The Strength Catalyst
The Strength Catalyst offers live coaching conversations that show how people can use their strengths more strategically to tackle challenges and grow with confidence. Season one features nonprofit leaders, giving listeners both practical strategies for their own lives and a window into inspiring mission-driven work.
The Strength Catalyst
Latest Episodes
Staying Open to Learning
Humility is often misunderstood. It isn't about thinking less of yourself—it is about staying open to learning, recognizing others' contributions, and creating space for the people around you to grow.In this first Introspective Moments e...
Growing Alongside the Work
Pam Whitworth, founder of Shanti Children’s Foundation, joins Colleen for a conversation about what happens when the work you care deeply about asks you to grow along with it. Over nearly 30 years, Pam has had to build confidence, advocate for ...
Choosing How You Want to Lead
Kate Ward, Director of Development at the Ellie Fund, joins Colleen for a conversation about what happens when an organization grows — and your leadership needs to grow with it. As Kate thinks more intentionally about the leader she wants to be...
Creating a Strengths-Based Culture
Amanda de Oliveira, whose role spans finance, human resources, and organizational development at WE CAN, joins Colleen for a special conversation about building a strengths-based culture. Amanda shares how one nonprofit has woven strengths into...
You, Me, and Us — A Framework for Leading Through Transitions
Aled Hollingworth, Vice President of Development at buildOn, joins Colleen for an honest conversation about two of the most universal challenges in nonprofit leadership — sustaining momentum through a major organizational transition, and steppi...
