Podcasts about cliftonstrengths

Dan's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  Woo, Futuristic, Communication, Activator & Belief  Caroline's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  Empahty Woo, Adaptability, Connectedness & Positivity  Dan & Caroline Edelen are both from the San Antonio area. Dan went to UT and Caroline went to A&M.  They  have been married for 2 years, and currently live in Austin, Texas. They  work for StuMo (college ministry) and do Missions Mobilization, where they  train and send missionaries who have recently graduated from college. They love to be outside and both agree that breakfast tacos are the best food! Link to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment Coaching and Workshops with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths  

If you lead with the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Significance, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Strength Snapshot is Significance The Significance talent theme is driven by impact, excellence, and the desire to accomplish meaningful things. People with this strength are naturally influential, visible, credible, and motivated to make a difference. At its core, Significance is about contribution that counts. These individuals instinctively aim high, not just for personal achievement, but because they want their work and efforts to have meaning and influence. They want what they do to stand out and matter. People who lead with Significance often describe themselves as professional, independent, and audience-oriented. What motivates them most is the opportunity to create impact and be recognized for meaningful contributions. They love excellence, credibility, and the chance to build something important. Being ignored or asked to lower their aspirations tends to drain their energy.     When This Strength Is Thriving When Significance is operating at its best, it brings ambition, influence, and elevated standards to any environment. This strength inspires others through determination, professionalism, and a strong drive to achieve something meaningful. Significance talent often shows up through influential roles like performer, trail-blazer, or high achiever. These individuals shine when impact matters. While others may be satisfied with maintaining the status quo, Significance is motivated to aim higher, do more, and create results that leave a lasting impression.     To close, here's a simple 5-minute experiment to try in the next 24 hours… Think of one thing you're working on. Ask yourself: How could I elevate this so it truly stands out? Then take one small action that raises its quality, visibility, or impact. Notice how motivation increases when your work aligns with your desire to make a difference.     Well, that's a wrap for today's episode. What small action can you take to show up at your best, given where you're starting today?

Text your thoughts and questions!Have you ever taken a personality quiz just for fun, only to wonder afterward what you're actually supposed to do with the results? Lisa has taken more assessments than she can count—including on the corporate side, where discovering she's an ENFJ made total sense to her. But the real question isn't whether these quizzes are fun. It's whether they can actually help you live a better life. Lisa believes they can, which is exactly why she has clients take a number of assessments before they ever start working together.In this episode, Lisa draws a clear line between talent-based assessments like Clifton Strengths, which measure how you work and get things done, and character strengths, which measure who you are and why something feels meaningful while you're doing it. She introduces the Via Character Strengths framework, developed by psychologists Martin Seligman and Christopher Peterson along with a team of 55 scientists, organizing 24 character strengths into six broad virtues: wisdom, courage, humanity, justice, temperance, and transcendence. She explains signature strengths—the three to seven strengths that are truest to who you are—and shares research showing that using a signature strength in a new way each day for a week increased happiness and decreased depression for up to six months. Lisa offers three simple ways to spot a signature strength on your own: it feels energizing rather than draining, it feels natural rather than forced, and you lose track of time while doing it. She walks through practical ways this shows up in real life, from choosing a productivity system that fits your strengths, to designing your week around them, to using them as a tiebreaker for hard decisions, to recognizing when burnout comes from spending too much time in your lower strengths. Lisa also gets personal, sharing her own top five signature strengths (gratitude, honesty, love, humor, and creativity) and the story of finally embracing humor publicly in her business after years of hiding it, worried it might undermine her expertise. She closes with a simple challenge: take the free Via assessment, pick one signature strength, and use it in a new way this week.Character strengths, Lisa reminds us, aren't a ranking against anyone else, and they're not about fixing what's broken. They're about noticing who you already are at your best, and building more of your days around that.Key Takeaways:Understand the difference between talent-based assessments like Clifton Strengths and character-based assessments like Via Character Strengths.Discover the six virtues and 24 character strengths that make up the Via framework, developed by Martin Seligman and Christopher Peterson.Learn what a signature strength is and how research links using one in a new way to increased happiness for up to six months.Explore three simple signs you've found a signature strength: it energizes you, feels natural, and makes you lose track of time.See how knowing your strengths can shape your productivity systems, your weekly schedule, and even your hardest decisions.Understand how spending too much time in your lower strengths can be a hidden source of burnout.Hear Lisa's personal story of embracing humor and honesty publicly in her business after years of holding back.Learn how to take the free Via assessment and apply your results with a simple one-week challenge.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Positively LivingⓇ and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/Stop trying to fit into someone else's productivity rules! Grab my free Productivity Toolkit, a collection of workbooks designed to help you explore how you work, uncover what truly matters to you, and create your very own energy-friendly systems. Get it here: www.positivelyproductive.com/plpkitCONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:FacebookInstagramResourcesWork with Lisa! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Episode 88 Play to Your Strengths with Julia de'CanevaEpisode 298 How Your Strengths & Personality Can Be Your AdvantageEpisode 296 Core Values: A Foundation of Sustainable ProductivityPositively Productive Resources Library Book a Clarity CallAsync Coaching(Find links to books/gear on the Positively Productive Resources Page.)Dance Song Playlist V1, V2, V3Music by Ian and Jeff ZawrotnyStart your own podcast with Buzzsprout!TAGS: Character Strengths, Via Institute, Signature Strengths, Positive Psychology, Martin Seligman, Self-Awareness, Values, Burnout, Authenticity, Personality Assessments, Productivity SystemsCHAPTER MARKERS:00:00:00 Intro: What Kind of Potato Chip Are You? 00:01:47 Clifton Strengths vs. Via Character Strengths 00:03:35 What Are Character Strengths? The Six Virtues 00:04:37 Character Strengths vs. Core Values 00:05:02 What Is a Signature Strength? 00:05:13 The Research: Happiness, Depression, and Signature Strengths 00:05:43 Three Ways to Spot Your Own Signature Strength 00:06:12 Lisa's Top Five Signature Strengths 00:06:52 Choosing Systems That Fit Your Strengths 00:07:05 Designing Your Week Around Your Strengths 00:07:19 Using Strengths as a Decision-Making Tiebreaker 00:07:34 Noticing Burnout From Overusing Lower Strengths 00:08:18 Lisa's Story: Embracing Humor in Her Business 00:10:17 Signature Strengths Are Innate, Not a Ranking 00:11:53 From Fun Quiz to Decision-Making Tool 00:12:17 How to Take the Free Via Assessment 00:12:28 This Week's Challenge: Try a Strength in a New WayRequest this Toolkit and other free resources at the Resources Page.

The Leadership Mirror: Why Better Leadership Starts With Self-AwarenessGuest: Jana CardonaHost: Dr. Tamara PatzerShow: Thought Leaders ShowRecorded: August 26, 2026Leadership is often taught as a set of techniques for managing other people.But Jana Cardona begins somewhere else:What is it actually like to be on the other side of me?In this episode, Dr. Tamara Patzer talks with leadership development consultant, coach and author Jana Cardona about the central idea behind her book, The Leadership Mirror: Becoming the Person People Love to Work For and With.The conversation explores self-awareness, limiting beliefs, mentoring, CliftonStrengths, communication, empathy, trust and becoming a more people-centered leader.In This Episode– Why leadership starts with self-awareness– Looking honestly into the leadership mirror– Childhood experiences and limiting beliefs– How comparison affects confidence– The importance of mentors and “courage builders”– CliftonStrengths– DISC and other assessment tools– Different thinking and communication styles– Why leaders should not expect everyone to think like they do– Communicating expectations clearly– Empathy versus authority– Trust and people-centered leadership– Valuing someone even when you disagree– The 12 lessons of The Leadership MirrorAbout Jana CardonaJana Cardona is a leadership development consultant, certified coach, trainer, facilitator and author.She is founder of Designed 4 Success and works with individuals, teams and organizations to develop people-centered leaders.Connect With JanaDesigned 4 SuccessLinkedIn: Jana CardonaBook: The Leadership Mirror: Becoming the Person People Love to Work For and WithQuestions This Episode AnswersWhy does leadership begin with self-awareness?How do childhood beliefs affect adult leadership?How can assessments help leaders understand themselves?Why do team members interpret instructions differently?How can leaders communicate with people who think differently?What is people-centered leadership?How does empathy change leadership?How do leaders move from control toward trust?Key TakeawayBefore trying to change everyone else, ask:What is it like to be on the other side of me?Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/jana-cardona-the-leadership-mirror-why-better-leadership-starts-with-self-awareness

If you lead with the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Self-Assurance, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Strength Snapshot is Self-Assurance The Self-Assurance talent theme is powered by confidence, independence, and inner certainty. People with this strength are naturally self-aware, instinctive, persistent, and confident in their judgment. At its core, Self-Assurance is about trust in oneself. These individuals instinctively rely on their own instincts and decision-making. They don't need constant validation from others because their internal compass already points them forward. People who lead with Self-Assurance often describe themselves as independent, certain, stable, and self-sufficient. What motivates them most is the opportunity to act, decide, and lead. They love determining direction and moving forward with confidence. Being second-guessed or controlled tends to drain their energy.     When This Strength Is Thriving When Self-Assurance is operating at its best, it brings decisiveness, courage, and leadership to any environment. This strength supports bold action, confident judgment, and a willingness to take necessary risks. Self-Assurance talent often shows up through influencing roles like leader, director, risk-taker, or decision-maker. These individuals shine when direction is needed. While others may hesitate or look for approval, Self-Assurance moves forward with clarity and conviction, helping others feel more confident about the path ahead.     To close, here's a simple 5-minute experiment to try in the next 24 hours… Think of one decision you've been delaying. Ask yourself: If I trusted my judgment completely, what would I choose? Then take one small action in that direction. Notice how confidence grows when you act on your own inner knowing.     Well, that's a wrap for today's episode. What small action can you take to show up at your best, given where you're starting today?

