Amy McDuffie-Blackett is a Career and Leadership Strengths Coach who partners with individuals, leaders, and teams to clarify strengths, improve performance, and create fulfilling careers. Through coaching and team workshops, she helps clients enhance collaboration, build trust, and lead with greater confidence.
With 18 years at MITRE, she led enterprise-wide strengths initiatives, coached leaders through team challenges, and facilitated development programs including Crucial Conversations and Mastering EQ.
Now in her own coaching practice, Amy brings an empowering, strengths-based approach to helping clients lead with impact and authenticity. She is a PCC with the International Coaching Federation and a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach.
1 topic · no fee, no honorarium, no mileage
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Most people spend their energy trying to fix what’s wrong. But what if your greatest potential, for thriving at work and in life, is actually found in what’s already right with you? In this engaging introductory workshop, you’ll discover the core ideas behind strengths-based development and how understanding your natural talents can lead to better performance, stronger relationships, and greater satisfaction in every part of your life.
You’ll learn what strengths-based development is, why it’s so effective, and how focusing on your innate talents can transform the way you work and live. This session is designed to spark fresh thinking and give you a glimpse of what’s possible when you tap into your unique strengths. You’ll leave with simple, practical takeaways and an open invitation to continue exploring your own strengths if you’re curious to see what else is possible.
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