Gallup Strengths Coaching
Discover what gives you Energy.
Your strengths don't start with your Top 5. They start with your values. Our five-week program builds the full picture, from the roots up. Try Week 1 free.

People who use their strengths every day are six times more likely to be engaged at work.
Teams using CliftonStrengths see burnout drop from 38% to just 13%.
CliftonStrengths users are three times more likely to report an excellent quality of life.
Sources: Gallup (CliftonStrengths research & Team Mindset keynote)
Built for career moments like these.
Stuck
You've lost confidence in the role you're in, and you can't see a way forward.
Overwhelmed
The pace around you is relentless. AI, restructures, cost of living, shifting expectations. You're running harder than ever and falling further behind.
Stepping up
You're moving into something bigger and you want to make sure you're building on the right foundations.
Plateaued
You're putting the work in but nothing's shifting. The edge you need isn't more effort.
Only
You're a star, not a circle.
You've spent years being told you're too much of something. Too direct. Too cautious. Too intense.
The world tries to round you out. Fix your gaps. Get competent at everything and exceptional at nothing.
We do the opposite. Every point on your star is a strength worth sharpening, not a flaw worth fixing.

Five weeks to see yourself and others differently.
Engaging, reflective learning on your phone or laptop. Short lessons, interactive exercises, and real scenarios. By the end, you'll have a personal playbook that captures what makes you exceptional and how to communicate it.
Already done your CliftonStrengths assessment? Good. Week 1 builds the foundation that makes your results useful.
Haven't done it yet? No problem. The program walks you through getting it when you need it.
Try Week 1 freeHow it works
Step 1. Try Week 1 free.
Try Week 1. It's useful on its own and gives you a feel for the full program.
Step 2. Go deeper with the five-week program.
Each week builds one point of your star. Values. Points. Others. Edges. Wired.
Step 3. Add coaching when you want the human mirror.
The program gives you depth. Coaching gives you personal acceleration. They work together.
What you'll learn
- Week 1
Values
Discover your values, meet your lizard brain, and learn what gives you energy.
- Week 2
Points
Your Top 5: surface intro, deep dive on each, and the language of strengths.
- Week 3
Others
See all 34 strengths through other people's stories and scenarios.
- Week 4
Edges
Overusing strengths, kryptonite, blind spots, without the shame.
- Week 5
Wired
Apply strengths to real challenges. Intentional daily action. Finish your playbook.
Your coach
One-to-one sessions that go deeper than a standard strengths debrief — grounded in real leadership experience.

