The True Strength Podcast by Ian Pettigrew - authentic stories of success & resilience (featuring StrengthsFinder strengths)

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The True Strength Podcast by Ian Pettigrew (Kingfisher Coaching) features inspiring true stories of how people succeed through applying their strengths and being resilient. It often includes a Gallup StrengthsFinder profile.

Ian Pettigrew


    • Aug 9, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 24 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The True Strength Podcast by Ian Pettigrew - authentic stories of success & resilience (featuring StrengthsFinder strengths)

    Author Interview - The Inner Fire a coaching alchemy - Stuart Eglin

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 38:18


    An Interview with Stuart Eglin about his book 'The Inner Fire: a coaching alchemy'. Buy the book directly from Stuart: https://www.stuarteglin.com/books/ Buy the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Inner-Fire-coaching-alchemy/dp/B0BNV1Z2XG

    Dr Stuart Eglin

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 57:49


    Our Empowering True Strength project is about helping leaders to sustainably get the best of themselves and their teams. This podcast features interviews with people exploring how they do that, and I was delighted to interview Dr Stuart Eglin. CliftonStrengths(TM): Strategic, Intellection, Input, Ideation, Futuristic, Positivity, Connectedness, Relator, Maximizer, Learner, Belief (00:25) Who is Stuart Eglin? (01:55) What has your journey been? (13:09) Let’s talk about strengths (26:30) What’s it like to be you? (42:00) What's your approach to wellbeing and self-care? (53:22) Messages to younger self? (56:10) Where are you online? You can find Stuart online: LinkedIn www.stuarteglin.com @thestuarteglin   (Music licensed from the very talented Isaac Indiana)

    Kelly Swingler

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 72:48


    Our Empowering True Strength project is about helping leaders to sustainably get the best of themselves and their teams. This podcast features interviews with people exploring how they do that, and I was delighted to interview Kelly Swingler. CliftonStrengths(TM): Learner, Achiever, Strategic, Ideation, Intellection, Belief, Restorative, Individualisation, Activator, Futuristic, Competition, Empathy (00:24) Who is Kelly Swingler? (04:29) What has your journey been? (19:28) Let’s talk about strengths (39:34) What’s it like to be you? (41:34) What's your approach to wellbeing and self-care? (66:42) Messages to younger self? (71:14) Where are you online? You can find Kelly online: LinkedIn The Chrysalis Crew Kelly Swingler   (Music licensed from the very talented Isaac Indiana)

    Professor Laura Serrant OBE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 71:40


    As part of my Empowering True Strength project, I'm featuring interviews that dig deep into how people succeed and I was delighted to interview Professor Laura Serrant OBE (00:24) Who is Laura Serrant? (01:24) What has your journey been? (53:04) Let’s talk about strengths (59:20) What’s it like to be you? (62:05) What's your approach to wellbeing and self-care? (66:57) Where are you online? (67:50) Messages to younger self and others? You can find Laura online: website @lauraserrant on Twitter LinkedIn 'Speaking for Ourselves' podcast   (Music licensed from the very talented Isaac Indiana)

    Rachel Habergham and Alana Habergham-Rice

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 46:40


    As part of my Empowering True Strength project, I'm featuring interviews that dig deep into how people succeed and I was delighted to interview Rachel Habergham and Alana Habergham-Rice.   Alana’s Clifton StrengthsExplorer(R) Top 3 talent themes: Dependability - Trust is important to you, and you care about being seen as responsible and trustworthy. People count on you to do what you say you will do. When you make a promise, you mean to keep it. Caring - In your heart, helping other people is very important. You want to make the world better by helping people in small ways or big ways. Organiser - Scheduling, planning, and organising your world makes life better. People count on you to get the details right and pull a plan together.   Rachel’s CliftonStrengths (TM) Dominant Talent Themes: Communication, Developer, Empathy, Arranger, Learner, Strategic, Responsibility, Adaptability, Activator, Positivity   (00:31) Who is Rachel Habergham?  (01:13) Who is Alana Habergham-Rice? (05:24) Let’s talk about strengths (23:49) What’s it like to be you? (29:35) What impact do you want to make on the world  ? (36:57) What's your approach to wellbeing and self-care? (42:10 ) Messages to younger self? (44:47) Where are you online?   You can find Alana’s Caring Cakes on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter You can find Rachel Habergham on Twitter and at Rachel’s Ramblings   (Music licensed from the very talented Isaac Indiana)  

