Leadership is Feminine: Recent Episodes
Kris Plachy
For most women, when we are invited to study leadership the teachers, scholars, authorities and models are primarily… men. We are indoctrinated from the time we are born that men are the leaders and that natural male characteristics are the strengths you must also possess to be a good leader.
Powerful. Strong. Authoritative. Direct. Assertive. Decisive.
These and so many more are attributes that are typically associated with the male model of a leader.
And so, for the better part of the last one hundred years as women have made their way into the fold, in a variety of leadership roles, we have learned and studied to walk the way of a men to achieve success.
Women dismiss their own knowing because we’ve been so indoctrinated in male leadership models.
We dismiss what we know for what others tell us to be and how to be seen.
There is another way to lead.
To be in alignment.
To not feel like an imposter.
It’s time for the reimagining of leadership. That’s not to disparage any of the progress that has come before us. Progress is progress. For those of us who stand in the footsteps of the women who came before us we are here because of their courage, bravery and resilience.
I wonder instead if women equally looked to the characteristics they learned from their mothers for leadership. I wonder if we were taught to lean on different qualities to drive success. I wonder what might happen then?
The traditional qualities of mothering are communication, nurturing, listening, strength, support, grace, and yes… love.
What if to be the best leader you can be as a woman, you integrated the best of both?
This is how women will stand with integrity in their role as leaders.
As women, we can be assertive, direct, powerful, and authoritative but we need not only rely on those attributes for success.
After 25 years of watching and studying leaders, I can tell you that for sure many traditional male attributes are effective in the short run, but they typically only serve a few. Whereas, when leadership is feminine. When the leader possesses the strengths of femininity and grace the results are for all.
This podcast is my like my gentle request and invitation to my fellow female leaders that we reclaim the world leadership as one that is a feminine definition. That we continue to work with all of our allies to build organizations and systems that include more support, collaboration, grace and communication. And that we do so not because we are uncomfortable with the more traditional male-dominating models, but because we truly do know that leadership is a feminine strength and attribute.
And the world needs more of us leading. Now more than ever.
Every business has an ending. The question is whether you're going to plan for it or let it happen to you.
Kris is thinking about something that doesn't get talked about nearly enough. Aging. Exits. The reality that your business, no matter how successful it is, will not last forever. And if you're waiting until you're ready to leave to start planning, you're already too late.
She's watched it happen too many times. Women in their 50s and 60s realize they need to exit and discover they've built a business that cannot operate without them. They cannot delegate. They cannot step back. The business needs what's in their head to function. And now they're stuck.
Here's what you need to know: it takes 12 to 36 months to get a business ready to sell. If you're already wondering about it, you should start now. Not because you have to sell tomorrow, but because getting ready invites opportunity.
What you'll learn:
- Why most women never think about exit strategy the way men do
- How building a business as if you could sell it changes everything
- What happens when you become too enmeshed in your own business
- The tipping point where it becomes too late to exit easily
- How to shift from founder to custodian of what you've built
- What to ask yourself if you're staying past your expiration date
The sooner you start thinking about this, the more choices you'll have. It's time to get honest about what comes next.
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What if the person judging you the most isn't anyone else? It's you.
Kris has noticed something that shows up in almost everything her clients struggle with. They feel judged. They don't fit in. They're doing it wrong. They're not enough. And so they build their lives around trying to hide the parts of themselves they believe are unacceptable.
Here's the truth: it's not actually judgment from the outside. It's what you believe about yourself on the inside.
She walks through the difference between negative patterns worth changing and traits that are just who you are. Between things that prevent you from getting results and things that don't matter at all. Between needing to grow and needing to accept.
And then she gets real about leadership. You cannot hold a vision for what you want to create while simultaneously believing you're not the right person to create it. The moment you lack self-acceptance, you become defensive. You take things personally. You lose it over things that have nothing to do with you.
What you'll learn:
- How to know the difference between patterns to change and traits to accep
- Why your fear of judgment is actually a signal of self-rejection
- What lack of self-acceptance costs you in leadership
- How to stop hiding yourself and start being all in on who you are
- Why retelling painful stories is keeping you stuck
- How to set a boundary without apologizing for being yourself
The real work isn't becoming someone different. It's accepting who you already are and leading from there.
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What if the life you're living right now is based on definitions you never questioned?
Kris has been thinking about home. Not just the physical structure, but what it means. She and her husband are considering selling their custom-built house to rent, to travel, to redirect their money toward experiences instead of a mortgage. And in the process of looking at options, she's realizing that the definition she chooses will determine everything about how she actually lives.
But this isn't just about real estate. This is about how you define yourself in every role. How you define being a business owner. How you define being a mother. How you define what's possible for you. The definition you choose is what drives the result you get.
What you'll learn:
• How the definitions you're operating from shape every outcome you create • Why your choices are always choices, even when you tell yourself they aren't • How to deliberately redefine something instead of accepting the default • What happens when you decide to define your life on purpose • That you can change your definition and change everything
The invitation is simple. Stop defaulting to how things have always been defined. Start choosing.
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What if the anger and resentment you think you're supposed to keep is actually what's keeping you trapped?
Kris is on a walk thinking about grief, anger, loss, and what we do with it. 2026 has handed her several hard things. But this episode isn't about surviving them. It's about what happens after.
Most of us believe we're supposed to hold onto our anger forever. Like letting it go somehow means we're creating permission for what happened. Like we're minimizing the people we lost or the pain we endured.
Kris is offering a completely different way to think about it.
What you'll learn:
• Why holding onto negative emotions actually strips you of your agency • How acknowledging your role in circumstances is different from blaming yourself • The permission you're not giving anyone by letting an emotion move through you • How to honor what happened without carrying it forever • What "taking your agency back" actually means in practice
There's vulnerability in this episode. There's also a quiet invitation to stop carrying things that aren't serving you.
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What if admitting you want more isn't selfish? What if it's actually the point?
Kris has been thinking about greatness. Not achievement. Not goals. Greatness. And she's noticing that most women don't think of themselves as being in pursuit of it. They think of themselves as trying to achieve goals or make something happen. But not as women pursuing greatness.
She's wondering what would shift if you actually claimed that.
The women she works with know there's more to pursue, more to experience, more to become. And that hunger doesn't turn off. It doesn't take a break. It doesn't have an off button. Which means if it's not well-directed, it has consequences.
In this episode, Kris is asking you to get honest about where you're still pursuing something. Not in a frantic way. In an expansive, invigorating, curious way.
What you'll learn:
- What happens when your pursuit of greatness isn't directed
- How your superpower can become your poison if it's not directed
- What happens when you acknowledge that you want to be great
- Where greatness might be calling to you that you haven't named yet
- How to know if you're pursuing something real or something that isn't aligned
- About two opportunities opening up if you're ready to pursue your next level
The question she leaves you with is simple. Where else is greatness calling to me?
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The only thing separating you from what you want is belief.
Kris is in the car on her way to pick up her daughter from the airport during peak rush hour traffic on the Bay Area bridge. She hates that drive. She has anxiety about it. And yet she just knows she's going to do it. Not hopes. Knows.
That's the difference she's naming in this episode.
Most women spend their energy attached to why something is hard. Why they can't figure out where to start. Why they need to do all the research first. Why the goal is confusing. And somewhere in all that noise, they lose the simple fact: they already know what to do. They just don't believe it yet.
What you'll learn:
• The difference between wanting something and knowing it will happen • Why belief is the only variable that actually matters • What someone who already has what you want thinks about it (spoiler: different than you do) • How your story about why it's hard is keeping you stuck • What you would do differently today if you just knew it was happening • What's changing in her world and who she's working with going forward
Stupid simple, she says. But simple means you actually have to do the uncomfortable thing.
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What you're not doing for yourself is actually harming everyone around you.
Kris knows what's happening. You're in survival mode. Not because your life is falling apart, but because the last decade has been relentless. Your business is affected. Your family is affected. Your nervous system is affected. And so you've locked into the question: how do I keep this afloat?
But here's the truth she's naming: when you thrive, everything around you thrives. And when you don't, nothing can.
The gap between knowing this and actually doing it is where most women live. You nod along, you agree with every word, and then you go back to putting everyone else first. You skip the haircut. You don't get your nails done. You don't take the trip. You tell yourself there's no time, and the weight of that unattended desire just sits there, reminding you that you're not worth your own investment.