Okay, let's just say the thing out loud: You've seen the captions that sound like a robot wrote them.  You've seen the flyers that look like every other flyer on the internet this month. Maybe you've decided AI just isn't for you because of it. Here's my confession: I use AI, specifically Claude, in my business every single day. And I still (mostly) sound like me. Not because I found some secret tool nobody's told you about, but because I took the time to actually set it up before I asked it to do anything. So this week I'm walking you through exactly how. No hype, no fear-mongering, just the actual steps I took (and still take) to keep my voice in the driver's seat. What You'll Hear Why AI is already in your toolbox whether you've opened it or not Why leaning on every platform's built-in AI at once quietly erodes your brand voice My "20 Questions" trick for teaching your chat how you actually talk Why guardrails matter more than a good first prompt How I built my own "Molly Operating System" out of my Enneagram, Human Design, and CliftonStrengths results Why you're still the last line of defense, no matter how good the draft looks Listen and Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts If this one hit home, send it to the small business owner in your life who's still typing everything into a blank chat box and hoping for the best. And if you try the 20 Questions exercise, message me at @mollyknuth or molly@mollyknuthmedia.com and tell me what your chat figures out about you.

Warren's top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Harmony, Belief, Communication, Analytical & Intellection  Warren lives in Austin, Texas and has been married to Barbara for 45 years.  He loves spending time with his two daughters and husbands  and eight grandchildren. He enjoys hunting, fishing and teaching and mentoring young men.  Books Warren has been learning from lately:  The Other Half of Church by Jim Wilder Sacred Attachment by Michael Cusik   Link to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment Coaching and Workshops with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths    

In this episode, Dan and Lauren are joined by Dr. Todd Deal, Senior Faculty and Director of the Higher Education Practice at the Center for Creative Leadership and a longtime facilitator with the ILA Leadership Education Academy, where he and Dan first met. Todd traces a career he calls serendipitous: 28 years as a tenured chemistry professor, a five-year stint as associate dean, and then a vice president's request that he build a leadership program for high-ability students despite having, by his own account, no obvious qualification for the job — a program that grew to fold in service learning and community engagement, occupied him for a decade, and won five national awards. Most of the conversation sits with the pivot from teaching to facilitating, including the early CCL colleague who told Todd his challenge wasn't passion for the material but his expert mindset. He describes how discovery learning and guided inquiry moved intact from chemistry into leadership theory, how deliberately forming teams across the four CliftonStrengths leadership domains cut his conflict mediation to two cases in the remaining years of a service-learning course, and why senior higher-ed leaders often handle ambiguity worse than undergraduates do — inventing rules and rubrics nobody ever stated, a pattern the 30 circles exercise exposes in about three minutes. He closes on framing academic and student affairs as a polarity to manage rather than a problem to solve, on CCL colleagues using AI to build experiential activities where none existed, and on 15 years as the public address voice of Georgia Southern football. Resources and works mentioned in this episode: Todd Deal — CCL faculty bio — background on his higher education practice and the chemistry-to-leadership transition Frost, L. D., & Deal, S. T. General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (4th ed.). Pearson. — the allied-health textbook Todd co-authored CliftonStrengths (Gallup) — the assessment Todd used to build student teams across the four leadership-strengths domains Bonwell, C. C., & Eison, J. A. (1991). Active Learning: Creating Excitement in the Classroom. ASHE-ERIC Higher Education Report No. 1. — referenced by Dan on the origins of active learning pedagogy Are You Facing a Problem or a Polarity? (CCL) — CCL's treatment of polarity thinking, the frame Todd applies to academic affairs and student affairs, originally developed by Barry Johnson Build Your Creative Confidence: 30 Circles Exercise (IDEO) — the creativity activity Todd uses with students and executive audiences, originally from Stanford's Bob McKim Leadership Educators Institute (LEI), Dec. 14–16, 2026, University of Louisville — the biennial conference Dan recommends Journal of Leadership Education — a source Todd credits for classroom activities he adapted for university and CCL audiences ILA Leadership Education Academy — where Todd and Dan met and began collaborating

If you lead with the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Restorative, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Strength Snapshot is Restorative The Restorative talent theme is driven by problem-solving, diagnosis, and resolution. People with this strength are naturally investigative, insightful, responsive, and energized by fixing what isn't working. At its core, Restorative is about solutions. These individuals instinctively look for what's wrong, not to criticize, but to repair, improve, and restore. They're comfortable examining challenges and often feel most alive when tackling problems others avoid. People who lead with Restorative often describe themselves as problem-oriented, driven, and unintimidated by difficulty. What motivates them most is solving issues and bringing things back to life. They love analyzing symptoms, identifying root causes, and finding answers. Ignored problems or unresolved obstacles tend to drain their energy.     When This Strength Is Thriving When Restorative is operating at its best, it brings courage, clarity, and practical solutions to any environment. This strength identifies obstacles, diagnoses what's wrong, and helps move situations from stuck to solved. Restorative talent often shows up through high-execution team roles like fixer, troubleshooter, diagnoser, or rehabilitator. These individuals shine in turnaround situations. While others may avoid difficult problems, Restorative steps in with curiosity and determination, confident that solutions can be found.     To close, here's a simple 5-minute experiment to try in the next 24 hours… Think of one problem you've been avoiding. Spend five minutes identifying the real root cause instead of the surface symptom. Write down what you discover. Notice how clarity often appears the moment you define the real issue.     Well, that's a wrap for today's episode. What small action can you take to show up at your best, given where you're starting today?

Dr. Suzanne Smith, President of SUNY Potsdam, reflects on a leadership journey shaped by influential mentors and more than two decades at Washington State University Vancouver, where she arrived as the campus was being built from the ground up and rose from faculty member to academic director. A chance meeting with a textbook author at an undergraduate research conference led to a research lab invitation and, eventually, a call to fill in for her own departing professor at Erskine College—the moment she discovered a love of teaching she'd never expected. In this episode, Dr. Smith discusses how she uses CliftonStrengths and Winnie the Pooh personality types to build teams that complement rather than mirror each other, how she coaches "Eeyores," and why authenticity and emotional leadership matter more to her than projecting confidence.Dr. Suzanne Smith, President of SUNY Potsdam, reflects on a leadership journey shaped by influential mentors and more than two decades at Washington State University Vancouver, where she arrived as the campus was being built from the ground up and rose from faculty member to academic director. A chance meeting with a textbook author at an undergraduate research conference led to a research lab invitation and, eventually, a call to fill in for her own departing professor at Erskine College—the moment she discovered a love of teaching she'd never expected. In this episode, Dr. Smith discusses how she uses CliftonStrengths and Winnie the Pooh personality types to build teams that complement rather than mirror each other, how she coaches "Eeyores," and why authenticity and emotional leadership matter more to her than projecting confidence. Read the full episode transcript. Interview recorded June 2026.  

If you lead with the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Responsibility, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Strength Snapshot is Responsibility The Responsibility talent theme is driven by commitment, ownership, and integrity. People with this strength are naturally dependable, conscientious, loyal, and diligent. At its core, Responsibility is about accountability. These individuals instinctively take ownership of what they promise and feel personally accountable for outcomes. When they commit, they mean it. People who lead with Responsibility often describe themselves as committed, responsive, independent, and serious about their obligations. What motivates them most is fulfilling commitments and doing things right. They love being trusted, respected, and relied upon. A lack of follow-through or environments that don't value quality tend to drain their energy.     When This Strength Is Thriving When Responsibility is operating at its best, it brings trustworthiness, integrity, and reliability to any environment. This strength ensures that tasks are completed thoroughly and that commitments are honored. Responsibility talent often shows up through productive roles like owner, committer, responder, volunteer, or steward. These individuals shine when accountability matters. While others may treat commitments casually, Responsibility treats them as promises, creating a reputation for dependability that others can rely on.     To close, here's a simple 5-minute experiment to try in the next 24 hours… Think of one commitment you've made recently. Ask yourself: What's one small step I can take right now to move it forward? Take that step immediately. Notice how action strengthens both confidence and trust.     Well, that's a wrap for today's episode. What small action can you take to show up at your best, given where you're starting today?

Fixing weaknesses feels productive, but doubling down on what you are already good at is usually what actually moves the needle. This episode explores the case for a strengths-based approach to work, using Gallup's CliftonStrengths assessment (formerly known as StrengthsFinder). It unpacks how the tool sorts thirty-four themes into four categories — relationship building, strategic thinking, executing, and influencing — and why the order those themes rank in for each person matters more than any individual score. Ben revisits his own results from 2002, the year he first took the assessment, and the conversation traces how understanding a low-ranked strength (in his case, analytical thinking) reframed what he actually enjoyed about a job built entirely around data and troubleshooting. The conversation then moves from individual reflection to team application. It covers an example from a leadership team where everyone's top strengths were put on cards with the names stripped out before staffing decisions were made for cross-business projects, removing unconscious bias from who got picked. It also looks at smart partnering, the practice of pairing people whose strengths cover each other's gaps, and a case where reassigning two team members to swap roles turned a frustrated manager's team around within months. For anyone who builds or leads teams, the throughline is practical: strengths data can replace guesswork in who does what, who gets picked for what, and why. **In this episode:**- [00:00] — Intro and welcome- [02:11] — Susie's background: Microsoft, StrengthsFinder accreditation, Red Book Consultancy- [05:40] — What CliftonStrengths is: Gallup's 34 themes and why rank order matters more than any score- [17:28] — Ben's 2002 results: top five and bottom five- [21:56] — Reframing a low-ranked strength: Ben's old job in technical support- [27:39] — Blind card-sorting to remove bias from staffing decisions- [29:27] — Case study: swapping two team members turns a team around- [38:07] — Smart partnering: pairing complementary strengths- [40:20] — Where to find Susie **Guest: Susie Harding**Susie runs the Red Book Consultancy. She spent seven and a half years at Microsoft, where she was chief of staff to three general managers and accredited in StrengthsFinder when Gallup first rolled it out across the UK subsidiary. Twenty years into running her own business, she works across technology, gaming, pharmaceutical, and sports organisations, helping leadership teams turn strengths data into decisions about roles, teams, and where people are genuinely likely to thrive rather than just get by. Connect with Susie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susie-harding-a9b2a74/Red Book Consultancy: https://www.theredbookconsultancy.com --- Listen to the full conversation above, and subscribe so you don't miss the next one. **Listen and subscribe:**Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eUGUEB7sApple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eMHTNE-3YouTube: https://lnkd.in/esq9jDs2Newsletter and archive: https://www.techworldhumanskills.com Connect with Ben: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughtsElevated You: https://www.elevatedyou.live