    Catrin Lewis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 51:23


    As part of my Empowering True Strength project, I'm featuring interviews that dig deep into how people succeed and I was delighted to interview Catrin Lewis. CliftonStrengths (TM) Dominant Talent Themes: Strategic, Communication, Woo, Activator, Ideation, Command, Futuristic, Empathy, Adaptability, Connectedness, Positivity. (00:19) Who is Catrin Lewis? (00:49) What has your journey been? (06:01) Let’s talk about strengths (14:44) Tell me more about Reward Gateway (31:06) What’s it like to be you? (38:38) How do you get stuff done? (42:52) What's your approach to wellbeing and self-care? (48:22) Messages to younger self? (50:04) Where are you online?   You’ll find Cat on LinkedIn and Instagram, and you can find more about Reward Gateway on their website.   (Music licensed from the very talented Isaac Indiana)

    Katrina Collier

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 48:42


    As part of my Empowering True Strength project, I'm featuring interviews that dig deep into how people succeed and I was delighted to interview Katrina Collier. CliftonStrengths (TM) Dominant Talent Themes: Relator, Empathy, Activator, Positivity, Strategic, Developer, Communication, Self-Assurance, Input, Maximizer, Adaptability, Connectedness (00:16) Who is Katrina Collier? (01:15) What has your journey been? (11:32) Let’s talk about strengths (23:55) What’s it like to be you? (33:34) How do you get stuff done? (38:00) What's your approach to wellbeing and self-care? (44:40) Messages to younger self? (47:26) Where are you online?   You’ll find Katrina championing the #BeHuman cause on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and at www.thesearchologist.com   (Music licensed from the very talented Isaac Indiana)

    Rob Baker

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 64:45


    As part of my Empowering True Strength project, I'm featuring interviews that dig deep into how people succeed and I was delighted to interview Rob Baker from Tailored Thinking. CliftonStrengths (TM) Dominant Talent Themes: Ideation, Input, Individualization, Maximiser, Futuristic, Learner, Achiever, Activator, Competition, Relator, Positivity, Intellection. (00:38) Who is Rob Baker? (03:29) What has your journey been? (12:22) Let’s talk about strengths (24:25) Tell me more about job crafting (49:40) What’s it like to be you? (54:34) What’s your mission? (56:38) What's your approach to self-care? (61:13) Messages to younger self? (63:18) Where are you online?   Full transcript: https://www.kingfishercoaching.com/rob-baker-empowering-true-strength-podcast-episode-17/ (Music licensed from the very talented Isaac Indiana)

    Jim Collison

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 44:34


    As part of my True Strength project, I'm featuring interviews that dig deep into how people succeed and I was delighted to interview Jim Collison from Gallup. CliftonStrengths (TM) top 5 Talent Themes: Arranger, Woo,  Communication, Maximizer, Activator   (00:50) Who is Jim Collison? (02:30) What has your journey been? (12:52) Let’s talk about strengths (29:50) What’s it like to be you? (32:08) What's your approach to self-care? (34:20) What’s your mission? (37:42) Messages to younger self? (41:56) Where are you online?   (Music licensed from the very talented Isaac Indiana)

    Anne Cooper

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2019 73:35


    As part of my True Strength project, I'm featuring interviews that dig deep into how people succeed and I was delighted to interview Anne Cooper. CliftonStrengths (TM) Dominant Talent Themes: Woo, Positivity, Communication, Activator, Ideation, Responsibility, Futuristic, Strategic, Input, Individualisation.   (00:15) Who is Anne Cooper? (06:17) What has your journey been? (13:01) Let’s talk about strengths (28:26) What’s it like to be you? (46:00) What’s your mission? (50:02) How do you get stuff done? (54:29) Your approach to self-care? (70:23) Messages to younger self? (71:59) Where are you online?   For a full transcript, please see: http://www.kingfishercoaching.com/anne-cooper-true-strength-podcast-episode-15/   (Music licensed from the very talented Isaac Indiana)

