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Brandon Miller dives deep into the strength of Input with the dynamic Christine Minh-Minh Gardner, a pro in the nuclear industry and proud “collector of everything”—ideas, knowledge, and even friendships!
From her meticulous collection of knowledge and resources to her deep curiosity and passion for connecting dots between people’s stories, Christine shares insights that will resonate with anyone aiming to harness their strengths for impactful leadership.
Tune in to explore the complexities of the input strength, its real-life applications, and how it empowers Christine in her unique path—from being a crawdad fishing queen to embracing AI as an extension of her knowledge hoarding!
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Key Takeaways: The Depth of Input: Input isn’t just about collecting things; it’s about gathering knowledge, ideas, and people to build an invaluable network and resource pool. Resourcefulness and Preparedness: Input strengths often appear as heightened readiness, reflected in Christine’s detail-oriented approach to work and life (e.g., her “mom bag” and thorough note-taking). Curiosity Drives Success: Christine’s ability to maintain friendships and seek insights positions her as an impactful leader and contributor to her team’s success. Embracing Technology: Christine’s exploration of AI as a tool to organize and expand her input-driven mind showcases how modern technology can support inherent strengths. -
Get ready for a deep dive into Context—one of the rarest yet most powerful CliftonStrengths!
In this episode, Brandon chats with Kasie Heiden, a master coach who shows how understanding the past can supercharge your future. Kasie shares how Context isn't just reminiscing—it's connecting dots to avoid repeating mistakes and drive your mission forward.
Plus, hear about her unique coaching program, The Arena, crafted for CEOs and their teams to maximize growth.
If you’re ready to unlock the wisdom of the past for bold, future moves, this one's for you! 🚀
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Key Takeaways: Context as a Strength: Understanding the past is crucial not just for nostalgia but for informing better decisions in the present and future. Advocating for Context: People with high Context need space to share insights that can prevent repeated mistakes. Leadership Insight: Combining Context with strengths like Futuristic creates powerful strategic plans and foresight. -
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In this episode, Brea Roper, expert Strengths coach, joins Brandon to unpack the often misunderstood strength of Connectedness.
If you’re a coach or leader, you’ll love Bria’s take on how Connectedness can unify teams, spark purpose, and amplify impact. Discover why this strength is much more than “woo-woo” intuition—it’s a driving force for creating meaning, fostering relationships, and building visionary cultures.
This episode is a masterclass in connection, purpose, and helping others see the bigger picture. Tune in and get inspired to harness the power of Connectedness for yourself and your team!
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Key Takeaways: Understanding Connectedness – Connectedness sees interrelationships and patterns in ideas, people, and even across time. It’s especially effective at fostering unity and promoting a shared purpose. Application in Leadership and Coaching – Leaders with Connectedness can inspire and rally teams by intuitively spotting common ground and resolving conflict through shared goals. Personal Growth with Connectedness – Developing Connectedness starts with self-awareness and trusting one’s instincts, using this strength to forge relationships and facilitate a larger sense of community. -
n this episode, Brandon chats with Kansas State Senator and founder of O'Shea Strengths Coaching, Kristen O'Shea, to unpack the surprising superpower of Discipline.
Kristen’s story is one of balance—a state senator, entrepreneur, mother of two, and occasional Jazzercise enthusiast, she brings new meaning to "doing it all" without losing her center.
This isn’t just a conversation about getting things done. It’s about the beautiful art of balancing control and adaptability.Additional Resources:
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The Power of Discipline: Discipline is a unique strength that drives efficiency, planning, and the ability to adapt to changes while creating order and eliminating chaos. Balancing Control with Flexibility: While discipline thrives on planning and structure, unexpected changes and external demands require a balance between control and adaptability. Recognizing Discipline’s Rarity: Discipline is among the rarest strengths, offering individuals with it an edge in managing both big-picture goals and intricate details with ease. -
What happens when learning becomes your superpower?
In this episode, Brandon speaks with Angeline Soon, who left a 20-year corporate IT career to launch her own business, Amplify Soon.
Explore how the Learner Strength can help anyone navigate major life changes, embrace the unknown, and turn failure into fuel for growth.
Angeline shares her personal journey and the key lessons that helped her trust her ability to learn through every challenge.
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Learner is about embracing the joy of learning—from not knowing to knowing—and it thrives in the process of discovery, rather than just the end result. Learners face the unknown with fearlessness, trusting in their ability to figure things out and grow from the experience. Resilience in Learners comes from viewing failures as lessons, enabling them to bounce back quickly from setbacks. -
In this episode, Brandon sits down with Melanie Shaffer, Founder & President of Talent Suite LLC, for a conversation that will hit home for any leader who’s ever wondered, “How do I get my team to actually do what I need them to do?” (Hint: It’s not just about checking off to-do lists.)
