In this episode of The Strength’s Whisperer, Brandon and Darren interview Marcia Barnes, CEO of Valve & Meter, and discusses the importance of building a healthy work environment. Marcia shares her experience of creating a company culture that values collaboration and support, and emphasizes the importance of finding and utilizing individuals' top strengths. The episode also touches upon the significance of connectedness as a strength, translating to a workplace where colleagues work together and help each other. Additional Resources  Learn Your Top 5 Strengths: Brandon@34strong.com Follow Marcia on LinkedIn Learn more about Valve + Meter Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about  PeopleForward Network 

How a Vacation Led to a Vision for Company Culture with Marcia Barnes

We spend so much of our lives thinking about what's wrong with us instead of recognizing what we do best. If we can play to those strengths, think of how powerful we could be. Think of how powerful businesses and organizations could be.

The most common denominator of the most successful leaders is self-awareness. On this show, hosts Darren Virassammy and Brandon Miller help leaders uncover and their superpowers by using the CliftonStrengths Assessment. Along the way you’ll learn how a strengths-based approach can transform businesses into engaged workplaces.

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TyAnn Osborn has carved a distinct niche in the realm of personal development, specializing in helping individuals recognize their unique strengths and achieve personal significance. In this episode of The Strengths Whisperer, TyAnn joins host Brandon Miller to delve deep into the significance strength, which is often less understood and more rarely seen as a top trait. During the podcast, they explore the impact of high significance on individuals' need for recognition and their sensitivity to feedback. TyAnn shares her struggles with finding meaning in busy work and the crucial role meaningful engagement plays in her professional satisfaction. Additional Resources: Connect with Brandon on LinkedIn How to be a Good Teammate to Me: Brandon@34strong.com Learn more about 34 Strong Connect with TyAnn on LinkedIn Learn more about Osborn Consulting Group  Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn 

Significance: A Coaching Conversation with TyAnn Osborn

With a vibrant career blending athletics, academia, and ardent advocacy for leadership development, Dr. Shauna T. Sobers is an achiever. In this episode, she reveals how this trait has shaped her approach to leadership and personal development, specifically highlighting the nuances of the “whisper of discontent” that many achievers experience. She discusses the synergy between her passion for Latin partner dance and leadership, illuminating how both arenas require a fine balance of leading and following. Join host Brandon Miller in uncovering the depths of Achiever, resilience, and impactful leadership with Dr. Sobers.     Additional Resources: Connect with Brandon on LinkedIn How to be a Good Teammate to Me: Brandon@34strong.com Learn more about 34 Strong Connect with Shauna on LinkedIn Learn more about Shauna  Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn 

Achiever: A Coaching Conversation with Dr. Shauna T. Sobers

In this episode, Micah Lorenc explains how positivity equips individuals with the resilience to overcome challenges. Alongside host Brandon Miller, Micah dives into the significance of positivity as a formidable strength in the Coach to Coach series on The Strengths Whisperer’s Podcast. This powerful narrative also touches on Micah’s journey of balancing familial responsibilities with professional dreams, emphasizing the strategic role of environmental influences in fostering an optimistic mindset.  Additional Resources Connect with Brandon on LinkedIn How to be a Good Teammate to Me: Brandon@34strong.com Learn more about 34 Strong Connect with Micah on LinkedIn Learn more about Tailored Consulting  Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn 

Positivity: A Coaching Conversation with Micah Lorenc

In this episode, host Brandon Miller and Scott Mackes dive deep into the world of self-assurance—a rare gem strength that ignites entrepreneurial fire. As a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach and an entrepreneurial force behind initiatives like StrengthsMugs, The Academy Fund, and 10X Vets, Scott unpacks his journey from military service to thriving business leadership, illustrating a path paved with resilience and entrepreneurial spirit. He and Brandon explore the nuances of self-assurance, dissecting both the peak performance and potential pitfalls of this strength while emphasizing the theme's natural fit for startup environments where uncertainty reigns.    Additional Resources: Connect with Brandon on LinkedIn How to be a Good Teammate to Me: Brandon@34strong.com Learn more about 34 Strong Connect with Scott on LinkedIn Check out StengthsMugs.com Check out 10xVets.com  Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn   

Self-Assurance: A Coaching Conversation with Scott Mackes

Susan Giacobazzi found passion and purpose by aligning her job with her top strengths. As the founder of Love Your 5 and an expert in empathy and coaching, Susan shares her transformative journey from career dissatisfaction to finding her niche in strengths-based development. Together, host Brandon Miller and Susan delve into the complexities and practical applications of empathy as a strength, highlighting its power to intuitively connect with others and its influence on leadership and team dynamics. Additional Resources: Connect with Brandon on LinkedIn How to be a Good Teammate to Me: Brandon@34strong.com  Learn more about 34 Strong Connect with Susan on LinkedIn Learn more about Love Your 5  Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn 

How a Vacation Led to a Vision for Company Culture with Marcia Barnes

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