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Join Alysse Bryson and her Co-hosts on The Sober Curator Podcast, a compelling podcast dedicated to supporting your journey in long-term recovery and fostering a sustainable sober lifestyle. Each episode features enlightening conversations with individuals who are thriving in sobriety, sharing insights and strategies that have helped them maintain wellness over the years. Discover the routines, mindset shifts, and community support that can enrich your sober life and keep you firmly on the path of recovery.
Experts in wellness, lifestyle coaching, and mental health also provide practical advice to enhance your daily life, focusing on holistic wellbeing and personal growth. Whether you’re reinforcing your commitment to sobriety or seeking inspiration to uplift your sober journey, The Sober Curator Podcast offers the tools and stories to empower you. Tune in through The Sober Curator to connect with a community that celebrates sober living as a vibrant and fulfilling choice.
Welcome to Beats Working, where Dan Rogers explores what it really means to redeem work. Through real conversations with leaders and builders, this show goes beyond titles and hustle to uncover the patterns shaping how we live and work. It’s not about climbing ladders—it’s about learning how to play the game from where you are. Because when who you are aligns with what you do, it doesn’t just feel better—it beats working.
This episode was first broadcast in January 2024. You can find a full episode archive by subscribing to BEATS WORKING.
Julia Waller joins us to explore the concept of unique abilities and how identifying and leveraging them can enhance both personal and professional life. Waller shares insights from her work with Strategic Coach on optimizing strengths and aligning them with business goals.
Key Takeaways:
- Origin of Unique Ability: Learn how Dan Sullivan’s research in the 1980s laid the groundwork for focusing on people’s unique strengths.
- Clifton Strengths Tool: Understand the benefits of using positive psychology tools to identify and develop individual strengths.
- Strategic Shifts: Discover the importance of delegating tasks and aligning work with personal strengths for maximum impact.
Guest:
Julia Waller, Strategic Coach team member and expert in identifying unique abilities.
Resources Mentioned:
- Julia Waller: LinkedIn
- Organization: Strategic Coach
- Book: “Unique Ability 2.0: Discovery”
- Assessments: Kolbe, Clifton, and Print
Quotes:
-“People are often blind to their own unique abilities, which are like fingerprints—distinct to each person.” – Julia Waller
-“I think more than ever, now’s the time to know what your unique ability is, because if AI is going to take over certain things from you, you want to know how you’re unique and how you stand out in the marketplace.” – Julia Waller
Listener Challenge:
This week, try identifying one activity you excel at and enjoy. Share your experience and the impact it had on your productivity with us on social media using #BEATSWORKINGShow.
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BEATS WORKING is a platform on a mission to redeem work—the word, the place, and the way. We believe that work is the most honorable act in the universe, and through inspiring stories and practical insights, we want to transform the way people think about work and help them discover greater fulfillment in their lives. We invite you to join us as we build community through sharing and actively demonstrating what we learn.
If you have a show idea, feedback, or just want to connect, email producer Tamar Medford at tamar@workp2p.com.
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Meet Your Host - Alysse Bryson
Alysse Bryson’s journey from a high-profile media professional at Seattle Met magazine to a leading advocate in the sober community showcases her resilience and adaptability. As the Director of Business Development at KING 5 Media Group, she brought creativity to the corporate sphere. However, her most impactful transformation began with her decision to embrace sobriety, which has since become central to her career and advocacy. Now, as Vice President of Community Development at WORKP2P, Alysse integrates her media expertise with innovative community projects, further demonstrated through her involvement in the BEATS WORKING Show.
In addition to her professional roles, Alysse founded The Sober Curator, an online platform providing resources and support to the recovery community. This initiative grew to include the Sober Curator Podcast, a vibrant outlet for discussing sobriety, lifestyle, and personal growth, making her a prominent figure in the sober movement. Alysse’s personal life is deeply rooted in the Pacific Northwest, enriched by her roles as a mother and her interests ranging from art to travel, illustrating her dynamic approach to life and continued dedication to making a difference.
For more detailed information about Alysse Bryson and her work, you can visit her website here.
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