Strengths On Fire | What If You Hate Your Strengths? with Jen Werner

What If You Hate Your Strengths? with Jen Werner

June 17, 2025 / 56:47/S2:E3

Ever looked at your CliftonStrengths results and thought, “Ugh, I don’t like these?” You’re not alone.

In this honest and energizing episode, Sarah Collins and Bill Dippel sit down with special guest Jen Werner to explore what it really takes to embrace your strengths—especially when they don’t show up the way you expected. Jen shares her personal journey from resisting her strengths to recognizing their power, and the trio dives into the messy, beautiful work of self-awareness, coaching, and growth.You’ll hear real talk about what it’s like to dislike your results, why individualization matters, and how your strengths shape (and sometimes strain) your personal and professional relationships. Whether you’re a coach, a team leader, or someone still figuring out how to own what makes you unique, this episode will leave you feeling seen—and maybe even a little more proud of your quirks.

🔥 7 Main Takeaways

Strengths culture doesn’t happen by accident.
Ambassadors and in-house coaches are game-changers.
You can’t outsource culture. Bringing in a coach is powerful, but without internal commitment and leadership modeling, strengths won’t transform your team.
Skeptics aren’t the problem—silence is.
Professional development needs consistency.
Curiosity is your secret weapon. When team dynamics get sticky, leading with curiosity over criticism builds trust and opens doors.
One-size-fits-all doesn’t work. Strengths-based development is most effective when it’s tailored to the team’s culture, goals, and internal rhythms.

💥 Sound Bites

“You can’t call it culture after one workshop.”
“Awareness is the spark. Application is the fire.”
“Ambassadors make the magic last.”
“If your team’s growth is outsourced, it’s not sustainable.”
“The goal isn’t to make everyone a coach—it’s to make coaching normal.”
“A good ambassador doesn’t have all the answers—they ask better questions.”
“Curiosity creates culture. Criticism shuts it down.”
“Skeptics can actually sharpen the system—if you let them talk.”
“One workshop is a start, not a solution.”
“Strengths work isn’t a checklist—it’s a commitment.”
“Don’t expect culture change if no one’s following up.”
“If we’re not building muscle, we’re just giving pep talks.”
“Leaders don’t need to be the loudest—they need to be the most consistent.”
“A coaching culture means strengths live in the day-to-day, not just the kickoff.”
“If you want strengths to stick, give the work to the people—not just the facilitator.”

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

Official Strengths On Fire Website: https://strengthsonfire.transistor.fm

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

Jen Werner

Jen Werner is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach who helps people own their voice and lead with confidence. With a background in design, sales, and leadership development, she supports those who feel like outsiders or underrepresented in their roles. Jen’s coaching blends authenticity, resilience, and purpose—empowering individuals and teams to thrive by embracing what makes them unique. She’s also a certified e2grow High Performing Team Coach and passionate about creating spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Her motto: Be uniquely you.

Broadcast by

Creators and Guests

headphones Listen Anywhere

Listen Anywhere