In this episode, Colleen speaks with Sharon Polli, Executive Director of the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown, Massachusetts. Sharon shares how she leads highly creative teams while managing constant context switching—from budgets to donor relationships to staff coaching. Together, they explore how self-awareness, intentional use of strengths, and deep listening support sustainable leadership in creative environments where clarity and flexibility must coexist.

Episode Show Notes

Fine Arts Work Center: https://fawc.org/

Introspective Strength Affirmation Cards: https://www.introspectivecards.com/

Strengths Profile Assessment: https://www.strengthsprofile.com/en-us/products/free

You can get your own set of the Introspective Strength Cards online at https://www.introspectivecards.com/

In this episode of The Strength Catalyst, Colleen Boselli sits down with Jeff Kimball, co-founder and Chief Program Officer of Empower Change, for a coaching conversation about leading through grief. Jeff shares how his personal experience with loss informs his leadership, and how intentionally using his strengths helps him navigate complexity, compassion, and decisive action. Together, they explore practical strategies for reframing draining situations, balancing empathy with clarity, and leading with authenticity during emotionally challenging times.

Episode Shownotes:

Empower Change: https://empowerchange.org/

Introspective Strength Affirmation Cards: https://www.introspectivecards.com/

Strengths Profile Assessment: https://www.strengthsprofile.com/en-us/products/free

Have a question or want to suggest a guest for the Strengths Catalyst Podcast? Email Colleen (Colleen@strengthcatalyst.com)

You can get your own set of the Introspective Strength Cards online at https://www.introspectivecards.com/

Welcome to the Strength Catalyst Podcast, in this Episode 00, Colleen Boselli introduces the vision for the first season of the podcast.