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Strengths On Fire

Bill Dippel and Sarah Collinsstrengthsonfire.transistor.fm
Strengths on Fire is where dynamic strengths coaching meets real, relatable conversations. Hosted by Bill, a Gen X with a wealth of experience, and Sarah Collins, an elder millennial with fresh perspectives, we bring together our shared CliftonStrengths—WOO, Activator, Developer, and Harmony—to ignite engaging and entertaining discussions. Whether we’re laughing, learning, or diving deep into our guests’ top 10 strengths, we’re here to show you how to turn strengths into your secret weapon at work and in life. Expect professional development with a twist—because growth should be fun!
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Episodes

Tyann Osborn, Tyann Osborn Coaching: The Coaches Table

If you have ever needed to be a guest on a podcast from a borrowed RV, this episode will sound familiar! Tyann Osborn joins us from an RV in west Texas and rocks it with the best description of Strengths based emoji's, how Competition protects the group and what her "Magnificence" looks like. Sarah overcomes the perfect storm of technical failures to hear how Tyann sent us notes about previous podcast episodes and talks about her upcoming Strengths book A Life Aligned . We love talking to our fe...

Dec 10, 20241 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Sarah Peterson, Creighton University: The Interview

Sarah Peterson, Assistant Vice President of Alumni Relations at Creighton talks about her Ideation, Self-Assurance, Maximizer and Ideation near the home of Gallup. How have these themes changed her career, her personal life and brought Friday energy to her daily routine. Come listen to a high Communicator talk about it. Sarah’s Petersons Top 10 CliftonStrengths 1) Strategic 2) Communication 3) Arranger 4) Maximizer 5) Ideation 6) Relator 7) Learner 8) Self-Assurance 9) Input 10) Individualizatio...

Dec 03, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Dr. Brady Janes, The Coaches Table, Special Edition

If you have ever wondered what being Strengths aware as a junior or senior in high school, or how knowing your students strengths as an educator would look like, you have come to the right place. Join Sarah and Bill as we interview fellow coach Dr. Brady Janes and she highlights how her Harmony theme helps her teach science, and how her Individualization sees every student differently. Then get to hear how two students at Sage Ridge High School are using their strengths of Woo, Positivity and Id...

Nov 26, 20241 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Matt McIver, Commence Studio, The Interview

Matt loves his daily team huddles about Strengths, rolling into podcasts with great hair and the idea of turning conflict into praise. Sarah and Bill dive deep into Matt's usage of Ideation and how this motivates him, but also blows past some people. We also get to hear how Ideation, Input Futuristic and Learner all shaped his education, particularly when it came to two critical comments from his professors. Find Matt and his team at https://commence.studio Matt’s Top 10 CliftonStrengths 1) Idea...

Nov 19, 20241 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Renea Dippel, BDSC Coaching: The Coaches Table

Renea Dippel is possibly the most prepared Gallup Strengths Coach imaginable. Listen to her high Strategy themes define how she coaches, and how CliftonStrengths set her free from worrying about what was wrong with her to shifting her focus on what is right with her. How does she bring this revelation to clients? Listen in to find out. And, be warned, there is a lot of Taylor Swift worshiping at the top of this episode (we're sorry and you're welcome). Renea’s Top 10 CliftonStrengths 1) Learner ...

Nov 12, 20241 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Ali Alden, Ali Alden Strategy and Marketing: The Interview

Ali of Ali Alden Strategy + Marketing is a master of aligning clients with their critical outcomes to be successful in business. She talks about how using Gallup CliftonStrengths with her clients helps make her more successful as a business strategist. Ali tells us why her Futuristic is usually her Dumpster Fire strength. Sarah also discusses the word Doppio and her obvious coffee problem. Find Ali here: https://alialden.com/ See Ali's husband's youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@eBa...

Nov 05, 20241 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Katie Christensen, Beekuba Coaching, The Coaches Table

Katie Christensen of Beekuba tells us how her strengths journey all started with a cute boy. We dig deep into Katie's Context theme and she highlights why she sees the domains as an indicator of our motivation. Katie's husband is also her business partner and she shares how they use strength daily in both business and at home. Learn why Katie is dedicated to transformational development and how her team utilizes behavioral engineering to help individuals and teams create consistent habits. Find ...

Oct 29, 20241 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Christine Weeks, Eleanor Creative. The Interview

Listen to Christine Weeks discuss how Sarahs coaching within her company, Eleanor Creative, has made a difference and how Christines own Strengths play out in her management style. Get ready to hear the story behind "I've got a sad story too, work harder" and how her company works to make a difference in the lives of their associates.

Oct 15, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Sarah Coaches Bill

Now get to know your co-host Bill as Sarah coaches him. Getting to know your co-hosts has rarely been this fun and enlightening.

Oct 07, 20241 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Bill Coaches Sarah

Want to get to know us? Hear Bill coach Sarah on her Clifton Strengths. This episode gives you insight into Sarah's mind, be careful.

Oct 07, 202450 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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