CliftonStrengths can be used as a tool to help students discover their natural talents and through workshops, coaching, and more, individuals can learn how to leverage their natural talents to become the best version of themselves. This knowledge can be used during a student's time at Tulane and beyond, reflecting Tulane's motto - not for oneself, but for one's own. Learn how CliftonStrengths can help you seek more, do more, question more, and be more for yourself and for the world.
What is CliftonStrengths?
CliftonStrengths is an online assessment that measures natural patterns of thinking, feeling, or behaving. This assessment uses over five decades of research to help individuals identify their natural talents and explore how they can invest in what they do best, transforming those talents into strengths. CliftonStrengths serves as a tool to see how we interact with the world around us and allows us to understand ourselves and others through a common language. This tool is designed to be a beginning, not an end, for personal development. Once you get report, it is up to you to put in the work to turn your talents in to strengths.
CliftonStrengths Guiding Principles
- Themes are neutral. There is no such thing as a good or bad theme, themes do not make people good or bad. It all depends on how people productively apply their themes.
- Themes are not labels. Human beings cannot be described by one word. The purpose of CliftonStrengths is not to provide a label, but rather a tool to help people understand the complexity and diversity of humanity.
- Lead with positive intent. Becoming aware of yours and other's talent filters provides insight to how people tend to think, act, and feel. CliftonStrengths can be used to build connection, understanding, and appreciation for others and their strengths.
- Differences are advantages. The differences we have are not necessarily problems we need to solve. Our differences are resources that can help us achieve more when we understand how our differences make us stronger.
- People need one another. We are all uniquely gifted, but it is with the support and encouragement of others we can become our best selves. We need others to help us see what we do not see for ourselves, developing greater self-awareness and appreciating our contributions.
Important Notice About CliftonStrengths Codes and Workshops
To ensure a seamless experience and maintain a centralized hub for all CliftonStrengths assessments and coaching services at Tulane, we kindly ask faculty and staff to contact the Tulane University Leadership Institute (TULI) or the Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life (LBC) before purchasing CliftonStrengths access codes.
By working with TULI or the LBC, we can:
- Purchase the codes on your behalf, streamlining the process.
- Ensure all assessments are centrally managed for easy access and follow-up.
- Provide tailored workshops and coaching that align with your department’s goals.
If you’re interested in a workshop, team-building session, or individual coaching, please reach out to us first, and we’ll guide you through the process.
CliftonStrengths
Learn more about our offerings for CliftonStrengths. Meet our coaches, learn about how to request workshops and coaching sessions, and read through our frequently asked questions!
A Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach can help others accomplish great things by doing what they naturally do best. Our Gallup-Certified coaches have completed a curriculum through Gallup and learned the ins and outs of each of the 34 themes, the different domains, and coaching skills to use in helping others turn their talents in to strengths. Here are our coaches on Tulane's campus.
Heather Seaman (she/her)
- Top 5 Strengths: Positivity, Developer, Includer, Woo, Maximizer
- Executive Director | Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life
- Why do you enjoy coaching? What I love most about being a CliftonStrengths coach is seeing the amazing changes in people and teams as they discover and embrace their unique talents. It’s so rewarding to help them tap into those strengths, enabling them to thrive in their personal and professional lives while finding joy in what they do every day.
- Topics of Interest: Leadership, Team Development, Manager Development
Bridget Fish (she/her)
- Top 5 Strengths: Includer, Adaptability, Input, Relator, Learner
- Associate Director for Leadership Learning | Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life
- Why do you enjoy coaching? I enjoy helping students and staff discover who they are through the lens of strengths and see how they can use their talents to be their best selves!
- Topics of Interest: Professional Development, Burnout, Career Development, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Communication, Values
Ben Griffith (he/him)
- Top 5 Strengths: Adaptability, Includer, Positivity, Strategic, Belief
- Assistant Director of Student Organizations | Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life
- Why do you enjoy coaching? I enjoy coaching for the discovery moments that happen in coaching sessions, and helping clients see the impact of their talents in helpign them suceed! I love helkping people through finding what they really enjoy doing in their work through the lens of CliftonStrengths thats not on a job description, and how they can take these passion areas and apply them to their everyday life!
- Topics of Interest: Career/Vocational Development, Management through CliftonStrengths, Team Development
Kaitlyn Poe
- Top 5 Strengths: Learner, Significance, Strategic, Developer, Individualization
- Assistant Director for Student Governance | Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life
Rebecca Reed (she/her)
- Top 5 Strengths: Restorative, Individualization, Connectedness, Woo, Context
- Assistant Director | Office of Fraternity and Sorority Programs
- Why do you enjoy coaching? I enjoy coaching because it allows for individuals to see within themselves the talents that come out naturally!
- Topics of Interest: Greek Leadership, Professional Development, Relationship-Building, Self-Awareness
Holly Proctor
- Top 5 Strengths
- Associate Director for Residence Life | Housing and Residence Life
Shannon Aicklen (she/her)
- Top 5 Strengths: Adaptability, Relator, Restorative, Responsibility, Intellection
- Department Administrator II | Division of Veterinary Medicine | Tulane National Primate Research Center
- Why do you enjoy coaching? Opening up people to a common use communication and understanding-it makes the workplace so much more positive and inclusive when people understand themselves and each other.
