Every person on the planet has a Unique Ability®—a natural way of creating value that feels effortless, energizing, and deeply satisfying. In this opening episode of The Unique Ability® Podcast, host Julia Waller introduces the concept of Unique Ability, where it comes from, why it never truly changes, and how learning to recognize it can become the most stable foundation for growth in your work and life. This conversation invites you to begin noticing what’s already true about you—and to take yourself seriously in the best possible way.

Key Takeaways

• Unique Ability is your natural set of talents combined with your passion for using them.

• Your Unique Ability is “factory-installed” at birth—it doesn’t change, but your understanding of it evolves.

• The best growth happens when you organize your life around what energizes you.

• Being good at something isn’t enough—passion and energy matter just as much.

• Burnout often comes from spending too much time in work that isn’t aligned with your Unique Ability.

Key Timestamps

[00:00] — Everyone has a Unique Ability (even if they don’t recognize it yet)

[01:00] — Defining Unique Ability: talents + passion

[02:17] — Does Unique Ability change over time?

[04:07] — Why Unique Ability is a stable foundation for growth

[07:09] — The four criteria of a Unique Ability activity

[08:33] — Why burnout is a sign of misalignment

Notable Resources 

• www.strategiccoach.com

• www.uniqueability.com

Curious to discover your own Unique Ability?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.