personal strengths

Nine signs you’re using the wrong strengths at work

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If you’ve ever felt drained, unmotivated, or unfulfilled in your work, it might be a sign that you are using the wrong strengths. Being good at something doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the right fit for you. I call these strengths your ‘Reputation strengths’ – because everyone knows you’re good at them. But because they don’t

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Unleashing Your Awesome: How to Identify Your Zone of Genius at Work

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As we navigate our professional lives, it’s essential to identify that sweet spot where our skills and passions intersect – the Zone of Genius.  One of the things I love most about my work as a personal strengths coach is guiding people on the transformative journey of personal strengths. Once you’ve taken steps to identify

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Podcast Episode: Lead with Less with Tash Pieterse

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I was delighted to join Tash on her new podcast, ‘Lead With Less’. We talked all things strengths, including: What it means to be strengths based Why you should play and experiment with your strengths What reputation strengths are and how they might make you feel The importance of creating healthy work boundaries And my

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