Headshot of Brandon Miller, co-founder and Chairman of the Board at 34 Strong.
You're listening to

Coach to Coach

Hosted by Brandon Miller
Episode 58

Adaptability: A Coaching Conversation with Katie Swearingen

Ever felt like you’re swimming through life only to hit an unexpected wall? Katie Swearingen knows the feeling—and she’s mastered the art of adapting on the fly.

In this episode, Brandon chats with Katie, Organizational Development Advisor at CARTI, about the power of adaptability and how it’s shaped her career (and even a triathlon mishap).

This isn’t just about bouncing back; it’s about thriving in uncertainty. If you’ve ever wondered how to pivot gracefully, keep your team engaged, and still hit your goals, this episode is for you.

Buckle up—because life’s Plan B might just be your best move yet.

 

Additional Resources: 

 

Key Takeaways:

  • Adaptability Builds Confidence: When people embrace their natural strengths, like adaptability, they gain confidence to tackle challenges head-on.
  • Quick Decision-Making: Adaptability allows leaders to quickly pivot and make decisions that keep teams moving forward, even in unpredictable situations.
  • Engagement and Well-being: Knowing and using one’s strengths, like adaptability, directly contributes to increased employee engagement and overall well-being.

The Strengths Whisperer

Coach to Coach

Adaptability: A Coaching Conversation with Katie Swearingen

More Episodes

Responsibility | The Strength That Turns Commitment Into Action

Showing up with consistency and care through the strength of Responsibility 🧭 In this episode of Coach to Coach, Brandon Miller discusses the theme of Responsibility with strengths coaches Brenda Jochum and Angeline Soon. They

Positivity | How Two Coaches Find Resilience Through Optimism

Leading with optimism and setting boundaries with the strength of Positivity ☀️ In this episode of Coach to Coach, Brandon Miller, Jaclynn Robinson and Jane McCarthy explore the energizing strength of Positivity and how it

Identifying Your Drainers and Drivers with Tony Grebmeier

Tony Grebmeier, CEO of ShipOffers and Creator of the Be Fulfilled Brand, is a leader focused on people development and finding opportunities to share the knowledge he’s picked up over the years. In this episode,

Discover Your
Top 5 Strengths

Get a free CliftonStrengths Top 5 assessment to learn how your strengths show up at work.

Get a free CliftonStrengths Top 5 assessment to learn how your strengths show up at work.