Author: Alex Wong
Alex is a Strengths Enthusiast who is both a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, and a Certified Strategic Strengths Coach. His passion is in helping people grow into the best versions of themselves by appreciating and growing their innate talents. In his spare time, Alex is a hobbyist magician and a volunteer at his church Sunday school.
Top 5 StrengthsFinder 2.0 Themes:
Empathy, Individualisation, Developer, Strategic, Learner
Are you self-sabotaging with this misuse of strengths?
Did you know that over 15.7 million Clifton StrengthsFinder Assessments assessments have been taken to date? Given how young this tool is, this number is staggering. Nevertheless, as powerful as the Strengths-Based approach is, many people may be engaging in self-sabotaging behaviors without knowing it. One Misconception About Strengths Some time back, I attended a sharing session about… Continue reading Are you self-sabotaging with this misuse of strengths?
How you may be unknowingly sabotaging your own goals and what to do about it
We had another awesome talent showcase session for the StrengthsFinder Singapore Network. There was lots of fun and laughter as we all created and shared our own dream boards. There were dreams to travel, become fitter, and to live our passions, and we had our boards to help steer our subconscious towards achieving them. I find… Continue reading How you may be unknowingly sabotaging your own goals and what to do about it
Dream Boarding for Success
Career Conversations: Discovering & Maximizing Your Strengths At Work
Starting 2017 Strong – Gratitude
As we begin the new year, it is all too common to dive into new resolutions and goals for the year. If you haven’t already taken some time at the end of 2016 to practice some gratitude, now is a good time to start before bulldozing ahead for the new year. Benefits of Gratitude In… Continue reading Starting 2017 Strong – Gratitude
Here’s how to wrap up the year for 2016
It didn’t seem that long ago when I was just setting the goals for objectives for this 2016, and because I know it, it is now coming to an end! I can’t help but ask myself “Where did all the time go?!” Here’s a nice way to wrap up the year. One of my members… Continue reading Here’s how to wrap up the year for 2016
Strengths and Workplace Engagement
Activating and Increasing Self-Motivation – Part 2
“5… 4… 3… 2… 1… BLAST OFF!” The voyage began at 9:32 a.m. EDT, July 16, and ended 4 days later on July 20 at 4:18 p.m. EDT, when the Lunar Module of the Apollo 11 finally landed on the Moon. 1. It was mankind’s first foray to the moon and getting there was no easy… Continue reading Activating and Increasing Self-Motivation – Part 2
Activating and Increasing Self-Motivation – Part 1
“The Best Motivation is Self-Motivation.” – Jim Rohn There are some days (more days than I like) that I feel a lack of motivation to do things. I would stone in front of the TV, or computer, or just plan staring out into blank space. Perhaps I’m in the special nothing-box that the male species… Continue reading Activating and Increasing Self-Motivation – Part 1