Octavia Maddox
Founder
Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach with 20+ years leading teams across Australia's biggest organisations. Coaching people to find what makes them exceptional.
- Achiever
- Belief
- Individualization
- Learner
- Arranger
Experienced Strengths coach? Register your interest.
Founded by a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach. StrengthsWire is independently operated. CliftonStrengths® and Gallup® are trademarks of Gallup, Inc. StrengthsWire is not affiliated with or endorsed by Gallup.
What it costs
All prices in AUD.
Week 1 - Values
$0
- Week 1 of the five-week program
- A guided deep dive into your values
- See if it's right for you
Try Week 1 freeSelf-paced
$249
- Full five-week self-paced program (Values through Wired)
- Lessons, workbook, and templates
- Practical tools and playbook you keep
- Mobile-friendly, learn in your own time
- Recommended
Self-paced + coaching
$1,249
$333/session · save $150
Self paced program plus:
- 1:1 deep dives with a coach
- Book them whenever you're ready
Common questions
About CliftonStrengths
What is CliftonStrengths?
CliftonStrengths (formerly StrengthsFinder) is an online assessment developed by Gallup that identifies your Top 5 natural talent themes out of 34 possibilities. Over 34 million people have taken it. It shows you what you naturally do best so you can build on it with strengths-based coaching.
Do I need to have done the CliftonStrengths assessment before starting?
No. The program starts with your values, the foundation your strengths are built on. You won't need your CliftonStrengths results until Week 2, and the program walks you through how to get them.
Is this Gallup?
StrengthsWire is independently operated. Our founder, Octavia, is a Gallup-certified coach, and the program is built on CliftonStrengths. The program, methods, and coaching are ours.
I did my CliftonStrengths assessment years ago. Do I need to redo it?
Probably not. Your core strengths tend to stay consistent over time. Gallup generally recommends redoing the assessment only every five to ten years, or if you've been through a major life change. If your results still feel like you, they're still good.
About the program
What is the program based on?
The program is grounded in CliftonStrengths and layered with peer-reviewed research in strengths psychology, learning science, and behavioural change. It includes values mapping, self-perception exercises, and scenario-based learning drawn from years of coaching inside enterprise teams.
Why is it five weeks?
Five weeks maps to the five points of a star: Values, Points, Others, Edges, Wired. Each week sharpens one point. Long enough to build real self-awareness, short enough to hold your attention.
Can I do the program without coaching?
Absolutely. The program is designed to stand on its own. You'll build a personal playbook and come away with real clarity. Coaching sessions are there if you want to go deeper, and you can add them anytime.
How long does the program take each week?
The lessons are short and designed for mobile. Most people spend a couple of hours per week, broken into small sessions whenever suits them.
How long do I have access to the program?
Week 1 is available now in the program. The full five-week self-paced program is in founding pre-order. When we open, your access is yours to keep.
Is this self-paced or do I start on a specific date?
Week 1 is fully self-paced today. The rest of the program opens as a founding cohort. We email you the moment it is ready. No fixed start date for Week 1.
Can I do it on my phone?
Yes. The program is designed mobile-first. Works on your phone, tablet, or laptop.
Does self-paced learning actually work for something like this?
Short-form, self-directed learning sees 80-90% completion rates compared to 20-30% for traditional courses, with 70-80% better retention. The program is designed around this: short lessons on your phone, reflective exercises, and content you revisit at your own pace.
About coaching
How is this different from a typical strengths coaching session?
Most strengths coaches debrief your CliftonStrengths results in a conversation. That's valuable, and we offer it too. The difference is what sits underneath. StrengthsWire gives you a structured five-week program before you sit down with a coach: values mapping, self-perception exercises, real scenarios, and a personal playbook you build and keep. Coaching sessions go deeper from the first minute because the groundwork is already done. The program does the heavy lifting so every coaching minute counts.
What if I've been focusing on fixing my weaknesses?
Most development programmes focus on closing gaps. Strengths-based coaching does the opposite: it builds on what already works. Research shows people grow faster when they extend their natural talents than when they try to fix what doesn't come naturally. The program helps you shift that investment.
How do I explain my strengths to my manager or team?
One of the most common frustrations is knowing what makes you valuable but not having the language to communicate it. Week 5 (Wired) turns that into practice: apply your strengths to real challenges, learn to read other people's strengths, and finish a playbook you can actually use with your manager or team.
Will I become dependent on a coach?
No. Self-directed learning before coaching shifts control to you, building autonomy and self-regulation rather than coach dependency. The program is designed so you become the expert on yourself. Coaching accelerates that, it doesn't replace it.
Can I just buy coaching sessions without the program?
The program is always the starting point. It's how you build the foundation that makes coaching sessions worth your time. Once you've completed the program, you can add coaching sessions whenever you're ready.
Can I add more coaching sessions later?
Yes. You can always add sessions after you start. Begin with the self-paced program and add coaching whenever it suits you.
How do I book coaching sessions?
Coaching packs are on a notify list while we finish booking. Join the list and we will email you when you can book. Pre-ordering the self-paced program does not include coaching sessions.
How long is each coaching session?
Each session is 60 minutes, delivered via Google Meet.
Can I choose my coach?
Yes. You can request a specific coach, and we'll do our best to accommodate based on availability. Most people work with the same coach throughout their sessions.
What hours are coaching sessions available?
We offer sessions across a range of hours, from within business hours to outside them. We can usually accommodate different time zones too.
What's the cancellation policy for coaching sessions?
You can reschedule with more than 24 hours notice. Cancellations or no-shows with less than 24 hours notice forfeit the session.
Do coaching session credits expire?
Yes. Coaching sessions must be used within 12 months of purchase.
Pricing & payments
Can I get a refund?
We offer a 7-day satisfaction guarantee on founding pre-orders. If it isn't right for you, contact us within 7 days of purchase for a full refund.
What happens after I pre-order?
You get a confirmation, Week 1 in the program is ready now, and we email you as soon as the full self-paced program opens. Your founding price stays locked.
Can my employer pay for this?
Yes. If your employer covers professional development, you can share the invoice with them. Contact us if you need a specific format.