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Grounding and Growing Leadership Podcast
Hosted by Tara Gronhovd and Pamela Nelson · EN
At the Grounding and Growing Leadership team, we believe that everyone is a leader and leadership starts with you. Join Tara Gronhovd, Gallup Certified Clifton Strengths Coach and e2Grow High Performing Team Coach and Pamela Nelson, Gallup Certified Clifton Strengths Coach, Certified Leadership Coach, Counselor and Spiritual Director as we navigate conversations to grow you and your teams on your leadership journey's.
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Strengths at Play with Dr. Ashley Lang
Aug 4, 202500:21:05Tap to summarizeWelcome back to the Grounding and Growing Leadership Podcast! We’re continuing our Strengths at Play Series with ALIGN’s very own, Dr. Ashley Lang! You may recognize Ashley from her past appearances on the podcast, where she’s shared her insights and research on generational differences. Today, she’s joining us for a more personal conversation about how she defines fun—and what incorporating play looks like in both her work and home life. Join Pamela, Tara, and Ashley as they explore how certain strengths can sometimes get in the way of having fun, and how a simple mindset shift can change that. Ashley opens up about how she’s had to give herself permission to have fun, challenging an old, broken soundtrack that told her play was unproductive or frivolous. She shares how trying new things, embracing the unknown, and seeking out challenges is her version of fun, and how that perspective has shaped her interests over time. Tune in for a thoughtful and energizing conversation that might just inspire you to rethink your own relationship with fun. ***And mark your calendars; SHIFT is coming back on May 14, 2026! We’re already dreaming big, and we’d love for you to be part of what’s next.*** At the Grounding and Growing Leadership podcast, we believe everyone is a leader and that leadership starts with you. Join Tara Gronhovd, Gallup Certified Clifton Strengths Coach and e2Grow High Performing Team Coach, and Pamela Nelson, Gallup Certified Clifton Strengths Coach, Counselor, and Spiritual Director, as we navigate conversations to grow you and your teams on your leadership journeys. CliftonStrengths (aka Strengthsfinder) is an assessment that is based on positive psychology and measures core motivations. It’s an extremely powerful tool for personal and professional development as well as improving team dynamics. You will hear us reference Strengths frequently in our podcasts. If you are interested in learning more and taking the CliftonStrengths assessment for you or your team, please reach out to tara@aligntransform.com. Comments or questions about this episode? Ideas for future podcast topics and guests? We’d love to hear from you! Resources: Gallup Align Circle Community Growth Focused Leader Program
Transcribe →Strengths at Play Series: Olivia LaRose
Jul 28, 202500:20:06Tap to summarizeWelcome back to the Grounding and Growing Leadership Podcast! We’re continuing our Strengths at Play Series with ALIGN’s very own, Olivia LaRose! You’ve heard Olivia on the podcast before sharing her insights on Strengths at work but this time, it’s all about her. In this Olivia-centric episode, she shares her personal definition of fun and how she intentionally brings play and joy into both her workday and everyday life. Tara, Pamela, and Olivia explore the Strengths Olivia taps into when she’s having fun, the role laughter and levity play in her relationships, and how she uses reframing (and her gift of Ideation) to make even the most mundane tasks—like grocery shopping—more enjoyable. Join us for a lighthearted, inspiring conversation about living and leading with authenticity, playfulness, and purpose. ***And mark your calendars; SHIFT is coming back on May 14, 2026! We’re already dreaming big, and we’d love for you to be part of what’s next.*** At the Grounding and Growing Leadership podcast, we believe everyone is a leader and that leadership starts with you. Join Tara Gronhovd, Gallup Certified Clifton Strengths Coach and e2Grow High Performing Team Coach, and Pamela Nelson, Gallup Certified Clifton Strengths Coach, Counselor, and Spiritual Director, as we navigate conversations to grow you and your teams on your leadership journeys. CliftonStrengths (aka Strengthsfinder) is an assessment that is based on positive psychology and measures core motivations. It’s an extremely powerful tool for personal and professional development as well as improving team dynamics. You will hear us reference Strengths frequently in our podcasts. If you are interested in learning more and taking the CliftonStrengths assessment for you or your team, please reach out to tara@aligntransform.com. Comments or questions about this episode? Ideas for future podcast topics and guests? We’d love to hear from you! Resources: Gallup Align Circle Community Growth Focused Leader Program Growing Your Influence Workshop
Transcribe →Strengths at Play Series: Pamela Nelson
Jul 21, 202500:23:06Tap to summarizeWelcome back to the Grounding and Growing Leadership Podcast! We’re continuing our Strengths at Play Series with our very own Pamela Nelson! You know Pamela as the calm, thoughtful co-host of this podcast, but today, we’re turning the spotlight on her. In this fun and insightful episode, we explore how Pamela defines fun and how she weaves play into her everyday life. Tara and Pamela dive into the Strengths Pamela leans on when she’s having fun, the broken Soundtracks she’s had to reframe around play, and what she’s most excited for this summer. You won’t want to miss this heartwarming and playful episode all about Pamela! ***And mark your calendars; SHIFT is coming back on May 14, 2026! We’re already dreaming big, and we’d love for you to be part of what’s next.*** At the Grounding and Growing Leadership podcast, we believe everyone is a leader and that leadership starts with you. Join Tara Gronhovd, Gallup Certified Clifton Strengths Coach and e2Grow High Performing Team Coach, and Pamela Nelson, Gallup Certified Clifton Strengths Coach, Counselor, and Spiritual Director, as we navigate conversations to grow you and your teams on your leadership journeys. CliftonStrengths (aka Strengthsfinder) is an assessment that is based on positive psychology and measures core motivations. It’s an extremely powerful tool for personal and professional development as well as improving team dynamics. You will hear us reference Strengths frequently in our podcasts. If you are interested in learning more and taking the CliftonStrengths assessment for you or your team, please reach out to tara@aligntransform.com. Comments or questions about this episode? Ideas for future podcast topics and guests? We’d love to hear from you! Resources: Gallup Align Circle Community Growth Focused Leader Program 1000 Hours Outdoors
