In the season one finale of Strengths on Fire, Sarah and Bill welcome the remarkable Liz Volker—homeschooling mom, strengths enthusiast, and graduate of Sarah’s “Strong as a Mother” program. Liz shares how discovering and intentionally applying her top 15 strengths has been truly life-changing, not only for her but for her family. From household systems and values walls to bedtime journals and emotional check-ins, Liz’s strengths-led approach to motherhood is a masterclass in intentional living. This episode is packed with laughs, heartfelt moments, and a fresh take on what it means to be a strong mom who leads with her strengths. Whether you’re a parent or simply someone who wants to live more authentically, this episode is an inspiring reminder that strengths don’t stop at the office door—they’re everywhere we show up in life.

Takeaways

• Your strengths don’t just show up at work—they show up in how you parent, partner, and lead at home.
• Leading with strategic thinking can help you intentionally shape your family life with purpose and vision.
• Learner and Input together can turn everyday motherhood into a beautiful, strengths-based experiment.
• Activator energy in parenting means starting bold traditions and building meaningful family rituals.
• Self-assurance doesn’t have to mean being perfect—it can mean confidently evolving while parenting.
• Using individualization at home helps you connect with each child in ways that uniquely speak to them.
• Strengths-based parenting isn’t about fixing kids—it’s about seeing, naming, and growing what’s already strong.
• Building a culture of recognition at home helps your kids feel seen, valued, and emotionally safe.
• Homeschooling can be a dream playground for context and futuristic thinkers to shape long-term impact.
• Command and empathy can coexist—setting boundaries and holding space are both powerful.
• A bedtime journal is a simple but profound way to nurture connection and recognize your child’s character.
• Strengths language helps couples better understand and support each other’s different needs.
• Recognizing your own strengths as a parent gives you confidence and a sense of purpose in the chaos.
• Knowing what energizes and depletes each family member helps everyone show up as their best selves.
• Living out your values through systems and rituals is one of the best ways to create a strengths-based home.

Sound Bites

• I don’t want to just be a memory giver—I want to be a memory recipient too.
• My motherhood is going to outlive me—so how am I shaping it today?
• When I learned my strengths could be my superpowers, it changed everything.
• I’m not trying to be like other moms—I’m trying to be the best version of me.
• Strong as a Mother gave me the language to see myself and my family in a whole new way.
• The more I understand my strengths, the more permission I give my kids to be fully themselves.
• Recognition isn’t just for work—it’s how we build love, trust, and confidence at home.

Liz's Top 10 CliftonStrengths
1) Strategic
2) Learner
3) Relator
4) Input
5) Responsibility
6) Individualization
7) Self-Assurance
8) Command
9) Activator
10) Futuristic

Bill's Top 10 CliftonStrengths

1) Individualization

2) Developer

3) Activator

4) Woo

5) Restorative

6) Empathy

7) Harmony

8) Connectedness

9) Relator

10) Learner

Sarah's Top 10 CliftonStrengths

1) Positivity

2) Woo

3) Communication

4) Harmony

5) Activator

6) Developer

7) Input

8) Individualization

9) Responsibility

10) Arranger

Official Strengths On Fire Website: https://strengthsonfire.transistor.fm

GET MORE FROM BILL AND SARAH:
Bill's info:
https://billdippel.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamdippel/
https://www.instagram.com/billdippelcoach/

Sarah's info:
https://www.wearecollinsco.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahcoachcollins/
https://www.instagram.com/sarahcoachcollins/

In this episode of Strengths on Fire, Sarah and Bill welcome Lizzie Vietz—strengths superfan, marketing strategist, and the official “Mother of the Arsonists.” With warmth, humor, and incredible insight, Lizzie shares how her strengths have evolved through college, career pivots, marriage, and grad school. The trio dives into the power of knowing yourself, setting intentional goals, and embracing who you are—flaws, focus blocks, and all. With a heavy dose of positivity, peach rings, and real-life WOO, this episode will leave you inspired to flex your strengths and find joy in who you’re becoming.

To contact Lizzie:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-vietz/

Takeaways

• Your strengths aren’t just professional tools—they’re personal superpowers in your daily life.
• Woo might win hearts, but strategy makes the plan stick.
• Career transitions are smoother when guided by your values and strengths.
• Communication is more than just words—when it’s done right, it sings.
• Positivity doesn’t always look like pep—it often shows up in purpose and presence.
• Strengths evolve as you evolve—embrace the shift.
• Knowing when to dream and when to do is the secret sauce of futuristic.
• Focus is the quiet strength behind getting real work done.
• Weekly reflections help high-achievers slow down and actually celebrate.
• Developer and empathy aren’t always flashy—but they fuel connection and care.
• Boundaries are essential for people with high empathy to thrive.
• When your strengths are misused, even your best traits can become a dumpster fire.
• Relationships thrive when both partners understand and leverage each other’s strengths.
• You’re your longest relationship—get curious about who you are becoming.
• Sometimes, all you need is a coffee-flavored candy and a podcast to remember your power.

Sound Bites

• My futuristic motivates me in the present—not to dream, but to do.
• When I want to be focused, I calendar block. I’m not half-doing a million things—I’m whole-doing one.
• Every week, I sit down with my coffee and ask: where did my strengths help me, and where did they get in the way?
• My husband and I rate house project ideas with percentages. This dream is only 40% serious.
• Your strengths might shift, but that doesn’t mean you’re inauthentic. It means you’re growing.
• If I’m not careful, WOO tries to hijack the room—but strategy reminds me to serve, not perform.
• Empathy can be a sixth sense, or a floodgate. I’ve learned which strengths help me build the boundaries I need.

Lizzie's Top 10 CliftonStrengths
1) Futuristic
2) Woo
3) Strategic
4) Communication
5) Positivity
6) Competition
7) Focus
8) Achiever
9) Empathy
10) Developer

Bill's Top 10 CliftonStrengths

1) Individualization

2) Developer

3) Activator

4) Woo

5) Restorative

6) Empathy

7) Harmony

8) Connectedness

9) Relator

10) Learner

Sarah's Top 10 CliftonStrengths

1) Positivity

2) Woo

3) Communication

4) Harmony

5) Activator

6) Developer

7) Input

8) Individualization

9) Responsibility

10) Arranger

Official Strengths On Fire Website: https://strengthsonfire.transistor.fm

GET MORE FROM BILL AND SARAH:
Bill's info:
https://billdippel.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamdippel/
https://www.instagram.com/billdippelcoach/

Sarah's info:
https://www.wearecollinsco.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahcoachcollins/
https://www.instagram.com/sarahcoachcollins/