Melanie shares her deep expertise on the Executing Domain—those strengths that keep teams humming, projects moving, and leaders almost out of panic mode.
Weather you’re leading a team or planning to hire one, this episode is a go-to playbook for aligning expectations and driving results.
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Execution & Leadership: Leaders with strong execution strengths often face the challenge of balancing control with delegation. Celebrating Milestones: For execution-driven teams, it's critical to celebrate milestones, not just the final outcome, to keep motivation high and recognize progress. Effective Communication: Teams with high execution strengths need clear, structured communication and touchpoints to perform at their best. -
This week Brandon delves into the fascinating world of the Strategic Thinking domain with guest Ken Barr Jr., Gallup Certified Strengths Coach.
Whether you geek out over data, thrive on visionary ideas, or just want to know how to get the most out of the deep thinkers in your life (or on your team), this episode is for you.
Get an understanding of all eight Strategic Thinking strengths and uncover how they drive better decision-making, stronger teams, and, to be honest, a little frustration.
Ken’s been in the coaching game for nearly two decades, and he’s sharing his best insights on how to unlock the superpowers of these thinkers.Additional Resources:
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Strengths in this domain—such as Input, Strategic, and Learner—focus on gathering and organizing information to identify long-term solutions. Thinkers in this domain thrive when they are given the freedom to explore information before making decisions. Friction can arise between thinkers and execution-oriented colleagues, emphasizing the need for a balance of perspectives.
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Ever felt like you're swimming through life only to hit an unexpected wall? Katie Swearingen knows the feeling—and she’s mastered the art of adapting on the fly.
In this episode, Brandon chats with Katie, Organizational Development Advisor at CARTI, about the power of adaptability and how it’s shaped her career (and even a triathlon mishap).
This isn’t just about bouncing back; it’s about thriving in uncertainty. If you’ve ever wondered how to pivot gracefully, keep your team engaged, and still hit your goals, this episode is for you.
Buckle up—because life’s plan B might just be your best move yet.
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Adaptability Builds Confidence: When people embrace their natural strengths, like adaptability, they gain confidence to tackle challenges head-on. Quick Decision-Making: Adaptability allows leaders to quickly pivot and make decisions that keep teams moving forward, even in unpredictable situations. Engagement and Well-being: Knowing and using one’s strengths, like adaptability, directly contributes to increased employee engagement and overall well-being.
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Elmo Alforque, a certified Strengths Coach, joins the Brandon to discuss the Analytical strength.
Elmo reveals how this strength can drive data-driven decision-making, research, and strategic thinking. There is a balance between using logic and understanding people. Get practical advice for how to develop leadership while leveraging analytical abilities.
Tune in to discover the benefits and potential pitfalls of this powerful strength and how it plays out in real-life leadership and team dynamics.
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What if the secret to smarter decision-making lies in slowing down?
Brandon interviews Chad Ahern, Gallup-certified strengths coach and co-host of The Thoughtful Talents Show, about the intricacies of the Deliberative strength.
They explore how this "measure twice, cut once" strength is essential for thoughtful decision-making, risk management, and long-term strategy in both personal and professional settings.
Get real life analogies and practical tips for coaching individuals with high Deliberative - highlighting how this often misunderstood strength can be a team's most thoughtful and vigilant contributor.
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Curious about how leaders with influencing strengths motivate their teams? This conversation with Brent O'Bannon will show you how to refine your leadership influence!
Brent, Master Certified Coach and CEO of Strengths Champion Solutions, talks about the Influencing domain of CliftonStrengths framework.
With captivating analogies, such as dog sledding to explain the power of leadership domains, this conversation offers a unique and actionable perspective for coaches and leaders alike**.
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Trust in the workplace is powerful and impactful.
Host Brandon Miller sits down with Bill Dippel, a seasoned strengths coach with an innate talent for building meaningful relationships in the workplace. Dippel, who heads a team of four staff coaches, emphasizes the profound impact of trust, authenticity, and strategic relationship management on team effectiveness and individual performance.
Get insights on gauging the mood of the room and adjusting strategies based on the level of relational "gooeyness."
Tune in as Bill and Brandon unravel the complexities of relationship dynamics, the power of harmony in team settings, and the vital interplay of trust and performance.
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In this episode, host Brandon Miller dives deep into the CliftonStrength of Competition with guest Sarah Robinson, CEO of FRESH Concepts and one of the first seven Gallup-certified strengths coaches.
Sarah shares her personal journey with the Competition strength, highlighting her challenges and victories. She offers insights into coaching competitive individuals, especially women, and how to channel competition toward personal and professional growth.
