34 Strong, Inc.

• Hosted and produced The Coach to Coach podcast, highlighting the power of CliftonStrengths Assessment in empowering leaders.
• Collaborated with certified strengths coaches to showcase how a strengths-based approach can transform workplaces.
• Conducted insightful interviews with industry leaders to share best practices in creating engaged work environments.

Podcast Host

• Lead a team of 200+ consultants to empower employees to develop talents into strengths, partnering with government and corporate clients.
• Facilitated trainings for 1500+ organizations, resulting in 6x more engaged employees and coaching tens of thousands of leaders since 2013.

Founding CEO

Gallup

• Pioneered strengths-based development company globally, impacting all sectors of society.
• Certified as one of the first seven Gallup Strengths Coaches in 2013.
• Spearheaded conversations on CliftonStrengths and its profound influence worldwide.

Global Certified Strengths Coach

Incredible Family

• Led research on the impact of work-parenting conflicts on key performance metrics and organizational diversity.
• Developed strategies to support working parents, resulting in increased employee engagement and reduced burnout.
• Collaborated with HR executives to implement initiatives to improve the well-being of working parents.

Co-Founder

Harvest House Publishers

• Co-authored two parenting books with my wife, focusing on discovering parenting strengths and raising kids with confidence.
• Collaborated with Harvest House Publishers to release books in January 2021 and June 2019.
• Developed strong communication and teamwork skills while working with my wife and the publishing company.

Published Author x2

Vistage Worldwide, Inc.

• Facilitated 3-hour workshops on Building Great Places to Work by Leading with Strengths at Vistage Worldwide, Inc.
• Explored key objectives including Employee Engagement, Leadership Development, and Culture Development.
• Engaged participants in interactive discussions to enhance their understanding and application of the topics.

Professional Speaker

UC Davis Extension

• Designed and delivered Strengths Based workshops for open enrollment classes and in-tact teams, focusing on Strengths Discovery and Leadership.
• Facilitated courses such as Strengths Discovery Day and Leading with Strengths for participants in the UC Health System and various State of CA Departments.
• Provided access codes for participants to take the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment through the Gallup Organization.

Instructor

Avaunt Advantage, LLC

• Led a team of experienced coaches and consultants to provide high-quality Coaching and Consulting services to clients.
• Developed and implemented business development strategies, resulting in increased revenue and growth for clients.
• Collaborated closely with clients to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions for their businesses.

Managing Partner, Strengths Based Organizational Consultant

As the founding CEO of 34 Strong Inc., I have dedicated my career to transforming workplace cultures and enhancing productivity through a strengths-based approach. I am passionate about empowering individuals and teams, and it has been my mission to create thriving work environments that leverage the unique talents of employees.

Under my leadership, 34 Strong has partnered with numerous organizations to foster positive workplace cultures and drive organizational growth. We specialize in solving complex workplace issues with customized solutions tailored to the unique needs of each organization. I am a sought-after speaker and author, known for my insights on leadership, team dynamics, and strengths-based parenting. My commitment to these principles has helped make 34 Strong a leader in the field of workforce development.

Brandon Miller

After twelve incredible years founding and leading 34 Strong, Inc. as CEO, I am stepping into the role of Chairman. This is not a step away. It is a step upward that allows me to influence our entire family of companies while staying actively engaged in the work I love.

Over the last year, I have partnered closely with my friend and colleague Anthony Kavouras to prepare for this moment. Anthony has led 34 Strong to record growth as President and will now serve as our CEO and as a partner in the business. His leadership has strengthened our government and enterprise practice, and expanded our impact in ways that position us for an exciting future.

I am also proud to share that Terry Dola will become President. Terry brings decades of global leadership experience from her time with The Walt Disney Company and she has an extraordinary ability to build cultures of excellence. She will guide our team and operations with vision and heart.

We are equally thrilled to welcome Alisha Mecier as Chief Revenue Officer. Alisha brings more than twenty years of experience in strategic growth and will elevate our partnerships across all sectors.

As for me, I will continue to play a very active role across our companies. As Chairman I will focus on strategic vision, new partnerships, brand building, global collaborations, podcasting, public speaking and opening new business opportunities. I will also continue to champion the CoachStrong ecosystem and our work integrating Listening Intelligence, strengths development and AI-enabled tools that support coaches and people leaders worldwide.

I am not going anywhere. I am fully committed to seeing our brands thrive and to supporting our leaders as they take us forward.

Thank you to every teammate, client and partner who has believed in our mission. I am proud of what we have built and I am even more excited for what’s ahead.

Advancing the Global Strengths Movement | Chairman at 34 Strong |Chairman Churchill Leadership Group | Speaker and Author

There are nights that remind you why you do what you do.
This weekend was one of them.