In this episode, Kris walks through her own year of being pulled away from her dreams and then choosing to pull herself back. She's not talking about inspiration. She's talking about reinvestment in your own joy as a non-negotiable act.
What you'll learn:
• Why survival mode is contagious and whose job it is to break the cycle • What the smallest acts of self-care are actually telling you • How to know if you're in confusion, avoidance, or victimhood about your own desires • What happens when you finally attend to yourself • Why this is the time, not the time to wait
Nothing feels worse and heavier than having desire that is unattended to. The question isn't whether you have time. The question is whether you're willing to reclaim your own agency.
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If the pattern keeps repeating, it's time to turn up the heat.
Kris has spent her entire career helping other people get what they want. And she's watching women do the same thing. Pouring everything into helping clients, employees, family, friends figure out what they want, while their own desires sit dormant on a shelf.
Here's the truth she's naming: You know what you want. You've always known. The problem isn't figuring it out. The problem is you're scared. You have more to lose now than you did when you started, so you've tempered your dreams. You've muffled the joy and aspiration. You've told yourself it's too risky.
And the pattern keeps repeating.
In this episode, Kris walks through her own journey of learning to help people get what they really, truly want. Not the surface answer, but the real one. She shares the Zig Ziglar quote that's followed her for decades, why Martha Beck's ten-minute coaching principle changed everything, and what it actually takes to reclaim your own wants.
What you'll learn:
• Why you keep tempering what you want as you get older and more successful • How to ask yourself the real question and cut through the fluff • Why helping everyone else get what they want is actually keeping you stuck • What happens when someone really sees you and asks what you want • How patterns repeat until you decide to turn up the heat • About the four-week coaching experience happening this summer
This is Kris reminding you that you have so much left to create, to be, to experience. And it starts with being honest about what you actually want.
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You built something incredible. You made a thing that didn't exist. You're running a multi-million-dollar business, and yes, that's magic.
But somewhere along the way, the dream you chased became a box you're trapped in.
Kris calls this the quiet crisis. You've achieved the success you set out to create, but now you're drowning in it. You can't leave because too many people depend on you. You can't pivot because you're afraid of losing the revenue, the security, the key people. So you stay, spinning on all the ways it could fall apart.
Sound familiar?
In this episode, she's talking to the woman who built her empire and is now wondering if this is it. Is this the whole thing? Can you ever be free? And she's offering a completely different way to think about it.
What you'll learn:
- Why the very thing that got you here (risk and adventure) is what you need to keep moving forward
- How fear becomes the cage you lock yourself into
- Why losing something might be the best thing that ever happened (and the evidence that proves it)
- The question she asked herself that changed everything
- Why you're more trapped when you're too close to the weeds
- What happens when you reframe from protection mode to belief mode
There's a moment early in the episode where Kris talks about Elastigirl from the Incredibles, stretched so far she can't move. That's you right now. Completely maxed out because you've painted such a terrifying picture of what happens if you let go.
But what if you're not done building? What if you don't have to just protect what you have, but build something on top of it? The woman who started this business would believe that.
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Here's the thing people get wrong. When you see someone doing well, the instinct is to copy what they do. That job they have, that approach they take, that course they're selling. If it works for them, it should work for you, right?
Wrong.
In this episode, Kris walks through why mimicking someone else's playbook will never be your answer, and why the real issue is that you're looking in the wrong place.
She shares her early sales career story, when she was surrounded by people killing it and she was, in her own words, "pretty bad at it." She tried doing what they did and still failed. It wasn't until she stopped copying and started trusting her own instincts that things shifted.
What she learned then became everything. The people who get results aren't successful because of what they do. They're successful because of who they are and what they believe. And that doesn't transfer.
What you'll learn:
— The difference between tactics and wisdom, and why wisdom wins every time
— Why copying someone's recipe will always feel off
— The ocean metaphor and the undercurrent beneath the noise
— How to actually tap into what you already know instead of buying someone else's answer
— What happens when you stop looking outside and start listening to yourself
— Why you need to invest in your own mind, not the next $37 course
The bottom line? You already know. Not in a vague, future-tense way. Right now. The answer lives in you. It might be uncomfortable. You might not like it. You might have already tried it. But you know.
The work isn't finding the answer. The work is figuring out why you haven't taken action on what you already know.
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If you followed Leadership is Feminine®️, this is going to feel different. Better, actually. Kris takes a beat to explain why she needed to hit pause on the podcast, why she's back, and why the conversation has changed altogether.
Turns out, after 15 years in this work and thousands of hours of content, she had some things to sort through. Specifically, what does she actually want her life to look like now? This isn't a philosophical question for her. It's a real one.
In this episode, you'll hear about:
-Why she restructured her entire life at 53, including moving houses and letting go of almost everything she owned
-How she's evolved her approach to coaching and why it requires being in the room with women
-What a "wisdom cocktail" is and why you've already got one brewing inside you
-Why the path forward for you isn't someone else's instructions, it's your own discover
The core of what Kris is building here is space for women who already know the answers to their biggest questions live inside them. Not in a book. Not in someone else's playbook. In them.
Because here's the thing. You didn't build a multi-million-dollar business by following instructions. You built it by trusting yourself. And if you're still second-guessing yourself in other areas of your life, she wants to talk about that
If you've been listening for years, you know. If you're brand new, settle in. This is the space where women who are done with someone else's version of how to live actually get to design their own.
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What if the bravest act of leadership is knowing when it's time to pause? In this deeply personal episode, Kris invites listeners into the raw, honest crossroads she's currently navigating—one marked by completion, uncertainty, and a longing for deeper, more human connection. After nearly 400 episodes, thousands of hours of recording, and decades spent teaching leaders how to lead, she shares the truth many high-achieving women rarely admit out loud: sometimes the thing we've mastered is the very thing we're meant to release.
Kris reflects on how leadership hasn't fundamentally changed—and on the bittersweet realization that she has said everything she came here to say. She talks openly about shifting away from the isolating online model that has defined the last several years and into work that brings her back into rooms, back into community, back into the presence she craves.
She also guides listeners through a powerful reframing of accountability—not as pressure, but as profound self-care. Because when we don't follow through on the promises we make to ourselves, the weight of that avoidance becomes its own burden.
Here's what we explore in this episode: * The emotional and practical reality of feeling "complete" in a long-standing body of work * Why accountability to yourself is one of the highest forms of self-care * The difference between knowing what to do and actually doing it * The discomfort, fear, and liberation of honoring the commitments you've ignored * What it means to pause with integrity, clarity, and agency
This episode is a pause, not a goodbye—a moment of truth-telling, gratitude, and trust in what comes next.
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We love the idea of accountability—until it gets uncomfortable. Until it requires us to tell the truth and stop making excuses for what we've been tolerating. In this powerful episode, Kris Plachy explores the deep connection between accountability, self-trust, and personal agency—and why even the most successful women can find themselves over-tolerating, over-accommodating, and avoiding difficult conversations.
Kris challenges high-achieving women to stop externalizing the problem ("Why won't they just…") and instead reclaim responsibility for their own responses, expectations, and results. The truth? Accountability isn't about controlling others—it's about your willingness to show up, follow through, and address what needs to be addressed, even when it's uncomfortable.
She reminds listeners that every relationship, every result, and every outcome in your life begins with your own accountability—and that reclaiming this power is the most freeing leadership practice there is.
Here's what we explore in this episode: * The link between accountability, self-trust, and self-worth * Why high-performing women often struggle to hold others accountable * How to stop displacing responsibility and strengthen your personal agency * What to ask yourself when someone doesn't meet expectations * How radical accountability unlocks freedom, clarity, and growth
This conversation is an invitation to take your power back—not by controlling others, but by mastering the only person you can truly lead: yourself.
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In this week's episode of Leadership is Feminine®, Kris speaks straight to the hearts of high-achieving women who are carrying so much—the businesses they run, the households they manage, the people they care for, and the decisions they make every hour of the day. Kris argues that successful women don't just deserve joy. They require it.
After years of hosting immersive client retreats, she's seen firsthand what happens when accomplished women are offered a space designed entirely for them: where they don't have to drive, plan, decide, or take care of anyone. They get to receive. And something powerful happens.
They come back to themselves.
