Magic in the Room #147: Using Your Strengths to Work with Others with Sarah Elkins

May 6, 2023

In this episode of Magic in the Room, Hannah and Ben sit down with Sarah Elkins to continue our series about focusing on our strengths. Sarah, Hannah, and Ben discuss how people can understand their strengths to work together more effectively. 

Listen now on your favorite platform!

  • Apple Podcasts
  • Spotify
  • YouTube

 

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Find Sarah on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/thesmileisfree or her website at elkinsconsulting.com


Credits: 

  • This episode of Magic in the Room was recorded remotely 
  • Music by Evan Grim. Find his music on Apple Music


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