Analyn and I had the honor of joining the annual Denim & Diamonds Gala for xHope an incredible organization bringing hope, love, education and practical support to vulnerable youth and families across the Sacramento region.

34 Strong, Inc. was proud to serve as the Presenting Sponsor, part of our ongoing Mission to a Million, creating impact that multiplies beyond the workplace.

My friend Anthony Kavouras and I shared stories from our two decades of service on the XHope board, reflecting on the lives transformed through this work.

A special thank you to Chad Hodges and Vicki Yang for joining us at our 34 Strong table and to Chad for generously donating courtside Kings tickets during the live auction!

The night closed with an unforgettable performance by artist David Garibaldi, who painted a stunning portrait of Jesus and a child, in just five minutes.

And to my amazing wife Analyn who chaired this year’s event with excellence and heart, thank you for leading with grace and making the impact eternal!

Hope isn’t passive. It’s powerful.
And when we put it into action, lives change.

#MissionToAMillion #34Strong #XHope #Leadership #FaithInAction

Some moments remind you what truly matters, and this was one of them.

A year ago I stood at the wedding of a dear friend, asked to speak as they began their life together.
It wasn't a grand stage or a professional milestone.
It was something better.

Love.
Commitment.
Faith.
Family.

As I watched them make their vows, I thought about all the people who've shaped my own journey. Through years of travel and work, I've met incredible leaders and friends whose impact runs deeper than any business win. They've reminded me that success is temporary, but relationships are eternal.

We talk a lot about growth and achievement, yet at the end of it all, it's people who define our story.
The ones who challenge us, believe in us and leave fingerprints on our character.

My greatest accomplishment will never be measured in titles or timelines.
It will be measured in hearts.

In every friendship built.
Every moment of grace shared.
Every life I've been lucky enough to touch, even in a small way.

Legacy isn't built in what we own or achieve.
It's written in the lives we love along the way.

#Leadership #Faith #Gratitude #Relationships #Legacy

Advancing the Global Strengths Movement | Chairman at 34 Strong and Churchill Leadership Group | Inc. 5000 and Best Place to Work | Podcast Host, Speaker and Author

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Grateful to be on Oahu this week with Analyn, and Daniel, celebrating Thanksgiving with our daughter Madeline and soaking up a little Honolulu beauty. The sights, the sounds, the food, the slow moments. All of it feels like a gift.

As a father of seven, I am always working to make sure each of my kids feels seen, valued, and appreciated. Madeline has lived here for four years, so taking the time to fly out at least once a year matters to her. It matters to us too. These little pockets of time together become the memories we carry for a lifetime.

If you have been waiting to take that trip, make that call, or lean into a moment with someone you love, this is your reminder to say yes. Make the memories. Invest in the relationships that shape who you are becoming. None of us will regret the time we spent with the people who matter most.

From our family on Oahu, happy Thanksgiving week. May you find moments that fill your heart and remind you of what really lasts.

💪 The Strength That Never Settles

Some people can’t help but look for what’s next.
They see what’s good and imagine how it could be great.

That’s the Maximizer strength, the drive to refine, elevate and transform what already works.
Not from perfectionism, but purpose.

In this week’s episode of #CoachToCoach, I sat down with two close collaborators and incredible guests, Anthony Kavouras and Jayne Jenkins PCC, to unpack how Maximizers think, lead and build momentum that lasts.

Because when Maximizers see progress pay off, they don’t stop.
They multiply it!

🎧 Full episode linked in comments!

#Leadership #Strengths #Maximizer #GrowthMindset

Ever thought you had your kid figured out, only to realize God was teaching you something entirely different? 

That was us.

Bailee was almost seventeen when we first learned her strengths. At the time we were trying to “figure her out” and eventually realized the issue wasn’t her. It was us. Analyn and I share the same #34strength, #Restorative. It is at the very bottom for both of us. And Bailee? She is #1Restorative! 

She had always felt like an enigma to us. We tried all the wrong ways to help her, usually by trying to make her more like us. That never worked and it never would. Then one day we saw her strengths and there it was. A beautiful reminder that God designs each person with intention. Nothing was wrong with Bailee. She was wired exactly the way she was meant to be.

From that day on we became students of our daughter. We learned the brilliance behind #Restorative and how to parent her from that strength instead of our own.

Fast forward to today. Bailee is a thriving salon owner, an incredible businesswoman, and in my humble opinion an excellent “hairapist”. Her cut, color, and extension clients line up for her and she is tough to book. Watching her walk confidently in her calling is one of my greatest joys.

To all the parents and partners out there. Sometimes the “challenging” people in your life are actually just misunderstood. Learn their strengths. Learn yours. It changes everything.

And if you want to dive deeper into parenting with strengths, check out Incredible Family  and CEO Kelly McGinnis. Their work is transforming families every day.