    Sam Meikle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2019 60:33


    As part of my True Strength project, I'm featuring interviews that dig deep into how people succeed and I was delighted to interview Sam Meikle. CliftonStrengths (TM) Dominant Talent Themes: Positivity, Woo, Developer, Communication, Strategic, Activator, Empathy, Futuristic, Achiever, Arranger   For a full transcript, please see: http://www.kingfishercoaching.com/sam-meikle-true-strength-podcast-episode-14/   (Music licensed from the very talented Isaac Indiana)

    Nicky Ingham

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2019 61:05


    As part of my True Strength project, I'm featuring interviews that dig deep into how people succeed and I was delighted to interview Nicky Ingham. CliftonStrengths (TM) Dominant Talent Themes: Positivity, WOO, Communication, Strategic, Adaptability, Achiever, Arranger, Maximiser, Futuristic, Relator   For a full transcript, please see: http://www.kingfishercoaching.com/nicky-ingham-true-strength-podcast-episode-13/ You can find Nicky Ingham on Twitter - @nickyinghamICTP & @nellymcginty  and on LinkedIn   (Music licensed from the very talented Isaac Indiana)

    Jennifer Hulme – Episode 12

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2018 51:32


    As part of my True Strength project, I'm featuring interviews that dig deep into how people succeed and I was delighted to interview Jennifer Hulme. CliftonStrengths (TM) Dominant Talent Themes:Strategic Significance Self-Assurance Futuristic Relator Ideation Focus Achiever Competition Command Belief Activator   For a full transcript, please see: http://www.kingfishercoaching.com/jennifer-hulme-true-strength-podcast-episode-12/ You can find Jennifer Hulme on Twitter and LinkedIn   (Music licensed from the very talented Isaac Indiana)

    Claire Haigh - Episode 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2017 38:25


    As part of my True Strength project, I'm featuring interviews that dig deep into how people succeed and I was delighted to interview Claire Haigh. The interview has lots of insights into how Claire succeeds, about strengths, weaknesses, mindset, and resilience.   Claire Haigh dominant StrengthsFinder (TM) talent themes: Strategic, Futuristic, Maximizer, Arranger, Activator, Ideation, Communication, Positivity, Achiever     For a full transcript, please see this blog post: http://www.kingfishercoaching.com/claire-haigh-true-strength-podcast-episode-11/ Claire Haigh on Twitter: @haighclaire Claire Haigh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairehaigh/  

    Gary Cookson - Episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2016 52:52


    As part of my True Strength project, I'm featuring interviews that dig deep into how people succeed and I was delighted to interview Gary Cookson. The interview has lots of insights into how Gary succeeds, about strengths, weaknesses, mindset, and resilience and has great insights about what it is like to be competitive and to be introverted.   Gary Cookson dominant StrengthsFinder (TM) talent themes: Competition, Achiever, Focus, Discipline, Context, Significance, Restorative, Harmony, Deliberative, Relator, Responsibility, Activator   For a full transcript, please see this blog post: http://www.kingfishercoaching.com/gary-cookson-true-strength-podcast-episode-10/ Gary Cookson on Twitter: @Gary_Cookson Gary's blog: http://hrtriathlete.blogspot.co.uk  

    Cormac Russell - Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2016 47:36


    As part of my True Strength project, I'm featuring interviews that dig deep into how people succeed and I was delighted to interview Cormac Russell. The interview has lots of insights into how Cormac succeeds, about strengths, weaknesses, mindset, and resilience and about his journey from Clinical Psychologist to Asset Based Community Development.     Cormac Russell dominant Gallup StrengthsFinder (TM) talent themes: Strategic, Empathy, Ideation, Futuristic, Adaptability, Maximizer, Developer, Connectedness, Activator, Individualization  For a full transcript, please see this blog post: http://www.kingfishercoaching.com/cormac-russell-true-strength-podcast-episode-9/ Cormac Russell on Twitter: @CormacRussell Nurture Development website: http://www.nurturedevelopment.org

    Sarah-Jane Lennie - Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2016 43:04


