In a world of constant change and challenges, I help people embrace flexibility and build resilience to harness their full potential.  

I love to help people discover their talents and strengths using the CliftonStrengths assessment, focus on what energizes and motivates them, and leverage what they do best to enhance their engagement and well-being.

If you would like to set up a 15-minute free coaching session and receive a free resource that identifies various strengths and motivations, please feel free to set up an appointment here.

To take the CliftonStrengths. you can either go to the Gallup Website, Strengths.gallup.com or purchase the book from any major retailer and use the code in the back of the book. Beware of used copies of the book, as they often have a previously used code that will no longer be valid. 

Resilience

A Model of Resilience

Resilience is more than just bouncing back from hardship. It's about enduring challenges and using them as springboards for growth and positive change. By developing flexibility, creativity, and a positive outlook, we can navigate life's difficulties and see setbacks as learning experiences. This resilience is the key to building a fulfilling life that embraces change and turns it into an advantage.

In 2007, I published an article about the symbolism of bamboo in the American Bamboo Society’s magazine Bamboo.

I hope you enjoy it. To read it in new window, please click here.

Services

I offer One-on-one Coaching, Team StrengthsFinder Coaching, and Group StrengthsFinder presentations.

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One on One Coaching

I work with individuals to help identify ways to embrace flexibility and build resilience. I like using the CliftonStrengths assessment results if possible because it gives a distinctive insight into what motivates and energizes people.

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Team StrengthsFinder Coaching

I work with teams to better understand, develop, and integrate their strengths. Team Strengths Coaching also helps teams develop and sustain Strategic Partnerships and improves interpersonal dynamics.

Group StrengthsFinder Presentations

If you or your organization want to learn more about Strengths, the Clifton StrengthsFinder 2.0 and how to apply and integrate strengths, I can facilitate one or more a group StrengthsFinder sessions in which the team learns about the fundamentals of a Strengths-based journey and its benefits.

 

Enhancing Wellbeing

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kindness, hope, and resilience

 
 

Hopeful employees show strong belief in the organization's goals, leading to increased dedication and productivity.

Kindness fosters a positive workplace, boosting employee value, respect, collaboration, and overall job satisfaction.

Resilient individuals overcome challenges, devise solutions, and persevere through adversity, crucial for organizational success in evolving business environments.

Healthy and happy employees are more focused, energized, and motivated to produce high-quality work.

 

Enhancing belonging

 
 

Kindness

When we treat others with kindness and respect, it creates a welcoming environment. This encourages people to feel safe opening up and sharing themselves, building stronger relationships and a sense of belonging.

Inclusion

Inclusive communities value the unique perspectives and experiences of each member. This allows everyone to feel seen and appreciated for who they are, contributing to a sense of belonging.

Community

Being part of a supportive community provides a safety net and a sense of shared identity. It allows individuals to feel understood and accepted, fostering a strong sense of belonging.

       Client List

 

  • North Orange Community College District

  • Folsom Lake College

  • American River College

  • LA Valley College's Continuing Education Department

  • The California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office

  • River Charter Schools

  • Franklin Elementary School

  • Loomis USD

  • Many others

And while my clients are largely colleges and educational institutions, the benefits of Strengthsfinder data can benefit any organization — big or small — corporate or nonprofit; anywhere that people work together for a common good and shared goals and objectives. Could your organization be next?"

Testimonials

“Joe was truly amazing in the delivery of our retreat’s StrengthsFinder session. He was infectiously energetic, highly motivating and keenly relatable. We hope to find an opportunity to have him come back again.”
— Laura Manyweather, Santa Monica College Non-credit department
“Our leadership team enjoyed the workshop; information was clear, relevant and engaging.
The session provided an opportunity to reflect about ourselves in the context of our roles. This new information allowed us to gain perspective about our interactions with each other.