- Topics of Interest: Constructive criticism, relationship building, career development, team building
Kim Fleming
- Top 5 Strengths
- Director | Tulane University Leadership Institute
Jenna Zeringue
- Top 5 Strengths
- Manager of Learning and Organizational Development | Office of Human Resources and Institutional Equity
Hannah Sensenbrenner Morrow (she/her)
- Top 5 Strengths: Ideation, Competition, Futuristic, Achiever, Activator
- Manager | Tulane University Leadership Institute
- Why do you enjoy coaching? I really enjoy helping people become aware of their strengths and talents and equipping them with the language to not only share their talents with others but also search for talents in others.
- Topics of Interest: Self-Awareness, Bright and Dark Sides of Strengths, Strengths-Based Leadership, Career Development, Team Building
Becky Mcmanus
- Top 5 Strengths: Relator, Learner, Achiever, Empathy, Includer
- Human Resources Director Advancement | Advancement-Campaigns and Administration
- Why do you enjoy coaching? I have a passion for helping others and really enjoy getting to know people on 1:1 basis.
- Topics of Interest: Career growth/pathways, working through difficult situations (personal & professional)
Groups are able to request facilitated workshops hosted by a Gallup-Certified coach. Student organizations and classes can request codes and a workshop through the form linked below. All groups should start with the Intro to Strengths session before any of the others, but we can work with you to create the workshop that will best fit your group's needs!
Workshop List:
- Intro to Strengths
- Strengths on Teams
- Strengths and Well-Being
- Coping Skills and Strengths
- Career Prep and Strengths
- Student Success and Strengths
- Other
- If one of our pre-set options does not meet the needs of your group, please fill out the other box with the ideas you have!
- Bridget Fish will connect with you after the form is completed to set up a time to discuss your ideas.
If you have any questions, please contact Associate Director for Leadership Learning, Bridget Fish, at bfish@tulane.edu
In a one on one coaching session, an individual will meet with a Gallup-Certified Coach to begin exploring their CliftonStrengths and how they can productively apply their talents. Coaching can be anywhere from one to as many sessions as you would like to work on your talents.
The form below includes questions that will help our team connect you with a coach. This form may take a bit longer to complete, but it will help us understand your goals for coaching.
Individual Coaching Request Form
If you have any questions, please contact Associate Director for Leadership Learning, Bridget Fish, at bfish@tulane.edu
The Tulane University Leadership Institute (TULI) is your go-to resource for CliftonStrengths assessments, workshops, and coaching designed specifically for faculty and staff at Tulane. Whether you’re looking to enhance your own personal and professional growth or foster team-building and collaboration among your colleagues, TULI is here to support you.
Please note that TULI exclusively serves faculty and staff. If you are a student or are seeking resources for students, we encourage you to connect with the Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life (LBC) for support.
For more information or to schedule a session, contact TULI today, and let us help you discover the power of CliftonStrengths!
Do I I have to pay for the assessment?
Tulane students do not have to pay for the assessment. If you would like to complete the assessment, please fill out an individual coaching request form.
Should I take the assessment every year?
Students should complete the CliftonStrengths assessment one time during their time at Tulane. Gallup does not recommend retesting every year and does not recommend retesting often. These are the circumstances when a student should consider retaking the Gallup CliftonStrengths Assessment:
• When an individual took it right before or after a traumatic life event.
• When an individual took it in their non-native language.
• When an individual was distracted when they took it.
• When an individual took it in school or early in in life, and years 10+ have passed.
• When an individual was not authentic in their responses the first time that they completed the assessment.
If a student meets any of these circumstances, they should contact Bridget Fish, Associate Director for Leadership Learning for a new code.
Why do strengths matter?
I took the assessment, now what?
There are a few things to do when you get your assessment results.
- Go through your report line by line and highlight any key words or phrases that resonate with you.
- Talk through your results with a friend or family member.
- Schedule a one on one coaching session.
- Listen to some of the Gallup podcasts about your top 5 strengths.
What type of report should I do?
Currently the LBC offers three types of reports.
- CliftonStrengths for Students
- This report is tailored to college-aged students. This report connects strengths to how a student learns, studies, interacts, and more. Included in this report are reflection questions and prompts on how strengths can show up in certain situations.
- Learn more and view a sample report here: CliftonStrengths for Students
- Top 5 Strengths
- This report is a more generalized report, anyone can benefit from getting their top 5 results. This report is unique and provides information on how one's top 5 strengths can interact.
- Learn more and view a sample report here: CliftonStrengths Top 5
- CliftonStrengths for Leaders
- This report is tailored to leaders in organizations - this could be a president of a club, a manager on campus, any type of leader. This report provides prompts for leaders to think through how their strengths can show up in their role and an opportunity to reflect on how strengths may hinder their leadership. This report can empower leaders to lean in to their strengths and engage with their organization in a more intentional way.
- Learn more and view a sample report here: CliftonStrengths for Leaders
Leading with Strengths Podcast from Gallup - Leading with Strengths features interviews with leaders from across all industries, sharing their journey, knowledge, and how they've used their strengths to become successful. Available wherever you stream your podcasts.
Theme Thursday Podcast from Gallup - Theme Thursday dives in to each strengths one week at a time. Gallup experts and a panel of guests discuss how each theme impacts them and manifests in their life. Available wherever you stream your podcasts.
The CliftonStrengths Podcast from Gallup - There are 34 themes but an infinite number of ways to use them. Tune in to hear strengths experts discuss the unique qualities of each theme, using strengths at work and at home, on a team, and so much more. Available wherever you stream your podcasts.