    As part of my True Strength project, I'm featuring interviews that dig deep into how people succeed and I was delighted to interview Sarah-Jane Lennie. The interview has lots of insights into how SJ succeeds, about strengths, weaknesses, mindset, and resilience and about her journey from the army to the police force to being a researcher into wellbeing and resilience.    Sarah-Jane Lennie dominant Gallup StrengthsFinder (TM) talent themes: Strategic, Learner, Individualisation, Achiever, Futuristic, Activator, Intellection, Input, Belief, Ideation.   For a full transcript, please see this blog post: http://www.kingfishercoaching.com/sarah-jane-lennie-true-strength-podcast-episode-8 Sarah-Jane Lennie on Twitter: @SJseventeen The Reflective Detective Website: thereflectivedetective.wordpress.com

    Andy Johnson - Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2016 49:46


    As part of my True Strength project, I'm featuring interviews that dig deep into how people succeed and I was delighted to interview Andy Johnson of Andy Johnson Media. The interview has lots of insights into how Andy succeeds, about strengths, weaknesses, mindset, and resilience and about his journey as a journalist and broadcaster.   Andy Johnson dominant Gallup StrengthsFinder (TM) talent themes: Developer, Empathy, Positivity, Strategic, Adaptability, Activator, Ideation, Restorative, Individualisation, Achiever.   For a full transcript, please see this blog post: http://www.kingfishercoaching.com/andy-johnson-true-strength-podcast-episode-7/   Andy on Twitter: @AndyPJo1 Andy Johnson Media Website: http://www.andyjohnson.tv  

    Rachel Dunscombe - Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2016 41:12


    As part of my True Strength project, I'm featuring interviews that dig deep into how people succeed and I was delighted to interview Rachel Dunscombe of Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust. The interview has lots of insights into how Rachel succeeds, about strengths, weaknesses, mindset, and resilience.   Rachel's dominant Gallup StrengthsFinder talents: Arranger, Adaptability, Empathy, Maximiser, Individualisation, Activator, Relator, Learner, Intellection, Futuristic, Connectedness, Ideation, Developer, Input, Strategic.   For a full transcript, please see this blog post: http://www.kingfishercoaching.com/rachel-dunscombe-true-strength-podcast-episode-6

    Marion Page - Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2016 32:56


    As part of my True Strength project, I'm featuring interviews that dig deep into how people succeed and I was delighted to interview Marion Page of AstraZeneca, especially about her full 34 Gallup StrengthsFinder report. The interview has lots of insights into how Marion succeeds, about strengths, weaknesses, mindset, resilience, and what it is like to go beyond knowing your 'top 5' strengths.   Marion's dominant talents: Ideation, Strategic, Relator, Learner, Activator, Maximiser, Responsibility, Input, Achiever, Positivity, Belief, Empathy, Futuristic.   For a full transcript, please see this blog post:   http://www.kingfishercoaching.com/marion-page-episode-5

    Gemma Reucroft – Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2015 28:54


    As part of my True Strength project, I’m featuring interviews that dig deep into how people succeed and I was delighted to interview Gemma Reucroft. The interview has lots of insights into how we succeed, about strengths, mindset, resilience, how to help people be their best, and how (and why) Gemma makes time to blog and write books!   For a transcript, please see the accompanying blog post: http://www.kingfishercoaching.com/gemma-reucroft-true-strength-podcast-episode-4/

    Dawn Smedley – Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2015 40:35


    As part of my True Strength project, I'm featuring interviews that dig deep into how people succeed and I was delighted to interview Dawn Smedley of O.C. Tanner alongside her manager Ian Feaver. The interview has lots of insights into how we succeed, about strengths, weaknesses, mindset, resilience, and how to help people be their best.   For a transcript/links, please see this blog post: http://www.kingfishercoaching.com/dawn-smedley-true-strength/

    Stephen Frost – Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2015 19:20


    My interview with Stephen Frost (former Head of Diversity and Inclusion for the London Olympic and Paralympic Games) about Diversity and Inclusion.

    Introduction – Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2013 6:05


    The first episode of a podcast, introducing this experiment to showcase successful people, interviewing them about their strengths and weaknesses and how they show up as their authentic and resilient self.

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