Alex Wong, Author at Strengths Alchemy

3 Guiding Principles for Powerful Communication

Effective communication is one of the most important skills we can develop, yet many of us fall short in this area. “Words are singularly the most powerful force available to humanity. We can choose to use this force constructively with words of encouragement, or destructively using words of despair. Words have energy and power with… Continue reading 3 Guiding Principles for Powerful Communication

Another Reason for Strengths-Based Development

“You can be anything you want to be!” This is a common statement I’ve heard from many well-meaning people concerned about our development – parents, teachers, and friends. I’m sure that these were said with the intention to motivate me, but sometimes these statements can do more harm than good. And perhaps you can relate… Continue reading Another Reason for Strengths-Based Development

Thinking with your hands using Lego

“Your hand-bone is linked to your brain-bone”. That’s what Robert Rasmussen, our Lego Serious Play (LSP) Trainer, would repeatedly say. And it would seem that there’s something that happens when we start building something. What’s intangible starts to take form, we start to be able to see more clearly what was abstract, and we start… Continue reading Thinking with your hands using Lego

Quick Tips for Changing Behaviour

For the longest time, I’d been trying to change my eating behaviour. And sometimes with a loving mum, that can be difficult… With one of her widest smiles, my mum walked up to me and handed me a 3-pack Kinder Bueno box, knowing that I love chocolates. Most of the time, this would be a great… Continue reading Quick Tips for Changing Behaviour

Strengths Conversations – With Nathanael Moss

During this video interview, I was blown away by Nathanael’s understanding and application of StrengthsFinder in his life. This is one video you don’t want to miss if you want to see how he created opportunities at work for himself through an understanding of his talents. And it’s not just about knowledge, but how he… Continue reading Strengths Conversations – With Nathanael Moss

Mentoring for Success

The problem with the problem

One of the first steps I take in coaching is to help people identify their goals. Some clients start off by stating what they want to achieve, some start off with a problem they want to avoid or get rid of. Regardless of their starting point, we always end up redefining both the problem and goals before we… Continue reading The problem with the problem

Strengths Conversations – With Jerrick Sik

“I’m still a student, will the Clifton StrengthsFinder still be useful for me?” That’s a question I’ve heard many times. In this conversation, see what the experiences of a 18-year old student are, and how he used applied it in his own life. [tabs title=”Description,Transcript,”][tab id=”1″] Strengths Conversations – With Jerrick Sik Jerrick is a… Continue reading Strengths Conversations – With Jerrick Sik

One key in Strengths Development – Habits

I need to build some new habits (or get rid of old ones) if I want to meet my goals. Like many guys, one of my goals is to get awesome-looking, lean six-pack abs. Vanity I know, but at least I’m honest about it. Unfortunately, my belly now looks more like “united nations” than having six… Continue reading One key in Strengths Development – Habits

Some Key Considerations for making a Career Transition

Starting a career or making a career transition can be both scary and challenging. While many people have approached me for career profiling and coaching, one of the more interesting things I’ve heard is this: “Alex, the reason I’m approaching you for help is because I recently got terminated after my probation for my new… Continue reading Some Key Considerations for making a Career Transition