Debbie's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  Relator, Belief, Adaptability, Developer & Learner  Debbie Hannah Skiinner has been married 43 years and loves being a wife, mother, and “Mia” to her  grandkids. She is and artist and Bible teacher and enjoys encouraging women to engage their hands in making art to help focus their heart on God.   She is the found of WisdomInWatercolor.com   Link to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment Coaching and Workshops with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

If you lead with the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Relator, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Strength Snapshot is Relator The Relator talent theme is centered on authenticity, depth, and meaningful relationships. People with this strength are naturally genuine, caring, transparent, and relationship-focused. At its core, Relator is about connection with substance. These individuals instinctively seek real relationships built on trust, honesty, and shared understanding. They're less interested in surface-level interactions and more drawn to bonds that grow stronger over time. People who lead with Relator often describe themselves as friendly, truthful, and intimate. What motivates them most is deepening relationships. They love spending time building close, caring, and mutually rewarding connections. Superficial interactions or forced small talk tend to drain their energy.     When This Strength Is Thriving When Relator is operating at its best, it brings trust, loyalty, and emotional safety to any environment. This strength creates solid relationships and encourages people to work hard together toward shared goals. Relator talent often shows up through relationship-centered roles like friend, loyalist, caretaker, or trusted partner. These individuals shine in environments where trust matters. While others may focus on networking broadly, Relator focuses on connecting deeply, building bonds that last and strengthen over time.     To close, here's a simple 5-minute experiment to try in the next 24 hours… Reach out to someone you already know and care about. Instead of a quick check-in, ask one meaningful question about their goals, hopes, or experiences. Then really listen. Notice how connection deepens when conversations move beyond the surface.     Well, that's a wrap for today's episode. What small action can you take to show up at your best, given where you're starting today?

If you lead with the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Positivity, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Strength Snapshot is Positivity The Positivity talent theme is powered by enthusiasm, optimism, and uplifting energy. People with this strength are naturally joyful, hopeful, energetic, and lighthearted. At its core, Positivity is about emotional lift. These individuals instinctively look for what's going right and bring a spirit of encouragement into the spaces they enter. Their presence often changes the tone of a room. People who lead with Positivity often describe themselves as enthusiastic, fun-loving, generous, and positive-minded. What motivates them most is sharing joy and optimism with others. They love celebrating successes, encouraging people, and helping others feel energized and hopeful. Pessimism and negativity tend to drain their energy.     When This Strength Is Thriving When Positivity is operating at its best, it brings contagious enthusiasm, hope, and encouragement to any environment. This strength helps people feel energized, motivated, and excited about what's possible. Positivity talent often shows up through people-focused roles like energizer, encourager, celebrator, or optimist. These individuals shine when morale needs a lift. While others may focus on obstacles, Positivity highlights possibility and helps people move forward with renewed energy.     To close, here's a simple 5-minute experiment to try in the next 24 hours… Think of someone who's been working hard. Send them a quick message celebrating something they've done well. Be specific. Be genuine. Be encouraging. Notice how their energy shifts and how yours rises too.     Well, that's a wrap for today's episode. What small action can you take to show up at your best, given where you're starting today?

Looking for further guidance and support on⁠⁠⁠ ADHD Women's Wellbeing⁠⁠⁠? Check out my workshop library ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ or search for any topic on the ⁠⁠⁠Podcast here⁠⁠⁠. So many of us arrive at an ADHD diagnosis carrying years of shame, self-criticism and the quiet belief that something is fundamentally wrong with us. This episode is about what starts to shift when we finally have the right information. Welcome to this week's summer compilation. This one follows the journey from diagnosis to self-acceptance: the barriers so many of us still face in getting taken seriously, the practical tools that can help us quieten the inner critic, and a completely different way of seeing our ADHD traits, not as defects to fix, but as strengths that just need the right context and support. We hear from three guests across three different conversations. Vicki George, clinical nurse specialist and founder of The ADHD Nurse, on what the DIVA-5 assessment is really meant to be, why ADHD still carries more stigma than almost any other mental health condition, and how to advocate for yourself with a GP even when it feels uncomfortable. Cynthia Hammer, author of Living with Inattentive ADHD and founder of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition, on how understanding and accepting a diagnosis can bring more happiness even when the symptoms themselves haven't changed, and why replacing negative self-talk requires something to replace it with. And Hannah Miller, author of The Purpose Pursuit and host of The Purpose Pursuit Podcast, on what limiting beliefs actually are, how self-sabotage shows up for ADHD women, and her four-part framework for taking stock of where you are and finding your way forward. In this episode, we cover: What the DIVA-5 assessment is and why it should be a guided conversation, not a form you fill out alone Why ADHD diagnosis still carries more stigma than most other mental health conditions, and how unhelpful media headlines keep feeding that Why a GP cannot refuse to refer you for an ADHD assessment, and how to keep the appointment focused on that goal The challenges of titration and why finding the right medication is rarely a quick or straightforward process How understanding and accepting a diagnosis brought more happiness to the women Cynthia interviewed, even when their symptoms hadn't changed Why you can't simply get rid of a negative thought without replacing it with something else, and what that can look like in practice Why earlier diagnosis matters so much, and why girls with inattentive ADHD are still so frequently missed Hannah's four-part framework: taking stock, naming your strengths, identifying limiting behaviours and clarifying your values Why our traits are not defects, and how Clifton Strengths can help neurodivergent women begin to see themselves differently Why we don't have to be everything, and how leaning on others' strengths is part of thriving, not failing Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome and introduction to this week's compilation 03:00 - Vicki George: what the DIVA-5 assessment is and why it matters 06:00 - Why the person being assessed is always believed over a parent or observer 08:00 - Why ADHD still carries more stigma than other mental health conditions 10:30 - How to advocate for yourself with a GP and what they can and can't do 13:00 - Titration, medication and why the process is so rarely straightforward 18:00 - Cynthia Hammer: how diagnosis brings happiness even when symptoms remain 21:00 - Interrupting negative self-talk and why replacement matters 24:00 - Why girls with inattentive ADHD are still being missed by standard tools 27:00 - Why whole-family screening matters when one person is diagnosed 30:00 - Hannah Miller: what happens when diagnosis collides with limiting beliefs 33:00 - The four-part framework: taking stock, strengths, limiting behaviors, values 36:00 - Why traits we've labelled as flaws can become our greatest strengths 39:00 - Clifton Strengths and why it works well for neurodivergent women 42:00 - We don't have to be everything, we just have to be good at something Links and Resources: Find my popular ADHD Women's Wellbeing workshops and resources on my website ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Follow the podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@adhd_womenswellbeing_pod⁠⁠⁠ Get my book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit (also available in e-book and audiobook) ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ Join the More Yourself membership community ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠ Visit Vicki George's website: theadhdnurse.co.uk Connect with Vicki George on Instagram Visit Cynthia Hammer's website: iadhd.org Connect with Cynthia Hammer on Instagram Get Cynthia Hammer's book: Living with Inattentive ADHD: Climbing the Circular Staircase of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Visit Cynthia's advocacy project: findtheadhdgirls.org Visit Hannah Miller's website: hellosidekick.co Connect with Hannah Miller on Instagram Get Hannah Miller's book: The Purpose Pursuit Listen to Hannah's podcast: The Purpose Pursuit Podcast Kate Moryoussef is a women's ADHD lifestyle and wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner who helps overwhelmed and unfulfilled newly diagnosed women with ADHD find more calm, balance, hope, health, compassion, creativity, and clarity. 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London's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  Belief, Connectedness, Developer Posiitivity, and Intellection.   London is  entering her  third year of undergrad at Dallas Baptist University, majoring in Political Science. She is from Dallas, TX and is a 20 year old following Jesus & passionate about sharing His good news with others!! "Do This Hour" Camp Mystic Counselor London Smith's Story of Faith and Courage London Smith delivers remarks at Rededicate 250 on the National Mall

Have you ever wondered why embracing your natural personality can lead to lasting confidence and authentic success? In this episode of the Quiet And Strong Podcast, host David Hall explores why introversion is not just a difference but a genuine strength. Listeners will discover the fundamentals of personality assessments like Myers-Briggs and CliftonStrengths, uncover the real meaning behind introversion and extroversion, and learn how self-awareness becomes the foundation for personal and professional growth.Key takeaways include understanding the four Myers-Briggs dichotomies, how to identify and leverage your unique strengths, practical strategies introverts can use to thrive in areas like public speaking, and the importance of appreciating both your own gifts and those of others. This episode is essential listening for anyone who wants to turn quiet strengths into powerful assets, foster better relationships, and build a path to success that feels true to who you are.Tune in, discover your strengths, and be strong.Episode Link: QuietandStrong.com/289Send us Fan MailSupport the show- - -Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:David HallAuthor, Speaker, Educator, Podcasterquietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.comNOTE: This post may contain affiliate links. I may earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you.Take the FREE Personality Assessment: Typefinder Personality AssessmentFollow David on your favorite social platform:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube Get David's book:Minding Your Time: Time Management, Productivity, and Success, Especially for IntrovertsGet Quiet & Strong Merchandise

If you lead with the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Maximizer, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Strength Snapshot is Maximizer The Maximizer talent theme is driven by excellence, strengths, and continuous improvement. People with this strength are naturally quality-oriented, results-focused, selective, and committed to high standards. At its core, Maximizer is about elevating what already works. These individuals instinctively notice potential, strengths, and opportunities for refinement. They don't just want things done. They want them done exceptionally well. People who lead with Maximizer often describe themselves as strengths-obsessed, efficient, and excellence-aware. What motivates them most is the pursuit of excellence. They love transforming something from good to great and achieving the highest possible return on effort and investment. Average performance tends to drain their energy.     When This Strength Is Thriving When Maximizer is operating at its best, it brings refinement, focus, and elevated performance. This strength emphasizes quality, highlights strengths in others, and raises standards for what's possible. Maximizer talent often shows up through influencing roles like leader, challenger, driver, or clarifier. These individuals shine when improvement is needed. While others may try to fix weaknesses, Maximizer focuses on developing strengths, often unlocking excellence faster and more effectively.     To close, here's a simple 5-minute experiment to try in the next 24 hours… Think of one thing you already do well. Instead of fixing something that isn't working, spend five minutes asking: How could I make this even better? Then make one small improvement. Notice how energy shifts when effort is aimed at excellence instead of correction.     Well, that's a wrap for today's episode. What small action can you take to show up at your best, given where you're starting today?

