Lead Through Strengths - Build a Training and Coaching Practice, Based on Strengths

Context - CliftonStrengths Snapshot

10 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you lead through the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Context, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Strength...

Consistency - CliftonStrengths Snapshot

03 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you lead through the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Consistency, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Stre...

Connectedness - CliftonStrengths Snapshot

26 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you lead through the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Connectedness, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's St...

Competition - CliftonStrengths Snapshot

19 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you lead through the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Competition, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Stre...

Communication - CliftonStrengths Snapshot

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you lead through the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Communication, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's St...

Command - CliftonStrengths Snapshot

05 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you lead through the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Command, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Strength...

Belief - CliftonStrengths Snapshot

29 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you lead through the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Belief, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Strength ...

Arranger - CliftonStrengths Snapshot

22 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you lead through the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Arranger, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Strengt...

Analytical - CliftonStrengths Snapshot

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you lead through the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Analytical, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!       Today's St...

Adaptability - CliftonStrengths Snapshot

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you lead through the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Adaptability, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Str...

Activator - CliftonStrengths Snapshot

01 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you lead through the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Activator, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Streng...

Achiever - CliftonStrengths Snapshot

22 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you lead through the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Achiever, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Strengt...

A Few of Our Favorite Strengths-Things and Season 10 Finale

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special season finale, we're closing out Season 10 with a fun, reflective conversation inspired by a few of our favorite things. As we take ...

Tech Stack for Coaches

26 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into the often-overwhelming world of building a tech stack for your coaching business! We know the thought of sorting throu...

Nurturing Client Relationships - Email or Online Community

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into a lively showdown between two powerful strategies for nurturing relationships: email marketing vs. online communities....

Should I List Prices on My Coaching Website

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into a hot topic that many speakers, trainers, and coaches grapple with: Should you put prices on your website? Of course,...

Pricing Your Services As A Coach or Facilitator

31 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If there's one question I get from almost every coach I coach, it's this: how do I know what to charge? That's why we've dedicated this episode to a...

Battling Money Blocks As A Business Owner

17 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we tackle the often-taboo topic of…money. Specifically, money blocks – those pesky limiting beliefs that can hold us back in bu...

Being a Good Boss to Yourself as an Entrepreneur

03 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As entrepreneurs, we often find ourselves in tShohe dual role of both boss and employee, and it can be challenging to navigate that dynamic. In our ...

Are You A Bad Boss to Yourself?

20 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we dive into the juicy topic of being a "bad boss" to ourselves as entrepreneurs. Isn't it funny how some of the very behaviors ...

20 Ways to Find Coaching Clients

06 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we dive deep into a topic that many coaches struggle with: finding clients. If prospecting makes you want to run and hide…don'...

How Low Ticket Offers Can Help Your Independent Coaching Practice

22 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lisa and Brea explore the phenomenon of low ticket offers and how they can be a game-changer for your business. While high ticket i...

Lumpy Revenue - Does Your Coaching Practice Feel Up and Down?

08 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lumpy cash flow. Unpredictable income. Feast or famine.   If you own your own coaching business, you've probably ridden the revenue rollercoast...

Starting a New Coaching Business - The Backstory

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do math dreaming, crowdfunding, and Sunday night heart palpitations all have in common? You'll have to tune in to find out! 😀   Join us f...

Selling to Corporate Clients - Coaching, Training, and Speaking Services

11 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Selling to corporate clients can be exciting, and sometimes daunting. And everyone wants to know…what's the secret sauce? From the thrill of land...

Do You Want to Offer Group Coaching

27 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thinking about offering group coaching programs? This episode is for you!   We explore the many benefits it offers – for those being coached an...

Building Your Coaching Business with BP10

13 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wish you knew what all the best business builders had in common? What talents contributed to their success? Well, that's exactly what the BP10 ...

Why Coaches Need a Signature Offer

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode explores why having a clear and distinct signature offer is crucial for your coaching practice.   Whether you're an internal coach o...

Strengths and Your Personal Brand as a Coach

16 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we dive into building your personal brand as a coach. You'll hear about "Connected Kelly," a coach who initially felt pressured ...

Should You Avoid Bias in Coaching?

02 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every coach grapples with today's topic: Should you avoid bias while coaching? We kick things off by acknowledging that the answer isn't as straight...

