A TALENT is a natural recurring way of thinking, feeling or behaving. Represents a capacity to do something. TALENT combined with knowledge and skill create strength.
A STRENGTH is the ability to provide consistent, high performance in a given activity. When fully developed and applied, it is the basis for achievement and excellence. STRENGTHS are PART of your personality – they affect your character, temperament, disposition and identity.
Use these journal prompts and self-coaching exercises to help you deepen your understanding of how to leverage your strengths through self-reflection.
Describe a day when you were at your best, What were you doing? Who, if anyone, were you with?
Thinking about that day, how were your strengths in action?
5 Strengths I have are…
What does each strength allow me to do?
When/Where have I recently used each strength?
Commit to the following action to leverage a strength, and then complete the following statements:
- The strength I chose to focus on is
- The action I will take is
- The specific steps I will take to implement the action are
After you have implemented the action, then answer the following question.
- What did I learn about myself that I didn’t know before taking these actions?
My strengths can be leveraged to address needs, challenges and issues at work. Complete the statement to identify opportunities to apply your strengths.
My strength in _______________________________could be used to address_________________________________________________________________________.
This is just a beginning of your journey of self-discovery. Taking the time to reflect empowers you to create a roadmap for your professional path and navigate the rapidly changing world of work.
Until next time, here’s to unleashing your true potential through the power of self-coaching.
