Love, Your Strengths

In this podcast episode, CliftonStrengths Coach Kyle Johann-Baker and Jamie Schuman (she/her) explore the profound concept of Adaptability as a way of life.

Together we explore how Adaptability offers a unique perspective on growth, challenges, and personal evolution, emphasizing the importance of listening to your body and intuition throughout the journey.

By sharing insights on breathwork, self-care, and holistic well-being, Jamie reveals how to harness the power of adaptability for a more fulfilling life.

Tune in and discover: How can you nurture adaptability within yourself and experience the positive shifts it brings?

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What happens when two individuals with the strengths of "Activator" and "Positivity" come together to revolutionize the world of health and wellness coaching?

In this podcast episode, Kyle Johann-Baker interviews Erin Swenson and Kelly Ehley, the co-founders of Cruxxy as Certified Holistic Nutritionists and Health Coaches.

Erin's innate "Activator" drive and Kelly's infectious "Positivity" create a powerful synergy as they guide clients toward their health goals.

Erin and Kelly emphasize the value of taking small, positive steps toward change. Their journey-driven approach may leave you wondering how you can transform your wellness journey (and we have some ideas of who you can partner with).

Erin Swenson, MS, CIC, is a success coach and consultant in higher education - coaching more than 1,000 students and partnering with numerous universities over ten years - She’s a Certified Health Coach, lifelong learner, and marathon completer - her joy comes from supporting others and empowering individuals to reach their goals.

Kelly Ehley is a Sales and Marketing Director and also works as a certified holistic nutritionist and health coach. Kelly’s drive comes from physical challenges and motivating others to live a healthy and fulfilling life.

Together they are co-founders of Cruxxy, a brand and lifestyle movement focused on fun, challenging yourself, and delicious plant-based eating, which was built out of her sister Kelly and her exploration of plant-forward cooking, meal planning, and love of running and exercise. We want to inspire and support others to find their joy and path in health & wellness.

The sister duo has a shared desire to help people become more.

Erin’s Top 5 Strengths Are:

Empathy, Deliberative, Restorative, Activator, and Achiever

Kelly’s Top 5 Strengths Are:

Maximizer, Positivity, Developer, Arrange, and Achiever

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Are you curious about finding your true self and embracing authenticity?

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Erika Michalski (she/her) as she dives into the art of blending strengths to create an alignment that brings joy, purpose, and an empowered sense of identity.

Dr. Erika draws from her top strengths of Positivity, Strategic, Communication, Woo, and Learner as we discuss how combining these traits creates a superpower she calls "authenticity."

The episode highlights the importance of aligning strengths with effort, avoiding draining tasks, and distinguishing between "hard work" and "effort to do the work."

Ultimately, we explore how embracing and leveraging individual strengths leads to authenticity, personal growth, and a more fulfilling life.

Dr. Erika Michalski is an aggressive optimist and authenticity advocate who is passionate about data, documentaries, dance parties, and dessert. She has a robust history of providing enthusiastic keynotes and engaging workshops designed to empower participants and create environments where they feel equipped to tackle new challenges as they move forward in personal and professional endeavors.

She chooses to frame her work in the most current information around neuroscience, positive psychology, employee engagement, human evolution, and just a hint of behavioral economy … In other words, there’s a little something for everyone when Dr. Erika gets involved!

After a career leading high-performing teams in multiple sectors, she founded Strategically Authentic, a consulting company dedicated to helping people leverage who they are to get where they want to be.

Dr. Erika's Top 5 Strengths Are Positivity, Strategic, Communication, WOO, Learner

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How does one transform ideas into impactful actions and inspire others to do the same?

In this podcast episode, Erin Cafferty (she/her), a freelance copywriter and soon-to-be-published author, discusses the power of her Activator strength.

With Activator as one of her top strengths, Erin effortlessly turns her thoughts into reality, embracing action and influence.

Throughout this episode, Erin shares how she follows her intuition and fearlessly experiments with various pursuits, allowing her to adapt and evolve in different seasons of life.

Through her writing and leadership, Erin demonstrates how her activator strength not only propels her own dreams but also encourages others to pursue their aspirations.

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How does embracing complexity and disruption lead to innovative solutions?

In this podcast, Katy Launius, a strategy officer for student success, discusses how her CliftonStrength of Strategic has driven her career from higher education to a private foundation.

