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The Making of the Strengths Explorer — incl. Demo Strengths Coaching Session with Taina Nicolicin
In this special episode of The Making of a Coach, we turn the spotlight onto the creation of a coaching tool rather than the coach themselves. Tobi from metaFox is joined by strengths coach Taina Nicolicin to unpack the design journey behind the metaFox Strengths Explorer, a new web app for identifying and applying strengths through behavioral feedback.
You’ll hear how the idea emerged, why most strengths assessments overwhelm clients, and how metaFox condensed their model into 12 core “roles.” In the second half, Taina coaches Tobi live using his strengths profile from the app—bringing theory to life in a real-time, self-reflective coaching session.
This episode is for anyone interested in psychometric tools and strengths-based coaching approaches.
Key Highlights
- Why many strengths assessments overwhelm users—and what to do differently.
- How metaFox built their 12-role strengths model from the ground up.
- Why energy and frequency of use matter more than performance alone.
- Live strengths coaching demo: How to identify overused and unrealized strengths.
- How strengths feedback can shift how we lead, relate, and reflect.
Resources & Mentions
- metaFox Strengths Explorer → https://metafox.eu/strengths
- Connect to Taina Nicolicin → https://www.linkedin.com/in/taina-maria-nicolicin/
- VIA Strengths & MBSP (Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice) → https://www.viacharacter.org/programs/mbsp
- Strengths Profile by Cappfinity → https://www.strengthsprofile.com
- CliftonStrengths by Gallup → https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/home.aspx
- Watch last week's episode and more: https://metafox.eu/pages/the-making-of-a-coach-podcast
Chapter Timeline
00:00 Introduction to The Making of a Coaching Tool
01:28 Guest Introduction and Strengths Coaching Overview
03:33 Personal Journey with Strengths Assessment
06:16 Development of the Strength Explorer Tool
12:07 Challenges and Refinements in Strengths Assessment
19:57 Current State of the Strength Explorer App
20:39 Condensing Assessments for Coaching
24:19 Integrating Strengths into Coaching Sessions
25:22 Exploring Strengths and Their Impact
35:07 Unrealized Strengths and Actions
41:39 Concluding Thoughts and Next Steps
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By Tobi Weghorn from metaFoxIn this special episode of The Making of a Coach, we turn the spotlight onto the creation of a coaching tool rather than the coach themselves. Tobi from metaFox is joined by strengths coach Taina Nicolicin to unpack the design journey behind the metaFox Strengths Explorer, a new web app for identifying and applying strengths through behavioral feedback.
You’ll hear how the idea emerged, why most strengths assessments overwhelm clients, and how metaFox condensed their model into 12 core “roles.” In the second half, Taina coaches Tobi live using his strengths profile from the app—bringing theory to life in a real-time, self-reflective coaching session.
This episode is for anyone interested in psychometric tools and strengths-based coaching approaches.
Key Highlights
- Why many strengths assessments overwhelm users—and what to do differently.
- How metaFox built their 12-role strengths model from the ground up.
- Why energy and frequency of use matter more than performance alone.
- Live strengths coaching demo: How to identify overused and unrealized strengths.
- How strengths feedback can shift how we lead, relate, and reflect.
Resources & Mentions
- metaFox Strengths Explorer → https://metafox.eu/strengths
- Connect to Taina Nicolicin → https://www.linkedin.com/in/taina-maria-nicolicin/
- VIA Strengths & MBSP (Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice) → https://www.viacharacter.org/programs/mbsp
- Strengths Profile by Cappfinity → https://www.strengthsprofile.com
- CliftonStrengths by Gallup → https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/home.aspx
- Watch last week's episode and more: https://metafox.eu/pages/the-making-of-a-coach-podcast
Chapter Timeline
00:00 Introduction to The Making of a Coaching Tool
01:28 Guest Introduction and Strengths Coaching Overview
03:33 Personal Journey with Strengths Assessment
06:16 Development of the Strength Explorer Tool
12:07 Challenges and Refinements in Strengths Assessment
19:57 Current State of the Strength Explorer App
20:39 Condensing Assessments for Coaching
24:19 Integrating Strengths into Coaching Sessions
25:22 Exploring Strengths and Their Impact
35:07 Unrealized Strengths and Actions
41:39 Concluding Thoughts and Next Steps