Empowering Leadership: Unleashing Your Strengths with Taralynn Jensen

The Second Degree with Emily Merrell

Welcome to the Second Degree Podcast! In this episode, host Emily Merrell dives into an enlightening conversation with Taralynn Jensen, the founder and Chief Energy Officer of Activate Coaching. Together, they explore the transformative power of understanding and leveraging one's strengths, both in personal and professional contexts. From the impact of Strengths Finder assessments in the workplace to Tara's inspiring journey of founding Activate Coaching, listeners are treated to valuable insights on leadership, well-being, and empowerment. Tune in as Emily and Tara discuss the evolving role of managers as coaches, envisioning a world where positive work environments foster engagement, retention, and personal growth. Get ready to unleash your strengths and embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment with this enlightening episode!

What you'll learn:

• Understanding Your Strengths: Tara emphasizes the importance of knowing and leveraging your strengths, both personally and professionally, to thrive in various aspects of life.
• Impact of Strengths in the Workplace: They discuss how organizations often introduce Strengths Finder during onboarding or staff retreats, leading to improved team dynamics, communication, and collaboration.
• Clifton Strengths Assessment: Tara breaks down the process of taking the Clifton Strengths assessment, highlighting the significance of identifying your top five dominant strengths and recognizing the value even in lesser strengths.
• Personal Growth Journey: Taralynn shares her personal journey from studying exercise physiology to founding Activate Coaching, driven by her passion for holistic well-being and empowering individuals to live their best lives.
• Managerial Coaching: They explore the evolving role of managers as coaches rather than traditional bosses, emphasizing the importance of ongoing conversations, meaningful work, and supportive leadership styles.
• Creating Positive Work Environments: They envision a world where employees wake up eager to go to work because they're supported by great managers and empowered to do what they do best, leading to increased engagement, retention, and overall well-being.

To learn more about Taralyn Jensen, connect with her on Linkedin

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