Here you will uncover your strengths, find joy and ignite your full potential.
We offer expert coaching grounded in years of experience, research and success. I can’t wait to guide you to take bold steps and confidently navigate the best, most light-filled path in your education, your workplace, and even your home life. Life doesn’t have to feel so hard. Let’s get started!
Welcome to Bonfire
Do you want to flip the script from doubt to empowerment?
I believe that every person has a powerhouse of strengths just waiting to be tapped into.
At Bonfire, we're dedicated to helping you uncover your strengths, find joy, and ignite your full potential.
At Bonfire, we're dedicated to helping you uncover your strengths, find joy, and ignite your full potential.
From Campfires to Strengths Advocacy
Over two decades ago, I was introduced to Gallup Clifton Strengths as an emerging leader at a large non-profit. After a consultant worked with our team, I recognized two important things:
I could ignite teams for powerful start-up opportunities when I helped each individual know and work in their strengths. 
My set of strengths was very unique
Welcome to Bonfire, where you will uncover your strengths, find joy and ignite your full potential.
Do you want to flip the script from doubt to empowerment? I believe that every person has a powerhouse of strengths just waiting to be tapped into.
I offer expert coaching grounded in years of experience, research and success. I can’t wait to guide you to take bold steps and confidently navigate the best, most light-filled path in your education, your workplace, and even your home life. Life doesn’t have to feel so hard. Let’s get started!
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Bonfire Individuals
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Bonfire Youth & Families
What you can always expect from April:
Candid Conversations: I thrive on transparency. Expect honest, straightforward guidance to foster genuine improvement.
Strengths in the Spotlight: I focus on amplifying your strengths and gently identifying areas for development, creating a balanced approach to personal mastery.
Holistic Development: I am mindful that we’re all juggling many things, and in order to achieve true transformation, you need a plan for a strengths-based mindset to all areas of your days.
Steadfast Support: My activation and resilience fuels yours. I stand by you, keeping the embers of motivation alive through every challenge.
Epic Transformations: Embark on a transformative journey with me—a path filled with learning, growth, and a changed perception of how you see yourself and those around you.
At Bonfire, we're dedicated to helping you uncover your strengths, find joy, and ignite your full potential.
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At Bonfire, we're dedicated to helping you uncover your strengths, find joy, and ignite your full potential. 〰️
The Bonfire Story
A note from our founder
From Campfires to Strengths Advocacy
Over two decades ago, I was introduced to Gallup Clifton Strengths as an emerging leader at a large non-profit. After a consultant worked with our team, I recognized two important things: 1) My set of strengths was very unique and 2) I could ignite teams for powerful start-up opportunities when I helped each individual know and work in their strengths. At that non-profit, I trained many teams around an actual bonfire. I found that a spark ignited into a roaring fire allowed individuals to become bold in what they shared, and inspired in their dreams for the future. While I have the experience and pedigree of a top coach (Bachelor's degree in Education, Master's degree in Child Development, Gallup Certified Global Strengths Coach, and 20 years training/developing individuals and teams to reach their potential), it’s actually my Top 5 STRENGTHS that make me a great coach. I am Futuristic, so I can see a bright future and vision for your life, even when you can’t see it for yourself. I have WOO (winning others over), which means that I love meeting strangers, and I can form real, authentic connections on every zoom call. I am also a Learner, Activator, and Includer, meaning that I provide wholistic space for you to come as you are and feel safe sharing your hopes and fears. I will study your strengths, coach you through your weaknesses, and create a plan to activate the potential inside you. Bonfire's mission is very personal to me: At Bonfire, we're dedicated to helping you uncover your strengths, find joy, and ignite your full potential.
I can’t wait to work with you,
April Olson
“April believes and inspires. She believes in people and all that they are able to accomplish. She also brings inspiration to those conversations and relationships. She joins people in helping them discover their strengths and where they can make the greatest contribution. She is both coach and cheerleader. Teacher and student, Guide and leader. Speaker and listener.”
-Danae Durling, Director of Family Experiences at SpringHill Camps
“As a Gallup strengths coach, April helps individuals identify and leverage their unique talents to achieve personal and professional success. With a deep understanding of the CliftonStrengths assessment and a passion for empowering others, she is dedicated to guiding clients on a journey of self-discovery and growth. She provides valuable insights and strategies that enable individuals to maximize their potential and thrive in all areas of their lives. It’s a pleasure to work with April and be inspired by her love for people, commitment to excellence, and growth!”
-Ellie Schupra, Executive Director, Dream Center of Michigan
“Participating in individual coaching with April has unlocked insight not only into what my strengths are, but how to utilize them. April has worked with me in refining my career roles and aspirations to reflect and complement my unique strengths. It is evident that April has a gift in coming alongside others to unlock their passions and rise in their potential!’
-Jessica Brown, Assistant Director at Hope House Detroit
Bonfire Strong Journal
Discover Your Child’s Strengths
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Communicating Strengths to Teachers
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Give the Gift of Strengths Coaching
What would it look like if every 10 year old in the world got a birthday present that helped them discover and activate their strengths? Let's change the world together. When you choose our Strengths Coaching Gift Cards, you're not just giving a present; you're offering the gift of self-discovery, personal growth, and empowerment. It's a thoughtful way to support a 10-14 year old, a new parent, teacher, or graduate on their journey toward a more joy-filled and strengths-based life. 