Why I Changed the Names in Faithfully Unleash Your Strengths
Hey, it’s Ronai,
When I first started writing Faithfully Unleash Your Strengths, I fully expected to use the CliftonStrengths® theme names. After all, I’ve been coaching with them for years—as a Certified Eddie Villa Unleash Your Strengths Coach.
But as I prayed and leaned into the assignment God gave me, He made three things very clear:
1. Legal & Licensing
Gallup owns the CliftonStrengths® framework and all 34 theme names. In order to publish my book, create resources, and coach freely without limitation, I needed to use language that was inspired by CliftonStrengths® but uniquely my own.
2. Faith-Based Purpose
The CliftonStrengths® themes are powerful, but they weren’t written with faith in mind. God placed it on my heart to help people see their talents through the lens of Scripture—as gifts from Him, designed for His purpose.
That’s why I translated the themes into what I now call Talents. These Talents are organized into the same four CliftonStrengths® domains, but I call them Spheres—and each name points directly back to God.
3. Clarity + Empowerment for You
My heart in all of this is simple: I want you to see your talents as more than personality traits. They’re tools God has given you for your divine assignment.
These new names are fresh, faith-filled, and easy to apply in your daily walk with Him.
The Four Domains → The Four Spheres
Executing → Sphere of Action: Making sure things are done God’s way
Influencing → Sphere of Impact: Moving others to walk with God
Relationship Building → Sphere of Connection: Connecting people with God
Strategic Thinking → Sphere of Wisdom: Thinking, co-creating, and learning God’s message
And then God revealed a 5th Sphere:
Sphere of Divine Empowerment – Move in faith, led by Christ within.
This is the Spirit of God in you, activating every other Sphere and Talent.
The Talents (New Faith-Based Names)
Here’s how the translations work:
Sphere of Action
Achiever → Mission Mover
Arranger → Kingdom Organizer
Belief → Grounded in Christ
Consistency → Just Steward
Deliberative → Wise Steward
Discipline → Thoughtful Discernment
Focus → Purpose Keeper
Responsibility → Trustworthy Servant
Restorative → Faithful Fixer
Sphere of Impact
Activator → Faith in Action
Command → Confident Shepherd
Communication → Inspired Voice
Competition → Growth-Driven
Maximizer → Excellence Seeker
Self-Assurance → Inner Confidence
Significance → World-Changer
Woo → Fellowship Builder
Sphere of Connection
Adaptability → Flexible One
Connectedness → Divine Thread
Developer → Growth Nurturer
Empathy → Compassionate Heart
Harmony → Peacemaker
Includer → Inviter
Individualization → Uniqueness Celebrator
Positivity → Hope Bringer
Relator → Trust Builder
Sphere of Wisdom
Analytical → Thoughtful Clarifier
Context → Wisdom Keeper
Futuristic → Hopeful Visionary
Ideation → Inspired Creator
Input → Knowledge Gatherer
Intellection → Deep Reflector
Learner → Knowledge Seeker
Strategic → Divine Planner
Why This Matters
By reframing these names in faith-filled language, you can:
Recognize your talents as gifts from God
Apply them in your calling, relationships, and daily life
Step into your divine assignment with confidence and clarity
This isn’t just personal growth—it’s spiritual alignment.
Important Note: CliftonStrengths® and the 34 theme names are registered trademarks of Gallup, Inc. All rights reserved. The Faithfully Unleash Your Strengths Talents are my own original framework and are not affiliated with or endorsed by Gallup.
Changing the names wasn’t about making something new just for the sake of it. It was about being faithful to the assignment God gave me—to translate strengths into a language that reflects His truth and empowers His people.
Because at the end of the day, it’s not about us. It’s about Christ in us—the hope of glory.
With love and belief in you,
Ronai
