People often hear about the value of authenticity and working in a way that aligns with their strengths and values. When each person has a better understanding of who they are and what they bring to the table, their ability to operate within those strengths brings a sense of wholeness to their lives. Getting to that point is another matter entirely.

This week Jillian welcomes Margaret Alabi, the co-founder of the Pivot Consulting Group, where she works with mid-career professionals and executives to help level up their success and transform their goals. She talks about her entrepreneurial journey and struggle to find a sense of congruence in her own work, pivoting her career from a trained pharmacist to a certified coach with Clifton Strengths. Plus, she shares her top tips for people to stay true to themselves as they pursue their career.

Takeaways from this episode:
- The Clifton Strengths Finder assessment is an effective way to help anyone develop or empower themselves and those they lead so that they’re operating within their strengths.
- There are no such things as good strengths or bad strengths; just strengths.
- It’s important to have a balanced team where people complement one another rather than a team of people duplicating each other’s strengths.
- It’s harder to show up authentically and be successful when you’re unaware of negative stimuli and energy. Likewise, your potential can be actualized with the right type of energy and environment.
- Mental, emotional, physical, social and environmental blocks can keep you from working at your best.
- Employ techniques to help you increase your mindfulness and constructive energies so you can reframe situations and accept what’s outside of your control.

Topics discussed:
-How to be comfortable in your own skin at work
-Finding your core strengths
-Benefits of showing up authentically at work
-Benefits of Clifton Strengths Assessment
-Growth Mindset

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