What would happen if work actually energized you instead of draining you? In this foundational episode, host Julia Waller walks listeners through the first step of the Unique Ability® Discovery Process: understanding why you’re doing the work in the first place. Joined by podcast producer and author Tamar Routly, Julia explores motivation, purpose, and the early clarity that sparks confidence, momentum, and meaningful change. This episode opens the door to a different way of working—one rooted in energy, joy, and natural strengths.

Key Takeaways

• Clarity about why you’re going through the process fuels confidence and follow-through.

• Being good at something doesn’t mean it energizes you.

• Unique Ability is discovered through reflection, not rushing.

• Growth happens when you align action with your natural way of operating.

• Fulfillment comes from doing more of what lights you up—and less of what doesn’t.

Key Timestamps

[00:00] What if work actually felt joyful?

[01:00] What the Unique Ability Discovery Process really is

[03:00] Why motivation matters before any growth work

[05:20] Tamar shares her purpose for doing the process

[09:45] From “good at everything” to clarity and confidence

Notable Resources

• www.strategiccoach.com

• www.uniqueability.com

• Unique Ability® 2.0: Discovery book & workbook: https://uniqueability.com/the-book/

• Unique Ability Book Club Guide: https://www.strategiccoach.com/resources/guides/unique-ability-20-discovery-book-club-discussion-guide

• Kolbe Index: www.kolbe.com

• CliftonStrengths® 34: www.gallup.com

• PRINT® Survey: www.paulhertzgroup.com

Ready to begin discovering your own Unique Ability? Go through the Unique Ability Discovery Process using our Unique Ability 2.0 book and accompanying workbook. Download your free Unique Ability® Beginner’s Guide at www.uniqueability.com or if you’re a successful, ambitious entrepreneur, visit www.strategiccoach.com. 

The Unique Ability® Podcast explores the power of living and working in your Unique Ability®—what you love to do, do best, and feel most energized by. Hosted by Julia Waller and built around the cornerstone concept developed at Strategic Coach®, each episode features real stories, practical insights, and conversations that help you align your work, relationships, and life with what’s most natural and fulfilling for you.

Real Stories, Real Magic.

 🎵 Music Credits

The intro and outro music for The Unique Ability® Podcast comes from “Outside In” by Paitra Walker, an independent musician, singer-songwriter, and creative collaborator whose eclectic sound deeply resonated with us. This song holds a special personal connection and reflects the heart of what this podcast is about. 

Explore more of Paitra’s music on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. Music used with permission. All rights reserved to the original creator.