
In this powerful episode of The Thought Resonant Show, Yogi Saurav welcomes the inspiring Jana Cardona—Gallup Strengths Coach, ICF Certified Executive Coach, and Founder of Referral University and Designed for Success. With decades of experience in business networking and leadership development, Jana helps professionals move beyond transactional connections to create authentic, trust-based influence.
A lifelong learner and facilitator, Jana integrates CliftonStrengths, Emotional Intelligence, and Working Genius into her coaching to help individuals and teams build awareness, deepen collaboration, and maximize impact. Through peer advisory groups and faith-based leadership support, she empowers leaders to align with their values while achieving growth and resilience.
In this episode, Jana opens up about:
How to shift from transactional networking to genuine relational influence
The role of emotional intelligence in building trust-based leadership
The power of CliftonStrengths and Working Genius assessments in team alignment
Lessons from leading Business Network International for over 20 years
Why self-awareness and collaboration are the foundations of sustainable success
If you’ve ever felt stuck in surface-level networking, struggled with imposter syndrome, or wanted to grow with greater integrity and impact—this episode will inspire you to embrace your strengths, cultivate authentic relationships, and lead with confidence.