In this episode of "The Making of a Coach," Tobi from metaFox is joined by Taina Nicolicin to explore the development of the metaFox Strengths Discovery, a tool designed for strength assessment and feedback. Taina, an experienced strengths coach, quizzes Tobi on the creation of this web app, which is built for coaches and facilitators. The episode delves into the intricacies of building psychometric assessments and includes a live coaching demo using Tobi's strengths report from the app. Listeners will gain insights into how strengths can be integrated into coaching practices and the benefits of using tools like the metaFox Strength Discovery.

Key Learnings:

• Coaches can enhance their practice by incorporating strengths assessments like the metaFox Strength Discovery to provide clients with a deeper understanding of their potential.
• It's important to balance strengths to avoid overuse, which can lead to burnout; coaches should guide clients in identifying and dialing down overused strengths.
• Utilizing psychometric tools in coaching can foster self-awareness and personal growth, helping clients align their strengths with their professional and personal goals.

Resources & Mentions

1. metaFox Strengths Explorer → https://metafox.eu/strengths
2. Connect to Taina Nicolicin → https://www.linkedin.com/in/taina-maria-nicolicin/
3. VIA Strengths & MBSP (Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice) → https://www.viacharacter.org/programs/mbsp
4. Strengths Profile by Cappfinity → https://www.strengthsprofile.com
5. CliftonStrengths by Gallup → https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/home.aspx
6. Watch last week's episode and more: https://metafox.eu/pages/the-making-of-a-coach-podcast

Chapter Timeline

00:00 Introduction to The Making of a Coaching Tool

01:28 Guest Introduction and Strengths Coaching Overview

03:33 Personal Journey with Strengths Assessment

06:16 Development of the Strength Explorer Tool

12:07 Challenges and Refinements in Strengths Assessment

19:57 Current State of the Strength Explorer App

20:39 Condensing Assessments for Coaching

24:19 Integrating Strengths into Coaching Sessions

25:22 Exploring Strengths and Their Impact

35:07 Unrealized Strengths and Actions

41:39 Concluding Thoughts and Next Steps