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- Derrick Jack | StrengthsFinder…Makes Brains Happy! TA021In this episode, Grace LaConte and I interview Derrick Jack. Derrick is a using the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment to help young men and women discover their true talents!His journey also placed him right smack on the doorstep of Gallup’s EP10, Entrepreneurial Strengthsfinder, launch in 2014. Since then, Derrick has been learning everything he can in an effort to facilitate the growth of his own coaching practice, and reveal the often overlooked potential within everyone he meets. You can hear the excitement in his voice as Derrick describes the beauty of engaging a person that owns a unique set of skills and abilities.1 in 33,000,000!He also mentions that the act of unleashing his own TOP 5 made his “brain happy!” If that doesn’t make you to listen to this broadcast, I don’t know what will.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*LEARNER | IDEATION | RESTORATIVEACHIEVER | STRATEGIC39 min
- Paul D. Kelly | Enhancing Engagement TA020In this episode we introduce our new co-host, Grace LaConte! Grace brings a massive amount of passion, insight, and a new voice to the THEME-ADDICTS mix. I’m very excited to have her on board!Our guest is none other than Paul D. Kelly of Sherman Oaks, California. Paul was one of the first enthusiasts to reach out to me when I started becoming active in the Strengths scene. His desire to help others succeed is unmatched. Paul states in he interview that he’s consciously aware of his talents, and finds himself in the “A+ ZONE” almost everyday. He wants to be in a place where is knowledge, skills, talent, and passion are thriving so he can be of maximum service!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.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. ~Andy SokolovichP.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!DEVELOPER |CONSISTENCY | POSITIVITYLEARNER | ADAPTABILITY36 min
- Ted Baird | Pursuing A Dream TA019Ted Baird has been using the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment for the last decade. A recent request from one of his coaching clients sparked a desire to pursue a certification through Gallup.In this episode, Ted talks about how Strengths entered his life, how he uses it as a tool to help others, and how the action steps of Strength-based development have made an impact both personally and professionally. Ted is also launching a crowd-funding campaign to raise the necessary capital to attend a certification course offered by Gallup.A short video highlighting his efforts can be viewed at www.TedBaird.com.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.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. ~Andy SokolovichACTIVATOR | WOO| COMMUNICATIONSIGNIFIGANCE | MAXIMIZER33 min
- Abdullah Saqib | Changing Perspectives TA018Abdullah Saqib is leading the Strengths movement in Pakistan.Pakistan’s first Strengths-based Career Coaching Initiative, Rangle, focuses on strengths strategies which improve individual, team and organizational performance. (https://Facebook.com/rangle.it)I always enjoy interviewing Strengths enthusiasts from other countries. They provide such amazing insights, and often introduce me to concepts I had never heard of here in the United States. Abdullah understands that in order to be an effective coach, you must first create Strengths-awareness and establish trust.In this broadcast, Abdullah and I discuss:– Challenging Talents– Volunteering– Changing PerspectivesAnd a quote that I immediately fell in love with!Sit back, relax, and enjoy. Remember, your feedback is appreciated! Be sure to leave us a few kind words right below this post, or submit your comments directly to iTunes!Do you love Strengths? To schedule an interview email [email protected].FUTURISTIC | STRATEGIC | INDIVIDUALIZATIONCONNECTEDNESS | FOCUS45 min
- Joni Lynn Nelson | A Wonderful Mess TA017Joni Lynn Nelson has definitely embraced her talents! In this episode, Joni and Andy talk about how the Clifton StrengthsFinder helped each of them embrace their individual talents, and become comfortable with what Joni defines as a “wonderful mess!” In March of 2015, Joni will be attending Gallup’s Accelerated Strengths Coaching course in Omaha, NE. She’s very excited to learn more about her own talents, and the steps necessary to help others unearth their own awesome strengths!Joni also reveals how supportive her employer has been. As a company, they’ve chosen to invest in the development of the entire team. StrengthsFinder will be a big part of their continued growth.And Joni will be the one leading the charge toward success!SUBSCRIBE TO THEME-ADDICTS ON ITUNES!Empathy | Responsibility | DeliberativeBelief | RelatorTHEME-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 11 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.Do you love Strengths? To schedule an interview email [email protected].And we still use the phone! Give us a call at 815-441-221936 min