Send us Fan MailTwo days before Mya leaves for college, the countdown gets real. We sit down as mom and daughter and try to say what's actually true under all the logistics: stress, hope, anxiety, and that weird denial that shows up when you still haven't packed. Using a feelings wheel sounds simple, but it changes the tone fast because you can't problem-solve what you won't name.Then we go practical with budgeting for college students. We talk meal plans, coffee runs, fast food stops, Target temptations, and the moment your budget collides with your social life. We role-play the “everyone's going out” scenario and unpack the harder question behind it: how do you stay connected without spending like belonging has a price tag? We also wrestle with the savings-versus-stress tradeoff, and how to make a choice and actually enjoy it instead of replaying it all day.From there we shift into Clifton Strengths and a coaching conversation with a Gallup certified strengths coach. Mya's top strength, Woo (winning others over), sparks a bigger hope for college: classmates aren't strangers, they're friends she hasn't met yet. We connect Woo with Harmony, Consistency, Includer, and Communication, and talk about how strengths can help teens build community, handle conflict, and feel confident in a new season.Finally, we face the goodbye and share a few gifts, including a lighthouse reminder that home stays steady while you learn to sail. We also introduce a simple journal practice, “Growing Together, Apart,” built for short daily reflection instead of endless scrolling. If you're navigating a college transition, a parent-child relationship shift, or just trying to do the next right thing with money and emotions, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share with a family who needs it, and leave a review with one thing that helped you feel ready-ish.This podcast is meant to be a resource for the general public, as well as fellow therapists/psychologists. It is NOT meant to replace the meaningful work of individual or family therapy. Please seek professional help in your area if you are struggling. #breakthestigma #makewordsmatter #thingsyoulearnintherapy #thingsyoulearnintherapypodcastIf you or someone you know is struggling with mental health concerns, please contact 988 or seek a treatment provider in your area.If you are a therapist or psychologist and want to be a guest on the show, please complete this form to apply: Podcast Application FormFeel free to share your thoughts at www.makewordsmatterforgood.com or email me at Beth@makewordsmatterforgood.comSupport the showwww.bethtrammell.com

If you lead with the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Learner, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Strength Snapshot is Learner The Learner talent theme is fueled by curiosity, growth, and discovery. People with this strength are naturally inquisitive, studious, open-minded, and passionate about learning. At its core, Learner is about the process. These individuals instinctively enjoy gaining knowledge, exploring new ideas, and improving their understanding. They aren't just motivated by outcomes. They're energized by learning itself. They want to learn about all the things! People who lead with Learner often describe themselves as curious, interested, and growth-oriented. What motivates them most is the opportunity to learn something new. They love exposure to fresh information, new experiences, and chances to immediately apply what they've discovered. Repetition or stagnation tends to drain their energy.     When This Strength Is Thriving When Learner is operating at its best, it brings curiosity, progress, and continuous improvement to any environment. This strength creates excitement for growth and encourages others to keep developing their skills and understanding. Learner talent often shows up through team roles like interviewer, expert, trail-blazer, or continuous improver. These individuals shine when growth is possible. While others may feel satisfied with what they already know, Learner keeps asking what else can be discovered, understood, or mastered.   Here's a simple experiment to try in the next 24 hours…   Pick a topic you know little about but find interesting. Spend five minutes learning one new thing about it. Then share what you learned with someone else. Notice how energy increases when curiosity is fed.     Well, that's a wrap for today's episode. What small action can you take to show up at your best, given where you're starting today?

Back in May, I was on a Zoom with my friend Jill Carr, mapping out where this podcast is headed in 2026 and 2027, when something clicked. Not a big dramatic moment. Just that quiet click where somebody sees something about you that you're too close to see yourself, and the fog lifts. Then I got off the call and went right back into the middle of a website rebuild, a personal brand strategy session, a discovery call with a stranger, and a late night typing my Human Design and Enneagram into Claude trying to figure out who I even am these days. That's what rebuilding a business actually looks like. Not the shiny, wrapped-with-a-bow version I usually give you after the lessons are learned. This week I'm taking you into the messy middle while I'm still in it: four things I've been doing since April to lead myself, stay curious, get creative, and define my core. What You'll Hear Why I decided to rebuild Molly Knuth Media in April after my role at The Restoration Project came to a close What "leading yourself" actually looks like when you're rebuilding (hint: it's not about how many posts you publish) The client relationships that shaped this season, including a personal brand project with Lindsay Leahy and closing out my role at The Restoration Project alongside Brooke Fitzgerald Why I applied for Leadership Iowa and what a few curiosity-driven coffee conversations have taught me about my own community How I used Human Design, Enneagram, astrology, and CliftonStrengths (with an assist from Claude) to build myself a personal operating system The "one new thing a day" challenge I started for my 39th year, and what it's taught me about staying creative Resources & Links Mentioned Leadership Iowa CliftonStrengths Assessment Human Design Jessie J Home's Yap Challenge Lindsay Leahy The Restoration Project Gravel Grading & Excavating Listen & Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Share This Episode If you know someone in their own messy middle right now, send them this one. Sometimes the reminder that scattered still counts as progress is exactly what someone needs to hear today.

If you lead with the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Intellection, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Strength Snapshot is Intellection The Intellection talent theme is powered by thought, reflection, and depth. People with this strength are naturally introspective, philosophical, reflective, and intellectually driven. At its core, Intellection is about thinking. These individuals instinctively enjoy exploring ideas, pondering concepts, and analyzing information. Their mind is often their favorite place to be. People who lead with Intellection often describe themselves as musing, in-depth, intense, and solitary thinkers. They can also be intensely creative. What motivates them most is the opportunity to reflect and understand. They love pondering ideas and theoretical concepts, especially because they see theory as the foundation for practical insight. Acting before thinking things through tends to drain their energy.     When This Strength Is Thriving When Intellection is operating at its best, it brings depth, insight, and wisdom to any environment. This strength generates valuable ideas, thoughtful analysis, and meaningful understanding. Intellection talent often shows up through deep-thinking team roles like philosopher, writer, or a deep subject matter expert. These individuals shine when reflection is needed. While others may rush toward quick answers, Intellection pauses to think deeply, often uncovering perspectives that might otherwise be missed.     To close, here's a simple 5-minute experiment to try in the next 24 hours… Take five quiet minutes with no distractions. Choose one idea or question and simply think about it. No researching. No solving. Just reflecting. Notice what insights surface when your mind is given space to wander and explore.     Well, that's a wrap for today's episode. What small action can you take to show up at your best, given where you're starting today?

What if the key to becoming a stronger leader isn't fixing what's wrong with you, but discovering what's already right?In this episode, Christina sits down with Tiffany Taylor, Gallup Certified CliftonStrengths Coach, yoga teacher, and founder of Hello Strengths LLC, for a conversation about the power of leading from your strengths instead of your perceived weaknesses. Together, they explore how understanding your natural talents can transform the way you lead, care for yourself, navigate career transitions, and build meaningful relationships. Whether you're preparing for a military transition, feeling stuck in your current role, or simply longing to understand yourself on a deeper level, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on what it means to thrive.Christina and Tiffany also discuss why so many women can easily list everything they want to change about themselves but struggle to name what they genuinely love about who they are. This conversation is an invitation to shift that narrative, embrace your unique strengths, and begin leading from a place of confidence, self-awareness, and authenticity.In This Episode:Why focusing on your strengths creates more growth than focusing on your weaknessesWhat the CliftonStrengths assessment is and how it differs from traditional personality testsHow understanding your strengths can help you navigate career transitions and military lifeWhy knowing what's right with you leads to stronger relationships, better teamwork, and more authentic leadershipHow strengths-based leadership supports self-care, prevents burnout, and helps you protect your time and energyWhy every woman deserves to recognize, own, and celebrate what makes her uniquely valuableThis episode is a powerful reminder that your greatest growth doesn't come from constantly trying to fix yourself. It comes from understanding who you already are, leaning into your natural gifts, and allowing those strengths to shape the way you lead yourself and others.RESOURCES:Strengths Workshop:https://fabulous-pioneer-9504.kit.com/strengths https://www.christinamattisonyoga.com/blog/episode97SHOW NOTES: https://www.christinamattisonyoga.com/blog/episode97Thanks for listening! Connect with me in the Strong and Resilient Woman Community on Facebook HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaformilitarywomen), or on Instagram @themilitaryyogiConnect with me in the Strong and Resilient Woman Community on Facebook HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaformilitarywomen), or on Instagram @themilitaryyogiMore about Christina Mattison and the Leading with Heart PodcastHey there! I'm Christina Mattison, an Air Force Officer, yoga teacher, dedicated wife, and proud mother of two. But most importantly, I'm here as a wellness and leadership coach for women in the military. I want you to know something: It doesn't have to be this way.I've walked in your combat boots, and I understand the chaos that often accompanies military life. But I'm here to share a powerful truth with you: You have the innate ability to transform your own life. I've personally experienced this transformation, and I've witnessed it in the lives of countless clients I've had the privilege to guide.Welcome to the Leading With Heart podcast your ultimate resource for discovering how to infuse joy, peace, and true success into every facet of military life.**The views and opinions expressed within this podcast episode are those of the individual, and do not necessarily represent those of the Department of Defense or its components.

