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- Nancy Zugschwert | This Brownie Smells of WOO! TA031Nancy Zugschwert (Nancy Z. for short) has just launched her new blog at www.theupside.com. Blogging has engaged her strengths, and provides her with a new platform to share her stories. Nancy is fun, exciting, insightful, and always willing to help others see the best in themselves!“When we are willing to grow and change we can inspire others to do the same.” ~ Nancy Z.Here’s a taste of the topics we’ll cover in this episode:– What motivated Nancy to start a blog– How the language of Strengths is integrated into the workplace– Life with teenage boys, and a mom who’s always positive– You are an Activator, Nancy!– These brownies smell of WOO: How WOO is aimed outside of conversationSit back, relax, enjoy, and as always…STAY ADDICTED! If you listen to this show on iTunes, be sure to leave us some positive feedback. Follow this link to transport yourself directly to the iTunes review page for THEME-ADDICTS.Thanks for everything! ~AndyP.S. Never miss an episode! Be sure to use the links on the top right corner of this page to subscribe to our podcast via iTunes or our RSS feed. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel! If you want to submit a question to be aired on our show, check out Speak Pipe app!And if you want to be a guest on the show, email [email protected] or call 815-441-2219. Be sure to checkout the StrengthsFinder App available on Google Play and iOS!P.P.S. We are always looking for feedback on the show. If you have an idea or suggestion, please forward it on to me. It’s the only way we can ensure our listeners are getting the best product possible!*Click on each Talent Theme listed below to view a short video description*WOO | COMMUNICATION |38 min
- Jim Collison | The Strengths Resource Show TA030WOW! Jim Collison shared a ton of resources with us. This post is going to be jam-packed full of links, tips, and opportunities for you to build on your talents using the tools made available through GALLUP.“The power of Strengths is in the continued renewal process; talking about it, working with it, and building groups around it.”~Jim CollisonI’ll try to break this down using the links Jim mentioned during the live recording. Jim also shares with us his personal contact email at GALLUP in-case you have any questions ([email protected])We’ll start with social media and work our way down. I hope I don’t miss anything!FACEBOOKwww.Facebook.com/groups/StrengthsFinderwww.Facebook.com/groups/calledtocoachwww.Facebook.com/groups/GallupStrengthsQuestTWITTER@StrengthsFinder@GallupNewsJim will auto-tweet your latest Strengths-based blog post! Just send him your RSS feed link, and he’ll include it into his retweet feed. Listen to this episode for more information.PINTERESTJust search “StrengthsFinder.” There are a ton of cool images you can use in your training. Here’s the awesome stuff I found when I searched Pinterst!GALLUP STRENGTHS CENTERwww.GallupStrengthsCenter.comwww.GallupStrengthsCenter.com/helpThe “help” link contains some really cool info on frequently asked questions (FAQs). I know I ‘m asked these questions on a weekly basis. It’s always nice to have GALLUP’s answer close at hand when responding to a client. You can also find all of your reports here including the EP10.How do neutral responses to the Clifton StrengthsFinder affect my results?Can I retake the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment? Can taking the Clifton StrengthsFinder more than once affect my results?40 min
- Maureen Monte | It Begins with Strengths TA029This show is the complete package! It was fun, insightful, entertaining, and humorous.Grace and I had an amazing time interviewing Maureen Monte (http://maureenmonte.com/). Of course the conversation is focused around Strengths, but we also reference topics such as rap battles, The Artist Formally Known as Prince, and Shaq as a race jockey.“My platform is to help you build YOUR platform”But wait…there’s more! Not only will you get all of the awesomeness listed above, we’ll also discuss:* Simon Sinek, Start With Why (#SimonSays)*Start with Aim (vs. Name or Claim)*Curt Liesveld’s last writing — http://coaching.gallup.com/2015/06/true-humility-embrace-who-you-are.html*Gallup YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/GallupStrengths*Blackhawks 2015 Stanley Cups champions! (And Maureen’s experience coaching another Championship winning hockey team)*Tai Chi – martial art practice for slow breaths to connect mind and bodySit back, relax, enjoy, and as always…STAY ADDICTED! If you listen to this show on iTunes, be sure to leave us some positive feedback. Follow this link to transport yourself directly to the iTunes review page for THEME-ADDICTS.Thanks for everything! ~AndyP.S. Never miss an episode! Be sure to use the links on the top right corner of this page to subscribe to our podcast via iTunes or our RSS feed. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel!And if you want to be a guest on the show, email [email protected] or call 815-441-2219. Be sure to checkout the StrengthsFinder App available on Google Play and iOS!P.P.S.48 min
