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 streng ...
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Significance: A Coaching Conversation with TyAnn Osborn
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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 rarel…
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Achiever: A Coaching Conversation with Dr. Shauna T. Sobers
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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 …
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Positivity: A Coaching Conversation with Micah Lorenc
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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 bal…
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Self-Assurance: A Coaching Conversation with Scott Mackes
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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 …
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Empathy: A Coaching Conversation with Susan Giacobazzi
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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 p…
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Arranger: A Coaching Conversation with Aashi Arora
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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 hos…
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Developer: A Coaching Conversation with Jessica Cowan
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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…
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Communication: A Coaching Conversation with Jennifer Doyle Vancil
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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 transformat…
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Introducing Coach to Coach with Brandon Miller
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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,…
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Re-Release: Balancing Competition and Teamwork with Charlie Saffro
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Charlie Saffro joins the conversation to share the journey of starting her business as a solopreneur and the importance of balancing competition and teamwork within organizations. She shares her experience working in a male-dominated industry and how she overcame stereotypes by prioritizing empathy and compassion. The pandemic has further emphasize…
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Re-Release: Painting a Picture with Your ‘Why’ in Mind with Chad Peterman
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Chad Peterman, President of Peterman Brothers, is a visionary leader with a focus on execution and a passion for learning. Under his leadership, the company has experienced significant growth and has been recognized as a top employer. In this episode, Chad shares how he takes his big ideas and turns them into reality. You’ll hear how he leans into …
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Re-Release: Leaning Into Genius Over Grind with Sapidah Shefa
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Every strength has pitfalls, but when you can recognize them, you can avoid them. Sapidah Shefa, VP of Operations at Road Runner Sports, says knowing both the balconies and basements (highs and lows) of her strengths is vital. Understanding them allows her to stick to work she excels at and pull herself out of situations when she dives too deep. In…
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Re-Release: Channeling and Appreciating the Power Within with Dr. Sabrina Starling
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Dr. Sabrina Starling joins the conversation to delve into the transformative power of understanding and embracing our strengths. She shares valuable insights on the importance of self-awareness, prioritization, and fostering a supportive environment. In this episode, you will learn practical strategies to simplify your approach, delegate effectivel…
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Re-Release: Using Strengths to Find Your Flow with Estrella Parker
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“One ounce of energy invested in your strengths will show more results than 10 ounces invested in an area of weakness.” Estrella Parker, Chief People Officer at Cupertino Electric Inc., is an expert at leveraging her top strengths to create vibrant work environments and unlock the unique potential of her team. In this episode, she shares why she ch…
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Re-Release Finding Your God-Given Gifts with Amber Fields
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“Gifts are meant to be given away, but you can’t give them away intentionally if you don’t know what they are.” Amber Fields is the Chief Culture Officer of trueU and an expert communicator. She’s passionate about using her strengths to unleash her potential and empower leaders to create strong, healthy workplace cultures. In this episode, Amber sh…
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Re-Release: Discovering Your Own Power with Ophelia Byers
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The first time Ophelia Byers was encouraged to move into a leadership role, she pushed back because she didn’t want the responsibility. Thankfully, someone saw her potential and didn’t take no for an answer. Today, Ophelia is the Chief Nursing Officer of Overlook Medical Center and the Associate Chief Nurse Executive of Atlantic Health. Ophelia has…
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Championing Working Parents in Society and the Workplace with Megan Nail
