Maximize Your Potential

We are committed to providing engaging and transformative experiences that go beyond the surface, diving deep into participants' Clifton Strengths to empower them to bring their authentic selves to their roles.

CLIENTS INCLUDE:

TESTIMONIALS

WORKSHOPS

  • Aimee Arreygue, Director, Student Success Center, College of Education at California State University, Dominguez Hills

    Danny’s workshop series was incredibly grounding and insightful, especially within the context of culturally informed advising. As Director of the Student Success Center in the College of Education, I found his framing of strengths and their shadow sides to be a game-changer—it filled a gap I had long wondered about. It helped me better understand how to balance and elevate strengths while addressing challenges. Since the session, I’ve become more mindful of the broader context others bring beyond just their strengths. Danny’s approachable, sensitive teaching style created a space where participants felt safe to reflect and share. I highly recommend his workshops to anyone looking to deepen their understanding of strengths-based practices.

  • Manisha Chase, Assistant Professor at California State University Northridge

    Working with Danny helped me better understand how my strengths can have shadow sides, especially in relation to burnout. As a first-gen faculty of color, this insight is crucial for sustaining my career long-term. Danny created a non-judgmental space for reflection, offered practical tools, and provided deep knowledge of the strengths framework. I now feel more empowered to use my strengths intentionally across all my roles. I highly recommend working with Danny if you’re seeking clarity or a fresh perspective.

  • Catherine Conner, Reference & Instruction Librarian, California State University Northridge

    I strongly recommend the Culturally-Informed Strengths workshops. With Danny’s guidance and coaching, I learned to recognize my strengths and understand how to use them for my own work as well as for collaborative work. A key takeaway was realizing that my strengths also had “shadow” sides that prevented me from maintaining a balanced workload, which I have always struggled to achieve. Now I am better prepared to make thoughtful, meaningful decisions about both my collaborative and individual projects to achieve that balance. Thank you, Danny!

  • Guillermo Beade, President of SC Johnson Consumer Brands North America

    I highly recommend Dr. Danny Almeida to be hired to work with C-suite level leaders, managers, as well as front-line team members of any business to help create a strengths- based culture that can be built upon to maximize team building and effectiveness to achieve your organization's strategic goals. Danny was first hired by SC Johnson Lifestyle Brands to conduct a workshop with our Chief Marketing Officer and her team. That workshop was so well-received that she recommended we bring Danny to work with our Global Leadership Team for our annual retreat. Danny skillfully guided our team through a series of exercises designed to uncover and leverage our individual and collective strengths. The insights gained during this workshop have already begun to positively impact our leadership strategies and team cohesion. Based on the experience with our Global Leadership Team, we decided to invest in bringing Danny to work with several of our other teams, including Finance, Supply Chain, Research & Development, Global Product & Sustainability and Commercial Teams over the next several months.

  • Wendy Levy, Human Resources Director, City of Santa Barbara

    Danny's facilitation skills are second to none. He demonstrated expertise over the subject matter, seamlessly guiding us through complex themes and lessons with clarity and insight. His effective communication, combined with his approachable and positive disposition, made the sessions engaging and enriching. He facilitated discussions that encouraged thoughtful participation and fostered an environment where diverse perspectives could flourish. His knack for connecting with us and his ability to meet each individual where they were, both professionally and personally, was truly outstanding.

  • Jacqueline Sanchez, Assistant Director of Library Services, Whittier Public Library

    Dan showed us that we all have different strengths that we bring to our organization and sometimes we need to turn them up or dim them down depending on the situation. Now that we are all speaking the same strengths lingo it's helped us communicate with each other on a daily basis.

  • Bita Nazarian, Executive Director of 826 Valencia

    Danny incorporates a DEIB lens into the training, which helps the staff think about their identities in relationship to the strengths, and ultimately yield a more inclusive and supportive work environment.