- Chinarut Ruangchotvit | Dance Your Dance TA028Chinarut Ruangchotvit is a Evernote Consultant, dancer, and all around awesome person! The Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment provided him with a sense of direction and clarity. In this episode of THEME-ADDICTS we’ll discuss:– How to use the CSF results to write your bio; take a problem and overlay it with each theme in 1 or 2 sentences– “The Chinarut Method” – Eye contact as feedback (Andy’s stare down)– Strengths used as a cultural bridging tool– Dance as a way to connect to people (Be sure to watch the YouTube video below for a special Strengths celeb cameo dancing performance!)**Dance Your Strengths #danceyourstrengths — new tag on YouTube; I’ve created a playlist and will be uploading an intro video and some videos of dances that represent the 34 Talent Themes. Upload your own Strengths Dance Video to YouTube, and email the link to [email protected]!“You have to learn to dance YOUR dance.”~Chinarut RuangchotvitHere are some contact links for Chinarut:http://www.Chinarut.comhttp://foundation.dancelabs.comhttp://www.weaveyourlegacy.comhttp://rekindling.chinarut.comSit back, relax, enjoy, and as always…STAY ADDICTED! If you listen to this show on iTunes, be sure to leave us some positive feedback. Follow this link to transport yourself directly to the iTunes review page for THEME-ADDICTS! Thanks for everything! ~AndyP.S. Never miss an episode! Be sure to use the links on the top right corner of this page to subscribe to our podcast via iTunes or our RSS feed. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel!And if you want to be a guest on the show, email [email protected] or call 815-441-2219. Be sure to checkout the StrengthsFinder App available on Google Play and iOS!P.P.S. We are always looking for feedback on the show. If you have an idea or suggestion,55 min
- Alex Wong | Like Breathing Air TA027Alex Wong has been a friend of mine since my Strengths journey began in 2013! I follow his blog over at StrengthsAlchemy.com and suggest you do the same.In this episode, we’ll discuss StrengthsFinder vs. Myers-Briggs, and highlight some steps a Strengths “newbie” would take in an effort to unlock their true potential.Below are just a couple of Alex Wong quote’s to get the eardrums prepped and ready for greatness!“Your strengths determine what you’re good at; your passion determines where you do it.”“What do you want people to say about you at your funeral?”Here are some direct links to Alex’s stuff…http://www.strengthsasia.com/about-alex-wong.htmlhttp://www.StrengthsAlchemy.comhttp://www.quora.com/Alex-Wong-92https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwongcshttp://www.meetup.com/StrengthsFinder-Singapore-Network/https://www.facebook.com/StrengthsAlchemySit back, relax, enjoy, and as always…STAY ADDICTED!Also, if you listen to this show on iTunes, be sure to leave us some positive feedback. Follow this link to transport yourself directly to the iTunes review page for THEME-ADDICTS!Thanks for everything 🙂P.S. Never miss an episode! Be sure to use the links on the top right corner of this page to subscribe to our podcast via iTunes or our RSS feed. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel!And if you want to be a guest on the show, email [email protected] or call 815-441-2219.Be sure to checkout the StrengthsFinder App available on G...1 hr 1 min
- Beckie Jorgensen | Stop, Collaborate & Listen TA026Hot dog! This was an awesome interview. We love it when we host a guest who’s just as pumped and motivated as we are!Beckie Jorgensen was involved in Human Resources for 15 years before she made the jump to professional coaching. She was introduced to StrengthsFinder by a fellow Strengths Coach, Kyle Morgan. Kyle helped Beckie aim her talents, and launch People’s Choice Consulting (www.BeckieJorgensen.com).As Beckie began learning and understand more about her talents, while also absorbing everything she could about Strengths, there was no doubt that she had found her calling. Beckie talks about how she developed a strengths focused vision board to help her better apply her talents.Since becoming a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, Beckie has worked with executive coaches and trainers Ryan Houmand and Jennifer Loomis from Qwerke.com. Forming a dream team, Beckie joined their practice to help drive organizational performance with processes established to improve every meaningful metric you are chasing.She was also featured in Women of Distinction magazine!Lastly, we talk about the power of a document created by Curt Liesveld, Theme Pairs & Packages <–download PDF. Also, here are the links to the Gallup StrengthsFinder and Gallup Called to Coach Facebook groups.Oh yea! And we’ll share with you the words that we pronounce funny! 