Who makes you better? Who are your powerful success partners?

This week, we’re joined by returning guest Michael Stafford and first-time guest Jen Pasquale for a conversation about how intentional, strengths-based partnerships can help each of us grow & improve performance, especially for new managers and leaders.

We explore how knowing ourselves and others creates space for psychological safety, clear communication, enhanced collaboration, and sustainable success. We share personal stories, practical tips for finding support when you’re feeling stuck, and strategies for building high-performing teams. We share how Strength-based relationships can transform the way we work. This episode offers insight and inspiration to help you find - and become - a great success partner!

KEY MOMENTS

• 00:00 Intro & Welcome Guests
• 02:14 The Why & The Stats
• 05:10 Personal Experiences with Success Partners
• 14:41 The Role of Talents in Finding Success Partners
• 29:20 Tips for Finding Success Partners When Feeling Stuck
• 40:48 Challenges & Coaching for New Managers
• 54:06 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways

OUR GUESTS:

Jen Pasquale @ Lead with Curiosity

LinkedIn | Website

Jen’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Restorative | Relator | Strategic | Intellection | Analytical

Michael Stafford @ The Chapter Coach

LinkedIn | Website

Michael’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Maximizer | Input | Individualization | Relator | Harmony

YOUR HOSTS:

Jen Werner @ Jen Werner Coaching

Facebook | LinkedIn | Website

Jen’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Responsibility | Achiever | Belief | Deliberative | Activator

Chad Ahern @ Talent and Teams Consulting

LinkedIn | Website

Chad’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Learner | Deliberative | Responsibility | Harmony | Analytical

To learn more about CliftonStrengths talent themes.

The opinions and insights we share on each CliftonStrengths theme are our own and are based on our understanding of Gallup’s Strengths-based development research. They are also informed by our unique work with our clients. Even though we are Gallup Certified Strengths Coaches, the insights we share here are not formally vetted, approved, or endorsed by Gallup, Inc.

Gallup®, CliftonStrengths®, and the 34 theme names of CliftonStrengths® are trademarks of Gallup, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Have you attended a conference that left you little time to process what you "learned"? Or engaged with an online learning series that left you bored?

It's probably because those professional development opportunities didn't align with your talents.

In this episode of Strengths Applied, we welcome back Cindy Butts to help us explore the connections between learning styles, strengths, and professional development. Cindy bring her combined experience as an HR leader and Gallup Certified Strengths Coach to help us understand the intersection of individual learning styles, strengths alignment, and setting specific performance goals.

We emphasize creating safe environments for learning, advocating for personalized development strategies, and the importance of ongoing conversations to maximize effectiveness. This episode also provides practical advice for new managers on guiding their own and their team's professional growth.

KEY MOMENTS

• 00:00 Introduction to Learning Styles
• 01:54 The Why & The Stats
• 06:29 Personal Experiences with Learning Styles
• 09:14 Connecting Strengths to Learning and Performance
• 16:55 Seeing Strengths in Learning Styles
• 24:03 Strengths hold the Clues to Learning
• 36:29 Safe Learning Environments for those Who Struggle
• 43:56 Strengths to Support Learning & Development - Day 1
• 49:30 Guidance for New Managers
• 01:08:30 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways

GUEST COACH:

Cindy Scibetta-Butts @ Grow With Strengths

LinkedIn | Website

Cindy’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Achiever | Input | Strategic | Activator | WOO

YOUR HOSTS:

Jen Werner @ Jen Werner Coaching

Facebook | LinkedIn | Website

Jen’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Responsibility | Achiever | Belief | Deliberative | Activator

Chad Ahern @ Talent and Teams Consulting

LinkedIn | Website

Chad’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Learner | Deliberative | Responsibility | Harmony | Analytical

To learn more about CliftonStrengths talent themes.

The opinions and insights we share on each CliftonStrengths theme are our own and are based on our understanding of Gallup’s Strengths-based development research. They are also informed by our unique work with our clients. Even though we are Gallup Certified Strengths Coaches, the insights we share here are not formally vetted, approved, or endorsed by Gallup, Inc.

Gallup®, CliftonStrengths®, and the 34 theme names of CliftonStrengths® are trademarks of Gallup, Inc. All rights reserved.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Strengths Applied, we talk about the challenges we face; both the ones we choose, like changing jobs or starting a family, and the ones that catch us off guard, like health issues or job loss. We share personal stories and reflect on how our talents have shown up in those moments, sometimes helping us move forward, and sometimes making things harder when we’re not using them with intention.

We also talk about the weight of the challenges we carry, and how we don’t have to carry that weight alone. This episode includes practical advice for those feeling unseen, and for new managers learning to lead through challenges. We offer ways to use your strengths with purpose, ask for support, and move forward with clarity and confidence.

KEY MOMENTS

• 00:00 Introduction to Overcoming Challenges
• 01:00 The ‘Why’ & The ‘Stats’
• 04:48 Personal Experiences with Challenges
• 12:30 Talents That Help and Hinder
• 25:36 Coaching the Unseen and Unheard
• 36:20 Advice for New Managers
• 45:20 Final Thoughts and Wrap Up

YOUR HOSTS:

Jen Werner @ Jen Werner Coaching

Facebook | LinkedIn | Website

Jen’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Responsibility | Achiever | Belief | Deliberative | Activator

Chad Ahern @ Talent and Teams Consulting

LinkedIn | Website

Chad’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Learner | Deliberative | Responsibility | Harmony | Analytical

To learn more about CliftonStrengths talent themes.

The opinions and insights we share on each CliftonStrengths theme are our own and are based on our understanding of Gallup’s Strengths-based development research. They are also informed by our unique work with our clients. Even though we are both Gallup Certified Strengths Coaches, the insights we share here are not formally vetted, approved, or endorsed by Gallup, Inc.

Gallup®, CliftonStrengths®, and the 34 theme names of CliftonStrengths® are trademarks of Gallup, Inc. All rights reserved.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.