October 9, 2024 2 Min Read
Get To Know Your Unique Character Strengths

While character strengths are unique to each individual, they impact every interaction we have with others (and ourselves!). Before diving into the clips below with Coach Elaine Jacob, take a moment to think about someone you admire and why. What character strengths do they possess? What morals, virtues, and emotions do they demonstrate that inspire you? Learn how to get in touch with your strengths to increase self-awareness, improve relationships, and overcome challenges with confidence.
What Are Character Strengths & Why Are They Important?
Character strengths are not only the core elements of who you are, they’re your superpowers! Becoming more aware of your strengths can give you the confidence to move in alignment and find “flow” in personal and professional areas of your life. As Coach Elaine says, “The topic of study is you…your strengths are seeking expression.”
Exploring The Relationship Between Values, Strengths, Meaning & Purpose
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Values are the “what” of life. They are core beliefs and principles, our driving force that dictates what’s most important to us. Do your values align with what’s going on in your life right now? Coach Elaine’s tip: Follow your intuitive voice.
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Strengths are the “how” of life. In this season of your life, what value are you leaning towards? Courage, temperance, wisdom, justice, humanity, or transcendence?
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Purpose and meaning provide the “what” of life. This fuels us and gives us direction and guidance to push forward.
The Value Of Discovering & Capitalizing On Your Character Strengths
Coach Elaine shares in the clip below how she’s discovered her strengths throughout her career. This came from a deepening self-awareness and the ability to identify when strengths emerged, especially in the workplace. From her perspective, when you know what your values are, you’ll put yourself in places that align with who you are.
Reflection questions: What energizes you? What has helped you to overcome the biggest challenges of your life? What do people give you feedback on? What do people compliment you on?
Applying Character Strengths To Meet Your Goals
The more you develop your strengths by giving time to them and utilizing them, the better you’ll get at capitalizing on your strengths. In fact, we can reroute our neuropathways by regularly leveraging strengths to meet goals, succeed at work, and live more fulfilled lives. Learn how to embed strengths into your daily life with the tips from Coach Elaine below.
Curious about identifying your strengths for personal and professional fulfillment? Connect 1:1 with a coach to dig deeper and overcome challenges with ease!