🙂Sit back, relax, enjoy, and as always…STAY ADDICTED! Also, if you listen to this show on iTunes, be sure to leave us some positive feedback. It’s also nice to hear from those that see value in our broadcast.Thanks for everything!P.S. Never miss an episode! Be sure to use the links on the top right corner of this page to subscribe to our podcast via iTunes or our RSS feed. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel!And if you want to be a guest on the show, email andy@unleashstrengths.47 min
- Sean Trent | I Felt Relieved TA025Sean Trent is an automotive technician who’s new to Strengths! We love interviewing guests like Sean. His insight is fresh, and his excitement is totally unfiltered. Sean was first introduced to StrengthsFinder after attending a Strengths Meetup that he saw posted on Facebook.Here’s an awesome video by Brandon Miller and Adrian Ruiz on how to kick-start your own Meetup group!A native of Sioux falls, SD, it just so happened that the meetup was launched by our co-host, Grace LaConte! After attending the meetup, Sean left with a better understanding of who he was as an individual, and a deep feeling of relief. His talents and strengths were finally defined using terminology that could be shared with others.People would now understand how he operated, and what sort of things made him tick!We also answer a question submitted by a loyal listener of THEME-ADDICTS. She had a question about my WOO theme, and was interested in knowing more about the reactions I receive from those who may be less accepting of my socially driven talent. The best part…she’s seven! It’s awesome to hear someone so young ask such a forward thinking questions about talent.Here’s a video showing you how to submit your own question via SpeakPipe!We were also introduced to an awesome Strengths group working out of Minneapolis, MN. Sean attended one of their workshops, and left with a deeper understanding of his talents and abilities. Kudos to the pros out at www.leadershipvisionconsulting.com for helping to drive the strengths-based movement in a positive direction. Keep up the great work!Sit back, relax, enjoy, and as always…STAY ADDICTED!P.S. Never miss an episode! Be sure to use the links on the top right corner of this page to subscribe to our podcast via iTunes or our RSS feed. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel!And if you want to be a guest on the show, email [email protected] or call 815-441-2219.Be sure to checkout the StrengthsFinder App available on Google Play and iOS!P.P.S. We are always looking for feedback on the show!41 min
- Khalil Patwa | A Thousand Miles An Hour TA024This show is dedicated to everyone whose strength, or strengths, are within the Strategic Thinking domain.Khalil Patwa walks us through his introduction to Strengths, and reveals how his new-found insight has effected both his personal development, as well as his overall health. He talks about a little-known condition known as adrenal fatigue.Many of you can probably relate to Khalil’s story. He expresses how his non-stop thinking forced his body to “burnout.” Khalil also walks us through the steps he took to ground his mind, body, and spirit in an effort to find peace.Strengths has had such a massive impact on Khalil that he now acts as a certified Strengths coach through Strengths Strategy. He also references a woman named Teal Swan. Teal’s blog was responsible introducing Khalil to this awesome tool known as StrengthsFinder! (http://tealswan.com)“What has struck me most about the Strengths approach, is how it provides a language with which to talk about things that otherwise would be too intangible. Like you know how they say that Eskimo’s have 80 different words for snow… Otherwise their conversations would be limited…”Hey bro, what’s it like out there today?” “Oh it’s a real snowy today…”“And so when we can talk about these different facets of ourselves, we bring them into consciousness and that’s where the fun starts, right?!” ~ Khalil PatwaSit back, relax, enjoy, and as always…STAY ADDICTED! And if you want to ask a question to be aired during the broadcast, use the SpeakPipe widget on this page. More directions here –> https://youtu.be/Xk1kgVsFoJwP.S. Never miss an episode! Be sure to use the links on the top right corner of this page to subscribe to our podcast via iTunes or our RSS feed. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel!And if you want to be a guest on the show, email [email protected] or call 815-441-2219.Be sure to checkout the StrengthsFinder App available on37 min
