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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Kelly is the driving force behind kellymerblerco.com and the creator of Coffee with Kelly, an engaging global community that has garnered over 14,000 participants from 73 countries. Kelly shares with host Brandon Miller how CliftonStrengths helped her navigate a period of professional stagnation by identifying her core value: Belief.

Kelly explains how the pandemic birthed the Coffee with Kelly initiative, leading her to connect with a diverse global audience. By hosting virtual coffee meetings, she supports and inspires others through discussions on strengths, leadership, and life.

Brandon and Kelly explore the power of belief, highlighting how Kelly's conviction and strong core values have helped her to align her career with her passions. Listen to learn about the process of defining core values, the significance of conviction, and the impact of meaningful work.

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