Coach to Coach

Alejandro Bodipo-Memba joins The Strengths Whisperer to dive into how strengths change and evolve over time. This conversation gives an inside look into personal stories and how strengths influence a leader's approach. Join this chat to discuss the Clifton Strengths assessment and how it reveals how individuals show up to their strengths, rather than defining who they are. After all, strengths are an indicator of what's currently popping up and should be used as a GPS for leadership instead of a destination.

Additional Resources

• Connect with Alejandro on LinkedIn
• Learn more about OVP Management Consulting Group
• Learn Your Top 5 Strengths: [email protected]
• Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn
• Learn more about PeopleForward Network

Dr. Sabrina Starling joins the conversation to delve into the transformative power of understanding and embracing our strengths. She shares valuable insights on the importance of self-awareness, prioritization, and fostering a supportive environment. In this episode, you will learn practical strategies to simplify your approach, delegate effectively, and achieve extraordinary results together. Tune in and unlock your potential to make a lasting difference in your life and the lives of others.

Additional Resources

• Sabrina's Website
• Tap the Potential Community on Mighty Networks
• Sabrina's Facebook Page
• TTP Facebook Page
• Facebook Group
• Connect w/Sabrina on Instagram
• Connect w/Sabrina on LinkedIn
• Connect w/Sabrina on Twitter
• Learn Your Top 5 Strengths: [email protected]
• Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn
• Learn more about PeopleForward Network

Shane Metcalf, Co-founder of 15Five, joins The Strengths Whisperer to share his journey of starting the company and building it into a successful platform that helps organizations build highly engaged and high performing teams. He discusses his personal growth and how playing to his strengths as a leader contributed to the success of the company. Together, we talk about the importance of healthy conflict in teams and how leveraging diverse strengths can create healthy conflict. Additional Resources:

• Email [email protected] to learn your top 5 strengths
• Follow Shane on LinkedIn
• Check out 15Five
• Learn more about PeopleForward Network

Frank Kelly III, CEO of Kelly Benefits, didn't plan to take over the family business, but that is where his path took him. His strong faith now shapes the foundation of his leadership methods and guides his success. Frank devotes his time to helping others thrive by maximizing their strengths and fostering a values-driven culture.

In this episode, Frank shares his story of honing his belief system and drawing from experience in team sports to drive growth in his organization. Listen in to hear how to stay committed to core values, lead by example, and remain devoted to the power of belief.

Additional Resources:

• Email us at [email protected] to learn your top 5 strengths
• Connect with Frank Kelly III on LinkedIn
• Learn More About Kelly Benefits

Joseph Abhulimen Jr., a people-first leader for the State of California, had an eye-opening experience when he realized his strengths gave him the resilience he needed along his professional journey. Through his wealth of government experience, Joseph learned the power of people while managing and leading teams.

In this episode, Joseph shares the story of his "aha" moment and how he reformed his approach to leadership moving forward. Now he stays excited when thinking and talking about the future. Listen in to hear how to help bring out the best in others and truly value what comes naturally to you.

Additional Resources:

• Email us at [email protected] to learn your top 5 strengths
• Check out Strengths Explorer
• Get your copy of "The Art of Possibility" by Benjamin and Rosamund Stone Zander

Tony Grebmeier, CEO of ShipOffers and Creator of the Be Fulfilled Brand, is a leader focused on people development and finding opportunities to share the knowledge he's picked up over the years.

In this episode, Tony discusses his professional journey and his mindset around leaning into collaboration so organizations can win collectively. Along the way, you'll hear Tony break down the concept of drainers and drivers—a tool he leverages to understand and motivate himself and his team members. Listen in to learn what it means to elevate you success by first elevating your life.

Additional Resources:

• Check out what Tony is up to
• Enroll in Tony's free Drainers and Drivers Masterclass
• Email us at [email protected] to learn your top 5 strengths

"I'm not committed to your comfort. I'm committed to your growth."

Norma Tirado, Vice President of Culture and People Experience at Centura Health, is a seasoned veteran in leadership. She found confidence in her career when she took control of situations and made decisions while demonstrating vulnerability. Now, she is a connoisseur of culture, helping to create a framework for healthy culture based on her three B's: belonging, believing, and becoming.

In this episode, you'll hear Norma's journey as a leader and how she's been able to humanize goals and motivate her team to be the best version of themselves. Listen in to learn how to focus on each team member's strengths and how to challenge yourself to be more vulnerable while still growing and developing.

Additional Resources:

• Email us at [email protected] to learn your top 5 strengths
• Check out Strengths Explorer
• Get your copy of Strength-Based Parenting by Dr. Mary Reckmeyer
• Get your copy of '"Play to Their Strengths" by Brandon and Analyn Miller

"Gifts are meant to be given away, but you can't give them away intentionally if you don't know what they are."

Amber Fields is the Chief Culture Officer of trueU and an expert communicator. She's passionate about using her strengths to unleash her potential and empower leaders to create strong, healthy workplace cultures.

In this episode, Amber shares her story about what it took for her to embrace her strengths and how that led to her being dubbed 'The Culture Queen.' For far too long, she tried to mute her gifts because she had been conditioned to think they were weaknesses. Listen in to learn how to appreciate and cultivate other peoples' talents to serve the greater good of your organization.

Additional Resources:

• Email us at [email protected] to learn your top 5 strengths
• Check out Strengths Explorer
• Get your copy of Strength-Based Parenting by Dr. Mary Reckmeyer
• Get your copy of '"Play to Their Strengths" by Brandon and Analyn Miller

The first time Ophelia Byers was encouraged to move into a leadership role, she pushed back because she didn't want the responsibility. Thankfully, someone saw her potential and didn't take no for an answer. Today, Ophelia is the Chief Nursing Officer of Overlook Medical Center and the Associate Chief Nurse Executive of Atlantic Health. Along her leadership journey, Ophelia has built up her own "tackle box" of knowledge, tools, and experiences. Taking what she's learned, she's able to identify issues and lead teams to find solutions.

In this episode, Ophelia discusses what she calls the art and science of leadership. Her top strengths of Strategic, Connectedness, and Restorative feed directly into that belief, allowing her to handle the dichotomies of leadership. Listen to learn how to encourage leaders to take in knowledge from all levels of an organization, learn to see around corners, and create opportunities for others to succeed.

Additional Resources:

• Find out more about the SitchRoom
• Email us at [email protected] to learn your top 5 strengths

"One ounce of energy invested in your strengths will show more results than 10 ounces invested in an area of weakness."

Estrella Parker, Chief People Officer at Cupertino Electric Inc., is an expert at leveraging her top strengths to create vibrant work environments and unlock the unique potential of her team. In this episode, she shares why she choses to double down on strengths and use resources to shore up weaknesses. Estrella says it's a mistake to only focus on what you're good at or only where you have gaps. Instead we should be investing our energy with both. Listen in to learn how to use your strengths to find your flow faster and unlock the ability to grow exponentially.

Additional Resources:

• Learn more about Jim Kwik's work
• Email us at [email protected] to learn your top 5 strengths