These experiences aren't frivolous. They are healing. They restore the spirit of a woman who spends her life pouring into everyone else. Kris makes the case that joy is a strategic investment. And it is necessary if we want to lead sustainably.
Here's what we explore in this episode: * The invisible weight successful women silently carry * What shifts when women are cared for instead of caretaking * How play creates emotional spaciousness and clarity * Why joyful rest is a strategic requirement—not a luxury * The cultural and personal permission women need to take real breaks
This is your invitation to recapture delight—to make room for play, presence, and wonder.
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Kris is back with another round of the pet sitting saga—but this time, it's about more than just unreliable pet sitters. It's a story about accountability, boundaries, and leadership. Through a string of mishaps (and three fired sitters), Kris explores how these small, personal frustrations mirror the much larger issue of how we manage people in our lives and businesses.
When expectations aren't met, many leaders justify, tolerate, or avoid confrontation. But as Kris shares, avoiding accountability—whether with a pet sitter or an employee—only recycles poor performance and creates a culture of tolerance instead of trust.
Here's what we explore in this episode: * Why unmet expectations persist, and what happens when you ignore them * The emotional traps of people-pleasing, guilt, and "just letting it slide" * How avoidance erodes both trust and leadership confidence * The power of holding others—and yourself—accountable with grace, not anger * Why mutual accountability is the missing ingredient in healthy workplaces
This conversation is an invitation to protect your standards, honor your agreements, and lead with both compassion and clarity—because accountability isn't cruelty; it's integrity in action.
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This week on Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy and her Director of Operations, Michelle Arant, sit down for an unscripted conversation that captures leadership in its most human form. What started as a casual team discussion turned into a powerful reflection on how we handle discomfort, accountability, and growth — both in business and in life.
Through the lens of a lighthearted story about a pet sitter, Kris and Michelle explore how everyday moments can reveal our relationship with responsibility and self-management. They discuss the tendency to over-accommodate others, the generational shifts in resilience and follow-through, and why true leadership demands that we get comfortable being uncomfortable.
Their conversation is an honest reminder that friction isn't failure — it's feedback. Whether you're mentoring a new hire, raising kids, or running a multimillion-dollar company, the path to better leadership begins with allowing discomfort to do its work.
Here's what we explore in this episode: * How discomfort helps us build capacity for growth and leadership * The difference between supporting someone and over-accommodating them * Why avoiding friction can unintentionally stunt development — for ourselves and others * How leaders can model resilience and self-accountability through their own behavior * What small, everyday moments can reveal about how we handle responsibility * Why embracing discomfort may be the most undervalued leadership skill of all
This conversation invites you to pause and ask: Where am I protecting others — or myself — from the very discomfort that could lead to growth?
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What if your mind needed the same care as your home? In this episode, Kris introduces the concept of brainkeeping—a leadership practice as vital as housekeeping. Just as we tidy our physical spaces, our mental and emotional spaces require regular clearing, reflection, and renewal.
Kris shares how her lifelong curiosity and deep conversations with friends and clients have shaped her unique approach to coaching high-achieving women. Through brainkeeping she helps leaders sort through the clutter of overthinking, self-doubt, and noise—so they can access their clarity, wisdom, and creativity.
She explores why so many women leaders stay in constant motion, what happens when you stop long enough to ask "why," and how stillness and inquiry can become your most powerful strategic tools.
Here's what we explore in this episode: * What "brainkeeping" really means—and why every visionary woman needs it * How curiosity can reconnect you with your own wisdom * The cost of constant noise and the value of intentional reflection * How mental clutter impacts leadership and decision-making * Finding your own form of replenishment, whether it's reflection, movement, or community
This conversation is an invitation to pause, recalibrate, and reconnect with your mind—the most valuable asset you have as a leader.
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As we head into the final quarter of the year, Kris invites you to shift your focus—from running the business to owning the business. She challenges high-achieving female founders to stop operating on autopilot and start thinking like the visionary asset holders they are.
Too many women spend years building companies without ever asking the most important question: What's the plan? Whether you eventually want to sell, scale back, or simply create more freedom, your business deserves a clear direction—and so do you.
Kris also introduces the Sage Mini Mastermind, a 12-week experience for women running multi-million-dollar businesses who are ready to step out of the weeds, lead from wisdom, and build a business that runs beautifully—with or without them.
Here's what we explore in this episode:
- Why "normal" growth years don't mean failure—and how to talk to yourself about success differently
- How to approach bonuses and performance evaluations with clarity and confidence
- The difference between running a business and owning one—and why most founders avoid exit planning
- How to assess your business's readiness to run without you
- Transitioning from "decider-in-chief" to advisor and visionary
- Turning your experience, intuition, and wisdom into tangible business assets through a personal "mind bank"
This episode is your reminder that your company isn't just a vehicle for achievement—it's an asset for freedom. The Sage Era begins when you stop measuring success by how busy you are and start designing your business to serve the woman you've become.
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What does it feel like to finally stop overworking, over-explaining, and over-proving—and instead lead from a place of grounded confidence? In this episode, Kris shows us what life and leadership look like when self-trust and self-worth are fully integrated.
She shares the story of a client who went from being minimized by her partners to running a thriving $10M company while taking a guilt-free month away from her business. This transformation illustrates the power of moving beyond surface-level fixes to address the root issue: believing yourself and believing in yourself.
Kris outlines the real markers of integration: working in resonance instead of overwork, resting as a source of strength, setting boundaries without apology, and claiming your right to joy and desire. This is the Sage Era—where your wisdom serves not just you, but those you lead and influence.
Here’s what we explore in this episode: * Why releasing your business as your identity opens up freedom and clarity * How guilt, self-doubt, and over-functioning fade once trust and worth align * The role of inner authority in creating decisions rooted in self-belief * What it means to model Sage leadership for the women who come after you
This conversation is an invitation into the Sage Era—where your wisdom, value, and authority aren’t up for debate.
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What if your worth wasn’t tied to your revenue, your output, or anyone else’s approval? In this episode, Kris takes us deeper into the heart of worthiness and why so many high-achieving women still wrestle with believing in themselves—even after building successful companies, raising families, and achieving goals most people only dream of.
Kris breaks down the difference between self-trust (believing yourself) and self-worth (believing in yourself), and why the latter is the quiet, constant hum that shapes everything you do. She explores how conditional worth shows up in subtle ways—like people pleasing, avoiding difficult conversations, or downplaying your own success—and why guilt over what you’ve built is often a sign you don’t fully own your value yet.
Here’s what we explore in this episode: * The false scorecards and hidden “supervisors” you’ve been measuring yourself against * Why women tie worth to achievement, perfection, or proving * How guilt for your success erodes confidence and leadership * Why rest can be a radical act of reclaiming value * What it looks like to live differently when you truly know your worth
This episode is your invitation to stop proving, release guilt, and reclaim the truth: you are already the prize.
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Why can you trust yourself to build a multimillion-dollar company—but not to have one hard conversation? In this episode, Kris pulls back the curtain on the anatomy of self-trust. From visionary ideas to money, health, relationships, and leadership, she reveals why so many women compartmentalize their confidence—rock solid in some domains, shaky in others.
You’ll hear how past experiences, identity “totems,” and cultural conditioning quietly erode our confidence, and why fear, vulnerability, and inherited stories often dictate where we doubt ourselves most. More importantly, Kris shows you how to begin repairing that trust—through awareness, reframing, and practice—so you can finally stop second-guessing and start standing fully in the leader you already are.
Here’s what we explore in this episode: * The surprising gap between visionary trust and day-to-day confidence * The different domains of self-trust—and where women most often stumble * How identity, environment, and old narratives shape what you believe about yourself * Why it feels safer to trust money or process than people or intuition * Practical ways to build competence and leverage your strengths to close the gaps
This episode calls you to stop treating self-trust like a mystery and start treating it like a skill. You don’t have to be perfect—you just have to start believing yourself again.
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Why do so many accomplished women still doubt themselves—even after building extraordinary lives and businesses? Kris continues her Self-Trust & Self-Worth mini-series with a powerful exploration of the programming women inherit from generations before us.
She invites us to reflect on the systemic, cultural, and ancestral patterns that quietly shape how women value themselves—and why even the most accomplished female founders still lie awake at night second-guessing their own decisions.