#Family #Strengths #Parenting #Restorative #Calling #Hairapist #Blessed #LeadershipStartsAtHome #IncredibleFamily

Some of the most positive leaders I’ve met are the ones who’ve walked through the hardest seasons.

They don’t ignore reality, they face it with hope.
That’s what true Positivity looks like.

Not blind optimism, but a steady belief that what we do matters and that people can grow through anything.

In this week’s episode of #CoachToCoach, I sat down with Jaclynn Robinson, and Jane McCarthy to talk about what Positivity really means in leadership and relationships:
✨ Bringing warmth into serious spaces
✨ Creating trust through encouragement
✨ Helping people see their own growth
✨ Celebrating the wins instead of chasing the next one

Positivity isn’t fluff. It’s fuel.
And when leaders practice it, it spreads fast.

🎧 Full episode link in comments

#Leadership #CliftonStrengths #Positivity #Culture #CoachToCoach

I recently sat in a meeting with a leadership team who couldn't figure out why their projects kept stalling.

They had smart people, good systems and clear goals.
But something invisible was holding them back.

So, I asked a simple question:
"When was the last time you listened to 𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙 instead of listening to respond?"

The room was quiet.

Over the next hour, they realized what I've seen in hundreds of teams. Their problem wasn't communication.

It was 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴.

85% of employees and executives say that lack of collaboration and ineffective communication are at the heart of most workplace failures. That's a lot of lost trust.

Listening Intelligence isn't just about hearing better. It's about creating clarity, safety and connection in the moments that matter most.

Because when leaders start listening differently, everything starts working differently too.

If your team keeps running into the same walls, don't add another meeting.
Start with how you listen.

#Leadership #ListeningIntelligence #Culture

When Analyn Miller and I first started raising our seven kids, we were learning in real time, balancing family, faith and business all at once.

There were nights when the schedule felt impossible.
Days when one of us was traveling, the other juggling school, sports and dinner.
And moments when we’d look at each other and wonder if we were really doing it right.

What we learned through all those seasons is that family doesn’t have to be perfect to be incredible.

It’s not about getting everything right, it’s about staying connected when things go wrong. It’s about grace, communication and the courage to lead at home the same way we lead at work.

That belief became the foundation for Incredible Family, our mission to help parents lead their families with the same intentionality they bring to their careers.

And since those early days, we’ve been blessed to have Kelly McGinnis carry that mission forward with extraordinary heart. Kelly has faithfully led Incredible Family and poured into thousands of working parents, helping them find balance, strength and hope in the middle of real life. Her leadership has kept our vision alive and expanding, reaching families far beyond what Analyn and I first imagined!

Because success at home and success at work aren’t competing goals, they’re connected.
When you grow stronger at home, you show up stronger everywhere else.

#Faith #FamilyLeadership #Parenting #IntentionalLiving #IncredibleFamily

There are weekends that fill your heart more than a whole year of busy days, this was one of them.

We celebrated Thanksgiving early this year and it felt extra special. All seven of our kids were home and we loved every minute of having the whole crew together!

Lola and Bpa took the grands for a night so the kids could go out, reconnect and enjoy time with each other.

The next day, we gathered for our Thanksgiving feast and a beautiful time of giving thanks to the Lord.

Mama Miller, our very own Analyn, led us in prayer and song and it set the tone for a meaningful moment of gratitude and worship.

Family time is a gift.
Faith is a gift.
And moments like these remind me what truly matters.

Grateful for a full house and full hearts!

#Faith #Family #Gratitude #IntentionalLiving

Some of the strongest communities are built long before anyone notices.
They start with small circles, open doors and honest conversations.

Every week our home fills with young adults who come to learn, listen and grow together.

We talk about faith, purpose and leadership, not in theory, but in the real moments where those values get tested.

Tonight's theme was simple, but it carried weight.
Who is Jesus?
Not an idea.
Not a title.
A person who anchors us in truth and grace, the kind that shapes how we lead, love and serve others.

Watching this next generation rise with courage and conviction gives me hope for the future!

Because leadership begins at home, in rooms like these, long before it shows up on any stage.

#Leadership #Faith #Community #MissionToAMillion #CORE

Some strengths speak loudly.
Relator speaks deeply!

It's the quiet power behind leaders who build trust one relationship at a time.

On this week's episode of #CoachToCoach, I sat down with Ray Swarts, SHRM-CP and Stacy Crawford, M.S.Ed., PCC to explore how #Relator helps teams move past small talk and into real connection.

This strength doesn't chase crowds. It chooses depth, honesty and belonging, the kind that makes collaboration feel natural.

Strong relationships don't just support leadership.
They shape it!

🎧 Full episode linked in the comments.

#Leadership #CliftonStrengths

Every year when the air starts to cool, we take a short drive about an hour from where we live in Sacramento up to Apple Hill. IYKYK

It's become a family tradition: fresh air, apple donuts and plenty of laughter with all our kids and grandkids who can make it that day. Pictures is our son-in-law Jordan (today is his birthday:-) and our granddaughter Jemma. 

