Have you ever wondered why it feels so hard to see your own strengths, even when everyone around you seems to see them so clearly? It’s easy to dismiss what comes naturally to us as “just being ourselves.” But in the day-to-day rush of work, leadership, and life, that simple act of naming and claiming our strengths can unlock a whole new level of joy, productivity, and even resilience.

You weren’t meant to show up like anyone else. You’re one in 33 million, my friend! So let’s explore what it actually looks like to lead with your strengths—not just at work, but in every part of your life.

I’m joined by Dr. Jeff Williamson, executive coach, professor, and certified Gallup Strengths coach, who brings not just insight but a lived passion for helping people discover and maximize their strengths. We peel back the curtain for a real conversation about what it looks like to use your strengths every single day, especially when the going gets tough.

This isn’t a surface-level StrengthsFinder recap, and it’s definitely not about another personality quiz to forget in your junk drawer. We’re going deeper—into the power of naming, memorizing, and activating your strengths so you can experience more peace, productivity, and purpose. You already have the tools. You just need to pick them up.

Takeaways to Guide Your Strengths Journey

(00:00) – Why just knowing your strengths isn’t enough

(02:38) – How to commit your Top 5 strengths to memory

(04:11) – Are you undervaluing what comes naturally? Why we dismiss our core gifts

(06:54) – How Dr. Jeff’s strengths play out differently from Andrea’s

(14:09) – How to filter any challenge through your strengths

(24:09) – The #1 tip to get more aligned with your strengths this week—whether or not you’ve taken an assessment

About Andrea Butcher

Andrea Butcher is a visionary business leader, executive coach, and keynote speaker—she empowers leaders to gain clarity through the chaos by being MORE of who they already are. Her experiences—serving as CEO, leading at an executive level, and working in and leading global teams—make her uniquely qualified to support leadership and business success. She hosts the popular leadership podcast, Being [at Work] with a global audience of over 600,000 listeners and is the author of The Power in the Pivot (Red Thread Publishing 2022) and HR Kit for Dummies (Wiley 2023).

Connect with Andrea

https://www.abundantempowerment.com/

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/leaderdevelopmentcoach/

Connect with Dr. Jeff Williamson

https://www.convergegroup.io/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjeffwilliamson/