A strengths-based approach is about much more than asking people what they enjoy. It can reshape how you hire, develop and retain talent, how teams work together and how you lead change in a human, positive way.
In this episode of our Strengths at Work – Rethinking Talent series, James Brook explains the core foundations of the strengths-based approach and where it adds the most value across the talent lifecycle – from hiring and career development to team performance and culture change.
In the video, James highlights several high-impact applications of a strengths-based approach:
Instead of asking only “What is wrong and how do we fix it?”, a strengths-based approach asks “Where can this person, this team or this organisation be at their best – and how do we design for that?”
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In this strengths story, HR consultant Jenny Goulding, founder of Agile HR Consulting, shares how she uses the TalentPredix™ strengths assessment with fast-growing SMEs to develop leaders, retain key people and unlock team potential.
Working with scaling organisations, Jenny needed a tool that goes beyond traditional psychometrics and helps people see their strengths, values and motivations in a clear, visual way.
In this video, David Young discusses how TalentPredix™ is being used across the NHS and wider public sector to strengthen leadership pipelines and improve staff retention. By helping individuals understand their strengths, values and motivations, the tool enables more effective career choices and a stronger sense of purpose at work.
In this video, Mark speaks about how TalentPredix helped Interconnexion employees and managers develop a better understanding of their combined career drivers, values and strengths to improve overall business and talent outcomes.
Listen to Karen Stone share how she uses TalentPredix™ as a coach to help her clients deepen their self-awareness, optimise their strengths, and align their career choices with their values.
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In this episode of Talking Talent, we explore how understanding and leveraging strengths, motivations, and values can unlock career satisfaction and long-term success. Through the PACER framework, we uncover strategies to align strengths with roles and projects, boosting performance and engagement.
The discussion also highlights practical tips for tackling less enjoyable tasks and the surprising impact of overusing strengths on career progression. Perfect for anyone looking to thrive in their career or empower others to do the same, this episode is packed with insights to help you harness strengths for greater impact and satisfaction.
Listen to Ryan speak about how TalentPredix facilitated meaningful coaching sessions that help people thrive in their careers.
In this episode of Talking Talent, we highlight how strengths-based approaches can shape early career development to accelerate growth, engagement, and retention. The discussion touches on helping young professionals discover and leverage their strengths, setting the foundation for long-term career success. We also explore how organisations can adapt to Gen Z’s evolving workplace preferences, including flexibility and autonomy. A must-listen for anyone supporting or embarking on early career journeys in today’s dynamic workplace.
Listen to Renata speak about how TalentPredix facilitated meaningful coaching sessions that help people thrive in their careers.
In this interview, executive coach Lisa Pearson discusses integrating TalentPredix into her practice, highlighting its unique ability to measure talents, career drivers, and values. She shares successful outcomes in leadership development and one-on-one coaching, emphasising how it empowers clients to leverage their strengths for career advancement.