What happens when a storyteller who's lived on five continents realizes reinvention is a skill, not something that happens to you? In episode 269, Laura G. Patac joins Stephanie to unpack how our own stories and unconscious strengths quietly shape the ceilings we hit in life. For Laura, the answer isn't more credentials, but recognizing your patterns and repositioning what you already have.In This Episode, You Will Learn:(00:12) Welcome to Joy Found Here and Meeting Laura G. Patac(06:15) Life Across Five Continents: Home Between Romania and Dubai(08:54) Reinvention as a Deliberate Practice, Not Something That Just Happens(12:50) From Teenage Poetry to a Storytelling-Driven Corporate Career(17:29) The Two Stories Everyone Carries: Self-Talk and Your Origin Story(23:46) Discovering Your Natural Talents Through CliftonStrengths(26:31) Laura's Top Five Strengths and the "Strength Traps" Hiding Inside Them(38:45) Living by Values: Freedom, Purpose, and Bold Career Decisions(45:21) Real Growth Comes From Using What You Already Have(51:35) Inside Whole, Not Perfect: Poetry, Story, and Self-DiscoveryLaura G. Patac is a storyteller, speaker, and Gallup-Certified CliftonStrengths® coach with over 25 years of global leadership experience across five continents. Based between her native Romania and Dubai, she is the author of Stories With Purpose and Whole, Not Perfect, a 2025 Reader Views Literary Award finalist, and co-founder of EdgeCraft™ and creator of the Strengths Velocity Lab™, helping mid-career leaders turn lived experience into strategic career advantage.In this episode, Laura shared how her life across five continents shaped her belief that reinvention is a deliberate skill built on reflection and reframing. She traced her storytelling roots to teenage poetry, carried into 25-plus years of corporate leadership, and introduced the idea that everyone carries two essential stories: the one we tell ourselves daily, and the one that brought us here. Walking through her top five CliftonStrengths, she showed how each becomes a "strength trap" when overused, from analysis paralysis to being an indispensable "fixer," tying this to her own near-burnout. She closed on strategic positioning: aligning story, strengths, values, and purpose to build visibility and influence.Connect with Laura G. Patac: WebsiteLinkedInInstagramBook: Laura G. Patac - Whole, Not PerfectLet's Connect:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Dominate Your Day, I sit down with executive leader Juli Primeaux for a conversation about what leadership really looks like in today's fast-changing, distracted workplace. Juli shares what it means to lead through organizational change and uncertainty while staying grounded in who you are. We talk about the connection between CliftonStrengths, self-awareness, and authentic leadership, and why understanding your strengths can become a true "cheat code" for navigating tough decisions and leading people well. From practical strategies for managing stress to insightful lessons on leading across generations, this episode is full of wisdom every leader needs right now. And trust me, you'll want to hear Julie's unforgettable advice about "not loading bombs on planes." Top 3 Takeaways: 1. Your strengths are powerful but only when you understand how they show up under stress. Self-awareness helps leaders recognize both their superpowers and their blind spots. 2. Authenticity builds trust. Teams don't need perfect leaders; they need real leaders who communicate clearly, stay grounded, and model vulnerability. 3. Well-being isn't optional for leaders. Taking pauses, creating small wins, and intentionally refilling your bucket are essential for sustainable leadership. Episode Minutes: Minute 12: Developing a personal mission and connecting core values to leadership purpose Minute 17: The importance of self-care, taking pauses, and refill strategies Minute 31: Emotional recognition and self-regulation techniques for stress management Minute 39: Advice for leaders facing chaos and disconnection with their teams Links + Resources from This Episode: Connect with Juli Primeaux on LinkedIn Take the free 3-minute Authentic Imprint™ Assessment  Get a copy of Dana's book, The Internal Revolution: Lead Authentically and Build Your Personal Brand from Within Learn more about The Strengths Journal

If you lead with the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Input, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Strength Snapshot is Input The Input talent theme is driven by curiosity, learning, and gathering useful information. People with this strength are naturally inquisitive, knowledgeable, investigative, and resourceful. At its core, Input is about collecting. These individuals instinctively gather ideas, facts, tools, and insights because they believe knowledge is valuable and useful. They enjoy building a reservoir of information they can draw from when it's needed. People who lead through Input often describe themselves as well-read, utility-aware, and collecting-minded. What motivates them most is learning and sharing. They love collecting information about topics of interest and feel energized when they can provide relevant, tangible help to others. Making decisions without enough information tends to drain their energy.     When This Strength Is Thriving When Input is operating at its best, it brings knowledge, preparedness, and valuable resources to any environment. This strength naturally accumulates information and tools that can support growth, learning, and performance. Input talent often shows up through team roles like archivist, curator, librarian, or resourcer - these collections can be either digital, physical, or both. These individuals shine when knowledge is needed. While others may scramble to find information, Input often already has it or knows where to get it. Their resourcefulness makes them an invaluable source of support for teams and organizations.     To close, here's a simple 5-minute experiment to try in the next 24 hours… Think of a question you've been curious about. Spend five minutes researching it or collecting one useful resource related to it. Then save it somewhere you can easily find later. Notice how satisfying it feels to add something valuable to your knowledge collection.     Well, that's a wrap for today's episode. What small action can you take to show up at your best, given where you're starting today?

Investing in your team and leveraging their strengths really does pay off. In this episode of Roots of Success, Tracy Wallingford sits down with Steve and Anne Scarcella, ACE Ambassadors of the Year and co-owners of Brothers Lawn Services in Youngsville, Louisiana, to walk through three years of CliftonStrengths work, annual team off-sites, and what it actually takes to build a 65-person team where people thrive in their strengths instead of grinding through their weaknesses. This is one of the most honest and practical conversations we've had about what real team development looks like, not as a program, but as a practice. THE BIG IDEA:   A Strength Is Only an Advantage When You're Aware Enough to Use It Intentionally KEY MOMENTS:  [01:00] Brothers by the Numbers: 65 Employees, a Second Division in Baton Rouge, and a Team You Actually Want to See Every Day  [05:30] Opposites Attract — and Then They Build a Business Together  [07:30] Steve's Activator in Action: How a High-Speed Strength Gets Slowed Down (in a Good Way) by the Team  [11:00] What Led Brothers to Do Their First Team Off-Site — and What Off-Sites Expose  [15:00] Anne on Planning: Start in October, Find the House First, Build From There  [18:30] Budget, Dietary Restrictions, and the Art of Planning for 20 People (Without Herding Cats)  [22:30] "I've Been Seen": What the Team Took Away From That First Session  [26:30] A Strength Can Be a Weakness: Steve on Competition as a Blinder  [31:00] Navigating Tenured Employees Who Were Skeptical of the New Language  [34:30] Why They've Done the Strengths Session Twice With Nearly the Same People and Both Times Were Worth It  [38:00] Going Mobile: Why the Best One-on-Ones Don't Happen in an Office  Questions we answer.  What is CliftonStrengths and how do you actually use it with a landscape team?  What does it look like to take strengths work beyond a single session and make it a living practice?  How do you build a team off-site that's both fun and actually beneficial to the business?  When should you start planning a team off-site, and what should you think about first?  Why does staying together (not in a hotel) change the off-site experience?  How do you bring a vendor or peer visit into a team off-site without it feeling forced?  What is the "What I Need From You" exercise and how do you use it?  How do you handle long-tenured employees who are skeptical of new culture initiatives?  Why is knowing each other's strengths more important than having a specific set of them?  How do you keep strengths language alive between sessions and off-sites?   

Ever since we were children, we've been conditioned to work on our weaknesses. If our math skills were bad, we were told to work on math instead of reading. While those who taught us were probably well meaning, working on our weaknesses is not  always the best way to truly succeed.  In business, if you're not good at bookkeeping, you can hire a great bookkeeper. And we can always hire someone to design our website if we're not tech savvy. What we need to be working on is our strengths. This is how you excel in life and in business. But before we work on them, we need to know what they are. In honor of my 300th episode, today we have two guests instead of one. On today's podcast, Janel Otto, Erik Forrester and I are going to discuss how to Work on Your Strengths. Janel can be reached on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@janelotto or Skool at https://www.skool.com/@janel-otto-9155 You can also check out here book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5RWKVTX?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallbackErik can be reached at ErikForresterCoaching@gmail.com or find him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erik.forrester.27Check out Clifton Strengths here: As always, you are invited to join the Strive to Thrive Facebook group for a supportive community.... https://www.facebook.com/groups/strivetothrivepage   BTW...If you love this episode, please take a screenshot, share it on your Facebook story and tag me @TonyWechsler And remember to download the eBook, Strive to Thrive at https://tonywcoaching.com/  

Natalie's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  Harmony, Developer, Connectedness, Belief & Restorative Natalie  Lark is a dedicated educator who recently became a Certified Academic Language Practitioner (CALP) in order to provide intervention for students with dyslexia. She is passionate about structured literacy and about seeing students thrive and reach their highest potential. Beyond the classroom, Natalie is a proud wife to Jeff, a mom of 2 adult sons, one married daughter and grandmother to one: joyfully anticipating the arrival of another grandchild this fall.  Link to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment Coaching and Workshops with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

If you lead with the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Individualization, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Strength Snapshot is Individualization The Individualization talent theme is centered on uniqueness, insight, and seeing what makes each person distinct. People with this strength are naturally perceptive, strengths-oriented, insightful, and people-focused. At its core, Individualization is about noticing differences. These individuals instinctively see the unique qualities in others and understand how those traits can be used effectively. They don't see people as categories. They see them as individuals. People who lead with Individualization often describe themselves as aware, curious, and uniqueness-spotters. What motivates them most is helping people use their strengths. They love adjusting their approach to fit each person and feel energized when they can match individuals to roles where they can thrive. A one-size-fits-all approach tends to drain their energy.     When This Strength Is Thriving When Individualization is operating at its best, it brings personalization, understanding, and customization to any environment. This strength can identify each person's talents and figure out how different people can work together productively. Individualization talent often shows up through people-focused team roles like customizer, observer, or simply being the noticer of another person's preferred way of communicating. These individuals shine when teams need alignment. While others may treat everyone the same, Individualization recognizes that people thrive when they're understood and supported according to their unique strengths.     To close, here's a simple 5-minute experiment to try in the next 24 hours… Think of someone you interact with regularly. Ask yourself: What do they naturally do better than most people? Then acknowledge that strength out loud to them. Notice how recognition changes connection and confidence.     Well, that's a wrap for today's episode. What small action can you take to show up at your best, given where you're starting today?