Transcribe →Strengths at Play Series: Doug Svendsen
Jul 14, 202500:27:30Tap to summarizeWelcome back to the Grounding and Growing Leadership Podcast! We’re kicking off our Strengths at Play Series with a fantastic guest, one of our newest ALIGN coaches, Doug Svendsen! Doug wears many hats: he’s a father, husband, leadership coach, entrepreneur, and corporate professional in the IT world. He specializes in developing high-performing teams and knows firsthand how powerful play can be, in both life and leadership. Join Pamela and Tara as they sit down with Doug to explore what fun looks like at work and at home, and why weaving play into your everyday routine might just be the key to better connection, creativity, and performance. ***And mark your calendars; SHIFT is coming back on May 14, 2026! We’re already dreaming big, and we’d love for you to be part of what’s next.*** At the Grounding and Growing Leadership podcast, we believe everyone is a leader and that leadership starts with you. Join Tara Gronhovd, Gallup Certified Clifton Strengths Coach and e2Grow High Performing Team Coach, and Pamela Nelson, Gallup Certified Clifton Strengths Coach, Counselor, and Spiritual Director, as we navigate conversations to grow you and your teams on your leadership journeys. CliftonStrengths (aka Strengthsfinder) is an assessment that is based on positive psychology and measures core motivations. It’s an extremely powerful tool for personal and professional development as well as improving team dynamics. You will hear us reference Strengths frequently in our podcasts. If you are interested in learning more and taking the CliftonStrengths assessment for you or your team, please reach out to tara@aligntransform.com. Comments or questions about this episode? Ideas for future podcast topics and guests? We’d love to hear from you! Resources: Gallup Align Circle Community Growth Focused Leader Program
Transcribe →A Successful SHIFT: What We Learned Doing a Big Event
Jun 30, 202500:29:16Tap to summarizeWelcome back to the Grounding and Growing Leadership Podcast! This week, we’re giving you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at our recent SHIFT Leadership Event! Join Pamela and Tara as they reflect on what made SHIFT such a powerful and meaningful experience, from the vision and planning to the incredible team and generous sponsors who helped bring it all to life. They also dive into the joy of in-person connection, the power of laughter, and the intentional SHIFT that happened to everyone in the room. You won’t want to miss this celebration of community, leadership, and the magic that happens when people come together with purpose. ***And mark your calendars; SHIFT is coming back on May 14, 2026! We’re already dreaming big, and we’d love for you to be part of what’s next.*** At the Grounding and Growing Leadership podcast, we believe everyone is a leader and that leadership starts with you. Join Tara Gronhovd, Gallup Certified Clifton Strengths Coach and e2Grow High Performing Team Coach, and Pamela Nelson, Gallup Certified Clifton Strengths Coach, Counselor, and Spiritual Director, as we navigate conversations to grow you and your teams on your leadership journeys. CliftonStrengths (aka Strengthsfinder) is an assessment that is based on positive psychology and measures core motivations. It’s an extremely powerful tool for personal and professional development as well as improving team dynamics. You will hear us reference Strengths frequently in our podcasts. If you are interested in learning more and taking the CliftonStrengths assessment for you or your team, please reach out to tara@aligntransform.com. Comments or questions about this episode? Ideas for future podcast topics and guests? We’d love to hear from you! Resources: Jon Acuff Align Circle Community Leighton Media Let's Summerize! Ellison Center
Transcribe →Jon Acuff Live Q & A at SHIFT 2025
Jun 23, 202500:33:31Tap to summarizeWelcome back to the Grounding and Growing Leadership Podcast! This week, we’re bringing you a truly special episode- a LIVE Q&A from the SHIFT Leadership Event featuring the one and only Jon Acuff! Jon is a New York Times bestselling author, widely recognized for his humor, impactful insights and relatable writing. In this live session, Jon joins Tara and Pamela to answer powerful questions around Strengths, Soundtracks, and leadership. You won’t want to miss this hilarious, yet insightful conversation! At the Grounding and Growing Leadership podcast, we believe everyone is a leader and that leadership starts with you. Join Tara Gronhovd, Gallup Certified Clifton Strengths Coach and e2Grow High Performing Team Coach, and Pamela Nelson, Gallup Certified Clifton Strengths Coach, Counselor, and Spiritual Director, as we navigate conversations to grow you and your teams on your leadership journeys. CliftonStrengths (aka Strengthsfinder) is an assessment that is based on positive psychology and measures core motivations. It’s an extremely powerful tool for personal and professional development as well as improving team dynamics. You will hear us reference Strengths frequently in our podcasts. If you are interested in learning more and taking the CliftonStrengths assessment for you or your team, please reach out to tara@aligntransform.com. Comments or questions about this episode? Ideas for future podcast topics and guests? We’d love to hear from you! Resources: Gallup Jon Acuff Soundtracks Align Circle Community Growth Focused Leadership
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