42 episodes
The Strengths Whisperer 34 Strong
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- Business
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4.9 • 42 Ratings
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We spend so much of our lives thinking about what's wrong with us instead of recognizing what we do best. If we can play to those strengths, think of how powerful we could be. Think of how powerful businesses and organizations could be.
The most common denominator of the most successful leaders is self-awareness. On this show, hosts Darren Virassammy and Brandon Miller help leaders uncover and their superpowers by using the CliftonStrengths Assessment. Along the way you’ll learn how a strengths-based approach can transform businesses into engaged workplaces.
This is The Strengths Whisperer, a show empowering leaders to create, build, and sustain great places to work.
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Activator: A Coaching Conversation with Dr. Joanna Wiesinger
Dr. Joanna Wiesinger, co-author of "Turning Talents into Strengths" and acclaimed TEDx speaker, explores the dynamic impact of the activator strength in this episode of Coach to Coach, hosted by Brandon Miller. Together, they dissect how the Activator's strength turns ideas into action and drives team productivity. Dr. Wiesinger shares her journey from PhD chemist to entrepreneur, emphasizing the role of activator in her career pivot. The discussion covers the evolution of raw talent into a refined strength and offers practical tips for leveraging this strength in leadership and team settings.
Additional Resources:
Connect with Brandon on LinkedIn
How to be a Good Teammate to Me: Brandon@34strong.com
Learn more about 34 Strong
Connect with Dr. Joanna Wiesinger on LinkedIn
Learn more about Thrive with Strengths
Book: Turning Talents into Strengths
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Significance: A Coaching Conversation with TyAnn Osborn
TyAnn Osborn has carved a distinct niche in the realm of personal development, specializing in helping individuals recognize their unique strengths and achieve personal significance. In this episode of The Strengths Whisperer, TyAnn joins host Brandon Miller to delve deep into the significance strength, which is often less understood and more rarely seen as a top trait. During the podcast, they explore the impact of high significance on individuals' need for recognition and their sensitivity to feedback. TyAnn shares her struggles with finding meaning in busy work and the crucial role meaningful engagement plays in her professional satisfaction.
Additional Resources:
Connect with Brandon on LinkedIn
How to be a Good Teammate to Me: Brandon@34strong.com
Learn more about 34 Strong
Connect with TyAnn on LinkedIn
Learn more about Osborn Consulting Group
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Achiever: A Coaching Conversation with Dr. Shauna T. Sobers
With a vibrant career blending athletics, academia, and ardent advocacy for leadership development, Dr. Shauna T. Sobers is an achiever. In this episode, she reveals how this trait has shaped her approach to leadership and personal development, specifically highlighting the nuances of the “whisper of discontent” that many achievers experience. She discusses the synergy between her passion for Latin partner dance and leadership, illuminating how both arenas require a fine balance of leading and following. Join host Brandon Miller in uncovering the depths of Achiever, resilience, and impactful leadership with Dr. Sobers.
Additional Resources:
Connect with Brandon on LinkedIn
How to be a Good Teammate to Me: Brandon@34strong.com
Learn more about 34 Strong
Connect with Shauna on LinkedIn
Learn more about Shauna
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Positivity: A Coaching Conversation with Micah Lorenc
In this episode, Micah Lorenc explains how positivity equips individuals with the resilience to overcome challenges. Alongside host Brandon Miller, Micah dives into the significance of positivity as a formidable strength in the Coach to Coach series on The Strengths Whisperer’s Podcast. This powerful narrative also touches on Micah’s journey of balancing familial responsibilities with professional dreams, emphasizing the strategic role of environmental influences in fostering an optimistic mindset.
Additional Resources
Connect with Brandon on LinkedIn
How to be a Good Teammate to Me: Brandon@34strong.com
Learn more about 34 Strong
Connect with Micah on LinkedIn
Learn more about Tailored Consulting
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Self-Assurance: A Coaching Conversation with Scott Mackes
In this episode, host Brandon Miller and Scott Mackes dive deep into the world of self-assurance—a rare gem strength that ignites entrepreneurial fire. As a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach and an entrepreneurial force behind initiatives like StrengthsMugs, The Academy Fund, and 10X Vets, Scott unpacks his journey from military service to thriving business leadership, illustrating a path paved with resilience and entrepreneurial spirit. He and Brandon explore the nuances of self-assurance, dissecting both the peak performance and potential pitfalls of this strength while emphasizing the theme's natural fit for startup environments where uncertainty reigns.
Additional Resources:
Connect with Brandon on LinkedIn
How to be a Good Teammate to Me: Brandon@34strong.com
Learn more about 34 Strong
Connect with Scott on LinkedIn
Check out StengthsMugs.com
Check out 10xVets.com
Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn
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Empathy: A Coaching Conversation with Susan Giacobazzi
Susan Giacobazzi found passion and purpose by aligning her job with her top strengths. As the founder of Love Your 5 and an expert in empathy and coaching, Susan shares her transformative journey from career dissatisfaction to finding her niche in strengths-based development. Together, host Brandon Miller and Susan delve into the complexities and practical applications of empathy as a strength, highlighting its power to intuitively connect with others and its influence on leadership and team dynamics.
Additional Resources:
Connect with Brandon on LinkedIn
How to be a Good Teammate to Me: Brandon@34strong.com
Learn more about 34 Strong
Connect with Susan on LinkedIn
Learn more about Love Your 5
Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn
Customer Reviews
Insightful!!
The whole show is fantastic! The coach to coach focus in season 2 is the show I wish was here when I started coaching. The whole show has So many incredible insights from leaders in different industries on growing culture and focusing on strengths cultivation. If you are a leader or coach serious about workforce development, employee engagement and strengths based culture this is the show for you. It will not disappoint. Be sure to connect with Brandon on LinkedIn.
We have so much to learn about ourselves and our teams!
Tapping into our strengths and those on our team is key to thriving in business and life. As a student of strengths for many years, I am finding myself continually learning about how to better support my team in tapping into their strengths. The Strength Whisperer podcast is a great source of insights and personal reflection on experiences that support us in becoming better leaders. Thank you, Darren, and Team 34Stron, for sharing this with us.