Strengths-Based Coaching with Paul Moda at Purpose Rising
Written By Elizabeth Robb
Published on: 8/7/2026
Lebanon, PA - Paul Moda is a Gallup-Certified Clifton Strengths Coach and the founder of Purpose Rising, a strengths-based coaching and leadership development practice built around a simple idea: we don't grow by fixing what's wrong, we grow by building on what's already strong. He's one of the vendors we're excited to spotlight ahead of this year's September 13th Greater Wellness Holistics Expo in Lebanon, PA.
Meet Paul Moda
Paul brings more than three decades of experience in leadership development and higher education to his coaching work. Somewhere along the way, he became convinced that most people only ever get to know a sliver of their own strengths — usually just a "Top 5" list — when there's a much fuller picture available if someone takes the time to look. That conviction became Purpose Rising: a practice rooted in the CliftonStrengths framework, developed by Gallup, that focuses on discovering and developing the natural patterns of talent that shape how a person thinks, leads, and contributes.
Paul describes every journey as beginning with "a quiet whisper," and his coaching is built to help people listen to that whisper more closely — whether they're navigating a life transition, a leadership challenge, or just sensing that a new chapter might be emerging. Sessions are available both in-person and online.
What He Offers
The CliftonStrengths Framework
Rather than starting with what needs fixing, CliftonStrengths starts with what's already working — the unique combination of gifts, talents, and experience that make up how someone naturally operates. Paul's role is to help clients see that combination clearly and figure out how it points toward what comes next.
Coaching Options
Purpose Rising offers a range of ways to get started, depending on how deep someone wants to go:
Free Summer Reset Session — a free, low-pressure first conversation for anyone thinking about what's next
Unlock Your Full Strengths Profile — most people only ever see their Top 5 strengths; this one-on-one experience opens up the full profile of all 34 CliftonStrengths themes and helps translate that into real decisions and relationships
Personalized Coaching Sessions — focused, individual sessions for a specific question or a needed reset
Coaching Package 1: Discovering Your Core Purpose (3 sessions) — reflective work to uncover the themes and motivations that have shaped your story so far
Coaching Package 2: Designing a Life That Fits (6 sessions) — turning that insight into an actual direction, and a practical path toward it
Coaching Package 3: Living and Leading with Purpose (9 sessions) — an advanced track for people ready to build purpose into how they live and lead day to day
Who This Is a Good Fit For
Anyone in a life or career transition who wants real clarity instead of more guesswork
People who've only ever seen their "Top 5" strengths and are curious what the fuller picture looks like
Leaders and professionals who'd rather build on what's already working than keep patching what isn't
Anyone who processes better out loud, in guided conversation, than alone with a journal
What People Say After Working With Him
Paul's clients consistently mention the same thing: how clearly he helps them put language to things they'd only sensed about themselves before. Matthew Ford put it this way:
"Paul helped me understand not only my top strengths, but also how they intersect and work together... Because of Paul, I can confidently say that my top strength is Context, and I now see how it blends with my other top five strengths in meaningful ways."
Yokarys Velez had a similar experience:
"It was empowering to finally put language and clarity to how I think, process information, and take action. Paul has a gift for helping you see your strengths in a way that feels both validating and motivating."
Where to Find Him
If you're curious where you'd start, Purpose Rising's free Summer Reset Session is a low-pressure first step, and Paul is happy to answer questions directly at paul@mypurposerising.com. Come meet him in person at our September 13th expo at the Lebanon Valley Expo Center — tickets are $10.60, and it's a good chance to ask what your own strengths profile might reveal before booking a session.
New to the Idea of Whole-Person Wellness?
Strengths coaching is really just one more piece of paying attention to the whole person, not only the physical side. Our plain-english guide to what holistic wellness means is a good starting point if that framing is new to you, and our expo hub has everything you need to know about this year's event. Come say hello to Paul and hear more about the CliftonStrengths framework in person — read more about what to expect at the expo and grab your ticket now.
