Episode Description

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/

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

In this episode of The Strength Catalyst, Colleen Boselli sits down with Jeff Kimball, co-founder and Chief Program Officer of Empower Change, for an 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/

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)

episode 00 description