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Leader Coaching – Let’s Focus on Your Strengths

People thrive and are more successful when using their innate talents. This mindset contradicts deeply ingrained thoughts about “fixing weaknesses.” Don Clifton, a psychologist at the University of Nebraska, aimed his research on those attributes that make people successful – which was a dramatic shift in thinking at the time.

In the mid-90’s, Dr. Clifton continued his pioneering work focused on the premise that leaders and their teams can achieve more by focusing on strengths rather than weaknesses. Today, over 25 million people worldwide have gained greater insights into their unique strengths through the CliftonStrengths34. 

According to Gallup, more than 90% of Fortune 500 companies have used CliftonStrengths to bring the power of strengths-based development to their workplace culture. 

Why Strengths Coaching?

Because you do make a difference.

According to Gallup, 70% of the variance in employee engagement can be traced directly to the manager. Yes – the manager can make or break a team.

Teams whose manager received strengths-based feedback have:

  • 12.5% greater productivity
  •   8.9% greater profitability

Discover your talents and sample strengths-based coaching with our introductory session.

What Can You Expect From Leader Coaching?

Building your talents into strengths is a process where consistent effort produces a valuable payoff. This model developed by Gallup is an effective way to grow your talents.

Name it.

Understand your strengths profile. Identify what these themes mean to you.

Claim it.

Come to know your talents on a deeper level. Appreciate your unique talent and value.

Aim it.

Turn your talents into strengths. Intentionally practice using and developing your talents.

Your first strengths-coaching meeting will include all three aspects of the learning model.

In this session, we will dig deep into your CliftonStrengths34 report.

You will become conversant at naming and claiming your talents. Then we will work on solving a current challenge you are facing. You will learn how to aim your talents to discover actionable solutions.

You will receive:

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Your comprehensive CliftonStrengths34 report

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60 minute 1:1 coaching session with your Gallup Certified Strengths Coach

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Customized resources to aim your strengths

Meet Your Gallup Certified Strengths Coach

Nancy Maki is your Gallup Certified Strengths Coach. Here are a few words from Nancy:

“I have long been a fan of the CliftonStrengths instrument. In my professional work as a coach and consultant, I have used a wide variety of personality profiles to help people to achieve their goals. None come even close the to depth, richness, and positive application of the CliftonStrengths assessment. My clients quickly see the value and possibilities for growth not only for themselves and their teams.”

Nancy has a long history in human development and performance improvement. Her top five CliftonStrengths are Strategic, Responsibility, Futuristic, Relator, and Maximizer. As a high Maximizer, Nancy particularly enjoys helping clients to refine skills and achieve their goals at the highest levels.

Her credentials include

  • Gallup Certified Strengths Coach
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the State of Washington
  • Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)

She also served many years as an Employee Assistance Professional providing consultation and coaching to leaders at all levels of a wide variety of organizations including construction, manufacturing, technology, healthcare, government, and Native American tribes.

Leaders at all levels benefit from the skill to understand, apply, and lead with their strengths. Our valued coaching clients include front line leaders to executives including:

Team Leads

Foremen and women

Industrial Leaders

Operations Managers

Project Managers

Directors

General Managers

Vice Presidents

C-Suite Leaders

Strengths Coaching Benefits All Leaders

Special Pricing

$350 for an assessment and a one-hour coaching meeting.

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What Our Clients Have to Say

…Nancy impressed me as a TRUE professional. After my first conversation with her. The following was what I had written down on my notes: “It seems to me, Nancy finished her introduction, stated her objectives, emphasized the confidentiality, and informed me about the process, even scheduled the next meeting time/place, all within 30 minutes or so. Everything was done in a smooth and relatively slow pace, yet with absolute clarity. She emphasized wherever need to be emphasized, went over non-essential part in fast pace. Throughout her conversation, she was always calm and re-assuring. She used a lot of “we” and called me by the name whenever she wanted my attention.”

From then on, I was hooked with the coaching sessions. It felt like I had just discovered a new continent. I learned to become aware of my emotions, learned to pay attention to my bad habits (e.g. short eye contact, raising voice, use of “I” and “you”), and learned to hold my thoughts for more appropriate occasions. Working with Nancy was like a breeze, she’d guide me not by leading, but by walking alongside; she pointed out places for improvement by letting myself analyze and discover the root cause; she also gave me insights of certain situation by offering alternative views. 

Overall, I went through 5 coaching sessions with Nancy. She was always well-prepared. Working with her felt like combing through the entangled mess of my own thoughts. She had the magic ability to connect with you, to sympathize with your situation, and to let you find your way out. I strongly recommend Nancy for anyone who is looking to improve his/her ability in communication/management. 

Yong Sun, Product Manager

Nancy Maki is NOT a pretentious, know-it-all who will force you to follow one rigid plan to success. As a consultant and coach, Nancy uses superb listening skills to figure out your approach and unique situation. Rather than prescribe a course of action, Nancy asks gentle, exploratory questions to help you identify what is really going on and come up with solutions that work for you. Her diverse career experiences and expertise allow her to provide sample language and strategies to overcome your organizational challenges and people issues when you just don’t know where to start. Nancy empowered me to stand up for myself in the workplace and to not be afraid to tell colleagues when their behavior is “not OK.” Nancy encouraged me to set realistic and challenging goals that helped me grow as a manager in the workplace. I’m a stronger leader because Nancy’s tender, insightful feedback helped me build confidence that I am on the right path.

Jillian Henze, Senior Manager Public Relations, Washington Hospitality Association

I have taken dozens of personal and professional assessments in my long career. The program surveys were by far the most revealing and insightful I have experienced. The real benefits surfaced as Nancy walked me through the results explaining the various nuances and how they pertain to my leadership style. She helped uncover communication strategies to use with customers, peers and fellow staffers. Altogether I highly recommend her program to anyone. She goes far beyond the assessments in delivering actionable recommendations.

Kevin Hayes, National Market Development, Belco Forest Products

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