From hiding success out of guilt to resisting difficult conversations at work, Kris shows how the paradox of female leadership is never about capability—it’s about the stories we’ve absorbed about what women “should” be. And she challenges us to stop playing small, stop apologizing for what we’ve built, and start owning the lives we’ve worked so hard to create.
Here’s what we explore: * Why inherited programming makes self-trust harder for women than men * The cultural double standard that shames women for success * How female founders get boxed in by guilt, doubt, and “shoulds” * The hidden cost of over-functioning and perfectionism * Why leadership requires both confidence and compassion
This episode is your reminder that you are not broken—and you’re not alone. The work ahead isn’t about fixing yourself, it’s about unlearning what never belonged to you in the first place.
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Kris launches a brand-new mini-series with a masterclass on Self-Trust and Self-Worth for Female Founders. And she encourages us to ask: Why do we trust ourselves to build entire businesses—but not to have one hard conversation?
After wrapping the seven transitions of Beyond the CEO, this next season dives deeper—into the paradox that so many successful women face: the ability to make bold, visionary moves while quietly second-guessing themselves in the day-to-day.
Across the next five weeks, you’ll hear Kris unpack her full Self-Trust and Self-Worth masterclass, designed to help you see how every “tactical” problem—whether it’s firing someone, raising your rates, or stepping back from the business—is rooted in how much you believe yourself, and how much you believe in yourself.
Here’s what we explore: * The paradox of female founders: bold vision paired with constant second-guessing * The difference between self-trust (“I believe myself”) and self-worth (“I believe in myself”) * Why tactical problems are often symptoms of deeper trust and worth issues * How overachievement and shame fuel cycles of exhaustion and over-functioning * What changes when you finally believe yourself and believe in yourself
This episode is your invitation to stop treating the symptoms and start healing the root. Because when you strengthen self-trust and self-worth, you don’t just lead better—you build a business and a life that finally feels aligned with the woman you’ve already proven yourself to be.
Contact Information and Recommended Resources Your journey starts with clarity. Head to thevisionary.ceo/trust and take the Self-Trust & Self-Worth Index Kris designed to give you immediate insight.
What’s your plan for the business you’ve worked so hard to build?
After walking through all seven transitions in the Beyond the CEO series, Kris is turning her focus to what comes next: the tactical and strategic steps every founder must take to ensure the business can run—and even thrive—without her constant presence.
This isn’t just about getting through today’s to-do list. It’s about preparing your business, your team, and yourself for what’s ahead—whether that’s scaling, exiting, or simply reclaiming more of your life. Because the truth is, too many women wait until they’re burned out before asking the hard questions: Is my business ready? Am I ready? What happens after this season ends?
Here’s what we explore: * Why a team audit is as essential as cleaning out your closet * The leadership shift from telling to asking—and how it changes everything * How to capture your wisdom and IP so others can use it without you * The possibility of creating generational wealth through an exit * Why retirement isn’t the end—it’s a call to design a future with purpose
This episode is your invitation to stop avoiding the practical steps and start laying the foundation for a business you can lead and leave. Because the earlier you prepare, the more options you have—and the more freedom you create to design what’s next.
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Are you willing to release control and trust others with what you’ve built
In this episode, Kris closes out the Beyond the CEO series by walking through the final transitions that take you from structure and strategy into wisdom and possibility. It’s not just about building processes—it’s about letting go of false truths, reclaiming clarity, playing without an agenda, and stepping fully into Sage energy.
This is where leadership becomes less about control and more about trust, curiosity, and freedom.
Here’s what we explore: * The surprising power of asking “What do you think?” instead of giving answers * Why restless, “itchy” seasons are signs of growth, not failure * How boredom after success reveals what was missing all along * The trap of being needed versus the freedom of being trusted * What Sage energy looks like in practice—and why it always whispers, “There’s more.
This episode is your invitation to stop defaulting to what’s inherited, expected, or safe—and start building a business you can both lead and leave. Because when you do, you create the freedom to explore what’s next and the impact to feed the future with your wisdom.
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Have you been intentional about what stays in your life—and what goes?
If you’ve been following this special Beyond the CEO mini-series on the seven transitions every founder must face, you know last week was all about play, curiosity, and exploration. Now, in Transition Six—Intentional Design—we take everything you’ve discovered in that playful, curious phase and start shaping it into a grounded, deliberate vision for what’s next.
This isn’t about hustling toward another “should.” It’s about building your next chapter with clarity, purpose, and your own rules. Kris shares why this stage only works if you’ve truly given yourself the gift of experimentation first—and how skipping that step leads to recreating the same patterns you’ve outgrown.
She walks through her own clarity breakthroughs (including a newfound love of pickleball, hosting in-person gatherings, and refining her environment) and invites you to ask yourself: What’s in? What’s out? What’s worth designing into the next version of your life?
Here’s what we explore: * Why play and exploration are prerequisites for true clarity * How to sculpt a new vision without dragging old expectations into it * The importance of refining, not just adding * Why environment, people, and commitments all deserve intentional choice * How universal truths guide every stage of your evolution
This episode is your invitation to stop defaulting to what’s inherited, expected, or safe—and start crafting a life and business that reflects the woman you are now.
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Play. Stillness. Curiosity. When did you stop giving yourself that permission? You’re going through the motions in a life you once dreamed of—and wondering when that dream stopped being yours.
In this episode—the next in Kris's series on the seven essential transitions every successful woman must navigate—she invites you to consider the one most of us avoid: curiosity, play, and exploration.
This isn’t a conversation about productivity or purpose. It’s about what happens when you finally lift your head, look around, and realize: the version of you running the show today isn’t the woman you were 20 years ago. So why are you still living like she’s in charge?
Kris shares stories from two recent retreats—including the meditations, discomfort, and unexpected conversations that shook something loose. And she poses a question that might just be your wake-up call: What if it doesn’t matter which path you choose next—only that it brings you joy?
Here’s what we explore: * Why women who “have it all” still feel restless * The comfort cage—and how it tricks you into staying stuck * How exploration opens doors clarity alone never could * Why you owe it to yourself (and your future) to get uncomfortable * The identity shift that comes from doing something—anything—new
You can’t find what’s next wearing the coat of who you used to be.
So try something on. See how it fits. And don’t be surprised if it changes everything.
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In this fourth installment of the Seven Transitions Every Successful Woman Must Navigate series, Kris explores the fog that can settle in after years of striving, building, leading, and achieving.
When the urgency fades, when the goals have been met, when your days are no longer dictated by survival or ambition... who are you now?
This is the striver’s dilemma.
In this episode, Kris shares reflections from two recent retreats—one with Arthur Brooks, one with Rebecca Campbell—that offered wildly different but equally profound insights. She weaves together data, mysticism, and lived experience to guide you through the discomfort (and deep potential) of Transition Four: Reclaiming Future Clarity.
You’ll hear: * Why dreaming after success feels murky, not magical * How the absence of urgency can feel disorienting instead of freeing * The one question to ask before launching into your next project or business * Why the next version of you won’t be found in a revenue dashboard or your to-do list
If you’re standing in the in-between—done with what was, unsure of what’s next—this episode will meet you there. Not with answers, but with the kind of questions that can change everything.
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You’re not trapped by your business, your team, or even your schedule.
You’re trapped by the stories you’ve been telling yourself about what has to happen next.
In this third installment of the special mini-series on the seven transitions every successful woman must navigate when she knows it’s time for something new, Kris unpacks the beliefs that quietly hold you back—the false truths that keep high-achieving women stuck in businesses they’ve already outgrown.
She gets right to the heart of the stories we cling to when we’re afraid to move on, and dismantles them one by one. Like the belief that if you step back and the business doesn’t thrive, you’ve failed. That if you’re no longer running things, you’ve somehow lost your relevance. That wanting something new makes you ungrateful—or worse, that letting go means it was never enough to begin with.
Here’s what we explore: * Why it’s not your job to make the business live forever * How to let go without guilt, shame, or fear of becoming invisible * The difference between relevance and resonance—and why resonance is what actually matters * What it means to be a woman in transition and still be powerful * How to redefine your value outside of what you produce
This episode is not about dismantling your success—it’s about unhooking from the beliefs that keep you small, tired, and holding on too tightly.
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Are you the biggest bottleneck in your business—and don’t even realize it?
