Frequently Asked Questions

Strengths Based Coaching

What is Gallup CliftonStrengths finder?

Gallup CliftonStrengths Finder is an online psychological assessment built on a 40-year study of human strengths and positive psychology.  It created a language of the 34 most common talents and is used worldwide to enable people to build self-awareness of their natural talents followed by coaching to develop talents into strengths.  19+ million people have completed the CliftonStrenghts assessment since the strengths movement was launched in 2001.  It all begun when Donald O. Clifton, Ph.D. psychologist and business executive (1924-2003) asked the following question:

“What will happen when we think about what is right with people rather than fixating on what is wrong with them?”

How does the Gallup CliftonStrengths online assessment work?

You will receive a link, code and instructions for completing the assessment.  You will need to allow up to 45 minutes of uninterrupted time to instinctively answer 177 questions.  Your responses will be analysed and reports produced to reveal your Top 5 talents or your CliftonStrengths 34 which reveals your complete strengths profile.

Women Step Forward leadership development programmes are designed around different tools.

How do I access my results and strength reports?

The instructions you receive will walk you through the set up of a personal user name and password for the Gallup website.  You can access your results through your personal username within 30 minutes of completing the tests.

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