Working on Your Business

16 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we dive into the essential, yet often overlooked, concept of "working on your business" versus "working in your business." We sh...

Bonus Episode: Announcing Season 10 for Coaches

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Goal Setting with Your Strengths

02 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Goal setting. Does setting and getting goals light you up and get you groovin? Or maybe you're not a big fan. Either way, this episode focuses on ho...

Do You Nurture Your Nature?

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that frustration and burnout your talents can be 'hangry'. In today's episode, we dive into the delightful concept of nurturing your na...

Taking Time for Yourself

29 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Maybe you're a planner like Lisa, whose calendar resembles a game of 'time Tetris', more spontaneous like Brea, who's a little more free-flowing, or...

Will My CliftonStrengths Change?

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

People are always asking us, "Will my CliftonStrengths change?" and "Should I retake the assessment?"   Since these questions are really two side...

Are Strengths Nature or Nurture?

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We hear it all 👏🏻 the 👏🏽time 👏🏿: "Are strengths nature or nurture?"   In today's episode, we weigh in with their opinions on wh...

Can You Become Anything You Want

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Throughout our lives, many of us have been told we could become anything we want. Unfortunately, without understanding our natural talents and motiv...

Believe in Yourself

03 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Using Strengths to Believe in Yourself From time to time, everyone struggles to believe in themselves. Especially when faced with challenges and ch...

Appreciation and Recognition

20 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We all know how good it is to feel valued at work… but, as a manager, is it worth the time and expense? And how can we ensure that our recognition...

How to Get In Flow

06 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we dive deep into the concept of flow, that magical state where time disappears and creativity flows effortlessly. We share our ...

Discovering Strengths at Home

29 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whether on a trip to Vegas, family reunion, or navigating the mountain's edge, our strengths are there every step of the way. The question is, are t...

Rethinking Time Management

22 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"Where did the time go?" "If only I had more time!" If you're looking for productivity hacks or time management tips – this episode is for you. W...

You're So Good At That

15 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You're So Good At That Receiving compliments is difficult for most of us. But what if I told you compliments could be clues to your greatest talents...

Doing What You Love

08 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"They" say we spend over 30% of our life at work. For some of us over-achieving, work-a-holics burning the candle at both ends, that percentage is lik...

How Did You Do That?

01 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever had someone say, "Wow! How did you do that?" or "You make that look so easy!" and think, 'What? Like it's hard?' (I see you, Elle Woods...

What Do You Really, Really Want?

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

About This Episode on Getting What You Really Want Out of Life What do the Spice Girls, double rainbows, and pursuing our dreams all have in common? Y...

What to Expect When You Take The CliftonStrengths Assessment

18 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

About This Episode Are you getting ready to take the CliftonStrengths assessment? This episode is for you! Between the two of us (Lisa & Brea), we've ...

How to Pick a Coach

11 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

About This Episode So, you're ready to engage with a coach. Awesome! But there are SO many different coaches out there. How in the world do you choose...

Getting Coached

04 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To work with Brea, connect at brearoper.com. She helps with talent development for teams and also does 1:1 CliftonStrengths coaching for individuals....

Your First Strengths Experience

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To work with Lisa, head over to Lead Through Strengths To work with Brea, check out BreaRoper.com   ABOUT THIS EPISODE In this episode, Lisa & Brea...

Meet Your Hosts

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To work with Lisa, head over to Lead Through Strengths To work with Brea, check out BreaRoper.com Finally, you can learn the answer to the riddle:  W...

We're Baaack

14 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Woo hoo. The Lead Through Strengths podcast is back in action. In this quickie bonus episode, find out who my new co-host is. She's one of my Clifton...

Personal Branding Through Strengths

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to register directly, you can find the next CliftonStrengths training at https://leadthroughstrengths.com/events/ To stay up on the latest...

Free CliftonStrengths Training

08 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To stay up on the latest quarterly training events as they're posted, I recommend joining our email list here: https://leadthroughstrengths.com/challe...

3 Ways To Focus on Strengths In A Staff Meeting

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Also, come join our quarterly virtual training at leadthroughstrengths.com/events

New CliftonStrengths Manager Report

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

CliftonStrengths for Managers Report See your Top 10 talents, and how they might help or hinder your personal leadership https://store.gallup.com/p/e...

