Elevate Leadership and Team Performance with CliftonStrengths® Coaching

You want to be better. A better leader. A better manager. A better partner. You need someone to help you be better by developing what you naturally do best. You need a CliftonStrengths® coach.

CliftonStrengths® coaching can be transformative whether you’re an individual contributor, top leader, manager, or young professional. Neuroscience shows that to make insights practical, time and reflection are key. I provide personalized coaching, retreats, and workshops to help you apply your strengths, unlocking their full value for lasting impact.

Ways we can work together:

  • CliftonStrengths® Coaching helps leaders identify their unique leadership style and unlock their team’s potential to tackle increasingly complex challenges. Through strengths-based coaching, leaders can enhance their own engagement, satisfaction at work, and effectiveness, as well that of their teams.

  • Foster a cohesive team environment by understanding and appreciating each member's strengths. CliftonStrengths® Coaching for teams focuses on understanding and appreciating each other’s talents, improving collaboration, and creating a more cohesive and high-performing team environment.

  • Increase engagement from the very beginning. CliftonStrengths® coaching provides valuable support for young professionals as they identify their unique talents and strengths. This personalized approach not only supports them in understanding their inherent abilities but also helps them uncover meaningful work that resonates deeply with their passions and feels like a true calling in their lives.

  • Engage in interactive sessions designed to boost collaboration and team performance. Whether you’re planning a retreat or workshop to boost team collaboration and cohesiveness, CliftonStrengths® can add a valuable dimension. I create spaces where everyone actively participates to articulate their strengths, enhancing team performance with greater purpose. Learn more about workshops and retreats here.

As a certified CliftonStrengths® coach, I partner with individuals and organizations to provide:

  • individual professional coaching

  • career coaching

  • manager coaching

  • executive and leadership coaching

  • team coaching

  • workshops and retreats

I work with clients to improve:

  • professional development

  • management effectiveness

  • team dynamics

  • conflict resolution

  • team performance

  • career transitions

  • leadership development

People who have the opportunity to use their CliftonStrengths are*

  • 6x

    more likely to be engaged in their job

  • 6x

    more likely to strongly agree that they have the chance to do what they do best every day

  • 3x

    more likely to report having an excellent quality of life


Teams that received strengths-based development achieved*

  • 19%

    increased sales

  • 29%

    increased profits

  • 72%

    lower turnover in high-turnover organizations

*Source: Gallup

Paula has a unique talent in bringing the CliftonStrengths® results to life!

The difference between me reading through the results and sitting down with Paula to understand them was astounding. She used her deep knowledge of the test and skill to translate the report through the lens of who I am and my goals. My results went from being impersonal to very tailored advice and guidance for the next step in my career. 

-MAWADDA, PROJECT MANAGER, USA

Paula Castillo, you're an amazing facilitator, eliciting from our clients what it means to embrace your strengths. We are so fortunate to continue to work with you. Thank you again for sharing your wisdom.

I'm so grateful y to better understand my most prominent strengths.

Things became so much more pleasant as I leaned into them at the office! These strengths and others will play a huge role in living my dreams in 2024. With them I look forward to forging an abundance of meaningful work and meaningful relationships in the coming year.

-MATTHEW, CYBERSECURITY ANALYST, USA

I learned something new about myself in every coaching session with Paula.

Paula is an expert listener with great insight, and she asks powerful questions that generate the kind of aha moments that will give you chills! Through coaching with Paula, I have gained a fresh self-awareness that will help me move forward in a way that better aligns with my strengths, values, and desires.

-TRACEY, CEO, USA

corporate clients

✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • In today’s complex work environment, it’s more important than ever to help your team reach their full potential and foster stronger connections.

    The CliftonStrengths assessment helps you and your employees focus on what you naturally do best, while also identifying blindspots--areas that may need more attention.

    At the team level, it provides valuable insights into how each person’s strengths complement one another, boosting collaboration and overall performance. By helping your team better understand themselves and each other, CliftonStrengths creates a foundation for lasting success.

  • Maximizing the value of the CliftonStrengths results requires time and focus—something that’s often hard to find in today’s fast-paced work environment. While the report offers valuable insights, its depth can feel overwhelming when trying to navigate it alone.

    As a certified CliftonStrengths coach, I create dedicated, confidential spaces for you and your team to really understand the results. Through personalized coaching and workshops, I help you turn insights into practical steps that boost individual and team performance.

  • I’m a certified CliftonStrengths coach, having completed rigorous training with Gallup to fully understand and apply the CliftonStrengths methodology.

    In addition, I’m accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) at the PCC level, which reflects my commitment to maintaining the highest standards of coaching.

    Prior to coaching, I worked in the corporate world for 15 years.

  • As a CliftonStrengths Coach I've worked with professionals at all stages of their careers from students to leaders, from career shifters to those who are looking to be promoted.

    My aim is to help you gain a deeper understanding of your talents and derive insights that can help you achieve greater success and fulfillment in your work and personal life.

  • In a CliftonStrengths coaching session, we'll partner to uncover your top talents and understand how they shape your behavior and performance.

    Together, we'll develop personalized strategies that you can apply effectively in your daily life and career. Each session is confidential, and tailored to your unique goals and needs.

  • I coach in both English and in Spanish. And FYI, the CliftonStrengths assessment is available in 25 languages.

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