Summary Courtney Teasley, a criminal trial attorney turned certified business coach, author, and speaker, joins Kathryn Rubino to talk about the case that shaped her career: her own mother's, overcharged as a drug seller instead of a user. Courtney traces how that experience, and a mentor who built a practice on her own terms, pushed her into criminal defense and, eventually, out of full-time practice. The conversation covers why she left the courtroom for coaching and advocacy work, the business lessons law school never taught her, and how her book series, The Easy Way to Learn Your Rights, translates legal literacy into plain, bilingual language for the people who need it most. Key Takeaways Courtney traces her path to criminal defense directly back to her mother being overcharged as a drug seller instead of a user, a decision that shaped how she practices and teaches law. The pressure of high-stakes cases never fully disappears; the lawyers who care the most are the ones who keep showing up despite it. Courtney left full-time practice after realizing one-on-one casework moves too slowly to shift the systemic patterns behind mass incarceration. A CliftonStrengths certification helped Courtney separate her zone of excellence, practicing law, from her zone of genius, teaching and advocacy. Courtney built her book series and coaching practice around plain, bilingual language, arguing legal jargon keeps clients from understanding their own cases. Links and Resources Above the Law: https://abovethelaw.com/ The Jabot Podcast: https://abovethelaw.com/tag/the-jabot-podcast/ Courtney Teasley: https://site-hy4wms4ce.godaddysites.com/ Email the Jabot: tips@abovethelaw.com Keywords criminal defense attorney, legal literacy, financial literacy, social justice, business coaching for lawyers, women in law, Above the Law, The Jabot Podcast, DAMM community, CliftonStrengths, legal entrepreneurship, law practice management, systemic inequality, mass incarceration, career change for lawyers, Black lawyers, legal author, criminal justice reform, pro se litigants, elbow counsel Episode Highlights [00:01:00-00:02:00] Courtney explains how one visit to a hospital as a teenager ended her plan to become a doctor and pointed her toward law instead. [00:02:00-00:03:00] Courtney traces her path to criminal defense back to her mother being overcharged as a drug seller instead of a user. [00:09:00-00:11:00] Courtney describes using a CliftonStrengths certification to find her zone of genius outside of practicing law. [00:12:00-00:14:00] Courtney says the biggest surprise of leaving practice was realizing how few lawyers run their firms like real businesses. [00:17:00-00:19:00] Courtney explains why she built her own intellectual property in plain, bilingual language instead of legal jargon. [00:20:00-00:22:00] Courtney lays out how clients can act as elbow counsel to their own lawyers without going fully pro se. [00:22:00-00:24:00] Courtney's advice for lawyers who want to build a business and keep their ethical grounding at the same time.  

Nelson's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  Futuristic, Relator, Focus, Consistency & Harmony Nelson  is a husband to his wife Mary, father of three kids under eight, elder at Providence Church in Austin, and founder and CEO of Honest Mary's, a six-location fast-casual restaurant brand across Austin and Houston. More than any title or role, what drives Nelson is the daily pursuit of integrating the strengths God has given him to faithfully serve his family, his church, his team, and the broader kingdom — believing that a life well-lived isn't about excelling in one lane, but showing up whole in all of them. HonestMarys Link to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment Coaching and Workshops with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths  

Send us Fan MailIn this rebroadcast from the Leadership Vision archives, Nathan Freeburg sits down with Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring to explore how teams experience change differently and why understanding those differences can transform the way people work together.Rather than focusing on change management strategies, this conversation looks at the human side of change. Are you at your best before change begins, while it's happening, or after it's over? How do your CliftonStrengths shape your response? And what happens when teammates learn to communicate what they need instead of assuming everyone experiences change the same way?Along the way, Nathan and Linda even give Brian some real-time feedback about his own leadership style during change—a candid and humorous moment that illustrates just how valuable behavioral awareness can be on a healthy team.In this episode:Why change is the one challenge every team will inevitably faceThe difference between thriving before, during, or after changeHow your CliftonStrengths influence your response to uncertaintyWhy self-awareness leads to healthier collaborationThe importance of identifying and communicating your needs during changeHow organizational culture shapes—and is shaped by—the way teams navigate changeA real-life conversation about different leadership styles during seasons of transitionKey TakeawayHealthy teams don't eliminate change—they learn how to navigate it together. When people understand their own tendencies, appreciate the perspectives of others, and create space to communicate their needs, change becomes an opportunity for growth instead of a source of frustration.Support the show-Read the full blog post here!CONTACT USemail: connect@leadershipvisionconsulting.comLinkedIn FacebookLeadership Vision OnlineABOUTThe Leadership Vision Podcast is a weekly show sharing our expertise in discovering, practicing, and implementing a Strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture. Contact us to talk to us about helping your team understand the power of Strengths.

When does a productive habit stop serving you and start feeling like another obligation? Shaun and Rebecca unpack that question after Rebecca reveals she may abandon her 741-day Duolingo streak. Their conversation explores sunk-cost thinking, the pressure of maintaining streaks, and why letting go can create space for habits that genuinely improve your life and business.Before granting Rebecca permission to break the streak, they catch up on the realities of running an interior design business—from catching a costly furniture measurement issue before production to building financial buffers for inevitable mistakes. They also discuss Programa workflows, Schoolhouse joining Hudson Valley Lighting Group, natural bark wall panels, traditional vetiver cooling screens, and how CliftonStrengths can help designers spend more time in their zone of genius.In this episode they discuss:Planning the Hot Young Designers Club Mexico City trip and creating meaningful community for interior designersCatching furniture and cabinetry measurement conflicts before they become expensive installation problemsBuilding “oops” money into your interior design pricing, margins, and business accountsUsing Programa to organize specifications, construction documents, attachments, and purchasing responsibilitiesWhat the Schoolhouse and Hudson Valley Lighting Group partnership could mean for product development and designer pricingRebecca's 741-day Duolingo streak and recognizing when consistency has become an obligationEscaping sunk-cost thinking and giving yourself permission to release habits, relationships, or systems that no longer serve youUsing CliftonStrengths to understand your natural talents, fill gaps on your team, and work within your zone of geniusOur links:Subscribe and leave a review - Apple PodcastsLike, Comment, & Follow - Hot Young Designers Club InstagramRebecca's InstagramShaun's InstagramFor more information - Check out the websiteBecome a “Loyal Hottie” - Support us on PatreonDesign Resources - Check out our shop

Kirsten Zeigler, founder of KDZ HR Consulting, an HR consulting and strengths coaching business that helps small businesses and teams build equitable, compliant, people-first workplaces.Through HR consulting and CliftonStrengths coaching, Kirsten supports founders and leaders to make aligned decisions, strengthen communication, and create workplaces where both people and businesses can thrive.Now, Kirsten's journey of building a six-figure business within her first year, while staying focused on alignment and long-term client relationships, demonstrates what authentic, strengths-led growth can look like.And while navigating the challenges of visibility, lead generation, and an evolving business landscape, she continues to champion community, honesty, and the kind of leadership that does not sacrifice wellbeing for success.Here's where to find more:https://www.instagram.com/kdz_hrconsultinghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsten-zeigler-humanresourceshttps://www.kdzhrconsulting.comhttps://hi.kdzhrconsulting.com/freebie________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here:https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself

If you lead with the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Ideation, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Strength Snapshot is Ideation The Ideation talent theme is fueled by creativity, curiosity, and originality. People with this strength are naturally innovative, spontaneous, insightful, and imaginative. At its core, Ideation is about ideas. These individuals instinctively generate possibilities, explore concepts, and see connections between things that others might view as unrelated. People who lead with Ideation often describe themselves as artistic, collaborative, and creative thinkers. What motivates them most is the opportunity to imagine something new. They love fresh perspectives, original thinking, and discovering connections that spark innovation. Repetition and constraints that limit creativity tend to drain their energy.     When This Strength Is Thriving When Ideation is operating at its best, it brings originality, invention, and possibility to any environment. This strength offers new perspectives, generates fresh solutions, and helps others see beyond conventional thinking. Ideation talent often shows up through creative-thinking roles like inventor, creator, designer, brainstormer, or innovator. These individuals shine when creativity is needed. While others may see limitations, Ideation sees options. Their ability to connect seemingly unrelated ideas can unlock breakthroughs that change how problems are understood.     To close, here's a simple 5-minute experiment to try in the next 24 hours… Take a problem or challenge you're facing. Set a timer for five minutes and write down as many possible solutions as you can, without judging any of them. Then circle the most unexpected idea on your list and explore it further. Notice what happens when imagination is given room to run.     Well, that's a wrap for today's episode. What small action can you take to show up at your best, given where you're starting today?