- Janet du Preez | Clarify Your Sense of Purpose TA016I had the awesome opportunity to interview Janet du Preez from Johannesburg South Africa. Janet blew me away with her understanding of strengths! She provided me with some new tools to add to my own strengths tool box. I especially enjoyed the “Dishwasher” analogy!I learn something new in every interview, and this was no exception. StrengthsFinder has helped over 11 million people take action, and clarify their own sense of purpose.Also, a big shout out to Johan Oosthizen for telling me about this book –> Discovering Your Sales Strengths. Be sure to check it out! ~AndyINPUT | RELATOR | MAXIMIZERINDIVIDUALIZATION | LEARNER(And as a Maximizer, Janet reels in another 4 themes to create her “TOP 9”)Subscribe on iTunesTHEME-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 11 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.Do you love Strengths? To schedule an interview email [email protected].And we still use the phone! Give us a call at 815-441-221943 min
- Wynand Jacobs | Flavor Your Talent TA015Wynand Jacobs joins Andy in an awesome discussion on strengths, talents, and living a life full of satisfaction and success!Wynand is from South Africa, and acts as a certified Strengths Coach through The Strengths Institute. His insights surrounding positive psychology and Strengths-based development are not only noteworthy, but great tools to add to your ever-growing strengths toolbox. Andy’s favorite was his introduction to the term “Core Talent.”Wynand reveals how his core talent adds flavor to the rest of his TOP 5.This was a great interview! It’s always awesome to hear how pros from across the globe are using strengths to not only develop themselves, but help others realize their own true potential.Viva la Strengths!Developer | Strategic | IdeationInput | AdaptabilityTHEME-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 11 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.Do you love Strengths? To schedule an interview email [email protected].And we still use the phone! Give us a call at 815-441-2219Subscribe on iTunes37 min
- Jim Collison | Tuning the Radio Dials TA014Many of our viewers will recognize Jim from his efforts as lead web-caster on Gallup’s series Called to Coach, The Great Manager, and Theme Thursday. Like you, I thought Jim’s Strengths journey began when he started working for Gallup in Omaha, NE….we were wrong!This interview is full of great action-steps you can take today to embrace your natural talents, and develop those bad boys into massive Strengths!ARRANGER | WOO | MAXIMIZERCOMMUNICATION | ACTIVATORTHEME-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 11 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.Do you love Strengths? To schedule an interview email [email protected].And we still use the phone! Give us a call at 815-441-2219Subscribe on iTunes38 min
- Elviera Schreuder | Make An Impact! TA013Elviera Schreuder was looking for a sense of direction. Her story is full of resources, insights, and actions taken to find one’s path. Elviera continues to develop her talent, and wants nothing more than to help others do the same. Her new venture, Virtuous Coaching (http://virtuouscoaching.co.za/) is a product of her love for Strengths!This was a great interview, and I hope you can take as much away from it as I did.Thanks again for listening! ~AndyIndividualization | Significance | LearnerRestorative | BeliefTHEME-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 11 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.Do you love Strengths? To schedule an interview email [email protected].And we still use the phone! Give us a call at 815-441-221933 min
- Nathanael Small | Put Your Own Oxygen Mask On First TA012Futuristic | Strategic | LearnerIdeation | ResponsibilityNathanael Small is one of the most Strengths-aware professionals that I’ve ever met. His insight and understanding of Strengths is at a level that I myself strive to attain. In this interview, Nathanael will help you better understand what it truly means to embrace your talents. He uses his own story to craft a step-by-step process he followed to not only claim his raw talents, but also focus them in an effort to help others. I especially enjoy his “3 Highlighter” method of dissecting your own theme insights report.During the interview, Nathanael refers to a book titled Follow This Path. Here’s the Amazon.com link for those of you who are interested in buying it.Be sure to leave your comments below. Let us know what you like about each broadcast, and maybe what we can do to enhance the viewing experience. If you have any questions, or want to be on the show, be sure to email [email protected].This show is also available on iTunes. Please leave us a comment to help boost our exposure, and reach a broader audience!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 11 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.Do you love Strengths? To schedule an interview email [email protected].And we still use the phone! Give us a call at 815-441-221942 min
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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.