. In 2018, Jean published her first book on leadership, The Art of Feeding Heroes, leading from the inside out. Jean is dedicated to: Unleashing Passion – When people come alive, they bring creativity and enjoyment to their workplaces. Developing Character –Inviting people into their inherent greatness synergizes relationship in every sector of life. Creating Legacy – Each person has the opportunity to choose how they relate to their life and in doing so, create an intentional mark on their relationships, in their communities and on the environment. Gap Community Follow Jean Marie on Instagram Follow Jean Marie on YouTube Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

Amanda's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Intellection, Input, Positivity, Strategic, & Learner  Amanda McKinley has lived in Austin for 25 years. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a double major in English and Spanish literature. She has a master's degree in Foreign Language Education. She is passionate about books, theology, culture and writing. She will be teaching an Apologetics and Ethics class at Austin Classical School in the fall. She is married to Jim McKinley and they have two children, Marshall (14) and Ellie (13). Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths  

Rachel's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  Woo, Belief, Strategic, Learner & Achiever Rachel Greiner strives to live the motto, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Her pro-life experience and passion for empowering others lead her to speak to groups across the U.S. and in South America; she's also been featured on national radio and podcast. Rachel is Director of CLR Bridge Ministries at Christian Life Resources in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  To get her attention, just mention food! Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

DJ's Top 5 ClifotnStrengths are: Belief, Futuristic, Activator, Maximizer & Woo DJ serves as the director of Athletes in Action in Austin, Texas. He wakes up excited each day about the opportunity to empower, equip and develop college and professional athletes in their personal, professional and spiritual lives. His true passion is help others walk in their calling, not simply their abilities. When not at work he can be found chasing his 3 boys, eating breakfast tacos with his wife Brooke, sampling at Costco or looking for his next great Facebook Marketplace deal. Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths  

Christine's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Harmony,  Empathy. Consistency Responsibility and Connectedness  Christine lives in Austin, Tx with her husband, Jonathan, their two kids, Graham and Brooklyn, and their chocolate lab. She is a licensed professional counselor pursuing her certification as a christian sex therapist and is passionate about reading and writing, specifically fiction. In all these avenues she is dedicated to sharing the story of Jesus and helping people see that He is what our souls ultimately need. Episode 66 An Empathizing Mom, Friend and Counselor with Christine Kaskow Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths  

anet's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Focus, Belief, Learner, Discipline & Communication Janet is a Bible teacher and speaker at women's event.  She has  Master's in Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary, and is the author of His Word in My Heart, Moody Publishers. Her favorite things are memorizing Scripture, granddaughters, girlfriend lunches… and football. She resides with her husband Ethan in Birmingham, Alabama, and is a member of The Church at Brook Hills.  Her book His Word in My Heart Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths  

Claire's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Developer, Belief, Restorative, Empathy & Responsibility  Rachel's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Woo, Belief, Activator, Positivity & Communication  Claire lives  in Lindale, Texas with her husband David and they have four kids, three still at home. two teenagers and an eleven year old.  She is  a national pro-life  speaker and author of the book  Survivor. She enjoys spending time  at home with her  family on a couple acres  and enjoys living a simple kind of homesteading life. Rachel lives  in San Diego, California with her husband Andrew and their  3 daughters ages three and under. She  enjoys w Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths  

Gayle's Top 5 Cliftonstrengths are: Belief, Responsibility, Connectedness, Woo & Arranger  Gayle is originally from Little Rock, AR and graduated from the University of Arkansas, but she has lived in Austin, TX for 40 years. She has been married to Taylor for 26 years, and they have 4 kids. She was in full time college ministry for 11 years before she stayed home with her kids. She continues to disciple women and enjoys being outside gardening and on a boat at the lake Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths  

Tim's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Input, Learner, Competition, Analytical & Strategic  Tim leads Cru at the University of Arkansas and has been on staff with Cru for over 25 years. He and his wife, Mandy, have 5 kids.   Tim is a passionate fan of God's Word, books, indie music, college football, and homemade cookie dough.   TimCasteel.com   twitter.com/timcasteel   Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

Ophelia's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Empathy, Communication, Positivity, Maximizer & Woo  Ophelia is the Minister to Women and Connections at Providence Church in Austin, TX.   She loves meeting new people, discovering their unique gifts and personalities, and enfolding them into the Providence community. Ophelia has been married to Marat for 21 years and they have two teenage boys. You will usually find Ophelia spending time with her family, working out at the gym, or connecting with friends over good food and drink. Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

Karen's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Strategic, Learner, Input, Intellection & Achiever  Karen  serves as a program director with Mobile Loaves & Fishes (MLF), a Christian Nonprofit lifting chronically homeless individuals into community at the nation's largest master-planned tiny home development for those who have experienced homelessness.  She leads a team empowering local government, non-profits and churches across the country to replicate the innovative Community First! Model to transform the common responses to homelessness.  Karen has a passion for seeing lives, organizations and systems restored and thriving as they were designed. As such, she served as a foster parent and helped launch a nonprofit focused on racial justice, prior to joining MLF.     Over her career, Karen has been able to identify, use, refine her personal strengths through leadership roles in the areas of strategy development & execution, quality management, business operations, and change management within the semiconductor industry and the social sector.  When she is not devising strategies, reading, and burning calories with her thoughts, Karen enjoys spending time working out, paddleboarding, and sharing food & fun with friends. Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