- Nathan Sondgeroth | A Strengths-Based Chamber of Commerce TA023Nathan Sondgeroth is the President & CEO of the Clinton Iowa Chamber of Commerce. Not only that…Nate is the gentleman who introduced ME to a little book titled StrengthsFinder 2.0.In this episode, Nathan explains how he was introduced to strengths-based development, how he integrates strengths into the chamber culture, and how his current profession allows him the opportunity to engage his own TOP 5 each and every day! Nathan also has a deep-rooted belief that life is all about the connections we make in the time we are given.This interview was one of my favorites! Nathan’s passion for Strengths was a key driver in me obtaining my coaching certification from Gallup.Here’s the link to the Leadercast event I mention about half way through the show.Sit back, relax, enjoy, and as always…STAY ADDICTED! And if you want to ask a question to be aired during the broadcast, use the SpeakPipe widget on this page. More directions here –> https://youtu.be/Xk1kgVsFoJwP.S. Never miss an episode! Be sure to use the links on the top right corner of this page to subscribe to our podcast via iTunes or our RSS feed. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel!And if you want to be a guest on the show, email [email protected] or call 815-441-2219.Be sure to checkout the StrengthsFinder App available on Google Play and iOS!P.P.S. We are always looking for feedback on the show! If you have an idea or suggestion, please forward it on to me. It’s the only way we can ensure our listeners are getting the best product available!*Click on each Talent Theme listed below to view a short video description*FUTURISTIC | IDEATION |43 min
- Joe Sztapka | Just Be Yourself TA022Joe Sztapka is a Regional Director at Modern Woodmen of America. Joe’s key roles include training and mentoring Managing Partners in his region, expanding and implementing fraternal activity, and recruiting up and coming talent. Another aspect of his job as the CEO of the Midwest Region also includes continuing to help the Midwest Region grow.Grace met Joe in April 2015 in Sioux Falls, SD at a networking group called 1 Million Cups. 1 Million Cups brings together entrepreneurs and creatives to share their business model and ask the audience for feedback and ideas. Grace was the speaker that week, and discussed how StrengthsFinder had become an integral part of her consulting practice. Joe and Grace continued the Strengths conversation, and remain friends now that she moved to Vancouver, WA.Like many of you, it took Joe some time to realize just how impactful understanding his TOP 5 would become. He know shares the assessment with friends, family, and co-workers. He’s passionate about helping others unlock their true potential.Sit back, relax, enjoy, and as always…STAY ADDICTED!P.S. Never miss an episode! Be sure to use the links on the top right corner of this page to subscribe to our podcast via iTunes or our RSS feed. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel!And if you want to be a guest on the show, email [email protected] or call 815-441-2219.Thanks for listening! I appreciate your support.P.P.S. We are always looking for feedback on the show! If you have an idea or suggestion, please forward it on to me. It’s the only way we can ensure our listeners are getting the best product available!*Click on each Talent Theme listed below to view a short video description*ACTIVATOR | POSITIVITY | MAXIMIZERBELIEF | INDIVIDUALIZATION36 min
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THEME-ADDICTS is a series created by UnleashStrengths to highlight the massive impact the StrengthsFinder assessment and the book StrengthsFinder 2.0 has had on now over 10 million users. It’s our…
belief that the best way to promote its effectiveness and proven results is to interview those who’ve experienced the power of strengths-based development first hand. Each person being interviewed is intimately aware of their strengths, and wants nothing more than to share their story. For more information and to view a recorded version of this interview with a transcript please visit www.UnleashStrengths.com. To schedule an interview email [email protected] or give us a call at 815-441-2219 Facebook.com/UnleashStrengths StrengthsFinder 2.0 and the 34 Clifton StrengthsFinder theme names are trademarks of Gallup Inc.