Strengths Profile

Those who understand their strengths and know how to make the most of them often report higher self-esteem and well-being, as well as greater performance and goal achievement.*

What do strengths have to do with change?

During periods of transition, we are often required to let go of some things — but not everything. Often, changing environments challenge us to use our skills and perspectives in new ways. Having a strong sense of the strengths we bring to the table can increase our confidence and ability to navigate uncertainy.

Why use a strengths assessment?

I use the Strengths Profile from Capp with my coaching clients because its model, which assesses performance, energy, and use, provides a more nuanced view of strengths, as outlined in the graphic below. A more granular understanding of our strengths can help us to zero in on what we should aim to leverage, and what we may want to avoid when working to achieve our goals.

As an accredited Strengths Profile practitioner, I am well-positioned to help you get the most from your strengths assessment, and uncover new ways to put your strengths to work for you, your team, and your organization.

*Sources:

Govindji, R., & Linley, P. A. (2007). Strengths use, self-concordance and well-being: Implications for strengths coaching and coaching psychologists. International Coaching Psychology Review, 2(2), 143-153.

Linley, P. A., Nielsen, K. M., Gillett, R., & Biswas-Diener, R. (2010). Using signature strengths in pursuit of goals: Effects on goal progress, need satisfaction, and well-being, and implications for coaching psychologists. International Coaching Psychology Review, 5(1), 6-15.

Proctor, C., Maltby, J., & Linley, P. A. (2011). Strengths use as a predictor of well-being and health-related quality of life. Journal of Happiness Studies, 12(1), 153-169.