Whether you're coaching, leading, or reflecting on your own strengths, this episode is packed with practical advice and wisdom for competitors at heart.
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In this episode, Brandon Miller and Dahlia Sutrisno discuss the CliftonStrengths theme of Focus.
Dahlia shares how she defines and develops her Focus strength, which allows her to concentrate on goals and be present in the moment. She strategically developed her focus through activities like martial arts and rifling.
Explore the challenges of maintaining focus and avoiding distractions.
Whether you're a high-focus individual or just looking to understand this strength better, Dahlia’s insights are both profound and practical, offering actionable advice on how to cultivate and harness focus in daily life and work environments.
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In this episode renowned strengths coach and founder of Releasing Strengths Richard Sterry joins host Brandon Miller to dive deep into the Harmony strength theme.
Richard shares his personal journey of embracing and leveraging Harmony, offering practical insights on how to navigate conflict, find common ground, and create a sense of balance within teams. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the meaning behind silence and asking the right questions to foster respectful discussions.
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From career coaching to leadership development, Sarah Collins is the epitome of someone who leverages her natural strengths to impact those around her.
As the founder of collinscareercoaching.com, Sarah embodies the CliftonStrengths theme of Winning Others Over (WOO).
In this episode, hosted by Brandon Miller, Sarah delves into the nuances of WOO, sharing personal anecdotes about the significance of this strength in her life and career.
Sarah offers insights into how WOO manifests in professional settings, emphasizing the importance of utilizing this strength for networking, relationship-building, and influencing others.
Explore the challenges and misconceptions associated with WOO, as well as strategies to foster this strength within teams for optimal outcomes.
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In this episode, seasoned strengths coach Dawn Petchell Luepke talks about the nuances of Command from the Clifton Strengths. Dawn, a Nashville-based expert in strengths-based leadership and team development, shares her unique observations on the misunderstood strength of Command.
Host Brandon Miller guides the conversation, shedding light on how Command brings clarity and direction in team settings, and how it can be both compelling and intimidating.
Dawn recounts her transformative journey from struggling with feedback about her "intimidating" presence to embracing and harnessing her command strength effectively.
Learn how to leverage the Command strength, emphasize clear communication, re-think leadership roles, and understand constructive feedback.
For anyone looking to understand the rare and potent Command strength, this episode is essential listening
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Today host Brandon Miller explores the CliftonStrengths theme of Ideation with guest, Jo Self, Certified Strengths Coach, Strategic Partner for Independent Coaches, Author, and Communication Strategist.
Ideation plays a crucial role in fostering creativity and innovation. Jo highlights how ideation is much more than brainstorming, showcasing its potential for making disparate connections and transforming abstract ideas into practical solutions.
With practical advice on nurturing ideation in both personal and professional settings, Jo emphasizes the need for recognition, sharing her own experiences of turning seeds of ideas into comprehensive programs for clients.
This episode offers practical advice on nurturing ideation in both personal and professional settings - a must-listen for coaches and leaders who want to tap into team creativity.
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Our guest, Charlotte Blair, a renowned strengths coach and author based in Victoria, Australia, delves deep into the maximizer strength, a core theme of her career development book, "Career: How to Play to Your Strengths and Find Freedom and Purpose in Your Work."
She discusses with host Brandon Miller the importance of redefining success, striving for excellence, and efficiently tracking progress with teams and individuals.
Get valuable insights into the challenges and rewards of being a maximizer, including the perfectionist tendencies and the balancing act of giving constructive feedback. Brandon and Charlotte emphasize the significance of partnering with complementary strengths, particularly in leadership and team management roles.
This enlightening conversation focuses on the pursuit of personal and professional excellence, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in strengths coaching, team dynamics, and maximizing potential.
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Today host Brandon Miller welcomes Analia Mendez, CEO and founder of Signature Careers, a consultancy dedicated to aiding mid-career transitioners. With over 23 years of experience in higher education, Analia dives deep into how her number one CliftonStrengths theme, Futuristic, has fueled her career journey and entrepreneurial success.
Analia recounts her time at UC San Diego, where her ability to visualize and plan ahead played a critical role in developing new programs, including the now-esteemed Health Beat initiative. She explains how her futuristic strength not only allowed her to innovate and create impactful educational programs but also how she embraces technology, like Zoom, forecasting trends well ahead of the curve.
Get expert advice on how to leverage your own futuristic strengths to drive career success and satisfaction. Learn about the core needs and contributions of the futuristic strength, and discover how to harness visionary thinking to navigate career transitions effectively.
A must listen episode for anyone in the midst of a career shift or usure about how to optimize strengths.
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