Summary
Hey, friend! In today’s episode, I’m sharing the moment I discovered I wasn’t holding the empty bag of gifts after all—turns out, God had packed some pretty incredible ones inside me all along. We’re diving into how your natural strengths and unique abilities aren’t just quirks or “no big deal”—they're the very keys to your next business breakthrough. I’ll show you how to recognize what God already put inside you, how to name your unique ability (your courageous zone!), and how to start using it on purpose in your business. Because when you show up in your strengths, not only are you serving others—you’re serving Jesus and leaving a legacy. Let’s unpack it together.
Takeaways
Sound Bites
Just because it’s easy for you doesn’t mean it’s not valuable to someone else. That ease might be evidence of God’s gift in you."
"Your unique ability is like your divine fingerprint—nobody else has it, and the world needs it."
"When you use your gifts, you’re not just serving people—you’re serving Jesus. That makes it holy work."
"You’re not holding the empty bag of gifts, friend. Your strengths are already inside you—now it’s time to use them boldly."
Chapters
00:00 Opener: Unlocking Your Unique Strengths and Abilities
00:53 Recap Current Courageous Life Series
03:21 Next Breakthrough Is Already in You - How to Discover Your Strengths & Unique Abilities
04:58 My Story - I Thought I Was Holding The Empty Bag-Off Gifts
13:37 1. What Are Your Strengths and Unique Abilities?
17:50 2. What Are Your Unique Abilities?
21:01 3. Leveraging Strengths in Business
28:04 Recap
29:05 Courageous Action Steps
31:11 Sneak Peek Next Week
31:48 Resources to Dig Deeper
Courageous Action
Activate Your Gifts
✅ Identify Your Strengths: Write down three things you do naturally that others struggle with.
✅ Name Your Unique Ability: Define what sets you apart—how you solve problems, serve others, or bring value in a way only you can.
✅ Implement It in Your Business: Choose one way to intentionally use your strengths this week—whether it’s in your marketing, services, or communication.
Resources
Hello, Courageous! The Gal’s Guide to Delight, Discover, and Direct Your Divine Life by Heather Bunch: https://hellocourageous.com
Or get it on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP3BZ7ZP
Courageous Club - The exclusive monthly Coaching Membership from Heather Bunch that empowers your Entrepreneurial Adventure so you can take focused, confident and courageous ACTION and not do it alone!
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