He Refuses To Participate In StrengthsFinder — Should We Make It Mandatory?

02 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If Someone Refuses To Participate In StrengthsFinder, Invite Them To The Session Anyway Maybe it was a bad experience with another assessment tool, or...

Team Is Under 10% On Influencing Strengths — Is This A Weak CliftonStrengths Lineup?

18 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Influencing Strengths Not Part Of Your Top 5? Chill, You're Not Alone    It's totally normal for you or your team to hope for a balanced distributio...

Strengths Based Conversations – Get ROE (Return on Effort) Today

04 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Team Questions and Active Listening Impact Strengths Based Conversations      At Lead Through Strengths, our StrengthsFinder events are designed to...

Using Strengths For Sales Teams

21 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Applying Strengths For Sales Teams Can Boost Performance  If you look over those moments where you closed a deal or knocked out a killer proposal, yo...

First Step: Talking About Strengths To Get In The Zone

07 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What's the first step after the CliftonStrengths assessment?  The StrengthsFinder Test, StrengthsFinder training, and the StrengthsFinder 2.0 book a...

Managing To People's Strengths

21 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Managing To People's Strengths, A Simple Path To Better Performance This topic opens a series of interviews featuring Lead Through Strengths facilitat...

Stop The Soul Suck — Get Assigned Work In Your Strengths Zone

07 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Work In Your Strengths Zone To Make Work Enjoyable How often you work in your strengths zone has a lot to do with living your best life. Here at Lead ...

Save Time At Work With Your Strengths — It's Easy, Not Lazy

24 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Take The Path of Least Resistance To Save Time At Work One of the best things that happen when you are aligned with your natural talents is that work ...

Not Feeling Very Worky Today? Get To The Truth About Why

10 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If You're Not Feeling Very Worky Today, Your Feeling Is Valid If you woke up not feeling very worky today, you're not alone. All around the world, thi...

Self Care Ideas: Simple Ways That Strengths Can Fill Your Empty Tank

27 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Self Care Ideas That Most Corporate Professionals Haven't Considered You can't go very far when you're running on empty, no matter how hard you push. ...

My Manager Hates Me: The 'Not Savage' Strengths Approach

13 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How Can I Turn Conflicts Around When My Manager Hates Me? Certain situations can highlight the stark differences within a team, especially when your s...

Using Hobbies To Make Money (AKA Translating Interests To Your Job)

29 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Using Hobbies To Make Money And To Uncover Strengths Outside Of The Office Your personal hobbies — those things you do outside of work for fun and c...

What Is StrengthsFinder Training? Can It Kickstart Productivity At Work?

15 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What Is StrengthsFinder Training Like? Get A Glimpse Of The Lead Through Strengths Style. So, what is StrengthsFinder training really all about? What ...

Annoying Coworkers? Send In A Strengths Bomb

01 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On "Bad" Strengths: The Perception Behind Annoying Coworkers If you just got into StrengthsFinder, chances are you are all fired up knowing about your...

The CliftonStrengths Report Says You're Awesome! Now What?

18 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Once You Get Your CliftonStrengths Report, How Should You Take Action? Your CliftonStrengths report reflects your greatest strengths. As you focus on ...

Delivering Engaging Presentations When You're An Introvert

04 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Your Strengths Have Everything To Do With Achieving Engaging Presentations Presenting can be a piece of cake for some, but can be a daunting task for ...

Is StrengthsFinder Legit And Valid?

20 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

StrengthsFinder Legit? Valid? Accurate? If you're wondering, you're actually just like Sara Regan, the Lead Through Strengths facilitator in this inte...

Using Your Strengths For A Productivity Gut Check

06 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lead Through Strengths Facilitator Strother Gaines Shares How CliftonStrengths Can Help With Productivity. When it comes to work or personal goals, it...

Superpowers At Work – How To Wield Them And Amp Up Your Work Week

23 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Your Superpowers At Work - New Ideas For Finding Them And Using Them From Lead Through Strengths Facilitator Strother Gaines  In this episode, Lisa C...

How To Start Living Your Best Life By Tapping Into Your Strengths

09 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

To Live Your Best Life, Know Your Intention And Be Clear With What You Want  Lisa: What about the conflicts you have in your head as well, so they're...

