Today, I had a day long conversation with other coaches and higher ed administrators on what it means to coach people to their strengths. I really like what Marcus Buckingham is talking about in his book, The Truth About You. Even in this economy we can still focus our energies around what makes us great - our Strengths. What are your unique qualities that you bring to the table?
We all have some natural talents. Combine those with Skills and Knowledge – and watch out world! We can leverage our Strengths.
To start unearthing your strengths answer the following questions:
What would you love to be doing more of at work?
What’s been a BIG DEAL accomplishment for you?
How were you able to achieve this”
And how did you know what the right action was to take to do this?
These simple questions will help you discover your unique talents and passions. By working with a coach to combine your strengths with the skills + knowledge you can have a chance to be challenged just the way you like to be challenged, recognized and rewarded for doing your best. Put your strengths to work and start achieving the success you desire.
Working with a Coach from Orange Slice Training can help you start playing to your strengths. Contact us today for more information.
Now this is JUICY in action. It’s great to see students, staff and THE president of The Ohio University spreading joy and smiles to onlookers. A life that is engaged, rich and full of joy. Go get yours!
Ever wish you could create a life worth living? A life that is full of joy?
A life that is best described: Juicy?
Create Your Juicy Life is a practical, hands-on approach to creating just that – a life that is full, ripe and delicious!
For a limited time, I am offering the first section of this new book online to you FREE. Simply complete the contact form with your name and email and I’ll gladly send it your way. I can’t wait for you to start designing YOUR juicy life.
In this book, you will be provided with exercises to create your juicy life. Take stock of your current reality – and then CHOOSE. Notice. and Act.
This book is great if you are feeling stuck, need a nudge, or just want to experience more joy in your life.
If you could get more JOY in your life – what might that be like? Well, now you have some practical tools to use to answer the question – and EXPERIENCE the answer.
What’s it like when you get to talk about your passion? You interests? Your loves?
SHINY EYES.
Ben Zander created a TED video talking to an audience about leadership. The true essence for leaders in developing “shiny eyes.” A curiosity in their staff, an investment, an interest.
We all get shiny eyes when we have a chance to speak about our Passions or Interests. What to really engage someone in a conversation and see them sparkle with excitement, belief and hope? Ask them, “So what would you love to being doing right now?” or “What did you love most about that?”
It’s not just a great coaching question – it’s a great relationship building tool.
