Embrace Your Strengths

Barbara Culwell
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Embrace Your Strengths

Barbara Culwell shares stories of individuals who are embracing their top 5 CliftonStrengths in all kinds of ways. You will be encouraged to understand more about what is great about YOU and your own strengths. Join Barbara as she helps you

  1. 2D AGO

    EP 177 Caring Deeply in the Heart of East Texas with Dr. Grace English

    Grace's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  Consistency, Empathy, Relator, Harmony &  Belief Dr. Grace English is an Internal Medicine Physician and founder ofCARE (Christ-centered Abortion Recovery & Education) and of Deepin the Heart Ministries. She is the host of “Getting Real to Heal with Dr.Grace” podcast that launched in 2024. She loves to find testimoniesfrom people who have experienced the transforming power of Christ inwhatever hardship they have faced. Grace also personally has walkedthrough the steps of shattering strongholds to finding freedom inmultiple areas of her life so she is passionate about helping others findthe same freedom. Grace is married to John for over 30 years andthey live in Tyler, Texas. They have 3 wonderful adult children Sarah,Daniel and Matthew who are pursuing their passions as they followthe Lord for their lives. She loves her new “add-on” babies her son-in-law Austin & daughter-in-laws Jocelyn and Abby. Deep in the Heart Ministries  Getting Real to Heal with Dr. Grace podcast  Grace English on Facebook  Grace English on Instagram Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

    41 min

  2. MAR 11

    EP 176 Strength for Her Journey: Learning, Leading and Overcoming with Sarah Yusuf

    Sarah's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Deliberative, Restorative, Input, Consistency and Learner  Sarah lives in Aguja, Nigeria snd works with Student Life Movement,  an arm of the Great Commission Movement of Nigeria (GCMN), also known as Campus Crusade for Christ International (Cru).  For 17 years  in her work she has  been actively engaged in discipleship, mentoring, and student outreach She began her spiritual journey in Christ  while watching the Jesus film as a young girl. Her spiritual growth was nurtured through follow-up, Sunday school, and discipleship programs over the years.   While studying Accounting at the university, she was introduced to GCMN staff, these  connections deepened her faith.. This journey continued throughout her university years and eventually became her divine calling in fulfilling the Great Commission.Her relationship with GCMN played a pivotal role in her personal life as well. A friendship with a fellow GCMN staff member during her university days eventually blossomed into a relationship, leading to her marriage to Dr. Mudasiru Yusuf!  They are blessed with 3 biological  children and one adopted daughter.  Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

    49 min

  3. FEB 18

    EP 175 Bringing Hope and Joy to Others With David and Christie Gonzales

    David's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Woo, Communication, Positivity, Strategic & Developer  Christie's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  Connectedness, Empathy, Responsibility, Positivity & Developer  David and Christie live in Austin, Texas and have been married for 30 years.  They have three adult children and one grandchild with another on the way!   David works part-time for The Bible Project and together they are owners of a Cosmetology and Barber School.  They love  people and bring joy and hope to those around them!   Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

    41 min

  4. FEB 11

    EP 174 Understanding Strengths: Loving More Deeply with Warren and Barbara Culwell

    Warren's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Harmony, Belief, Communication, Intellection and Analytical  Barbara's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Harmony, Adaptability, Empathy, Connectedness & Maximizer  Warren and Barbara live in Austin, Texas and have been married 43 years.   They both enjoy  mentoring men and women and  loving and caring for folks in their home with warm hospitality.  Their two daughters are married and they have 7 grandchildren.   Recent books Warren is gleaning from are:  Preparing for Heaven by Gary Black and Dallas Willard  and Living Like Backward by David Gibson ind out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

    27 min

  5. FEB 5

    EP 173 Intentional Influence for the Long Haul with Dan and Julie Brenton

    Dan's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are :Context, Activator, Maximizer, Futuristic & Learner Julie's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Activator, Relator, Belief, Responsibility & Connectedness  Dan and julie were married in 1983 and have enjoyed a lifetime of ministry opportunities. 17 years with CRU working with College students and the past 25 years in church ministry. They currently live in Grand Island, NE where Dan is the Lead Pastor at the Grand Island Evangelical Free Church and Julie is the Teaching Director for the local Community Bible Study. They have 3 adult children and 5 grandchildren and love pursuing growth in their own marriage as well as helping others in theirs. They have also been presenters at the Family Life Weekend to Remember conferences for 30 years.  Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

