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As I look at my top 10 talents in my CliftonStrengths® Report, I reflect on how I have used each throughout the day. Communications is number two for me and since I am a talk show host and a communications strategist, content creator and coach, I use that talent the most. Input is number one for me and consuming information is also something that I view as a strength. I read books, articles, and blogs on a regular basis. I also have individualization, intellection, and connectedness in my top 10. I use these three strengths most when I'm tapping into [...]

There are many reasons why people want to network with others. I'm always encouraging clients to connect, collaborate and communicate with the community on a regular basis. It is not prudent to attend an event without a strategic plan. That plan starts with knowing what talents you will bring with you. My own Gallup Strength Assessment identified the top 10 talents I use to network. I am a communicator. I am someone who likes to learn and someone who likes to seek input from others. Those are just some of the talents I bring when I head to a networking [...]

We all have talents or gifts. In Christian communities, they are often called charisms which people are blessed with upon baptism or perhaps you refer to them as God-given talents. Well, we all have them. However, not everyone is aware of their own or knows how to use them. Once identified, you can transform those talents into strengths. You can take the Clifton Strengths assessment which I have and use with my clients. This identifies 34 themes. Your top 10 talents are also identified and when used often can turn into strengths. I highly recommend this tool and I facilitate [...]

The Interview is a Conversation, not a Monologue I had a 14-minute interview scheduled with a guest on my Show Epiphany which airs Ave Maria Radio. He engaged in one my biggest pet peeves.  He shared all his information in the first questions asked. He was informative but longwinded. I managed to get in two questions during the entire interview and ended having to cut him off.  I despise interrupting a guest in mid-sentence, but we ran out of time. This is not the first time this has happened with someone I have interviewed. When I sense someone is answering [...]

Let's Get Moving with the 30-Day Healthy Living Program Do you have ideal health habits? I know I don't. It's why I am venturing on a new journey. I am creating new habits focused on my health. I logged in five miles of walking on Saturday, two miles enjoying the scenic walking path at a nearby park with my daughter. On this Monday of my birthday, I decided to start the 30-Day Healthy Living Program with Arbonne. I am inviting anyone interested to join me on this journey. My teenage daughter kick-started her healthy living program with Arbonne protein shakes [...]

Communicate your Calendars at the next Team Meeting. I live by my calendar and list of tasks. I have an on-going to-do-list on my phone and then I hand write daily lists on a notepad that sits on desk. Occasionally, I review my clients lists and the work I am doing for them and assess if this is the best use of my time based on the agreement. I also look at my weekly and monthly calendar and review my goals to see if what I have committed to will ultimately help me reach my goals. Are we busy working [...]