SAMARA & STRENGTHS
INTELLECTION | RELATOR | LEARNER | INDIVIDUALIZATION | INPUT | IDEATION | FUTURISTIC | ADAPTABILITY | SIGNIFICANCE | COMPETITION
I studied Strengths as a writer for years. I convinced my family and friends to take the Strengths test and it became a shared language we used to help us communicate. When we were deep in writing retreats, I would casually coach with Strengths.
I transitioned to certified coaching when I began working with physicists and engineers to help them improve their science communication and promote their work and themselves.
Starting with Strengths is the natural, best way to approach any goal. Since then, I’ve been helping people in both the creative and STEMM fields reach their professional, creative and personal goals through this individualised approach to productivity by aligning our goals and actions with who we are and how we will succeed best.
We’re all unique, so let us focus on what’s going to work for you.
SAMARA & the ARTS
I have a long history with the arts, beginning with a Bachelor of Creative Writing way back in the early 2000s. Since then, I have worked in the publishing industry, theatre, and creative agencies. I am traditionally published with Hachette in the United States, but see the benefits of a hybrid author career, and my #3 Learner has prepared me well for that.
SAMARA & STEMM
I taught high school science for several years, including senior physics. This prepared me well for my current role as PR & Engagement Manager for a physics research institute, where I regularly coach physicists and engineers to help the navigate their creative processes as well as the challenges of research environments.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Samara has provided invaluable coaching and inspiration to me over the last months. Her structured approach allowed me to focus in on my core strengths and gain new perspectives on my career opportunities. She is an exceptional listener and understood where my energy is best used, as well as helping me understand what challenges I need to be aware of. Without hesitation, I’d recommend Samara and hope that more professionals get to enjoy her coaching program.
Receving my strengths report was like clicking in pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. It gave a clear picture of my preferences for work, socialising and strategising. I could see why I sailed through certain situations, tasks and relationships while others were more challenging. Samara has helped me to make the most of my top strengths and ways to manage weaker areas to be more productive, balanced and purposeful. By understanding myself better, it's changed the way I approach writing, career and relationships.
She has helped me understand myself and my Strengths, and with that, be kinder to myself about traits I’d always thought I needed to change or suppress. Instead, Samara guided me on how to get the best out of my top Strengths and to work with them instead of against them.