You didn’t build your company to babysit it. But if you’re still the one making every call, solving every fire, and holding the reins so tightly no one else can lead...this episode is your wake-up call.
In this second installment of the special mini-series on the seven essential transitions every successful woman must navigate when she knows it’s time for something new, Kris explores what it really means to step into the advisory consultant role for the very business you created and the team you built. If you’ve ever felt the urge to evolve beyond the business you built, this is your roadmap—and your invitation. It’s not just about delegation. It’s about identity. Because learning to release control doesn’t start with your team—it starts with you. Letting go of being the person who approves every decision, solves every problem, or catches every dropped ball requires more than systems—it requires a shift in who you believe yourself to be.
Kris walks through why founders get stuck in a cycle of over-functioning, how perfectionism masks fear, and why holding the metaphorical bat too tightly means no one else will dare take a swing.
Here’s what we explore: * The difference between being essential and being in the way * Why your team may be relying on you more than they need to * What mentorship and true leadership actually look like * How to grow your business by getting out of the weeds * What really happens—emotionally and practically—when you loosen your grip
This episode calls you forward—not to abandon your company, but to evolve into a different kind of leader: one who guides instead of manages, who advises instead of reacts, and who trusts her team to rise.
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You say you want freedom. But are you really ready for it?
This week, Kris kicks off the first of seven essential transitions every successful woman must navigate when she knows it’s time for something new.
It starts with a brutally honest question: Is your business ready to run without you? And are you ready to let it?
In this episode, Kris unpacks what readiness really means—not just logistically, but emotionally. Because saying you’re done and being done are two very different things.
Here’s what we explore: * The trap of being needed—and why it’s so hard to let go * How your team might be holding you back (even if they mean well) * Why control feels safer than it really is * And how to know if you’re truly ready for what’s next
This isn’t about stepping down. It’s about stepping into a new version of you.
And readiness is just the beginning.
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This season marks a turning point—not just for the podcast, but for the visionary women who listen. If you’ve ever wondered what comes after success, you’re in the right place.
In this kickoff to a brand-new series, Kris introduces a deeply personal—and much-needed—conversation: what it means to go beyond the CEO. Because sometimes, the biggest transition isn’t building the business... it’s releasing your grip on it.
Here’s what we explore: * What it really takes to prepare your business (and yourself) to function without you * Why staying too long might be holding you—and your team—back * How AI and legacy leadership tools can still support your team while you evolve
This isn’t about retirement. It’s about reinvention. And if you’re feeling restless, you’re not alone.
Tune in now and meet the woman you’re becoming—one transition at a time. And be sure to listen to upcoming episodes as Kris explores the seven transitions every founder must face to move into her next chapter.
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You built the business. You built the team. You built the life. But now… what?
This is the moment no one warns you about. When the business you poured everything into is running—maybe even thriving—but you feel restless. Detached. Like maybe you’ve outgrown what once felt like everything.
In this episode, Kris Plachy opens the door to a new conversation—one that’s been quietly forming behind the scenes. This isn’t a pivot away from leadership. It’s a leap into deeper truth.
She speaks directly to the woman who’s questioning what’s next:
- The one who can’t imagine walking away, but can’t imagine staying the same.
- The one who keeps showing up for her business, but secretly wonders if it’s still hers to love.
- The one who has succeeded by every metric but still lies awake at night asking, “Who am I now?”
It’s time to meet her—the woman beyond the CEO.
Here’s what we explore The raw emotional terrain of success that no one prepares you for
- Why so many Gen X founders are hearing a whisper they can’t ignore
- The difference between leaving a business and leaving yourself behind
- And how to start writing the next chapter—without rushing the ending of this one
If you’ve built a beautiful business but you’re starting to dream in a new direction, Kris made this episode for you.
This is your invitation to the age era.
And Kris will meet you there.
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This one’s raw. Tender. And so incredibly real.
My client came into this conversation thinking she needed clarity. She was looking for the right answers—about her role, her goals, her business. But what came out was something much more vulnerable: the pressure to perform, the fear of letting people down, and the quiet ache of not being fully seen.
This episode is a front-row seat to what happens when a powerful woman stops performing and starts telling the truth.
Here’s what we explore: * The invisible cost of always being ‘the capable one’ * What it really feels like to outgrow your own success * How to let your soul lead—especially when your head says, “Just keep going”
This is the unfiltered, Beyond the CEO moment so many women never get to speak out loud—but you’ll hear it here.
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This one hit deep.
I’m talking to a founder who’s done everything “right.” Built the business. Achieved success. Carried the weight. But now… she’s just tired. Tired of running, of holding it all together, of pretending she still wants what she once did.
She thought we’d be talking about planning and priorities. Instead, we had one of the most honest conversations I’ve ever had with a woman who’s quietly—and bravely—acknowledging that her current chapter is over.
In this episode, we talk about: * The invisible weight of being everyone’s go-to * What it means when your ambition fades—but your worth hasn’t * Why admitting you’re done is the first brave step toward your next beautiful beginning
This is Beyond the CEO work in real time. And if you’ve been secretly wondering if you’re allowed to want something new, this episode is your permission slip.
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This episode is for the woman who’s built a thriving business—and still hears a quiet voice inside asking, “Is this really it?”
My client came to this session frustrated with herself for not trusting her team or delegating enough. But what we uncovered wasn’t about delegation at all. It was about the fear of stepping away. The pressure to keep going. And the guilt that creeps in when you consider wanting more for yourself… or maybe something entirely different.
In this deeply moving conversation, you’ll hear: * What’s really behind the resistance to let go (hint: it’s not about your team) * The hidden grief and identity loss so many women feel as they evolve beyond the CEO role * Why wanting more space, more freedom, or a different life doesn’t make you ungrateful—it makes you ready
This is the kind of conversation most women are having only in their heads. But here, we say it out loud. And that’s where the real shift begins.
Listen now—and if it speaks to you, leave a review and share it with a woman you admire who might be in her own what’s next moment.
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Ever hired someone because they “seemed great”... and then spent months wondering what the hell happened?
This week on Leadership is Feminine starts the series where I am letting you listen in on actual coaching conversations with female founders.
I coach a founder who’s been there. She’s rebuilding her team—and this time, she’s determined to do it differently. No more hiring based on a hunch. No more hoping a great personality will magically turn into aligned performance.
Instead? She’s learning to ask better questions, speak her expectations out loud (not just assume them), and trust herself in the interview process—not just the person sitting across the table.
You’ll hear us: * Workshop real interview questions (and rewrite the fluff into clarity) * Role-play what it sounds like to actually vet for values * Talk through the emotional aftermath of a few painful mis-hires—and how to give yourself grace and move forward with more strength
Whether you’re hiring right now or just thinking about the next addition to your team, this conversation will change the way you think about values, culture, and your own role as the leader of both.
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What if the next step in your evolution has nothing to do with scaling, systems, or solving that one nagging employee issue—and everything to do with who you’re becoming?
In this very personal episode, Kris Plachy sets the stage for a powerful shift. If you've been a long-time listener—or a longtime leader—you’ll want to hear where we’re going next. Because truthfully? You’re probably already feeling it. The tension. The boredom. The subtle restlessness that success didn’t solve.
This episode isn’t tactical. It’s transformational. It’s for the woman who has checked every box... and still wonders: What now? Who am I beyond the CEO?
Kris shares why she’s retiring her signature leadership programs, what inspired her to pivot her entire body of work, and how she’s now guiding high-level women through the most important work of their lives—not in their business, but in themselves.
Key Takeaways From This Episode * Why “dealing with Rhonda in accounting” was never really the work—and what actually is. * The moment Kris knew she had outgrown her own vision—and what she did about it. * How the Sage Era is calling successful women into deeper territory and new identities. * The biggest lie high-achieving women tell themselves that keeps them stuck in roles they’ve outgrown. * A first invitation to explore Beyond the CEO—starting with a two-day, live gathering in Sonoma.
If you’ve been quietly wondering… is this it?
This episode is for you. And it’s the beginning of a new conversation.
