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If you\\u2019re tired of schlepping your tired, uninspired-self to the office, you need to take action. In this \\u201cwhat\\u2019s in it for you\\u201d episode of the Lead Through Strengths\\xa0podcast, you\\u2019ll find out what to expect from us.

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This episode is all about sharing with you the vibe of the show, what to expect, and how I got to you as your host.

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First, let\\u2019s talk about you
Do you do your daily commute, slug into cubicle land, and\\xa0wonder to yourself why you\\u2019re still doing what you\\u2019re doing?

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If that\\u2019s you, you\\u2019re in the right place. \\xa0You have big ol\\u2019\\xa0giant\\xa0dreams \\u2026and you have big kid bills and heavy obligations that seem to play against your big goals.

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So if you\\u2019re still trackin\\u2019\\u2026.big dreams for financial success and happiness\\xa0at the same time\\u2026yet you\\u2019re just not there yet, keep on listening because you\\u2019re not alone. This is your hub to learn how to discover and apply your unique strengths at work.

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The structure of the show
You\\u2019ll either get Q&A style\\xa0where your career questions are answered. Those episodes tend to be around 10 minutes. Other episodes are leader-interviews where people who are using Strengths Based Development at their company share their tips, tricks, and stories with you. Those episodes are\\xa020-30 minutes so that you can still finish an episode during your commute.

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You\\u2019ll always get a quick action tip in the answer, along with some longer-term stuff to work on.

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And why me?
Look, you get to pick whose opinions you consider. I definitely won\\u2019t try to talk you into listening to mine. Give it a whirl and see if it\\u2019s a fit.

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Credibility-wise, I\\u2019ve spent 20 years moving through roles in training (or\\xa0learning and developmentor\\xa0talent management\\xa0roles as we call it in corporate), organizational development roles, performance consulting, recruiting and HR. Point is, That part of my experience gives me the ability to share with you the company viewpoint\\u2013both what they\\u2019re trying to do for you, what they\\u2019re looking for, and why.

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Then I have marketing experience layered in. That helps me give you a unique viewpoint about how to position yourself, and how to have influential conversations or communications\\u2026ones that help them pick you. And ones that work from the\\xa0employer\\u2019s\\xa0point of view\\xa0because it\\u2019s actually all about\\xa0them\\xa0(not you) when you\\u2019re trying to land a new gig or get promoted. So that gives you a personal branding angle.

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I have also been on the hiring manager side a lot. So I can help you see what\\u2019s going on in our minds (or what we\\u2019re thinking while making hiring or promotional decisions). \\xa0So often, executives\\xa0or hiring managers seem mysterious. I can demystify that. It\\u2019s simpler than you think.

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I\\u2019m also a Gallup-certified strengths performance coach. I spend a huge amount of my life training, coaching, and speaking on the topic of strengths. It\\u2019s all about using your strengths to make you a stronger performer at work. So that\\u2019s it\\u2013by bringing you both the academic and practical view on things, I can get you tracking.\\xa0

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Closing
I hear people say things like \\u201cthat\\u2019s why they call it\\xa0work\\u2026it\\u2019s not supposed to be fun.\\u201d \\xa0I\\u2019m here to poo poo that philosophy.

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Instead, why not create yourself a life that makes you want to pinch yourself. Why not create one that makes you say, \\u201cdang, this is amazing. \\xa0I can\\u2019t believe this is my life.\\u201d

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Why can\\u2019t\\xa0you\\xa0be one of these people with a wicked, crazy, cool life? Thousands (heck maybe millions of people have done it). So I leave you with one\\xa0question:\\xa0Why not you?