Hi! I’m Shona
I’m passionate about helping people discover their strengths, unlock their potential, and create meaningful paths in life and work. With over two decades of experience in leadership, coaching, and career development, I’ve dedicated my life to empowering others to thrive.
My journey has been shaped by a love for people, a deep curiosity about what drives us, and a belief that everyone has unique gifts to offer the world. From leading teams in high-pressure environments to becoming a certified Clifton Strengths coach, I’ve learned that success is rooted in self-awareness and aligning our talents with what truly matters to us.
If you’re looking for a coach who will walk alongside you, champion your goals, and help you achieve lasting growth, I’d be honored to be part of your journey.
Discovering your natural strengths is a powerful journey that can transform your life. When you understand what makes you unique—your talents, passions, and innate abilities—you unlock the key to becoming your most authentic and fulfilled self.
By focusing on your strengths, rather than trying to fix weaknesses, you can build confidence, create meaningful goals, and live with greater purpose.
Strengths-based living isn’t just about achieving success—it’s about aligning your life with who you truly are, allowing you to thrive personally and professionally.
The real, best version of you is waiting to shine.
Benefits for Individuals
Increased Self-Awareness
Understand your unique talents and how to apply them effectively in your personal and professional life.
Gain clarity on what energizes you and how to work in alignment with your strengths.
Enhanced Confidence
Recognize your areas of natural excellence, which boosts self-esteem and decision-making ability.
Focus on what you do best rather than fixating on weaknesses.
Improved Goal Achievement
Set and achieve goals that align with your talents, leading to more sustainable success.
Learn strategies to maximize your strengths for personal and professional growth.
Better Decision-Making
Use your strengths to approach challenges, make informed choices, and solve problems effectively.
Career Growth
Discover roles and responsibilities where you naturally excel, leading to greater job satisfaction and career progression.
Gain tools to advocate for yourself in the workplace by highlighting your strengths.
Benefits for Couples
Enhanced Understanding and Appreciation
Learn to recognize and value each other’s unique strengths, leading to greater appreciation for what each partner brings to the relationship.
Shift the focus from frustrations about differences to seeing them as complementary strengths.
Stronger Emotional Connection
Build intimacy and trust by acknowledging and celebrating each other's natural talents.
Develop a deeper connection by understanding how your strengths influence the way you give and receive love.
Better Conflict Resolution
Use your individual strengths to approach conflicts in a constructive way, reducing tension and fostering solutions.
Recognize patterns in disagreements and reframe them as opportunities to work together more effectively.
Aligned Goals and Priorities
Identify shared strengths that can drive your goals as a couple, such as improving finances, parenting, or personal growth.
Understand how each partner’s strengths can contribute to achieving mutual goals in a way that feels natural and rewarding.
More Fulfilling Roles
Delegate responsibilities in the relationship based on strengths, ensuring each partner feels empowered and valued.
Reduce stress by focusing on what each person naturally excels at rather than forcing roles that feel misaligned.
Personal Growth Within the Relationship
Support each other in developing and applying individual strengths, creating a dynamic where both partners can thrive together.
Use strengths as a tool for personal development that strengthens the relationship over time.
Why Personal Strengths Coaching Matters
Personal Strengths coaching shifts the focus from fixing weaknesses to
maximizing strengths, which:
Builds confidence and momentum.
Increases engagement and fulfillment.
Creates a strengths-based culture that thrives on individual uniqueness.
What is CliftonStrengths?
CliftonStrengths, formerly known as StrengthsFinder, is a revolutionary assessment tool developed by Gallup that identifies and measures an individual's unique strengths and talents. Based on decades of research by Dr. Donald O. Clifton, CliftonStrengths helps individuals understand their natural patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving, and provides insights into how they can leverage these strengths to achieve greater success and fulfillment.
At its core, CliftonStrengths is founded on the belief that each person possesses a unique combination of talents and abilities that can be developed into strengths with the right knowledge, awareness, and practice. By focusing on what individuals naturally do best, rather than trying to fix weaknesses, CliftonStrengths empowers individuals to thrive in their personal and professional lives.
The CliftonStrengths assessment identifies an individual's top five talent themes out of a total of 34, each representing a different aspect of human behavior and performance. These talent themes are organized into four domains – Executing, Influencing, Relationship Building, and Strategic Thinking – providing a comprehensive framework for understanding and applying strengths in various contexts.
With CliftonStrengths, individuals gain valuable insights into their unique talents, learn how to leverage them effectively, and unlock their full potential for success. Whether you're seeking personal growth, career development, or team performance enhancement, CliftonStrengths offers a powerful pathway to self-discovery, empowerment, and achievement.
Ready to discover your strengths and transform your life? Contact me today to learn more about my CliftonStrengths coaching programs and unlock the power of your strengths!
