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# The Strengths Deck

Use your unique strengths to unleash your awesome

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## Posts

- [The Strengths Blog](https://strengthsdeck.com/blog)
- [Power Up Your Work With These Strengths Strategies](https://strengthsdeck.com/power-up-your-work-with-these-strengths-strategies) - If you're looking for ways to power up your work, and build your wellbeing while delivering awesome results, this article gives you three strategies to use.
- [Get to grips with The Strengths Deck basics](https://strengthsdeck.com/get-to-grips-with-the-strengths-deck-basics) - Ever wondered how The Strengths Deck works? Check out this simple guide and learn how The Strengths Deck can boost your energy, engagement, and achievement.
- [Podcast Appearance: How to Use Your Genius Strengths to Do More of What You Love](https://strengthsdeck.com/podcast-appearance-how-to-use-your-genius-strengths-to-do-more-of-what-you-love) - This article about how to use your Genius strengths first appeared on the Daria Williamson website (you can find it here). My friend Karl Craig-West hosted me on his podcast to talk about how to use your Genius strengths to do more of what you love. We talk about how you can figure out and
- [The Link Between Appreciative Inquiry and Strengths](https://strengthsdeck.com/the-link-between-appreciative-inquiry-and-strengths) - Appreciative Inquiry is a method for solving problems and implementing change by focusing on the positive. It emerged from the work of David Cooperrider and Suresh Srivastva in the late 1980s, and has since been used by businesses, teams and organisations around the world. The Ai (1) approach is perfectly aligned with the strengths-led approach,
- [What Many Approaches to Strengths Get Wrong](https://strengthsdeck.com/what-many-approaches-to-strengths-get-wrong) - I love the huge variety of strengths-based approaches that are out there, but many of them get one key thing wrong. They focus on the extremes of super-strengths and worst weaknesses, and make only passing mention (or worse, completely ignore) what sits in the middle of the spectrum. It's as though they don't realise that
- [Do you really need a new job?](https://strengthsdeck.com/do-you-really-need-a-new-job) - "I need a new job!" Ever said that? I bet you have! Everyone feels like that from time to time, especially around the New Year. But is it really what you need?
- [Myth-busting: strengths are defined by your performance](https://strengthsdeck.com/myth-busting-strengths-are-defined-by-your-performance) - In this myth-busting series, we look at beliefs that hold us back from using our strengths wisely and well. In this post, we look at how strengths are defined.
- [Unleash Your Awesome hits Spotify Premium!](https://strengthsdeck.com/unleash-your-awesome-hits-spotify-premium) - Spotify Premium subscribers in New Zealand recently got access to 15 hours of audiobooks per month - and Unleash Your Awesome is waiting for your ears!
- [How can I be at my best every day?](https://strengthsdeck.com/how-can-i-be-at-my-best-every-day) - We all want to be at our best every day, but that's not humanly possible. But there are ways to use our strengths to increase our chances of having best days.
- [What Are You Doing With Your Potential?](https://strengthsdeck.com/what-are-you-doing-with-your-potential) - The Zone of Potential is one of the five Zones in The Strengths Deck Matrix. In here are things you're not great at but enjoy - and these can be a powerhouse resource if you know how to use them!
- [Strengths strategy: Reverse pairing](https://strengthsdeck.com/strengths-strategy-reverse-pairing) - One of the most counterintuitive strategies in The Strengths Deck is one that I call "reverse pairing". It's a way of using something you're not great at or don't love, to help you with your Genius strengths. And it's easy to do!
- [The Strengths Deck has a new fan in Christchurch](https://strengthsdeck.com/the-strengths-deck-has-a-new-fan-in-christchurch) - One of the (many) things I love about my work is I get to connect with good people who do great work - and I recently discovered that someone I admire is a fan of my work too!
- [How do you make the most of your Proficiencies?](https://strengthsdeck.com/how-do-you-make-the-most-of-your-proficiencies) - Many well-known strengths approaches have made a huge mistake - they completely ignore your proficiencies, focusing only on the extremes of strengths and weaknesses.
- [The Strengths Deck book is coming...](https://strengthsdeck.com/the-strengths-deck-book-is-coming) - At the start of 2022, I began writing the manuscript for my forthcoming book, 'Unleash Your Awesome' - it's been a long time coming, and I can't wait to share it with you.
- [How to answer the interview question 'What are 3 weaknesses and 3 strengths that you have?'](https://strengthsdeck.com/how-to-answer-the-interview-question-what-are-3-weaknesses-and-3-strengths-that-you-have) - Ever been asked a tricky job interview question you didn't know how to answer? A question like 'What are 3 strengths and 3 weaknesses you have" has stumped many candidates, but it doesn't have to stump you.
- [Believe in your strengths](https://strengthsdeck.com/believe-in-your-strengths) - Do you really, truly believe in your strengths? Or do you focus all your attention and effort on your weaknesses instead? Many people I work with don't know how to believe in themselves and their strengths - but that doesn't have to be a life sentence.
- [How can you thrive this silly season?](https://strengthsdeck.com/how-can-you-thrive-this-silly-season) - Do you want to thrive as you head into the silly season? Of course you do! But as life speeds up, it's not always easy - check out these simple, practical tips.
- [I'm publishing a book!](https://strengthsdeck.com/im-publishing-a-book) - I'm publishing a book! I've dreamed of writing a book since primary school! And my dream is about to come true, with Unleash Your Awesome due in Feb 2023.
- [New Year, New You? Nah!](https://strengthsdeck.com/new-year-new-you-nah) - Ever gotten caught up in the "New Year, New You" trap? It's virtually guaranteed to fail. There is a better way, and you don't need anything new to do it!
- [How I accidentally made curiosity into a weakness](https://strengthsdeck.com/how-i-accidentally-made-curiosity-into-a-weakness) - Curiosity is one of my super-powers, and yet I accidentally turned it into a weakness! Thankfully, I worked out how to turn it back into a strength.
