There is a direct relationship between playing to your strengths, being engaged at work, and performance.” -Taymour Miri In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, interviews Taymour Miri to delve into the concept of a strength-based mindset. Taymour, a seasoned ICF Master Coach and Gallup Strengths Coach, introduces the idea that by understanding our unique strengths, we can navigate life's circumstances more intentionally. Ana and Taymour discuss how self-awareness is crucial for recognizing and leveraging these strengths, allowing individuals to be at their best when it matters most. Taymour walks through a practical exercise to help listeners experience the power of operating from their strengths, highlighting the importance of focusing on what we are naturally good at rather than struggling with what doesn’t come easily. The conversation also tackles real-world scenarios, for instance, showing how leaders can adapt their approach to working with teams that may not share their enthusiasm for new technologies. They emphasize the need for leaders to be self-aware and manage their talents effectively while helping their teams do the same. Taymour shares valuable insights on how focusing on strengths rather than weaknesses leads to higher engagement and better performance and how doing so can prevent burnout. He concludes by discussing the importance of continuous learning and coaching in developing both individual and organizational potential. Let's dive in! This week on The Mindset Zone: * 00:07 Introduction and Welcome * 01:11 Introducing Taymour Miri * 01:39 What is a Strength-Based Mindset? * 02:38 Importance of Self-Awareness and Unique Wiring * 04:00 Experiencing Your Strengths: Practical Exercise * 07:46 Focus on Strengths vs. Fixing Weaknesses * 10:12 Real-World Scenario: Leaders and Technology * 13:49 Talents: Identifying and Investing in Them * 15:26 Managing Multiple Talents in Different Scenarios * 18:01 Creating Impact While Preventing Burnout * 22:14 Recognizing Tasks That Play to Your Strengths * 24:00 Final Thoughts and Conclusion Meet Our Guest: Taymour Miri is an ICF Master Coach and Gallup Strengths Coach with some 20 years and over 6000 hours of coaching experience with Organizations in Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S. to enhance results through strength coaching. He was one of the first 136 coaches worldwide to be given an Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC) by ICF. Taymour has trained over 2000 coaches across six continents at all four levels of ICF credentialing (Associate, Professional, Master, and ACTC) and has been in partnership with ICF for over 10 years as an accredited coaching education provider.  Connect with: * https://icoachingeducation.com/ * https://www.linkedin.com/in/taymourmiri/