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Building a Culture of Gratitude

May 15, 2019 by Diana Leave a Comment

Focusing on what I have to be grateful for is my antidote for the dark places my thoughts can take me when I become discouraged and am feeling helpless about affairs of the world and humanity. To keep my mindset in check I make note of the things I’m grateful for. I count my blessings […]

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Growing Your Internal Gratitude

May 7, 2019 by Diana Leave a Comment

Gratitude, Thankful, Appreciation, Goodness, Mindset, Why, FullyAlive, Foundations, Positive, Value-Based, Purpose-Driven, Inventory, Focus, Perspective, Choice, Celebrate, Blessings, Relative, Strengths, Strengths Based Leadership, StrengthsFinder, Leadership Coach

I really like what the Harvard Medical School says about gratitude: a thankful appreciation for what an individual receives, whether tangible or intangible. With gratitude, people acknowledge the goodness in their lives… As a result, gratitude also helps people connect to something larger than themselves as individuals—whether to other people, nature, or a higher power1. […]

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Making Change Stick

February 4, 2019 by Diana Leave a Comment

Last week I invited each of you to ponder your relationship to abundance and/or scarcity and make a commitment to making one change in your habits every month. Over the next few weeks, we’ll continue the discussion with a focus on the challenge of making our changes stick and to support you in being successful […]

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Building a Culture on Strengths

September 17, 2018 by Diana Leave a Comment

Engaged, Encouraged, Supported, Productive, Inspired, Loyal, Focus, Value, Technical Skills, Soft Skills, Character, Values, Strengths, Strengths Based Leadership, StrengthsFinder, Leadership Coach

We’ve been focusing on being a great leader of change. Through my work with clients, I’ve found that those leaders who integrate a Strengths Culture along with the process of change have more engagement and sustainable success. When people are asked to do what they do best throughout the change process they buy in, are […]

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Can You Develop Perseverance?

April 25, 2018 by Diana Leave a Comment

Persevere, Mindset, Behavior, Learn, Master, Commitment, Habits, Patience, Wisdom, Fulfillment, Interests, Personality, Values, Discipline, Focus, Consistency, Strengths, Strengths Based Leadership, StrengthsFinder, Leadership Coach

It was confusing to me when realized that I have limits and boundaries to my perseverance because I felt like, yes!, I am someone who perseveres. This realization came when I was introduced to the Strengths Strategy model of coaching and came to deeply understand how all of my 34 strengths come into play in […]

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Leaders Who Persevere

April 17, 2018 by Diana Leave a Comment

Persevere, Impact, Energy, Attitude, Mature, Seasoned, Self-Awareness, Passion, Determination, Creative, Purpose, Inspire, Disciplined, Drive, Focus, Purpose-Driven, Calling, Positive, Improve, Effort, Strengths, Strengths Based Leadership, StrengthsFinder, Leadership Coach

Do you see yourself as a leader who perseveres? This week we’ll examine five categories of preserving leaders. Which category best describes you? This is part 3 in the 5-part series on The Power of Perseverance by Diana Gabriel, Certified Strengths Strategy Coach. I’ve been reflecting on leaders who persevere. The persevering leaders I’ve met really stand […]

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Do you Need to Raise Your Trust Quotient?

February 7, 2018 by Diana Leave a Comment

Trust, Quotient, Accountability, People, Priority, Focus, Leadership, Prosperity, Helping Hand, Resources, Listen, Soft Skills, Mentor, Security, Confidence, Employee Success, Strengths, Strengths Based Leadership, StrengthsFinder, Leadership Coach

During coaching conversations leaders often wonder: “How can I encourage my people to be more accountable?” You may feel that it’s simply a communication issue – once you learn to communicate better, problem solved. However, as we unravel the concerns around accountability, it becomes abundantly clear that trust – your lack of trust in yourself […]

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Boosting Optimism

January 9, 2018 by Diana Leave a Comment

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A new year is upon us. Do you find yourself, as many people do, pausing at this time to reflect on the past year, where you are and where you want to be? Do you set New Year’s resolutions with the hope of changing the course of the year before you, only to find yourself […]

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Mindfulness: The Restlessness Experience

February 7, 2017 by Diana Leave a Comment

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We are living in tumultuous and unsettling times for many. What are your habits and practices for staying centered and grounded? Are you clear about your core values and the gifts and talents you bring to the table, allowing you to be responsive rather than reactive to unsettling events? How do you stay aligned with […]

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The 3rd Promise: Process and Execution

September 13, 2016 by Diana Leave a Comment

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During a call this morning with several Strength Strategy coaches we were discussing what makes the Strengths Strategy model so effective and unique. One coach said, “Strengths Intelligence is a universal language” and I thought, “That’s it!” For me, there is something about diving in deep with the Strengths Strategy model that is like coming […]

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