We are looking forward to applying these concepts because we can see the positive effect it will have not only for our team but for the campus’ culture.”
— Dr. Habib, Vice President, Madera Community College Center
“Joe provided an excellent training for the Cal-IPC Board of Directors that concurrently served as a great team building opportunity. Each participant shared their unique combination of strengths with one another. I really appreciated the special care that Joe put into the training, which included making special name tags for each participant that listed - color coded - their top strengths. Joe was very engaging, perceptive and personable, and quickly put people at ease with his style. The training allowed me to look more closely at the skills that various Board members bring to the table and how best to utilize them. I would highly recommend his training to others.”
— Jutta Burger, Board President, CAL-IPC
“Folsom Lake College

The workshop ..” is making folks talk and reflect on their communication styles, which is exactly what I was hoping for.
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— President Rachel Rosenthal (retired)
“Moorpark College
Joe did an excellent job of introducing Strengths Finder to our leadership team at Moorpark College,
and he created quite a bit of excitement among the participants. He also has taken the time to provide me with some individual coaching on how to capitalize on my own strengths in my position, and how to harness the strengths of my executive team.”
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— President Luis Sanchez
“I just wanted to put it out there that you inspired someone out there today and it will be a session that I will keep with me for the rest of my career.”
— Recent participant in a Strengths-based education and leadership workshop.
“Chrysler Corp.
Joe really helped me to define, both verbally and in written communication, my unique combination of strengths & how I apply them to my work. Prior to taking this survey & working with Joe to understand the results, it had been difficult to share with others how I do what I do. “”
— Jim Minewiser, Development Lead - Global Uconnect Architecture, FCA Advanced Development Engineering, Chrysler Automobiles
“Joe is knowledgeable and was extremely helpful to me and my staff at Franklin Elementary School. He tailored the information to our roles as educators and also worked with individual PLC groups to enhance their team interactions and performance. I have used what I learned during our Strengths Finder coaching sessions in my work already and have plans to further implement strengths-based work in the future. Additionally, while Joe exemplifies strong professional skills, he is also very personable and, as such, was able to foster connections and build trust with staff members at Franklin. ”
— Principal Meyer
“I am so grateful for the work Joe has done with my team. He is an amazing strengths coach! A-MAZ-ING! Joe’s 1:1 coaching sessions and team workshop were hand down the best I’ve experienced. I am inspired to really focus on maximizing the talents of my team and make using a strengths-based approach one of our core values”
— Donelle D. Davis, Assistant Director Advising and Retention Services Student Academic Success Center University of California, Davis
“Joe was able to help our team discuss our strengths in a meaningful way and was very helpful to the growth of our team.”
— Heather Edwards, Partner, Girard & Edwards, Attorneys at Law
“Joe helped me interpret my StrengthsFinder results and understand the relationships between them. In isolation, each strength carries a bit of information, but the true value becomes more evident once the information is connected and put in context.
I have no doubt that Joe’s coaching will help me become a better mentor at work.”
— G.P.
“The timing could not have been better for my Strengthsfinder consultation: a few days before a big job interview. Joe helped me understand how the strengths I identified could be applied for my job interview. He also took the time to help me figure out how to talk about them with interviewers. The consultation and game plan we developed gave me the confidence to succeed at the interview. ”
— C.F.
“I learned a lot during my Strength Finders coaching sessions with Joe; he was able to clarify items and answer questions with good examples that enhanced my learning and were applicable to me personally. I highly recommend Joe’s Strength Finder coaching. It will be a great asset for anyone wishing to grow in their career or expand into a new one. ”
— M.P.

About Joe

I was not particularly engaged in high school nor in the first few years in junior college. I barely graduated from high school, and ended up failing most of my classes during a community college term.

However, during my next term I had professors and staff that sincerely took an interest in my success, which lead to far greater personal engagement and success. I was able to graduate the next year, and continued my educational journey, all the way to earning a doctorate in education. That semester of failure and heartache was transformative for me, making a tremendous impact on my life, and sparking a life-long interest in community college and organizations that support human growth and interpersonal development.

I was introduced to StrengthsFinder during my first class in CANDEL-the Capital Area North Doctorate in Educational Leadership. This helped me identify areas in which I had talent, and provided me with the language to understand how those talents had become strengths. 

While working for a state agency, my Strengths journey re-awakened and I began to really see the power of understanding one's own talents and strengths, as well as learning how to apply and integrate them.

I decided to pursue a certification in StrengthsFinder, and love being a StrengthsFinder Coach. It really is about finding what makes you happy and engaged.

What's Your Story? How can I help you illuminate your strengths?

 

My Top 5 Clifton StrengthsFinder Themes:

Empathy| Developer| Positivity| Strategic| Connectedness

I am a certified StrengthsFinder Coach with a background in education. I have taught for a nationally recognized university and have a doctorate in education with a focus on Educational Leadership from the Joint UC Davis- CSU Sonoma program- CANDEL (Capital Area North Doctorate in Educational Leadership).

Contact

Contact me to discover how you can leverage your talents into Strengths. 

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