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Strengths Applied: Finding Success Partners w/ Michael Stafford and Jen Pasquale

Strengths Applied: Finding Success Partners w/ Michael Stafford and Jen Pasquale

Update: 2025-09-09
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Who makes you better? Who are your powerful success partners?


This week, we’re joined by returning guest Michael Stafford and first-time guest Jen Pasquale for a conversation about how intentional, strengths-based partnerships can help each of us grow & improve performance, especially for new managers and leaders.


We explore how knowing ourselves and others creates space for psychological safety, clear communication, enhanced collaboration, and sustainable success. We share personal stories, practical tips for finding support when you’re feeling stuck, and strategies for building high-performing teams. We share how Strength-based relationships can transform the way we work. This episode offers insight and inspiration to help you find - and become - a great success partner!


KEY MOMENTS

  • 00:00 Intro & Welcome Guests
  • 02:14 The Why & The Stats
  • 05:10 Personal Experiences with Success Partners
  • 14:41 The Role of Talents in Finding Success Partners
  • 29:20 Tips for Finding Success Partners When Feeling Stuck
  • 40:48 Challenges & Coaching for New Managers
  • 54:06 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways


OUR GUESTS:

Jen Pasquale @ Lead with Curiosity

LinkedIn | Website

Jen’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Restorative | Relator | Strategic | Intellection | Analytical 


Michael Stafford @ The Chapter Coach

LinkedIn | Website

Michael’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Maximizer | Input | Individualization | Relator | Harmony


YOUR HOSTS: 

Jen Werner @ Jen Werner Coaching 

Facebook | LinkedIn | Website

Jen’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Responsibility | Achiever | Belief | Deliberative | Activator 


Chad Ahern @ Talent and Teams Consulting 

LinkedIn | Website

Chad’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Learner | Deliberative | Responsibility | Harmony | Analytical 


To learn more about CliftonStrengths talent themes.


The opinions and insights we share on each CliftonStrengths theme are our own and are based on our understanding of Gallup’s Strengths-based development research. They are also informed by our unique work with our clients. Even though we are Gallup Certified Strengths Coaches, the insights we share here are not formally vetted, approved, or endorsed by Gallup, Inc. 


Gallup®, CliftonStrengths®, and the 34 theme names of CliftonStrengths® are trademarks of Gallup, Inc. All rights reserved.


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Strengths Applied: Finding Success Partners w/ Michael Stafford and Jen Pasquale

Strengths Applied: Finding Success Partners w/ Michael Stafford and Jen Pasquale