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1:1 COACHING

  • Rahbin Shyne, Educator, Podaster, Business Owner

    Danny's deep knowledge of strengths makes coaching sessions very effective. He can seamlessly weave in and out of discussing various strengths, which allows for a fluid and empowering coaching session. His enthusiasm and passion for the subject are contagious, leaving me lifted and more confident after each session. Danny's ability to pack so much into an hour, combined with his relaxed yet passionate coaching style, made a significant difference in my understanding and application of my strengths. I'm looking forward to more sessions with him goes here

  • Kyla Avis, Former RN, BSN, MSc, Principal at KDA Consulting

    I was referred to Daniel through a career development coach I was working with. She recommended I take the strengths based leadership test, read the book, and then connect with Daniel for some insights into my strengths and limitations. Daniel was kind, supportive, knowledgeable, and provided me with great insights into what my strongest professional contributions would be. I decided to base my consulting work on these strengths and shortly after was hired as a consultant to do work I enjoyed. Today I am continuing to do the work I do best and I feel like it isn't work at all. I highly recommend Daniel for any professional coaching and support you may need to reach your personal and professional goals.

  • Beatriz Alfaro, Attorney

    I reached out to Daniel Almeida because I was looking for career guidance. He immediately proceeded by directing me to the right resources to get started on my search, and he offered valuable advice which I carry to this day. What sets Daniel apart is his passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to helping others realize their full potential. He is extremely personable and reliable, but most of all, he never underestimated my abilities because of my age. His genuine belief in clients is admirable, and I am grateful for his services.

  • Shirah Miller, Senior Instructional Design Contractor

    Daniel was extremely helpful in improving my resume. I've had multiple people review it for enhancement purposes, and no one gave me better feedback and advice than Daniel. He pointed opportunities that I had never thought of, and validated a lot of the information I had heard in a interview class. I hadn't even mentioned to him what I heard, but that's how knowledgeable he is. I HIGHLY recommend Daniel if you're in need of resume enhancement and/or interviewing coaching. He's your man!

  • André F. Bueno , Chief Investment Officer

    I sat in Danny's office asking for some interview tips as I had managed to hustle up interviews at a three local accounting firms. His advice not only proved to be invaluable as I managed obtain an opportunity at PwC- it allowed me to build on those skills, which ultimately played a crucial part in my development. From numerous conversations to extensive mock interview analysis- Danny has played a tremendous role in my growth which allowed me to be better prepared to undergo the transition from the academic realm into the professional world. Albeit there were numerous factors that led to my opportunity at Goldman Sachs- it is safe to say, with regards to the interview, Dan provided me the tools need to tackle multiple scenarios.


  • Lillian Amaechi Ihenetu, MPA, PMP, SHRM-SCP, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

    Danny is a personable and results-oriented Career Counselor who truly cares about his clients growth. Dan was my counselor of choice when seeking help with career planning, resume writing and interview advice. I have came to Danny for help on several occasions to get advice on narrowing down my job search. I have grown professionally since the last time I worked with Danny and will continue to appreciate the tailored services he provided to me

  • Dr. Carmen Lincon, PhD Co-Principal Investigator- Pacific Coast Coalition, Dairy Business Innovation Initiative

    Your coaching sessions changed my life in multiple ways: first, I learned more about myself, I learned to use and cultivate my strengths, and more importantly, I learned to use my voice and express my opinion.

  • Ricardo Moreno, Project Manager at Related Companies California

    Daniel was very professional in giving me career advice and helped me network for contacts within the industry I was looking in. He was easy to talk to and understood the perspective I was coming from. If I needed his expertise again I would not hesitate.

  • Reed Tsuda, Writer & Casting for Film/TV

    Working with Danny has really helped me develop my professional skills. He has a vast knowledge of the job industry and has plenty of helpful advice to offer. As a Career Counselor, Danny has the knack to easily connect with his clients, assisting them in finding and shaping their future goals.

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CSU Alliance for Diversity & Strengths of STEM Faculty

Dr. Danny Almeida, the Strengths Professor, was the Lead Principal Investigator of The California State University (CSU) Alliance for Diversity & Strengths of STEM Faculty funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) division of Human Resource Management's Alliance for Graduate Education & the Professoriate (AGEP) program from 2019-2025 (#1916056). This year-long program provided in-person retreats, bimonthly Zoom workshops, and trained tenured faculty to coach early career faculty in STEM/STEM Education throughout the 23 campus CSU system using the Culturally Informed Strengths Approach (CISA) coaching model developed by Dr. Almeida. In these videos, Dr. Almeida and other program leaders, coaches and early career faculty share how the program empowers faculty, builds community, and strengthens equity across CSU campuses.