Ever fancied teaching dental students part time… but no real idea how you'd actually get in? Are you the kind of person teaching would energise — or quietly drain? Is a PGCert in dental education actually worth it, or just wishy-washy theory? And the honest question nobody asks out loud: does it pay anything? This is an Interference Cast — the non-clinical arm of the podcast — with Dr Rima Hussain, a general dentist who teaches restorative dentistry to undergraduates at King's a couple of days a week. It's a candid look at what a career in dental education actually involves: how to get in, who thrives and who burns out, what the work is really like, and the honest truth about the pay and the rewards. The bigger theme: dentistry is a career you can mould in endless directions — and for the right person, teaching is one of the most energising of them. https://youtu.be/DzmcM-SbD68 Watch IC076 on YouTube What You'll Take From This Episode The full self-assessment and the step-by-step route into a teaching role are in the Premium Notes. Here's the shape of what we cover: Are you built for the classroom? — the two-camp self-check (energised vs drained) that predicts whether teaching will recharge you or wear you down. How to actually land a role — the ‘BDJ Jobs’ plus pick-up-the-phone route, and why “who you know” so often cuts through the application process. Relatability as a strength — why being closer to a student's level can beat decades of experience for an absolute beginner. Back to basics — the “monkey see, monkey do” risk from YouTube and AI, and what the tutor's real job becomes. The honest pay-and-balance picture — why you don't do it for the money, what you do get, and how teaching and practice keep each other fresh. Highlights of This Episode 00:00  Teaser 01:08  Should You Teach Dentistry? How to Know If It’s for You 04:39  How a General Dentist Gets Into Dental Education 06:15  Signs You’re Suited to Teaching Dentistry 08:52  Is a PGCert in Dental Education Worth It? 12:07  How to Land a Clinical Teaching Post at a Dental School 14:38  Why a Relatable Tutor Beats Decades of Experience 16:52  How Dental Students Have Changed Since COVID 19:20  Is Social Media and AI Helping or Hurting Dental Students? 21:55  Midroll 26:43  Why “Back to Basics” Beats Chasing Advanced Techniques 29:20  How to Get a Teaching (or Associate) Job: Pick Up the Phone 31:50  Why Dental Tutors Quit After Six Months 36:29  The Most Rewarding Part of Teaching Dentistry 38:46  Teaching, Practice and Pay: How to Avoid Burnout 44:39  Outro From the Guest Dr Rima Hussain is a general dentist who also teaches restorative (conservative) dentistry to undergraduates at King's College London — a route she fell into via tutoring as a teenager and has been in since 2019. Her advice for anyone curious: you're probably already teaching in some form, so try it; the worst case is you find it isn't for you.

Ever fancied teaching dental students part time… but no real idea how you'd actually get in? Are you the kind of person teaching would energise — or quietly drain? Is a PGCert in dental education actually worth it, or just wishy-washy theory? And the honest question nobody asks out loud: does it pay anything? This is an Interference Cast — the non-clinical arm of the podcast — with Dr Rima Hussain, a general dentist who teaches restorative dentistry to undergraduates at King's a couple of days a week. It's a candid look at what a career in dental education actually involves: how to get in, who thrives and who burns out, what the work is really like, and the honest truth about the pay and the rewards. The bigger theme: dentistry is a career you can mould in endless directions — and for the right person, teaching is one of the most energising of them. https://youtu.be/DzmcM-SbD68 Watch IC076 on YouTube What You'll Take From This Episode The full self-assessment and the step-by-step route into a teaching role are in the Premium Notes. Here's the shape of what we cover: Are you built for the classroom? — the two-camp self-check (energised vs drained) that predicts whether teaching will recharge you or wear you down. How to actually land a role — the ‘BDJ Jobs' plus pick-up-the-phone route, and why “who you know” so often cuts through the application process. Relatability as a strength — why being closer to a student's level can beat decades of experience for an absolute beginner. Back to basics — the “monkey see, monkey do” risk from YouTube and AI, and what the tutor's real job becomes. The honest pay-and-balance picture — why you don't do it for the money, what you do get, and how teaching and practice keep each other fresh. Highlights of This Episode 00:00  Teaser 01:08  Should You Teach Dentistry? How to Know If It's for You 04:39  How a General Dentist Gets Into Dental Education 06:15  Signs You're Suited to Teaching Dentistry 08:52  Is a PGCert in Dental Education Worth It? 12:07  How to Land a Clinical Teaching Post at a Dental School 14:38  Why a Relatable Tutor Beats Decades of Experience 16:52  How Dental Students Have Changed Since COVID 19:20  Is Social Media and AI Helping or Hurting Dental Students? 21:55  Midroll 26:43  Why “Back to Basics” Beats Chasing Advanced Techniques 29:20  How to Get a Teaching (or Associate) Job: Pick Up the Phone 31:50  Why Dental Tutors Quit After Six Months 36:29  The Most Rewarding Part of Teaching Dentistry 38:46  Teaching, Practice and Pay: How to Avoid Burnout 44:39  Outro From the Guest Dr Rima Hussain is a general dentist who also teaches restorative (conservative) dentistry to undergraduates at King's College London — a route she fell into via tutoring as a teenager and has been in since 2019. Her advice for anyone curious: you're probably already teaching in some form, so try it; the worst case is you find it isn't for you.

The people in your life, on your team, and within your organization need your love. Jason Barger sits down with researcher and best-selling author, Marcus Buckingham, for a chat about designing love into the human experience. For Full Show Notes Visit: https://www.jasonvbarger.com/podcast/organizational-love-marcus-buckingham/ Jason is joined by world-renowned researcher and best-selling author Marcus Buckingham for a groundbreaking conversation about the empirical business case for operationalizing love within our teams and organizations. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! Summary: In an era of hyper-optimized efficiency, cost-cutting, and automated human resource networks, why are employee engagement and trust hitting historic lows? In this episode of The Thermostat, Jason V Barger sits down with Marcus Buckingham, the global authority on strengths, human performance, and the co-creator of StrengthsFinder. Together, they challenge leaders to completely reframe the workplace ecosystem by introducing a metric often feared in boardrooms: love. This conversation moves past soft platitudes to deliver a rigorous, numbers-backed defense of extreme positive experiences. Marcus exposes the systematic pitfalls of the modern "loveless enterprise," where humans are reduced to financial variables like "headcount" or "FTEs." He introduces the curvilinear math of human behavior—the J-curve—proving that incremental improvements in satisfaction yield flatline results, while dramatic spikes in productivity and loyalty happen only when people encounter a top-box "Score 5" environment. Essential listening for C-Suite executives, HR directors, and operations managers committed to evolving their corporate culture, this episode provides a sequential tactical blueprint to reverse systemic disengagement and master the art of intentional leadership in teams. Episode Notes & Timestamps: [00:00] Intro: Jason sets the stage for a conversation on why the world's best cultures proactively design love into their daily performance systems. [00:03] Meet Marcus Buckingham: An introduction to Marcus's 25-year history as a top global researcher, best-selling author, and developer of team-leader technology. [00:06] Testing the Wiring: Marcus shares his top five CliftonStrengths and explores how a leader's unique psychometric profile sets the baseline for their thermostat. [00:07] Experiences vs. Outcomes: Shifting management focus away from top-down directive goals toward actively shaping extreme positive experiences that change human behavior. [00:09] The Loveless Enterprise: A critical analysis of corporate structures that view people through an extractive financial lens rather than as whole human beings. [00:14] The J-Curve Math of Human Performance: Deconstructing behavioral data to show why "fours are effectively ones" and why true performance gains occur only when experiences hit a score of five. [00:23] Redefining Workplace Love: What humans actually mean when they say they love a brand or a mentor: the psychological safety to remove their armor and feel fully themselves. [00:26] Proactive vs. Reactive Leadership: Unpacking why reactive "caring" functions purely like a thermometer, while a loving manager exercises proactive thermostat adjustments to fit the person. [00:35] The Scarcity of Attention: A deep evaluation of healthcare data, illustrating how excessive spans of control systematically drop employee engagement and client outcomes. [00:43] Horizontal Experiences vs. Vertical Silos: How traditional, vertical business structures fragment horizontal employee and customer journeys, creating unloving handoffs. [00:46] The AI Relational Slop Trap: A blunt warning against using generative AI to automate human relational touchpoints, such as writing employee performance reviews. [00:56] The 5 Feelings Sequential Blueprint: Marcus outlines the practical, five-part method to operationalize love inside your immediate span of control: Control, Harmony, Significance, Warmth of Others, and Growth. Key Takeaways for Leaders: The J-Curve Reality: Stop pooling mediocre scores with excellent ones. Realize that driving productive human behavior requires focusing heavily on designing "Score 5" baseline environments. Eliminate Scarcity of Attention: Audit your operational structures and management spans of control to ensure your leaders have the actual bandwidth to pay attention to the humans they guide. The Blueprint Sequence: Operationalize care inside your team right now by systematically protecting your people's autonomy (Control), workflow predictability (Harmony), and individual purpose (Significance). Listen to the full episode and access show notes at: https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/organizational-love-marcus-buckingham/ Bio: Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Connect: Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2026 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason

Tatiana's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Consistency, Harmony, Analytical, Responsibility & Relator   Tatiana lives in Costa Rica with her husband and 2 teenage kids.  She enjoys hiking in nature and exploring Costa Rica and the world.  Tatiana works with Campus Crusade for Christ, leading Operations for the Cru ministries in Latin America and the Caribbean countries. She loves Jesus and using her skills to make Him known.   Link to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment Coaching and Workshops with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths    

