Gallup's 34-talent strengths-finder assessment (referenced in the conference-talk-preparation lightning talk). Identifies strengths based on ~50 years of research; people who take it and discover their top themes often feel more confident and perform better simply by knowing themselves. The speaker says his communication is lower in the profile but 'input' (information gathering) and 'analytical' are in the top — letting him synthesize knowledge and present complex things even though communication isn't his top strength. 'Strategic' talent enables him to present topics where he has expertise. Moral: pick a talk topic that aligns with the strengths you already have.