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This week on Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy offers a candid exploration of the employee-employer dynamic—and the personal responsibility that comes with being part of any team. With her trademark clarity and insight, Kris challenges listeners to rethink what it truly means to be employed: It’s not just about time—it’s about delivering results. Through thoughtful reflection and real-world examples, Kris unpacks why understanding basic business principles is essential for anyone who wants to thrive at work. She reminds us that employment is a two-way agreement, one that requires alignment, accountability, and honest communication. “Employers pay employees for results, not time,” she explains, inviting us to reconsider how we show up in our roles and what we expect in return. Kris also takes a closer look at the emotional experience of work—highlighting the toll of staying in roles that no longer serve us. Rather than settling for misalignment, she encourages listeners to explore new paths with courage and clarity. As she reminds us, “There is always a next step forward if you choose to make it.” Whether you’re an employee looking to better understand your role, or a leader wanting to foster more intentional, empowered teams, this episode is a wake-up call. Tune in to discover how taking ownership of your role in the workplace can lead to more satisfaction, stronger results, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Understanding Employment Agreements: The importance of personal responsibility when accepting a job. 2. Saying ‘Yes’ is a Commitment: Emphasizing the seriousness of saying "yes" to a job and its expectations. 3. Accountability in the Workplace: Misconception of accountability being a personal attack. 4. Small Business Financial Insights: Explanation of how small business owners take risks and manage finances. 5. Advice for Employees: A call for employees to take personal agency and make changes that align with their goals.
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This week’s episode of Leadership is Feminine is a little different. Kris Plachy offers a compelling call to action for team members everywhere to take ownership of their well-being and personal power in the workplace. Rather than placing full trust in employers to manage our financial, mental, or emotional health, Kris invites listeners to reexamine what it means to be self-led, informed, and intentional about their lives and careers. This episode is a powerful reminder that relying solely on an employer for your sense of security can be a risky trade. Kris shares her own journey—from getting her first job at 14—to explore the historical and cultural shifts that shaped the modern workplace. She breaks down why the system evolved the way it did and challenges the long-standing belief that employers should be the primary caretakers of their people’s lives outside of work. Kris advocates for reclaiming agency and reminds us, “You were born as this capable human who is infinitely more powerful than she or he may believe... and I just want to invite you to consider that there might be another way to think about who you are, and how you accept personal responsibility for the results you get in your life.” Through honest reflection and practical insight, she urges listeners to invest in their own financial, mental, and emotional literacy. It’s not about rejecting work—it’s about refusing to outsource your power. If you're ready to shift from dependency to empowerment, this episode offers the mindset reset you didn’t know you needed. Tune in and discover what it means to truly lead yourself first.
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Personal Agency in Employment: Importance of not placing well-being in the hands of an employer. 2. Evolution of Employment Benefits: Critique of societal beliefs about employer responsibilities. 3. Impact of Societal Beliefs About Employers: Relinquishing personal agency and a drop in financial literacy. 4. Call for a New Perspective and Responsibility in Employment: Encouragement to manage personal health, financial, and emotional well-being
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In this week’s episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy explores the transformational power of leadership and what it really means to lead as a well-resourced woman. Kris invites listeners to rethink leadership not as a title or destination, but as a lived experience. Leadership is about taking up space, having a voice, and guiding others toward something greater. “A well-resourced woman knows her leadership voice. She knows what her values are, she knows what her expectations are, she knows what her vision is... She doesn't settle, she doesn't tolerate.” When women understand that leading people is a superpower—not a burden—it opens up a whole new way of being.
For the women who find themselves questioning their worth or waiting for permission, this episode is a gentle but firm reminder: you already have what it takes. Leadership lives within you. It's time to trust your inner knowing, own your voice, and lead with intention. If you’re ready to claim your space, amplify your influence, and walk boldly in your power, this episode will speak directly to you. Tune in and remember, your leadership changes the world.
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Leadership as a Resource: The importance of leadership skills for personal agency and survival. 2. Definition and Importance of Leadership: Defining leadership beyond traditional views 3. Innate Leadership Potential in Women: Encouragement for women to nurture and trust their innate leadership skills. 4. Opportunities in Leadership: Importance of being authentic in leadership roles. 5. The importance of self-discovery and doing things your own way.
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In this week’s episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy unpacks the powerful connection between personal agency and what it truly means to be a well-resourced woman. She invites listeners to consider how much of their lives they’re actually claiming—and how much they’ve unintentionally handed over. Kris speaks directly to the millions of women who, despite having the means to choose freely, still find themselves living by someone else’s rules. Whether it’s from fear, conditioning, or cultural expectations, too many women wait for permission to live fully. Kris challenges listeners to stop giving their energy to toxic relationships or unworthy environments. Your attention is gold—and it’s time to treat it that way. At its core, this conversation is about collective empowerment. When more women claim their voice and their power, the ripple effect can’t be denied. As Kris puts it, “We change the world. And I want to change it for her over there, who can’t do it by herself. She can’t. But we can.” If you’re ready to step into full ownership of your life, this conversation will meet you where you are and nudge you forward. Tune in and start reclaiming your power—one intentional choice at a time.
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Lack of Worthiness: Exploring why women allow others to make decisions for them. 2. Role of Well-Resourced Women: Encouragement to embrace responsibility and accountability in life. 3. Impact of Personal Choice: Decisions should be made from a place of desire, not obligation. 4. Drawing Boundaries: Encouragement to prioritize self-attention and set boundaries. 5. Power in Numbers: Emphasizing the collective power when women claim their personal agency.
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In this week's episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy discusses the ever-important topic of money and how it influences the concept of being a "well-resourced woman." Kris doesn’t just scratch the surface; she opens up about her personal experience and tackles the complex relationship many women have with money.
Kris argues for seeing money as an entity we have a relationship with, rather than just a tool. How does your money view its relationship with you? Is it feeling loved and cared for, or neglected and misunderstood? A strong relationship with money, she suggests, is crucial for women, especially those running multimillion-dollar businesses. She also candidly shares her own journey of financial missteps and lessons learned.
The heart of the episode is a call for women to take charge of their money’s narrative in their lives. She emphasizes the need for women to build financial acumen, handling their own assets rather than handing them off to husbands or other advisors who may not have their best interests in mind. "The smartest person in the room when it comes to your money should be you," she asserts.
Whether it’s discussing investment fears or the need to learn the ins and outs of selling a business, Kris underscores the importance of knowledge and empowerment. Tune in for a refreshing take on money matters that just might reshape how you see that dollar in your pocket.
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Money as a Resource for Women: Common perceptions of money in the context of abundance. 2. Normalizing Conversations About Money: The complex relationship women often have with money. 3. Financial Acumen and Responsibility: Encouragement for women to claim control over financial matters. 4. Business and Money Management: The gap in financial management skills among business owners. 5. Future Financial Literacy and Growth: Steps to improve financial acumen and understanding personal investments.
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In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy shares a powerful reminder: your body is the vessel for your leadership, your dreams, and your impact—and it deserves your full attention.
Kris explores what it means to be physically well-resourced as a woman in leadership, especially as we navigate the transitions of our 40s and 50s. Health and energy aren’t luxuries—they’re the foundation. “Your body is the thing to take care of so that all of these visions that you have… all of the things that you want to achieve… you need your body to be able to do that.”
A key practice Kris shares—originally introduced in the book Co-Active Coaching by Thomas Leonard—is what she calls the “clean sweep.” This exercise invites you to take an intentional walk-through of your home, using a detailed punch list to identify and remove sources of energetic drain. By consciously clearing your physical space, you also create more room for clarity, ease, and inspiration. It’s a simple practice that reveals just how much we’ve been tolerating—and how good it feels to finally let go.
This episode is an invitation to listen more closely to your body, to curate an environment that supports your vitality, and to reclaim the kind of energy that fuels sustainable success. This episode is also a check-in: are you taking care of your body maintenance? Do you have a physician and a team to help you stay on top of your physical health? Leadership starts within—and tending to your physical health and energetic hygiene is one of the most profound ways to lead with strength and authenticity.
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Health and Energy as Integrated Components: Health and Energy are separate areas of focus, but they are closely related. 2. The Body is a Vessel: Importance of taking care of physical health to achieve personal goals. 3. Physical Health Maintenance: Questions about personal health care routines and reminders on the importance of check-ups. 4. Energy Management: Explanation of empaths and their sensitivity to others' energy. 5. Impact of Environment and People on Personal Energy: Encouragement to eliminate energetic drains to create space for positive energy.
