Have You Ever Been Told to “Fix Your Weaknesses” to Succeed?
I have.
What if I told you that your real power lies in what’s already working beautifully inside you?
That’s the heart of Gallup Strengths – a revolutionary approach to personal and professional development that flips the old script. Instead of trying to become someone you’re not, Gallup invites you to become more of who you already are.
So, What Exactly Is Gallup Strengths?
Gallup Strengths, officially known as the CliftonStrengths Assessment, is a science-based tool developed by Don Clifton, often referred to as the “Father of Strengths-Based Psychology.” It helps individuals discover their natural talents—the ways you naturally think, feel, and behave—and how to turn them into strengths.
Once you take the assessment, you’re given a report that identifies your Top 5 (or all 34) talent themes out of a total of 34. These themes fall into four broad categories:
- Executing (getting things done)
- Influencing (helping others take action)
- Relationship Building (connecting with others)
- Strategic Thinking (processing and planning)
Why Does It Matter?
Because when we work in our strengths zone, life feels more fulfilling, energizing and impactful. Gallup’s research shows that people who use their strengths every day are:
6x more likely to be engaged at work
3x more likely to report an excellent quality of life
More confident, productive and resilient
In short, when you know your strengths, you unlock the blueprint to your best self – at work, at home, in teams and in life.
It’s Not a Personality Test
One of the biggest misconceptions is that Gallup Strengths is a personality test. It’s not.
While personality tests tell you who you are (introvert/extrovert, for example), CliftonStrengths tells you how you best operate. It’s not about labeling—it’s about understanding your unique wiring and learning how to channel it into performance and purpose.
What Happens After You Know Your Strengths?
This is where the real journey begins.
As a Strengths Coach, I help individuals, teams and leaders:
Understand their strengths in depth
Learn how to aim their strengths at specific goals or challenges
Turn natural talents into true performance
Improve communication, relationships and decision-making
Whether you’re navigating a career move, building confidence, managing a team or simply wanting to know yourself better – your strengths are the starting point.
Final Thought
Gallup Strengths is more than an assessment. It’s a mindset – a commitment to grow by becoming more of who you are, not less. It reminds us that we are most powerful not when we try to be everything, but when we bring our unique gifts to the table.
Want to discover your strengths or take them to the next level? Let’s chat. Your potential is already inside you – let’s unlock it, together.