- [It's good to make mistakes](https://strengthsdeck.com/its-good-to-make-mistakes) - How satisfied are you when you make mistakes? If you're like most of us, you feel pretty bummed. But that attitude can hold us back from doing our best work.
- [The great unboxing](https://strengthsdeck.com/the-great-unboxing) - I love unboxing videos. Not the paid influencer ones, but the pure, unadulterated joy of someone unboxing something they've worked hard to create. Here's mine!
- [When a strengths expert gets it wrong](https://strengthsdeck.com/when-a-strengths-expert-gets-it-wrong) - I hate getting things wrong, especially in my area of expertise! Check out how I got something wrong about personal strengths, and what I did to fix it.
- [The 'Unleash Your Awesome' launch party](https://strengthsdeck.com/the-unleash-your-awesome-launch-party) - The 'Unleash Your Awesome' launch party was a great way to celebrate the culmination of a year's worth of writing, editing, and polishing. Check out the photos!
- [Unleash Your Awesome reader feedback](https://strengthsdeck.com/unleash-your-awesome-reader-feedback) - There is nothing so meaningful for a writer as reader feedback. I've been delighted with what readers have said about 'Unleash Your Awesome'. Check it out here!
- [Podcast episode: Strengths and The Happy Engineer](https://strengthsdeck.com/podcast-episode-strengths-and-the-happy-engineer) - You to be happy, right? Did you know your strengths are a brilliant source of positive emotions, and help you build great relationships and a rewarding career?
- [Podcast episode: Strengths and Resilience](https://strengthsdeck.com/podcast-episode-strengths-and-resilience) - Strengths are a great tool to build your resilience, and recover from setbacks. I was delighted to talk about this on The Resilience Podcast with Brad Hook.
- [What I've learned about my vitality strength](https://strengthsdeck.com/what-ive-learned-about-my-vitality-strength) - One of the things I love the most about strengths and The Strengths Deck is that there is always more to learn! And I recently had a lightbulb moment about where the 'Vitality' strength shows up for me, and how I use it in my daily life and work. What is 'Vitality'? The definition of
- [A sneak peek inside 'Unleash Your Awesome'](https://strengthsdeck.com/a-sneak-peek-inside-unleash-your-awesome) - I love books, and I REALLY love getting a sneak peek into a book I haven't read! So, I thought I'd share a sneak peek into Unleash Your Awesome. Check it out!
- [What if this is as good as it gets?](https://strengthsdeck.com/what-if-this-is-as-good-as-it-gets) - "What if this is as good as it gets?" I work with awesome, high-performing individuals and teams, and yet I’ve lost count of the number of people who, underneath it all, are wrestling with this question. 👎🏻 They feel like they’ve peaked and their best days are behind them. 👎🏻 They’re feeling shackled by “golden
- [How To Find The Sweet Spot For Your Strengths](https://strengthsdeck.com/how-to-find-the-sweet-spot-for-your-strengths) - The key to getting the most out of working with your strengths is knowing how to find the sweet spot for each strength. This article will teach you five simple strategies for finding your sweet spot, so that you can enjoy better results. A quick strengths primer If you aren’t familiar with how I define
- [Nine signs you're using the wrong strengths at work](https://strengthsdeck.com/nine-signs-youre-using-the-wrong-strengths-at-work) - If you feel drained, unmotivated, or unfulfilled in your work, you might be using the wrong strengths. Learn the nine signs that you're using the wrong strengths.
- [Where Did It All Start? The Strengths Deck Origin Story](https://strengthsdeck.com/where-did-it-all-start-the-strengths-deck-origin-story) - I don't know about you but I love hearing about the start of things. I'm fascinated by origin stories, whether that's someone's personal life story, the history of a movement, or the first steps towards a product or service. So, I thought it would be good to share with the world about the start of
- [Podcast Episode: Lead with Less with Tash Pieterse](https://strengthsdeck.com/podcast-episode-lead-with-less-with-tash-pieterse) - I was delighted to join Tash Pieterse on her Lead with Less podcast. We talked all things strengths, including my top tips to use your strengths wisely and well.
- [Unleashing Your Awesome: How to Identify Your Zone of Genius at Work](https://strengthsdeck.com/unleashing-your-awesome-how-to-identify-your-zone-of-genius-at-work) - 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
- [How to Deal With Your Weaknesses](https://strengthsdeck.com/how-to-deal-with-your-weaknesses) - What came to mind when you read the word "weaknesses" in the title? Most of us cringe inwardly even just hearing the word "weakness". We’ve been taught that weakness is something to be ashamed of. And plenty of people seem to believe that the truly great amongst us don’t have weaknesses. That’s about as far
- [Focus On Your Strengths, Not Your Weaknesses](https://strengthsdeck.com/focus-on-your-strengths-not-your-weaknesses) - If you’re like me, you have sat in countless training sessions or performance reviews being told to identify your weaknesses and develop strategies to compensate for or overcome them. Did anyone ever tell you to focus on your strengths? It seems to be a totally foreign concept in most workplaces. But focusing on strengths will
- [Overuse: When A Strength Becomes A Weakness](https://strengthsdeck.com/overuse-when-a-strength-becomes-a-weakness) - One issue that comes up over and over again, whether I'm coaching one person, or speaking with a group, is the concept of strengths overuse. The usual question is, "If I'm good at something, isn't it better to use it more?" Sweet or sour? Almost anything in life has a sweet spot - the point
- [Why Gardening Is A Great Metaphor For Working With Strengths](https://strengthsdeck.com/why-gardening-is-a-great-metaphor-for-working-with-strengths) - One summer morning, as I sat outside with my coffee admiring the flowers in my garden, I realised that gardening is a great metaphor for working with strengths. There are so many different elements to consider as you plan and care for your garden. And the way you understand and work with each element contributes
- [The Strengths Deck is nearly ready to launch!](https://strengthsdeck.com/the-strengths-deck-launching-soon) - I can't believe it - I'm almost ready to launch The Strengths Deck! This has been a passion project and an incredible thing to be working on during a global pandemic, where so many of the ways we used to do things have been challenged. In many cases, we've realised that the "old" way of

