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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Aashi Arora conquers imposter syndrome and boosts self-confidence with her strengths. With over a decade of experience, Aashi focuses on the Arranger strength, where Aashi reveals her innate talent for planning, orchestrating, and navigating change, essential skills that enable her to lead and coach with agility and foresight. Together, she and host Brandon Miller delve into real-life examples where Aashi's Arranger prowess prevails in high-pressure scenarios, reaffirming the critical role this strength plays in both individual growth and team dynamics.

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As a developer, Jessica Cowan shares her journey of self-discovery and highlights the transformative power of incorporating strengths into organizational culture in this episode of the Coach to Coach series. Host Brandon Miller talks with Jessica about her perspectives, offering a profound understanding of how strengths can shape individuals, teams, and organizational culture, making this episode a valuable resource for leaders, coaches, and strength enthusiasts.

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In this episode of The Strengths Whisperer, host Brandon Miller introduces us to the Coach to Coach series with Jennifer Doyle Vancil, a global strengths expert and founder of Communicating Strengths, LLC. Together, they talk through the impact of the Communication strength in both personal and professional settings. Jennifer shares her transformative journey of reframing her top five strengths from perceived weaknesses to empowering talents. Through her experiences, she illustrates the power of genuine communication, the art of storytelling, and the need for feedback and verbal processing.

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In this season of the Strengths Whisperer, host Brandon Miller is diving deep into the world of Clifton strengths themes with the help of 34 global strengths experts. This season is called "Coach to Coach," where Each episode will focus on one of the 34 strengths, exploring how they fit into four domains: executing, strategic thinking, influencing, and relationship building. You can expect to learn, grow, and be inspired as you gain valuable insights and expertise from these experts.

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