Once an expat, twice a mom, forever a coach. I help leaders notice, claim and improve their own unique strengths, so they can own their best path forward. In fact, I believe so seriously in the message of personal strength that I’ve traveled the world helping people experience their unique power and promise. With great partners by my side, I developed and launched Gallup’s Global Strengths Coach program, educating thousands of coaches and leaders on the life-changing potential of a talent-first approach to coaching.

I’ve traveled the road of corporate burnout, felt the sting of failure when what I had to give simply didn’t fit the mold of success by which I was judged. I’ve also tasted the freedom of brilliant partnership, trusting support, and leaders who believe in my potential. I’ve learned there is a better way to approach our time at work than through effort alone. We need grace. We need sophistication. We need alignment with our natural talent.

I spent years co-hosting Gallup’s popular Theme Thursday podcast, an outreach tool for understanding the CliftonStrengths talent assessment. You’ll find positive psychology guides my approach, and enhances your experience.

After fifteen years working globally in management consulting, I’m coming home to executive coaching. In the space of change, ambiguity, and challenge, it’s my job to study what’s working in workplaces. We’ll go beyond the walls of work, exploring how you can listen better to your inner voice, love your people more fully, and lead your personal and professional experience in a way that brings you more ease, peace, and authentic joy. This is the work I was born to do. Let’s discover together how we can help you feel that same alignment, peace and joy. Your path is as unique as your talent. Let’s discover it together.

Maika Leibbrandt, M. Ed, PCC