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- [Welcome to the home of The Strengths Deck](https://strengthsdeck.com/) - Do you know how awesome you are? You have a special brand of magic, but like most people, you've probably focused mostly on your weaknesses. The Strengths Deck will show you how to soar with your strengths.
- [Store](https://strengthsdeck.com/store) - Welcome to the Store! Get yourself your very own copy of Unleash Your Awesome, a set of The Strengths Deck cards, or the Unleash Your Awesome Bundle, which saves you 10%. If you’re looking for eBook or audiobook options, or for your free downloads, head over to the Unleash Your Awesome page.
- [Book Your Call](https://strengthsdeck.com/book-your-call) - Want to chat about how The Strengths Deck approach can help you and/or your business or community group? Book your call here - it's easy and free, and there's no obligation to buy anything. You'll be booking with Daria Williamson, the creator of The Strengths Deck. We'll have half an hour to talk about where you're
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- [Unleash Your Awesome](https://strengthsdeck.com/unleash-your-awesome) - Are you ready to unleash YOUR awesome? You have a special brand of magic that only you bring to the world - learn how to identify it and put it to work for you.
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- [Contact](https://strengthsdeck.com/contact) - I love hearing your strengths stories, as well as your thoughts, ideas, and feedback about The Strengths Deck, and personal strengths in general. I also welcome questions and enquiries about working together so you can make the most of your unique strengths fingerprint.I look forward to chatting soon! Yours in strengths Please note that, by
- [About](https://strengthsdeck.com/about) - The Strengths Deck is a set of cards and a matrix, and includes guidelines, ideas, and activities to help you get the most out of your time using The Strengths Deck. The suggestions and recommendations are based on my two decades of experience working with individuals and groups in a range of industries, roles, and
- [How The Strengths Deck Works](https://strengthsdeck.com/how-the-strengths-deck-works) - We always want to know how stuff works - so I've created a high-level summary of how The Strengths Deck works, and how it differs from other strengths approaches.
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- [Unleash Your Awesome Launch Party](https://strengthsdeck.com/unleash-your-awesome/unleash-your-awesome-launch-party) - The Unleash Your Awesome launch party I had an amazing time at the launch party for my book 'Unleash Your Awesome'. I was fortunate to celebrate the event with a fabulous bunch of friends, family, and colleagues, who have supported, challenged, and encouraged me through the ups and downs of writing. And I wanted to
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- [Testimonials](https://strengthsdeck.com/testimonials) - These testimonials have been provided by people just like you, who have used The Strengths Deck to build the kind of life and work they've been dreaming of. I promise you that all of the testimonials on here are genuine feedback from real humans! Thanks to the lovely Daria Williamson who walked me through a

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