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Megan Nail, Vice President of the Total Rewards Practice at NFP is passionate about compensation and its role in creating a positive employee experience and a competitive advantage. She joins Darren Virassammy on the latest episode of the Strengths Whisperer to share her personal experience as a working parent and the importance of supporting worki…
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Shifting the Focus from Numbers to Humanity with Jose Bodipo Memba
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Jose Bodipo-Memba is an experienced leader who values the importance of context in his work. Throughout his career, he has recognized the significance of understanding the drivers and goals within a team or organization in order to effectively lead and connect with others. In this episode, Darren Virassammy and Jose dive deep into the concept of "B…
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How Extreme Ownership Fuels Growth and Achievement with Sarah Maloney
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How can extreme ownership contribute to a culture of collaboration and respect within a team or organization? Sarah Moloney, Head of Operations at REI Game Changers joins The Strengths Whisperer and takes a deep dive into the topic of extreme ownership and the power of strengths in creating successful collaborations. Together, they explore how exec…
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Building Pathways and Creating Opportunities with Curtis Germany
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Curtis Germany is the Director of Human Resources for Clark County, Nevada. His passion for people and community development has driven remarkable transformation over the past several years. In this episode, Curtis shares how embracing and harnessing strengths can pave the way to overcome challenges, foster meaningful connections, and create a vibr…
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Balancing Competition and Teamwork with Charlie Saffro
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Charlie Saffro joins the conversation to share the journey of starting her business as a solopreneur and the importance of balancing competition and teamwork within organizations. She shares her experience working in a male-dominated industry and how she overcame stereotypes by prioritizing empathy and compassion. The pandemic has further emphasize…
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Sacrificing Short-Term Gains for Lasting Impact with Chris Allaire
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In this episode of the Strengths Whisperer, Chris Allaire joins the shares insights on the importance of long-term success in a people-first organization. Chris, who has been leading Averity for nine years, understands the significance of staying focused on core ethics and communication, even if it means sacrificing short-term profits and sales. He…
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How a Vacation Led to a Vision for Company Culture with Marcia Barnes
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In this episode of The Strength’s Whisperer, Brandon and Darren interview Marcia Barnes, CEO of Valve & Meter, and discusses the importance of building a healthy work environment. Marcia shares her experience of creating a company culture that values collaboration and support, and emphasizes the importance of finding and utilizing individuals' top …
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Using Strengths as a GPS in Leadership with Alejandro Bodipo-Memba
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Alejandro Bodipo-Memba joins The Strengths Whisperer to dive into how strengths change and evolve over time. This conversation gives an inside look into personal stories and how strengths influence a leader’s approach. Join this chat to discuss the Clifton Strengths assessment and how it reveals how individuals show up to their strengths, rather th…
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Channeling and Appreciating the Power Within with Dr. Sabrina Starling
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Dr. Sabrina Starling joins the conversation to delve into the transformative power of understanding and embracing our strengths. She shares valuable insights on the importance of self-awareness, prioritization, and fostering a supportive environment. In this episode, you will learn practical strategies to simplify your approach, delegate effectivel…
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Authentic Feedback and the Road to Realizing Our Potential with Shane Metcalf
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Shane Metcalf, Co-founder of 15Five, joins The Strengths Whisperer to share his journey of starting the company and building it into a successful platform that helps organizations build highly engaged and high performing teams. He discusses his personal growth and how playing to his strengths as a leader contributed to the success of the company. T…
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Learning to Level Up Your God-Given Talents with Frank Kelly III
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Frank Kelly III, CEO of Kelly Benefits, didn’t plan to take over the family business, but that is where his path took him. His strong faith now shapes the foundation of his leadership methods and guides his success. Frank devotes his time to helping others thrive by maximizing their strengths and fostering a values-driven culture. In this episode, …
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Driving People-Powered Think Tanks with Joseph Abhulimen Jr.