She shares insights on identifying patterns, navigating challenges, and building authentic collaborations.

Katy's 'radical relator' approach bridges gaps between sectors, like higher education and public transportation, to address common challenges.

Learn how embracing complexity and nurturing strengths can lead to transformative change and personal growth.

Katy Launius, Ph.D. has almost 15 years of experience working in higher education, where she has led a variety of institutional transformation initiatives designed to produce equitable student success. She brings this expertise to her current role as Strategy Officer for Student Success at Lumina Foundation.

Through her experience, she’s learned that scaling and sustaining change is complex and nuanced – it requires disrupting the status quo. To create the conditions necessary for change, Katy embraces her identity as a “Radical Relator” by building collaborative, transparent, and effective relationships wherever she works. Katy earned her Ph.D. in educational leadership and policy studies from the University of Texas at Arlington.

She’s an avid learner and policy thinker who has spent time studying higher education policy. She brings this appetite for learning and discovery to her forthcoming podcast, “More Questions” hosted with Grayson Schultz.

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What if responsibility was the key to unlocking your freedom and potential?

In this thought-provoking podcast episode, CliftonStrengths Coach Kyle Johann-Baker (he/him) and Petra Vega (she/ella) delve into the transformative power of Responsibility.

Petra challenges conventional notions by exploring responsibility as a liberating force rather than a burden. Through engaging conversations and personal anecdotes, Petra sheds light on the concept of responsibility as a catalyst for personal growth and collective progress.

Petra highlights the importance of playfulness in navigating responsibilities, encouraging YOU to approach them with curiosity, creativity, and a sense of adventure.

By reframing responsibility as an opportunity for expansion and self-discovery, this episode invites listeners to consider how embracing responsibility can unlock their true potential and open doors to a more fulfilling life.

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In this conversation, CliftonStrengths Coach Kyle Johann-Baker and Tiffany Reardon (she/her) explore the strength of Maximizer and its impact on personal and professional growth. Tiffany, an expert in supporting students pursuing STEM degrees, describes her role as being like a talent scout, helping students align their goals with opportunities.

She finds fulfillment in guiding students who are uncertain about their career paths and witnessing their transformation.

Throughout the conversation, Tiffany emphasizes the importance of authenticity, self-care, and positioning oneself in the right place to maximize opportunities. It is time to leverage your strengths, such as maximizer, to achieve personal and group excellence.

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In this episode, CliftonStrengths Coach Kyle Johann-Baker interviews Brittney Johnson about Arranger. We discuss how arranger manifests in Brittney's daily life and work, emphasizing her natural inclination to organize and create efficient processes.

Brittney shares her passion for improving customer experiences and highlights the value of putting customers at the center of business decisions. She explains how her arranger enables her to map out customer journeys, identify milestones, and ensure clients feel supported and delighted.

She founded Virtual Synergy Consulting in 2019 offering Virtual Assisstant support to coaches and agency owners. In 2021 Brittney earned her certification as a Director of Operations and has since chosen to focus her impact on improving the experiences clients have with professional business services and providers. This work drives organizations towards their business goals while also creating loyal customers that become brand advocates. So both the organization and the customers win!

Brittney's Top 5 Strengths are Arranger, Futuristic, Learner, Individualization, and Achiever.

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In this conversation, Clifton Strengths coach Kyle Johann-Baker interviews Katelyn Richards about the power of competition in their career. Katelyn shares her success in building a personal brand through content creation on LinkedIn. Together we emphasize the positive aspects of competition and challenge the negative connotations often associated with it.

Katelyn explains how competition has driven her to strive for excellence and align her career with her values. They highlight the benefits of allowing employees to develop personal brands on LinkedIn, leading to mutual success for individuals and companies.

She also collaborates with teams & companies looking to empower their employees to create meaningful personal brands on LinkedIn through intentional content creation that serves as a win/win for both the team members & the company.

Katelyn's biggest passion is watching otherwise craft a career that is aligned with their values and allows them to ultimately thrive, and she adamantly believes that this is possible for every individual!

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In this conversation, CliftonStrengths Coach Kyle Johann-Baker interviews launch coach Jacki Hayes about her one of her top CliftonStrengths, Input.

Input involves collecting and archiving information. She shares how her brain functions like a file cabinet, constantly gathering knowledge and making connections. We discuss Jacki's approach to supporting clients in creating personalized launch processes and her commitment to continuous learning and community building.

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