Hannah's top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Belief, Connectedness, Futuristic, Developer & Self Assurance  Hannah Sink Hamza's creative identity has taken many forms over the years, but her mission remains the same: to live a bigger, braver, bolder story so that she can leave a Godly legacy that inspires the next generation to run their race well.  Hannah grew up in the South, where porches are sacred, and churches are at the heart of every community. Her love for Jesus and the desire to live a life “on mission” was shaped by her parents' faith and personal commitments to invest in their four children's lives as well as their community by serving as pastors of a multi-cultural, non-denominational church.  Hannah holds the prestigious titles of Mom, Wife, Bible study leader, friend, and tea aficionado. In a professional capacity, she's highly regarded as an award-winning filmmaker, published author, creative director and creativity coach. Hannah's faith and creativity are the through-line of her life and career, putting her at the intersection of storytelling, leadership, missions, motherhood, mentorship, and refugee advocacy.  Having traveled the world with a camera in hand, she's filmed award-winning documentaries, served in a refugee camp in Greece, and competed on FOX's reality show, “On the Lot: Searching for America's Next Big Film Director.” She also adapted the novel Kaffir Boy as a screenplay, worked as a creative director for several Fortune 500 brands, and created mentorship programs and curriculum for female creative leaders. Hannahhamza.com Hannah Hamza Creative Instagram Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths      

Doug's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Responsibility, Connectedness, Learner, Arranger & Relator Doug Griffes is a retired civil/environmental engineer, living with his wife Margaret in the Denver area of Colorado. They both grew up as global nomads and continued that lifestyle for much of their lives together. Doug spent much of his career managing large water and wastewater programs in interesting (but sometimes challenging) locations in the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and Asia. He enjoyed working with people in multi-cultural environments, specializing in the development of local capabilities of engineering organizations and public works utilities. After retirement, he continued to work as an international development volunteer with several non-profit organizations. He now spends his time compiling the histories, photos, and personal stories of multiple generations of a large family. Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths    

Jhase's top 5 CliftonStrengths are Connectedness, Belief, Input, Responsibility & Intellection  Jhase Edwards is a Former D1 football student athlete from the University of Incarnate Word. He is from Houston, Texas but currently lives in San Antonio where he is finishing his Masters Degree in Accounting. Along with studying for his Masters courses, Jhase is also studying for the CPA Exam. After graduating in May 2024, Jhase will go work at KPMG, the fourth largest accounting firm in the world.  Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

Jhase's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Connectedness, Belief, Input,  Responsibility & Intellection  Jhase Edwards is a Former D1 football student athlete from the University of Incarnate Word. He is from Houston, Texas but currently lives in San Antonio where he is finishing his Masters Degree in Accounting. Along with studying for his Masters courses, Jhase is also studying for the CPA Exam. After graduating in May 2024, Jhase will go work at KPMG, the fourth largest accounting firm in the world.  Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths  

Joy's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Context, Positivity, Input, Achiever & Belief  Joy Watson has served as a K-12 educator, church planter, and adult educator in Asia, Germany, and Eurasia. She served as instructor and principal at Black Forest Academy, Germany for 10 years.  Wife to Tim Watson and mom to TJ and Camille both recent graduates of Baylor University.    Joy has an M.A.,History, M.A. Multicultural ministry &  M.Ed. Curriculum/Instruction.   Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

Thom's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are Connectedness, Communication, Achiever, Competition & Belief  Thom is a former classroom teacher turned social media strategist with a love for audio and video technology.  He lives in Austin, TX with his wife Sara who is a pediatrician, and their two kids, Audrey and Tam.  He's a big fan of running, chicken wings, and jiu jitsu. Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

Solomon's Top 5 ClfitonStrengths are:  Positivity, Woo, Harmony, Belief & Connectedness   Jamie's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Connectedness, Belief, Adaptability, Positivity & Developer Solomon and Jamie have lived in Austin for 15 years, are native Texans and proud Longhorns. They have two precious kids, Austin (3yr) and Haven (10mo). Solomon works for Brookline Wealth, a multifamily office that serves families with financial advisory and generational planning with a high value of generosity. Jamie cares for the household and children, which often involves a mix of baseball in the yard, art projects, and keeping crayons out of Haven's mouth. They both love being involved in the local church, eating at new restaurants, and spending time with their friends Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths  

Jesse's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Woo, Positivity, Adaptability, Empathy, Connectedness  Tricia's Top 5 Cliftonstrengths are: Connectedness, Deliberative, Developer, Belief & Harmony Jesse is from Houston, Tx and served with Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) for 39 years. He  served in various roles in the Campus ministry most of that time qne  was a campus team leader for years as well as serving as a regional director for Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana. For almost 3 years, he has been the missions pastor at Faith Bible Church in The Woodlands, Tx.    Tricia is from Texas  and has been on  Cru staff over 40 years. She has mainly worked with students, but for the last 6 years she has been with our City Global ministry doing staff care for our American City staff in Europe. She is also a coach with Envision Pathway which is a ministry designed  to help our staff 55 and over maximize their final years for kingdom impact.    Jesse and Tricia have been married 42 year and  lived in Germany 4 years and Italy 10 years. They have 3 children and 6 grandchildren. 4 girls and 2 boys!.    Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths