In this engaging episode of the One Small Change podcast, Yvonne McCoy is joined by leadership and employee engagement coach, Consuela Munoz. They dive into the transformative power of understanding and leveraging personal strengths using tools like the Gallup CliftonStrengths assessment. Consuela shares her personal journey of realizing her potential and how it propelled her career onto a new path. The episode provides valuable insights for entrepreneurs on using strengths to enhance team dynamics, improve communication, and boost engagement both personally and within their teams. The discussion emphasizes the importance of recognizing individual strengths to foster a cohesive and highly effective team.

Guest Bio:

Consuela Munoz is a passionate speaker and leadership and employee engagement coach. She is dedicated to spreading awareness about the positive impact of understanding personal strengths, specifically through the Gallup CliftonStrengths assessment. With a focus on helping individuals and teams unlock their potential, Consuela guides entrepreneurs and leaders on a journey to enhanced engagement and effective teamwork.

Key Points Discussed:

1. Consuela's Journey with Strengths (00:01:03): Consuela shares her story of attending a conference where she was introduced to Gallup's StrengthsFinder, which led to a profound change in her career and life trajectory.
2. Impact of the StrengthsFinder Assessment (00:03:18): Consuela explains why the Gallup CliftonStrengths assessment was particularly impactful for her, differentiating it from other personality assessments and outlining its benefits in personal and professional growth.
3. Enhancing Team Dynamics (00:14:43): The discussion covers the importance of understanding one's strengths and those of team members to improve team dynamics, engagement, and effectiveness.
4. Entrepreneurs and Team Building (00:19:39): Consuela and Yvonne discuss how entrepreneurs can benefit from recognizing diverse strengths within their teams, emphasizing the creation of a balanced and effective workforce.
5. Practical Application and Key Strategies (00:22:37): Consuela introduces her quick guide for retaining and energizing employees, offering tips on leveraging strengths for improved team engagement and success.

Main Quote Made by the Guest:

"Understanding it is really the key. Because if you're not in charge of your strengths, your strengths are gonna be in charge of you." - Consuela Munoz

Links to Consuela's Free Gift:

• Quick Guide For Energizing Your Team - https://www.consuelamunoz.com/engage