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Do you ever feel like your time and energy are stretched too thin? In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy kicks off a limited series on what it truly means to be a well-resourced woman.
She explores the unique challenges women in leadership face—especially the pressure to juggle it all. From running a business to managing personal responsibilities, cultural expectations often lead women to overcommit, leaving them drained and overwhelmed. But what if there were a better way?
Kris introduces a powerful exercise to help listeners assess how they spend their time. By categorizing tasks into love and loathe, women can gain clarity on where their energy goes—and, more importantly, where it should go. She challenges listeners to delegate tasks that don’t align with their strengths and invest in support that allows them to focus on high-impact activities.
Kris gets real about the importance of time management: "A woman who is abundant in her time as a resource is a cycle breaker." Stepping into a well-resourced life isn’t just about personal well-being—it’s about creating the space to lead, innovate, and make a bigger impact. When women reclaim their time, they don’t just transform their own lives—they drive meaningful change in their businesses, industries, and communities.
If you’re ready to break free from the cycle of overcommitment and start managing your time with intention, this episode is for you.
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Core Relationships Women Must Develop: Key relationships women must nurture across the primary elements of their lives. 2. Time as a Resource: How societal and cultural expectations shape women’s relationship with their time commitments. 3. Expectations and Family Structure: Examining the challenges that arise when entrepreneurial goals intersect with familial responsibilities. 4. Transition to Empowerment: Reassessing and realigning time use can lead to a more empowered and purpose-driven life. 5. Identifying Time Sucks and Loathsome Activities: Looking at the tasks you engage in, and making intentional choices about what stays and what goes. 6. Delegation and Support Systems: Logistical and emotional dynamics of outsourcing tasks and letting go of control
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In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy dives into a topic we all know too well—difficult people. We’ve all worked with someone who’s frustrating, quirky, or just hard to get along with. And rather than facing the issue head-on, we tend to tuck these individuals away, hoping they’ll just disappear. If you’re someone who avoids difficult conversations, in this episode you’ll learn the strategies to embrace the difficult people and become the leader you’re capable of being.
As a business owner, it's your responsibility to deal with the people who challenge you. Whether it’s employees who push back, disagree, or simply don’t fit the mold you envisioned, avoiding these difficult situations only hinders your business and personal growth. Kris emphasizes that by avoiding tough conversations, you're holding yourself back from fulfilling your vision and advancing your mission.
“We are shrinking in the face of difficult when we should be standing and firmly growing who we are,” Kris reminds us. Facing difficulty head-on requires us to change the way we think and behave, and it’s essential for growth. No one teaches you how to deal with difficult people, but when you step into being a leader, it is essential to learn and refine this skill. Kris teaches how to turn these situations into opportunities for both you and your team to grow. Kris guides us through the art of navigating these tough moments with honesty, courage, and a commitment to fostering growth. If you're ready to stop avoiding conflict and start growing, grab your pen and take notes—this episode will transform how you lead your business and your life.
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Embrace Difficulty as a Path to Growth: Avoiding challenges may feel easier in the short term, but overcoming them leads to the next level of success and fulfillment. 2. Resistance Stalls Progress: Accepting reality allows you to move forward with clarity and purpose. 3. Leadership Requires Facing Hard Conversations: Addressing challenges directly and honestly is key to maintaining a strong, functional team. 4. Difficult People Are an Opportunity, Not a Roadblock: Mastering these interactions builds confidence, resilience, and stronger leadership skills. 5. Avoiding Conversations Hurts Everyone: Honest feedback helps both individuals and organizations grow. 6. Developing Conflict Resolution Skills is a Game-Changer: This skill is critical for maintaining peace of mind and achieving your long-term goals.
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In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy simplifies the hiring process with a tactical, no-nonsense approach. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by recruiting, this episode will change the way you hire—fast. Kris walks through a step-by-step system to define the role you need, create clear objectives, and attract the right candidates. She highlights the importance of clarity—knowing exactly what success looks like for a position before you even post a job. And the best part? You don’t have to do it alone. Kris shares how AI tools like ChatGPT can help craft job descriptions, job postings, interview questions, and even onboarding plans—saving you time and energy. But hiring isn’t just about filling a role. The real work is in assessing talent, setting expectations, and ensuring alignment with your business. Kris reminds us that the hardest part of hiring is the human part—connecting with candidates, reading their energy, and making sure they fit your culture. If you’ve been stuck overthinking hiring, this episode is your fast-track to getting it done. Grab a pen and paper (or just hit replay), because Kris is laying out everything you need to make hiring easy.
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Define the Role Before Hiring: Clearly outline what the position needs to achieve, and set measurable objectives for success. 2. Use AI to Streamline the Hiring Process 3. The Hardest Part of Hiring is the Human Element: Assessing talent, setting expectations, and ensuring a cultural fit require human judgment and intuition. 4. Onboarding Should Be Intentional and Goal-Oriented: A structured 30-60-90 day plan helps new hires integrate effectively and ensures they meet key milestones. 5. Know When to Move On: Identifying red flags in the first 90 days prevents keeping the wrong hire too long and ensures your team stays aligned with business goals. 6. Hiring Doesn’t Have to Be Overwhelming: Leveraging available tools allows leaders to focus on what truly matters—building a strong team.
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In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy introduces a profound and necessary conversation: What does it mean to be a well-resourced woman? Kris explores the essential resources women need—not just financially, but in energy, time, self-trust, and personal agency. She challenges listeners to examine how they advocate for themselves, manage their businesses, and take ownership of their decisions. Too often, women downplay their needs, defer their power, or operate on empty, believing they must do it all alone. But what if the key to unstoppable leadership lies in becoming truly well-resourced? Kris shares personal stories and reflections that have shaped her belief in the power of self-trust and financial agency. She urges women to ask themselves: Do I truly understand my finances? Am I managing my energy effectively? Do I trust myself in decision-making, even when others don’t? Through this discussion, she highlights the necessity of prioritizing your own growth, support, and well-being in order to lead with clarity and strength. This episode is a call to rethink how you resource yourself—as a leader, a business owner, and a woman. Kris challenges you to take ownership of your energy, time, and financial agency, so you can lead with confidence and impact.
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. What It Means to Be a Well-Resourced Woman: True leadership starts with how you invest in yourself. 2. Financial Agency is Non-Negotiable: Understanding your money is a critical component of leadership and independence. 3. Energy is a Vital Resource: Prioritizing well-being is key to maintaining influence and effectiveness. 4. Self-Trust is the Core of Confidence: Believing in your ability to figure things out and make the right decisions. 5. Owning Your Time and Boundaries: Time is one of the most valuable resources, and how you manage it determines your ability to lead effectively. 6. Personal Advocacy and Ownership: Leadership isn’t about waiting for permission—it’s about making decisions that serve your best interests.
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Get ready for another compelling episode of Leadership is Feminine with your host, Kris Plachy! This week, we're diving into the intriguing concept of being "at the ready." Inspired by a thought-provoking chat with one of her clients, Kris explores what it means for leaders and their teams to be prepared for unexpected challenges. With a landscape full of uncertainty, akin to the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, the discussion couldn’t be more timely.
In a world where change is the only constant, Kris encourages us to assess our ‘at the ready’ status in areas critical to both personal and professional survival. She breaks it down into categories to focus on—finances, team dynamics, and personal schedules. Ask yourself, are you financially secure, or is there room to streamline those unnecessary expenses? When it comes to your team, Kris asks the tough questions: Are you nurturing a capable crew, or is it time to reassess?
Readiness is not just a strategic necessity but a mindset to cultivate. Tune in for more insights on finding the balance between planning for tomorrow while handling today’s unpredictabilities.
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. The Meaning of Being "At the Ready": How staying prepared and adaptable can help leaders navigate economic and business uncertainties with confidence. 2. Financial Readiness as a Stability Check: Why regularly evaluating cash flow, savings, and expenses ensures your business can weather unexpected challenges. 3. Team Readiness and Alignment: The importance of assessing your team’s strength, performance, and adaptability to maintain momentum and efficiency. 4. Planning and Scheduling with Agility: How modifying plans based on shifting circumstances keeps your business responsive and resilient. 5. Leadership in Uncertain Times: Why proactive preparation, rather than reactive decision-making, is key to leading effectively through economic and market fluctuations.