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Joseph Abhulimen Jr., a people-first leader for the State of California, had an eye-opening experience when he realized his strengths gave him the resilience he needed along his professional journey. Through his wealth of government experience, Joseph learned the power of people while managing and leading teams. In this episode, Joseph shares the s…
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Identifying Your Drainers and Drivers with Tony Grebmeier
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Tony Grebmeier, CEO of ShipOffers and Creator of the Be Fulfilled Brand, is a leader focused on people development and finding opportunities to share the knowledge he’s picked up over the years. In this episode, Tony discusses his professional journey and his mindset around leaning into collaboration so organizations can win collectively. Along the…
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Committing to Growth Over Comfort with Norma Tirado
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“I’m not committed to your comfort. I’m committed to your growth.” Norma Tirado, Vice President of Culture and People Experience at Centura Health, is a seasoned veteran in leadership. She found confidence in her career when she took control of situations and made decisions while demonstrating vulnerability. Now, she is a connoisseur of culture, he…
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Finding Your God-Given Gifts with Amber Fields
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“Gifts are meant to be given away, but you can’t give them away intentionally if you don’t know what they are.” Amber Fields is the Chief Culture Officer of trueU and an expert communicator. She’s passionate about using her strengths to unleash her potential and empower leaders to create strong, healthy workplace cultures. In this episode, Amber sh…
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Discovering Your Own Power with Ophelia Byers
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The first time Ophelia Byers was encouraged to move into a leadership role, she pushed back because she didn’t want the responsibility. Thankfully, someone saw her potential and didn’t take no for an answer. Today, Ophelia is the Chief Nursing Officer of Overlook Medical Center and the Associate Chief Nurse Executive of Atlantic Health. Along her l…
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Using Strengths to Find Your Flow with Estrella Parker
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“One ounce of energy invested in your strengths will show more results than 10 ounces invested in an area of weakness.” Estrella Parker, Chief People Officer at Cupertino Electric Inc., is an expert at leveraging her top strengths to create vibrant work environments and unlock the unique potential of her team. In this episode, she shares why she ch…
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Lead with Who You Are with Dr. Paul Porter
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Dr. Paul Porter has always been positive, loved solving puzzles, and listened to his gut. It wasn’t until he learned about his CliftonStrengths that he was able to start using those God-given talents with intention and better results. In this episode, Paul shares his strengths journey and how he went from a school superintendent to the Director of …
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The Journey from Selfish Leader to Servant Leader with Mark Whitacre
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“The greatest use of strengths is always coupled with a mission to do good.” - Dr. Donald Clifton, Founder of CliftonStrengths Mark Whitacre is a model of purpose-driven leadership, embodying what it means to be a servant leader. But that wasn’t always the case. When he was younger, he was a selfish leader, and it led him down a dark path. At the a…
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Mowing the Grass Builds Relationships with Matt Stevens
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Matt Stevens, a Navy captain and former Navy Seal, is the CEO of the Honor Foundation, a nonprofit laser-focused on helping men and women in the special operations community transition out of uniform into their next chapters in life. Under Matt’s leadership, the Honor Foundation has doubled its number of campuses, and they’re continuing to expand. …
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Painting a Picture with Your ‘Why’ in Mind with Chad Peterman
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Chad Peterman, President of Peterman Brothers, is a visionary leader with a focus on execution and a passion for learning. Under his leadership, the company has experienced significant growth and has been recognized as a top employer. In this episode, Chad shares how he takes his big ideas and turns them into reality. You’ll hear how he leans into …
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Nikki Gregory, Chief Meaningful Work Officer at PeopleForward Network, is on a people-first mission, and she’s using her unique strengths profile to achieve it. In this episode, she shares her passion for building a community of engaged, people-centered workplaces and offers her insights on how others can do the same by leveraging their skills. For…
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Leaning Into Genius Over Grind with Sapidah Shefa
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Every strength has pitfalls, but when you can recognize them, you can avoid them. Sapidah Shefa, VP of Operations at Road Runner Sports, says knowing both the balconies and basements (highs and lows) of her strengths is vital. Understanding them allows her to stick to work she excels at and pull herself out of situations when she dives too deep. In…
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The Power of Strengths-Based Leadership with Darren Virassammy and Brandon Miller
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Are you tapping into your unique talents and strengths to achieve excellence in your life and career? Our hosts, Darren Virassammy and Brandon Miller, want to help organizations do that across their teams by learning their strengths and weaknesses. In this episode, Darren and Brandon interview each other about their journey with the CliftonStrength…
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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 Virassam…
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