No meetings. No screens. Just time together.

It's simple, but these are the moments that keep us grounded! The ones that remind us that success isn't only about what we build, it's about who we build it with.

If you ever get the chance to visit Apple Hill, take it.
And if you can, bring your people.
Those memories will outlast any meeting you'll ever have.

#Family #Gratitude #IntentionalLiving #Leadership

Some people think connection happens by accident.
#Relators know it happens on purpose.

It's the strength that pays attention to what others need and makes space for deeper trust to grow.

Relator often shows up as quiet energy, steady, intentional and deeply loyal. It doesn't rush people.
It learns them!

And when leaders lead from that kind of depth, teams feel it. They communicate better, collaborate faster and build the kind of trust that lasts.

🎧 Full episode linked in the comments.

#Leadership #CliftonStrengths #Connection #CoachToCoach

⚡️ The Art (and Energy) of a Maximizer

Some people are wired to see potential everywhere.
They don’t settle, they refine, elevate and keep moving forward.

That’s the Maximizer strength!

But the challenge is, the same energy that drives excellence can make it hard to slow down and fix what’s broken.

I’ve learned that excellence isn’t only about raising the bar. It’s also about knowing when to pause, repair and refocus.

When Maximizers find that balance, good teams become exceptional ones.

🎧 Full episode linked in comments!

#Leadership #Strengths #GrowthMindset #CoachToCoach

Some leaders mistake Positivity for pretending everything’s fine.
But the real kind of Positivity shows up when things aren’t!

It’s choosing to believe there’s still something good worth working toward even when the day feels heavy, the meeting feels long and the pressure won’t let up.

That kind of Positivity doesn’t hide from reality. It brings hope into it!

I’ve seen true Positivity transform teams, not by ignoring problems, but by reminding people that they have what it takes to solve them.

Because Positivity isn’t about denial, it’s about direction.
It points us forward when everything else tells us to stop.

🎧 Full episode linked in the comments.

#Leadership #Strengths #CoachToCoach #Positivity #podcast

Some people show up because they have to.
Leaders with #Responsibility show up because it's who they are!

It's the strength that makes people feel safe with you because they know you'll follow through, even when it's hard or inconvenient.

Responsibility shows up as steady, loyal leadership. The kind that anchors teams when everything else feels uncertain.

It's not about doing everything.
It's about owning what matters and honoring the commitments you make!

🎧 Full episode linked in the comments.

#Leadership #CliftonStrengths #Trust #CoachToCoach

Some strengths carry weight, Responsibility carries people.
It's the steady force that shows up, follows through and holds commitments with heart.

On this week's episode of #CoachToCoach, I sat down with Brenda Jochum and Angeline Soon to explore why Responsibility is one of the most trusted strengths in leadership. Not because it does everything, but because it honors what matters most.

Responsibility isn't about perfection.
It's about ownership, character and doing what you said you'd do.

And when leaders live that out, teams rise to meet it!

🎧 Full episode linked in the comments.

Restorative is one of the most common strengths in the world. And one of the most direct.

Every person I’ve coached with high Restorative has that same gift: they see the real problem quickly, they say the thing no one else wants to say and they’re willing to dig all the way to the root instead of settling for a surface fix.

On this week’s episode of #CoachToCoach, I’m joined by Erin Wheeler, PhD and Svetlana Sereda, PCC , two leaders who use Restorative to create meaningful, measurable change:
🔎 Getting to the real issue
🛠️ Improving systems, not patching them
⚖️ Learning which problems are theirs to solve (and which aren’t)

Restorative is honest.
It’s direct.
And when developed, it’s one of the most powerful problem-solving strengths we have.

🎧 Full episode linked in the comments!

#StrengthsBasedLeadership #34Strong #LeadershipDevelopment

It's hard to lead with confidence when you don't understand what makes you strong.

That was true for me for a long time.
Until one question shifted everything:

What is your #1 strength?

When I learned mine was #Maximizer, it felt like someone handed me a mirror I’d been missing for years. Suddenly my patterns made sense. The way I lead, coach and show up as a parent and teammate.

Not to chase perfection, but to take what's good and elevate it!

Because when you understand your #1 strength, something changes.
⏩ Clarity grows
⏩ Decisions feel lighter
⏩ Communication becomes more intentional
⏩ Relationships deepen
⏩ Confidence rises in a quiet, grounded way

Strengths don't just shape our work.
They shape our identity.

And real growth doesn't start with doing more.
It starts with understanding who you already are.

So, let me ask you:
What is your #1 strength?
Share it in the comments. I would love to see the talent and diversity in this community!

#Leadership #Strengths #SelfAwareness #Growth #CoachToCoach

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