I was recently interviewed for an article about Strengths and asked to talk through my own insights to what led me into working in this field. Reflecting on this was hugely enlightening. Here is what I learned: Your strengths show up at a young age ...   When...

  We know that when people use their strengths everyday they are happier and report higher levels of over-all well being. Countless research has shown that when people are happier, as a result of using their strengths effectively, they are more engaged, perform...

I have recently returned from a skiing trip to a beautiful place called Ruhpolding in the heart of Bavaria. After a ten year absence from my old military ski championships, and seven years since I left the British Army, it felt amazing to be back amongst people with...

My world has completely changed since I discovered Strengths. It has significantly improved my own relationships with the people I love most. As part of my training to become a Certified Strengths Coach ALL of my close family and friends took the Clifton...

From the time we are born there is a focus on what we aren’t good at. As a child our parents worry when we don’t take our first steps quick enough, or when we don’t make friends as easily as others in our class. They might scorn us for being too trusting of others,...

By our Director of Strengths-based Development, Vicki Haverson. Everyone knows what it’s like to feel frustrated. It could be triggered by a belief about feeling short of the mark by your own standards, not being able to contribute what you feel you should, or by...