Ignite Better Team Collaboration Through Strengths

26 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Conversations About Turning Conflicts Into Strengths Collaboration - With Lead Through Strengths Facilitator Strother Gaines In any work environment, ...

How To Not Sound Arrogant When Building A Career Brand Around Your Strengths

12 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lead Through Strengths Facilitator Strother Gaines Shares His Thoughts On How To Not Sound Arrogant When You Offer Out Your Strengths In this episode,...

What To Do When You Don't Like Your Strengths

28 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lead Through Strengths Facilitator Strother Gaines - Helping You Figure Out What To Do When You Don't Like Your Strengths This episode is all about th...

Core Concept #9: CliftonStrengths Blind Spots – Starved And Fed Talents

14 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We have now reached the ninth and final core concept in our STRENGTHS series, where we've been discussing the importance of engaging in strengths-focu...

Core Concept #8: Honored or Insulted

31 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Finding Energizing Tasks At Work We're almost at the end of our STRENGTHS series, where we discuss a total of nine concepts that will help you impleme...

Core Concept #7: Team Strengths Take Time and Intention

17 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our seventh core concept in this STRENGTHS series, "Takes Time and Intention," may sound like a lame title compared with our previous topics ("Trouble...

Core Concept #6: Gimme That Escalation

03 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our sixth core concept is a perfect build-on to the "Plus One, Minus One" activity mentioned in our previous episode, Concept #5: "Not an Excuse."  P...

Core Concept #5: Not An Excuse

19 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you've been following this series, you'll know we've been spelling the word STRENGTHS with nine core competencies that pop out as the most elusive,...

Core Concept #4: Easy Buttons

05 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We notice it all the time: when we point out to people their natural talents through meaningful conversations, their success comes more easily. In thi...

Core Concept #3: Regulate By Situation

22 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you want others to experience the best of your StrengthsFinder talent themes, you'll love our third core concept -- regulate by situation.  A Simp...

Core Concept #2: Troublemaker Talents

08 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

From the S.E.T and "Aspirational You" concepts in the previous episode, we now move towards a seemingly favorite topic for discussion: troublemaker ta...

Core Concept #1: Skills, Experiences, And Talents (S.E.T.) For Strong Teams

23 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we start joining important puzzle pieces together to make your team a genuinely strengths-powered one. When we zero in on the nuts an...

9 Ways To Build Stronger Teams

09 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Core Concepts for Stronger Teams In this series, you'll explore 9 core concepts that will help you implement strengths with your team at work. The c...

Career Branding When Achiever Is Your Strength

22 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I hear a lot of reflections about how to apply your CliftonStrengths talent theme of Achiever to your career. In this series, you get one strength pe...

Career Branding When Activator Is Your Strength

08 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I hear a lot of reflections about how to apply your CliftonStrengths talent theme of Activator to your career. In this series, you get one strength p...

Career Branding When Adaptability Is Your Strength

24 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I hear a lot of reflections about how to apply your CliftonStrengths talent theme of Adaptability to your career. In this series, you get one strengt...

Career Branding When Analytical Is Your Strength

10 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I hear a lot of reflections about how to apply your CliftonStrengths talent theme of Analytical to your career. In this series, you get one strength ...

Career Branding When Arranger Is Your Strength

27 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I hear a lot of reflections about how to apply your CliftonStrengths talent theme of Arranger to your career. In this series, you get one strength per...

Career Branding When Belief Is Your Strength

13 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I hear a lot of reflections about how to apply your CliftonStrengths talent theme of Belief to your career. In this series, you get one strength per p...

Career Branding When Command Is Your Strength

29 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I hear a lot of reflections about how to apply your CliftonStrengths talent theme of Command to your career. In this series, you get one strength per ...

Career Branding When Communication Is Your Strength

15 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I hear a lot of reflections about how to apply your CliftonStrengths talent theme of Communication to your career. In this series, I break down one st...

Career Branding When Competition Is Your Strength

01 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I hear a lot of reflections about how to apply your CliftonStrengths talent theme of Competition to your career. In this series, I break down one str...

Career Branding When Connectedness Is Your Strength

18 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I hear a lot of reflections about how to apply your CliftonStrengths talent theme of Connectedness to your career. In this series, I break down one st...