    41 min

  6. JAN 16

    EP 172 Experiencing God's Goodness in Her Story of Loss with Amy Sylvestre

    Amy's Top 5 Strengths are: Belief, Developer, Empathy, Context and Harmony  Amy  is a grief and trauma-informed coach who helps individuals find hope, healing, and purpose after experiencing deep loss. Having lost her own son to heart disease, Amy truly understands the weight of grief and the struggle of holding on to faith in the midst of suffering. Through her writing, speaking, and coaching, she encourages people to be honest about their emotions, embrace vulnerability, and hold tight to God’s promises, even when it feels like faith is slipping away. Amy’s approach is rooted in a biblical, trauma-informed framework that empowers individuals to move from isolation to connection, from despair to hope. She offers clear, actionable steps to help clients rediscover their sense of self, find community, and create a path forward, even after life-altering grief or trauma. Amy specializes in coaching individuals who have experienced a variety of deeply painful situations, including child loss, miscarriage, stillbirth, adoption trauma, family fractures, medical trauma, grief, and prolonged singleness. Her coaching style is warm, engaging, and transformative, creating a safe and supportive space for healing. Clients often describe Amy as nurturing, connected, loyal, approachable, and wise—qualities that help them feel seen, heard, and empowered to move forward through their pain. Whether navigating complex grief or life’s toughest challenges, Amy’s compassionate approach helps others rediscover hope, healing, and clarity. Amy holds a masters degree and is certified as a Nothing Is Wasted Trauma-Informed Pain to Purpose Coach. She also works full-time with Nothing Is Wasted Ministries, helping people live fully and purposefully despite tragedy.   More about Nothing is Wasted Ministries  Follow Amy on Instagram  Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

    38 min

  7. JAN 7

    EP 171 Relatable Leadership: Building Connections that Matter with Shelby Hoke

    Shelby's Top 5 Clifton Strengths are: Responsibility, Discipline, Activator, Relator & Futuristic Shelby is a technology program manager living in Austin, TX. She credits her first job producing and booking concerts with her now-career of managing and influencing people to get things done. She's an avid traveler who now has to balance her inability to say no to an adventure with being a new homeowner. She's involved in her church, enjoys live music, jogs around Town Lake, and time with friends. Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

    43 min

  8. JAN 3

    EP 170 Embrace Your Strengths Highlights of 2024

    Every episode in 2024 was such a joy to chat with each person as we talked about how their top 5 CliftonStrengths are showing up in their work, life and relationships. Here is a quick flyover of a some of them you might like to listen to or share with a friend!  # 149 Sisters Celebrating Strengths as Moms with Claire Culwell and Rachel Buchanan #143 Connecting with My Big Brother: Exploring Strengths with Doug Griffes   #137Jesse and Tricia  Marcos  # 138 Soloman and Jamie Wang #147 Tim Casteel  #160 Journey to the Likeness of Jesus with Cheryl Fletcher  #169 Nothing is Wasted with Davey Blackburn #159 Friends in Life, Work and Loss with Katherine Thorwalson and Madison Bowen #168 Stepping Up to Use Her Voice to Bring Hope to  Students with Racheal Mwale #165 An Adventurous Learner in Life and Work with Anabel Jamail  #151 Compelling Passions in Her Writing and Counseling with Christine Kaskow #158 Leveraging Her Strengths: Counseling, Caring and Transforming Lives with Cricket Berlin #167 Guiding Women to Treasure their Sacred Story with Laura Wilcox #146 Bringing Genunie Joy and Care Every Day with Ophelia Chafagouline  #134 Leading with His Passion for People with Brett Marcos #144 Creatingh with Purpose with Hannah Hamza  #148 Embracing God's Goodness in the Unexpected with Gayle Clark Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

    17 min
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Barbara Culwell shares stories of individuals who are embracing their top 5 CliftonStrengths in all kinds of ways. You will be encouraged to understand more about what is great about YOU and your own strengths. Join Barbara as she helps you

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  • Creator
    Barbara Culwell
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    100
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    Clean
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