Level I Certification Through Coaching
The purpose of these coaching classes is to obtain Level I Certification through real-time coaching. The coaching class consists of 3 one-hour conference calls by phone with assignments given between each session (for groups of 2 or more) OR 2 two-hour sessions for individuals.
Upon completion of Leading From Your Strengths® Level I Certification, you will:
- Become Level I Certified Leading From Your Strengths practitioner
- Gain confidence for interpreting the LFYS assessment with your clients
- Recognize the dynamic applications of the assessment sections
- Discover four sources of stress that cause strength movement
- Acquire valuable insights from eight additional LFYS background resources
- Be equipped as a leader to use the assessment with an individual or a team
- Obtain life applications for teams on the Strength Wheel
- Receive a Leading From Your Strengths Level I Certified certificate for display

Dave & Dawn Lind - Focus on Purpose
The Linds are the certified trainers for Leading From Your Strengths assessments (Level I).
With a Master’s degree in teaching, Dawn was an adjunct professor at the University of Vermont prior to becoming a certified professional life coach. She is a graduate of Coach University and a member of International Coach Federation (ICF). Dawn holds coaching certifications through the International Coach Federation (ICF- PCC), Christian Coaches Network (CPCC), International Association of Coaches (IAC-CC) and Coachville (CVCC).
Dave, with a background in electrical engineering, has been a pastor since 1981 and has a weekly TV ministry. He has earned a Masters of Ministry degree and has attended ILCT (The Institute for Life Coach Training). He is a 2003 graduate of Ministry Advantage - a pastor’s coaching system for intensive coaching and training in strategic and leadership systems. In 2005, he was featured in Leadership Journal Magazine as a “turn around church” pastor.
Married in 1975, Dawn and Dave have three sons, two daughters-in-law and two precious grandchildren. They reside in beautiful New England.
How to Get Started: See below
Dates and Times:
The training is flexible to accommodate all participants. Therefore, arrangements are made with the participants after the time of purchase.
If you have further questions, contact Dave and Dawn Lind
Dave@FocousOnPurpose.com
Dawn@FocousOnPurpose.com
Level I Certification
The Level I Certification is designed to give you the knowledge needed to read and understand the profile graphs and charts. This in-depth advanced training can be obtained in two ways, listed below, and will cover the following.
I. Acquire graph reading skills for the LFYS profile:
- Delineate the eight zone strength scales
- Reveal how scores dynamically impact wording of the LFYS profile
- Discover four sources of stress that may cause strength movement
- Differentiate between the natural and adapted scores on the Strength Wheel
II. Gain insights from the LFYS profile:
- Explain the core message of transforming relationships
- Highlight specific sections on the LFYS report
- Develop a pattern of interpreting the LFYS profile with your clients
- State behavioral implications of the adapted style on the natural style
III. Obtain life applications with the LFYS profiles:
- Consider various seminar/workshop training models
- Gain team building exercises using the Strength Wheel
- Become familiar with eight LFYS resource tools
- Prepare for questions on Unusual Patterns
IV. Administrate various profile options:
- Consider four customized profile options
- Acquire procedure to purchase discounted profiles
- Choose instant or delayed profile deliver options
- Understand benefits of purchasing response links for your clients