En este episodio de Sandra Sin Filtro, Sandra conversa sin filtros con Yvette López —doctora en Derecho, exasesora presidencial de la República Dominicana y fundadora de Development Culture— sobre cómo pasar de la limitación a la libertad de elegir tu propia vida. Yvette comparte su historia, desde los proyectos de Brooklyn en los años ochenta hasta reinventarse por completo al llegar a Texas, dejando atrás una vida privilegiada para empezar de cero.Hablan de mentalidad (mindset), de aprender a adaptarse a cada entorno en lugar de imponerse, y de su filosofía de la “cultura de desarrollo”: la idea de que nunca llegamos a una meta final; siempre estamos creciendo y tomando mejores decisiones. La conversación aborda temas clave para latinos migrantes, emprendedores y padres de familia: el homeschooling como herramienta para criar mentes que cuestionan, la ciencia detrás de identificar tus fortalezas con pruebas como CliftonStrengths, el efecto de parálisis que genera tener demasiadas opciones (el famoso “efecto Cheesecake Factory”), cómo vencer el miedo a emprender con un plan claro y holístico, el poder de decir que no y por qué tu valor no se regala.Un episodio lleno de claridad, estrategia y propósito para quienes sienten que están en una encrucijada y quieren descubrir su superpoder. No te pierdas esta conversación profunda sobre reinvención, propósito y crecimiento personal con una de las voces más inspiradoras del coaching latino en DFW.Chapters: 00:00 Bienvenida y quién es Yvette López03:00 De los proyectos de Brooklyn a soñar diferente06:30 Aprender a encajar en cada entorno09:30 Cultura de desarrollo: siempre estamos creciendo10:45 De asesora presidencial a empezar de cero en Texas12:00 Homeschooling para criar mentes que cuestionan17:00 El problema con los coaches que juzgan19:00 La ciencia de tus fortalezas (CliftonStrengths)22:30 Tecnología, crianza y la "generación de cristal"29:30 El efecto Cheesecake Factory: demasiadas opciones31:30 Vencer el miedo a emprender con un plan claro37:00 Un plan holístico: sistemas, hábitos y decir que no46:00 Tu valor no se regala: límites y temporadas50:00 Dónde encontrar a Ivette LópezYvette López @yvettelopezchapmanDirectora de Proyectos Internacionales en Daytona State College, Oficial de Enlace para el Departamento de Defensa en el Comando Sur de los Estados Unidos, Doctorado en Derecho, una maestría en Planificación Estratégica y Control de Calidad, y casi una década como Asesora del Presidente de la República Dominicana. Y ahora abriendo una firma legal. Hello Engine es una plataforma impulsada por IA diseñada para ayudar a creadores a lanzar, gestionar y hacer crecer sus podcasts con confianza. Desde la estrategia y planificación de episodios hasta la creación de contenido y el crecimiento de la audiencia, ofrece las herramientas y la guía necesarias para construir un podcast exitoso.

Leadership is easy to talk about when everything is calm. But what about when the system feels stretched? When the team is tired. When the pressure is high. When the old ways of leading are no longer working… but the new way forward still feels unclear. That's where people-first leadership becomes more than a nice idea. It becomes a strategy. Because if leaders want to build strong teams, close skill gaps, make better decisions, and create cultures where people can actually do their best work, they have to start with the humans in the room. Including themselves. My special guest today is Christy Honeycutt and she's simplifying how to create a people-first leadership strategy. We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including: Where leaders should begin when they are assessing where their team is now, identifying skill gaps, and clarifying where they want the team to go next. What it means to "hold space" for C-suite leaders and founders as they elevate, especially in high-pressure seasons of transition. How self-awareness, CliftonStrengths, and meditation can help leaders understand their strengths, regulate their emotions, and make better decisions under pressure. A sneak peek inside her upcoming book, The Inner Work of Leading in a Broken System, and the core ideas leaders need right now to reclaim agency, alignment, and purpose. And there's a moment where we totally geek out about a reality TV show on Netflix called "Outlast: the Jungle" that teaches you a lot about good (and bad!) leadership styles that (totally) translate to Corporate America. Q: Are you wanting to create a people-first leadership strategy? If yes, this one is for you. It's time to #DoTheThing! ---- Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/425-how-to-create-a-people-first-leadership-strategy---with-christy-honeycutt

What would you do differently if a single moment forced you to confront how fear has been shaping your entire definition of success?In this episode, Chris Woods shares how a life-threatening health crisis, where he flatlined in hospital, became the turning point that exposed the hidden fear-driven patterns behind his high-achieving career at Google and beyond. If you've ever felt successful on the outside but anxious, driven, or disconnected on the inside, this conversation will help you make sense of what's really driving your decisions and how to start shifting it.By listening to this episode, you will discover how to:Recognise fear-based thinking patterns that quietly shape your career, choices, and sense of selfShift from fixing weaknesses to intentionally building your life around your natural strengthsRedefine success in a way that leads to genuine fulfillment rather than constant achievement pressurePress play now to learn how to step out of fear-driven success and start building a more aligned, strengths-led, and fulfilling way of living.˚KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS:04:02 - Life before the health crisis and fear-driven achievement05:17 - Health crisis: tick bite, cardiac Lyme disease, and flatlining08:46 - Gratitude and realisation after a second chance12:35 - “Who would you be without your concerns?” exercise17:58 - Why focusing on strengths beats fixing weaknesses20:38 - Redefining success after leaving Google28:14 - Where to find Chris Woods and his coaching work˚MEMORABLE QUOTE:"I was living to build an obituary as opposed to living to build a life."˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Chris' website: https://chriswoodscoach.com˚Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚

If you lead with the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Futuristic, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Strength Snapshot is Futuristic The Futuristic talent theme is fueled by vision, imagination, and possibility. People with this strength are naturally creative, expressive, perceptive, and future-oriented. At its core, Futuristic is about seeing what could be. These individuals instinctively picture detailed possibilities for tomorrow and feel energized by imagining what the future might hold. People who lead with Futuristic often describe themselves as vivid, inspiring, imaginative, and anticipating. What motivates them most is the opportunity to dream, forecast, and share visions. They love thinking about what's ahead and inspiring others with possibilities. Being told to stay focused only on the present or accept the status quo tends to drain their energy.     When This Strength Is Thriving When Futuristic is operating at its best, it brings inspiration, direction, and hope to any environment. This strength can see in detail what the future might hold, offering predictions, previews, and possibilities that energize others. Futuristic talent often shows up in strategic thinking roles like visionary, dreamer, forecaster, imaginer, or predictor. These individuals shine when possibilities need to be seen before they exist. While others focus on what is, Futuristic focuses on what could be, helping people stretch beyond current limitations and imagine new realities.     To close, here's a simple 5-minute experiment to try in the next 24 hours… Take five minutes to imagine one area of your life or work one year from now if everything went right. Write down what you see in as much detail as possible. Then identify one small step you can take today that moves you toward that future.     Well, that's a wrap for today's episode. What small action can you take to show up at your best, given where you're starting today?

Brandon's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Woo, Positivity, Communication, Belief & Developer Brandon Boyd has spent nearly three decades on the front lines of collegiate ministry with Cru, walking alongside students and families through life's most defining moments. A husband, father, and speaker, Brandon brings warmth and candor to the callings that matter most: faith, family, and fatherhood. You can learn more about Delighting In Ben here.    You can oder Delighting in Ben  book here.   Connect with Brandon: brandon.boyd@cru.org or call 1-405-269-1004 Follow him on Facebook here Link to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment Coaching and Workshops with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths  

If you lead with the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Focus, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Strength Snapshot The Focus talent theme is powered by direction, priorities, and forward progress. People with this strength are naturally goal-oriented, persevering, selective, and driven. At its core, Focus is about clarity of destination. These individuals instinctively begin with the end in mind. Once they know where they're going, they align their actions, time, and energy to move straight toward it. People who lead with Focus often describe themselves as single-minded, efficient, progress-aware, and distraction-averse. What motivates them most is measurable progress. They love setting goals, tracking advancement, and seeing steady movement forward. Delays, tangents, or lack of direction tend to drain their energy.     When This Strength Is Thriving When Focus is operating at its best, it brings clarity, momentum, and prioritization to any environment. This strength helps people concentrate, act intentionally, and persist until goals are achieved. Focus talent often shows up in team roles like prioritizer, director, concentrator, or goal setter. These individuals shine when direction matters. While others may get pulled in multiple directions, Focus keeps attention anchored to what matters most and helps teams stay on point.     To close, here's a simple 5-minute experiment to try in the next 24 hours… Choose one goal you're working toward. Write down the single most important action that would move it forward today. Then do only that action first. Notice how momentum builds when priorities become clear.     Well, that's a wrap for today's episode. What small action can you take to show up at your best, given where you're starting today?

If you lead through the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Empathy, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Strength Snapshot is Empathy The Empathy talent theme is rooted in emotional awareness, intuition, and deep understanding of others. People with this strength are naturally sensitive, expressive, intuitive, and aware. At its core, Empathy is about feeling with others. These individuals instinctively sense emotions, pick up on unspoken questions, and see the world through someone else's perspective. People who lead with Empathy often describe themselves as listeners, confidants, helpers, and resonators…like a tuning fork. What motivates them most is meaningful connection. They love helping people express their feelings and giving voice to emotional experiences. Environments that limit emotional expression tend to drain them.     When This Strength Is Thriving When Empathy is operating at its best, it brings understanding, compassion, and emotional insight to any environment. This strength helps others feel heard, understood, and supported. Empathy talent often shows up in relationship-centered roles like listener and confidant. These individuals shine in moments when emotions are present. While others may overlook subtle feelings, Empathy recognizes them and responds with care. Their ability to tune into emotional undercurrents can create trust, connection, and healing.     To close, here's a simple 5-minute experiment to try in the next 24 hours… In your next conversation, focus only on understanding the other person's feelings before sharing your own. Listen for tone, pauses, and emotion. Then reflect back what you heard. Notice how connection deepens when someone feels fully understood.     Well, that's a wrap for today's episode. What small action can you take to show up at your best, given where you're starting today?