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Petchell Luepke, HTYC Career Coach & Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach
Learn how Petchell navigated multiple career transitions by leading with her strengths — from the federal government, her own business and now coaching others find fulfilling work that fits them.
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What happens when you truly understand your strengths and use them to guide your career? According to Petchell Luepke, it’s a game changer. In today’s episode, Petchell shares her incredible career journey, which spans industries from federal government to retail entrepreneurship, and now coaching. Her story highlights the importance of self-awareness and how discovering your unique strengths can be the key to unlocking a fulfilling, adaptable career.
Whether you’re transitioning careers, navigating a shift in your professional life, or just feeling stuck, this episode offers valuable insights into how leveraging your strengths can help you thrive. Petchell discusses how self-reflection, adaptability, and a strong support network shaped her own career trajectory—and how these same tools can help you make your next move with confidence.
Tune in to hear about the power of introspection, the role strengths play in shaping career satisfaction, and how to embrace change, even when it feels uncertain. Petchell’s journey is proof that the right combination of self-awareness and strategic risk-taking can lead to meaningful, exciting career changes.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- Learn how identifying and leveraging your unique strengths can transform your career and help you find work that truly fits you.
- Discover why having self awareness (like understanding your values, passions, and blind spots) is essential to making intentional career changes and thriving in any role.
- Gain insights on embracing change, taking calculated risks, and creating a career that aligns with your strengths and life goals.
Success Stories
All the stars aligned and I ended up finding the right thing at the right place at the right time, and it was you guys! Everything that you said was speaking to me and the things that you had done in the job that you had transitioned out of and into. Also how finding work that you love is your passion for people! Honestly, it was you Scott, I mean, the way that you talked about it, how passionate you were, I was like, there's no way he's gonna put out a faulty product. So I'm gonna try it, you know… I recommend you to all my friends, you know, even if they don't realize that they're looking for a new job, I'm like this is the first step, let's do this! Even if you maybe don't move out of this career. This is going to help!
Maggie Romanovich, Director of Learning and Development, United States/Canada
“It’s hard to find something that fits, that’s why so many people change careers. When I finally understood my strengths and how I could apply them it all made sense. It just made it easier to see what types of jobs and roles would fit me. In my new career I get to do the marketing that I love with a company I’m excited about.”
Kirby Verceles, Sales & Marketing Director
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