Matt McIver, Commence Studio, The Interview
Matt loves his daily team huddles about Strengths, rolling into podcasts with great hair and the idea of turning conflict into praise. Sarah and Bill dive deep into Matt's usage of Ideation and how this motivates him, but also blows past some people. We also get to hear how Ideation, Input Futuristic and Learner all shaped his education, particularly when it came to two critical comments from his professors.
Find Matt and his team at https://commence.studio
Matt’s Top 10 CliftonStrengths
1) Ideation
2) Input
3) Relator
4) Responsibility
5) Connectedness
6) Futuristic
7) Learner
8) Significance
9) Command
10) Belief
Bill's Top 10 CliftonStrengths
Find Matt and his team at https://commence.studio
Matt’s Top 10 CliftonStrengths
1) Ideation
2) Input
3) Relator
4) Responsibility
5) Connectedness
6) Futuristic
7) Learner
8) Significance
9) Command
10) Belief
Bill's Top 10 CliftonStrengths
1) Individualization
2) Developer
3) Activator
4) Woo
5) Restorative
6) Empathy
7) Harmony
8) Connectedness
9) Relator
10) Learner
Sarah's Top 10 CliftonStrengths
1) Positivity
2) Woo
3) Communication
4) Harmony
5) Activator
6) Developer
7) Input
8) Individualization
9) Responsibility
10) Arranger
GET MORE FROM BILL AND SARAH:
Bill's info:
https://billdippel.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamdippel/
https://www.instagram.com/billdippelcoach/
Sarah's info:
https://www.wearecollinsco.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahcoachcollins/
https://www.instagram.com/sarahcoachcollins/
Creators and Guests
Host
Bill Dippel
Bill Dippel is a certified, professional Strengths coach with a 35-year career in nonprofits and higher education. His passion is working with organizations, teams, and individuals to ensure they are performing and communicating at the highest levels. As president of Bill Dippel Strengths Coaching, he travels frequently for large events and public speaking, as well as working with whole companies through their management teams.
Host
Sarah Collins
Sarah Collins is a certified CliftonStrengths coach and founder of Collins Collective, with over 12 years of experience in strengths-based coaching and leadership development. Her passion lies in empowering businesses, teams, and individuals to communicate and perform at their best by focusing on what they do well. As the leader of Collins Collective, Sarah combines engaging workshops, high-impact keynotes, and in-depth coaching to foster growth and connection. Based in Nebraska, she partners with businesses to drive meaningful change and create high-performing teams.
Guest
Matt Mclver
Matt McIver is a visionary leader, creative strategist, and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience building brands, driving innovation, and fostering creative excellence. As the founder and CEO of Commence Studio, Matt leads the multidisciplinary creative agency to collaborate with global clients across industries such as lifestyle, wellness, CPG, and education. His expertise spans branding, digital product development, Shopify e-commerce, and omnichannel marketing strategy. Under Matt's leadership, Commence Studio earned accolades for its work with high-profile clients including Death Wish Coffee, Patagonia, Clear Capital, and Bombora, consistently delivering impactful design and development solutions. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Matt is deeply passionate about exploring nature and fostering meaningful connections. An avid fly fisherman, mountain biker, and camper, he finds inspiration in the outdoors, sharing adventures with his family and capturing moments through photography. His drive for innovation and connection is matched by his commitment to personal growth and helping others uncover their purpose and passion. Matt's insights on entrepreneurship, creative leadership, and the power of connection make him an engaging podcast guest, ready to inspire listeners with stories of resilience, risk-taking, and redefining success in both business and life.
