BestieFinder Coaching

The GiftIQ Guide

Same Problems. Different People. What’s the Pattern?

The coworker who won’t take responsibility. The conversation that turns into an argument. The task you keep doing yourself.

Explore what these situations reveal about how people think, communicate, and lead—then discover how your own motivational Gifts may shape your response.

See the Situation. Spot the Pattern.

Every week, our coaches tackle a familiar challenge—from difficult coworkers to strained relationships and leadership decisions.

 

The GiftIQ Lens helps you consider what might be happening and what to try next. The myGiftsID™ QuickScan helps you begin exploring your own motivational Gifts.

You Got Promoted. Now You Have to Manage Your Friends.

  • October 22, 2026

Yesterday, you were everyone's favorite teammate. Today, you're their supervisor. You still want to be part of the group. You don't want anyone thinking your promotion has changed you. So when a former coworker misses

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Why Am I Paying an Assistant but Still Doing Everything Myself?

  • October 15, 2026

You hired help to free up your afternoons. Now you're paying another person, answering more questions, and still doing everything yourself. Sound familiar? You run a business. The client work is growing. Your to-do list

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You Say You Want New Leaders. So Why Won’t You Let Them Lead?

  • October 8, 2026

Your ministry needs its next generation of leaders. You know it. Your leadership team knows it. You've talked about succession planning in meetings. So you invite younger volunteers to share ideas and take on more

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Gift Intelligence vs Emotional Intelligence: A Better Way to Understand Team Conflict

  • May 1, 2026

HR and L&D leaders have invested years in building Emotional Intelligence into their organizations. You’ve trained managers to regulate reactions.You’ve encouraged empathy.You’ve run communication workshops. And yet, conflict still happens. High performers still burn out.Board

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[OH #45] Navigating Teacher Burnout: A Conversation on Workplace Self-Care

  • February 9, 2026

https://youtu.be/5jmTKqgcHDQ?si=6GDvfCKO43vwH4Sm Episode Summary In this episode of BestieFinder Office Hours, Dr. Lisa and Dr. Karmel discuss the challenges faced by teachers, particularly the risk of burnout due to overwhelming expectations from managers. They emphasize the

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Start With How You're Wired.

You know the situation. The employee who needs another reminder. The friend who takes everything personally. The decision you keep putting off. Your Motivational Gifts may influence how you handle those moments. Take the abbreviated myGiftsID™ QuickScan to begin seeing your own patterns.