Strengths-Based Coaching
You already have what it takes. Let’s put it to work.
Most people spend their careers trying to fix their weaknesses. We take a different approach: we help you discover, understand, and intentionally use what you’re already great at — so you can do your best work, more often, with less friction.
As Gallup-Certified Strengths Coaches, we guide you through the Clifton Strengths assessment and help you translate those results into real, everyday impact — at work and beyond.
‘At My Best’ Coaching
Our signature strengths-based offering is built around one simple idea: you do your best work when you’re operating from your natural talents, not fighting against them.
Using the Clifton Strengths assessment as a foundation, we guide you through:
- Discovering your top talents — understanding your unique combination of strengths and what they mean in practice
- Applying them intentionally — learning how to lean on your strengths to navigate challenges, not just play to your comfort zone
- Building a personalized plan — turning insight into action with strategies tailored to your goals, your role, and your life
You’ll join more than 33 million people worldwide who use their Clifton Strengths to thrive at work — and everywhere else.
This is for:
Individuals looking to better understand their talents and use them more deliberately in their career and personal life.
Leaders and managers who want to shift from a deficit mindset to a strengths-based one — for themselves and their teams.
Coaches looking to bring strengths-based methodology into their own practice.
Teams ready to understand how their individual strengths combine to shape how they collaborate, communicate, and perform together.
Why strengths-based coaching works
At the heart of our approach is a simple belief: the talent and expertise you need are already within you. Our role is to help you see it clearly, name it, and use it with intention.
This isn’t about ignoring challenges or blind spots — it’s about approaching them from a position of strength rather than deficit. Clients consistently tell us this shift changes not just what they achieve, but how sustainable and energizing that achievement feels.
What clients are saying
★★★★★
“…a transformative experience…”
“Through Karen Young’s expert use of Clifton StrengthsFinders, we honed in on my unique strengths and set clear, actionable goals. The impact of her guidance has been long-lasting, and I continue to see the benefits in my professional growth.”
— Lisa Westgate, Principal, Procurement & Supplier Diversification
“…skilled and insightful guidance…”
“Karen is my trusted go-to consultant for DEI matters with my clients. Her clear-eyed, grounded, and well-informed perspective has guided me through complex issues on numerous occasions. Her expertise is so valued that I’ve referred her to fellow coaches, all of whom have greatly benefited from her thoughtful counsel and collaborative approach.”
— M. Lawrence
“…her guidance made all the difference…“
“From our first session, (Mary) brought a wealth of knowledge, insight, and compassion that helped me gain clarity on my professional goals and create a concrete action plan to achieve them. What stood out most about Mary was her ability to listen deeply and ask the right questions. Her coaching style is both empowering and practical, providing not only encouragement but also actionable steps that I could implement immediately.”
— S. Pierre
Ready to discover what you do best?
Understanding your strengths unlocks your potential — and leads to greater performance, at work and everywhere else.
Activating Your Strengths, through coaching and organization development.