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Welcome to another engaging episode of the Leadership is Feminine podcast with your host, Kris Plachy. In today’s episode titled “Developing Leaders Through Energy Awareness and Emotional Intelligence,” Kris takes a deep dive into leadership from an esoteric perspective.
Moving beyond the typical tactical approaches, she explores the significance of energy exchange in leadership development. Leadership is more than a series of tactics; it’s about the relationship you cultivate with yourself and others.
Kris delves into how energy plays a pivotal role in these interactions, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and understanding energy exchanges between leaders and their teams. Whether you’re an empath or simply keen on enhancing your leadership skills, this episode sheds light on navigating the unspoken communication of energy to foster thriving work relationships.
Tune in as Kris shares valuable insights and practical advice on how to harness this often overlooked dimension of leadership.
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Leadership as an Energetic Exchange – It’s not just about tactics; the energy you bring shapes team dynamics. 2. The Unspoken Impact of Energy – We constantly exchange energy, influencing interactions beyond words and tone. 3. Recognizing Awkward or Draining Energy – Some conversations flow effortlessly, while others feel off due to unseen dynamics. 4. Empaths and Leadership – Empathic leaders sense energy deeply; understanding this helps them lead without self-doubt. 5. You Don’t Have to Fix It – Awkward energy isn’t a problem to solve; focus on maintaining your leadership presence. 6. Avoiding Blame and Misinterpretation – Instead of assigning blame, acknowledge the energy at play for a better approach. 7. Optimizing Your Energy for Leadership – Schedule key conversations when your energy is strongest for better outcomes
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In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy challenges leaders to take a hard look at their role—not just as decision-makers, but as the driving force behind the alignment, clarity, and culture of their organizations. As the person at the helm, your leadership defines everything. Kris emphasizes that self-awareness isn’t optional—it’s the foundation of effective leadership. Leaders set the tone, and because so many people naturally defer to authority, it’s critical to understand the impact of your behavior, emotions, and decisions. Without that awareness, misalignment seeps in, leading to confusion, frustration, and blame. She also asks a powerful question: Do the people who work for you know what it means to be a leader according to you? If leadership expectations aren’t clear, how can you expect your team to operate in alignment? A lack of clarity in leadership inevitably shows up in employee performance. Too often, leaders blame their teams for underperformance when the real issue lies in inconsistent direction and expectations. This episode is a call to redefine leadership within your business. Kris invites you to get crystal clear on what leadership means—to you, to your managers, and to your entire organization. Because at the end of the day, everything comes back to leadership. And don’t forget—Sage’s Pathway training kicks off March 20th. For more information, visit www.thevisionary.ceo/sagepathway.
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. The Leader’s Role in Setting the Tone: Why leadership isn’t just about being in charge, but about influencing and shaping the culture of your organization. 2. Self-Awareness as the Foundation of Leadership: How understanding your own impact, emotions, and behaviors is essential for leading effectively. 3. The Power of Clarity in Leadership: Why clearly defining leadership expectations is critical for team alignment and success. 4. The Consequences of Misalignment: How a lack of leadership consistency shows up in employee performance and overall business outcomes. 5. Leadership vs. Followership: Recognizing that many employees naturally defer to leaders, making self-awareness and accountability even more crucial. 6. Blame vs. Accountability: Why unclear expectations often lead to blaming employees for underperformance instead of addressing leadership gaps. 7. Defining Leadership for Your Team: The importance of explicitly communicating what leadership means in your business and ensuring your managers understand and embody it.
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Have you ever felt like your business depends too much on you? Do you wonder how to step back without everything falling apart? In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy unpacks the path from being the one in charge to developing leaders who can run the business without you.
She introduces the three key questions that shape an entrepreneur’s journey: How do I do this? How are we going to do this? And finally, how are they going to do this? These questions reveal the natural progression from doing everything yourself to building a team and ultimately empowering others to take full ownership.
Kris explores what it takes to move through these stages and why so many women get stuck in the transition. As she explains, “If you are still thinking like a doer, if you are still thinking like the chief operator of your business and not the CEO or executive leader… then you don’t ever get out of it, right? You stay stuck there.”
She also announces The Sage’s Pathway, a live two-day event, designed for women who are ready to develop their team of managers into true leaders. This event is the next level of growth—helping you step away from the daily operations so you can experience not just more freedom, but the full impact of your years of investment in your business. To join the waitlist and learn more, click here.
If you're ready to shift from being the one who does it all to leading a team that thrives without your constant involvement, this episode is for you.
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. The Entrepreneur’s Journey: Moving from bootstrapping to developing leaders to lead in your place. 2. Important Relationships that Need to Change for Leadership Growth 3. The Role of Self-Awareness in Leadership 4. Transition to the Next Level of Leadership: Overcoming resistance and fear 5. The Need for Women's Leadership: The significance of women’s accomplishments in business, and the encouragement to keep going. 6. Introduction to The Sage's Pathway
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In today’s episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy explores the profound responsibility that comes with leadership and the undeniable influence leaders have—whether they realize it or not. Leadership isn’t just about making choices; it’s about understanding the weight of those choices and the impact they have on the people who follow. Kris challenges both leaders and followers to reflect: When was the last time you revisited your values? Are you making decisions based on your own beliefs, or simply following someone else’s lead? She urges listeners to take a step back, dig into their core values, and ensure they’re aligned with the people and organizations they choose to follow. But leadership doesn’t exist without followership. Kris dives into the often-overlooked responsibility of followers, emphasizing that it’s just as crucial for them to understand their own values. “It is as incumbent upon followers to know what their values are, as it is for leaders,” she says. Too often, people look to leaders for direction without first identifying what truly matters to them. “If you assume a role of leadership, you have a tremendous amount of responsibility,” Kris reminds us. People naturally seek guidance, and as a leader, you set the course—whether for a team, a business, or a community. This episode is a call to step into leadership and followership with clarity, intention, and a strong foundation of personal values.
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Understanding the Responsibility That Comes with a Leadership Role: Discussion of how easy it is for people to be placed in leadership roles based on the followers around them. 2. Leaders Can Influence and Shape People’s Actions and Decisions 3. The Importance of Clear Values for Both Leaders and Followers: Self-awareness and clarity about one’s values. 4. The Challenge of Different Interpretations of Shared Values 5. Values in the Workplace: Understanding the values of your organization and your leaders.
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In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy explores the transformative power of in-person connection in business and leadership. Fresh from her retreat in Hawaii, Kris shares a fundamental truth that nothing replaces the value of in-person connection. While the business world leans heavily on virtual interactions and digital spaces, she challenges leaders to prioritize face-to-face gatherings—because the impact goes far beyond logistics or agendas. Kris emphasizes that in-person meetings don’t just strengthen relationships; they deepen commitment to the business’s mission and vision. She believes that when people have the chance to connect in real life, it changes them—it changes how they see their work, their team, and their purpose. Many talented and driven individuals are working in isolation, and that separation is limiting their ability to perform at their best. Human beings thrive on connection, and creating opportunities for in-person interaction is essential for unlocking true potential. Looking ahead, Kris introduces her new program, The Sage’s Pathway, designed to bring leaders together for immersive, in-person coaching. She acknowledges that making time for in-person connection requires effort, planning, and sacrifice, but she stands firm in her belief that the benefits far outweigh the challenges. At a time when loneliness is considered a public health crisis, Kris urges us to rethink how we build and maintain meaningful professional relationships. Are you ready to harness the magic of human connection in your leadership journey? Tune in to this episode of Leadership is Feminine and discover why in-person connection is an investment you can’t afford to overlook.
“You cannot just hire people to get tasks done. You are hiring and engaging and inviting people's hearts, people's minds, people's energy, and people's hands to a vision.”
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. The Impact of Human Connection in Leadership: The irreplaceable value of in-person compared to remote connection. 2. The Importance of Bringing People Together: Building a thriving team culture through time spent face to face. 3. Realization of the Need for More In-person Interactions: In-person interaction alters the connection among team members and adds value to their work. 4. Challenging the Digital Dominance in Work Culture: Addressing some potential objections to shifting to in-person modes from digital ones 5. Evaluating the Need to Reset Expectations and Attract Committed Employees
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In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy takes us on a journey through the stages of leadership and what it means to become a Sage—a woman who transforms an idea into a thriving entity and puts it out into the world. Sages are recognized as experts in their field and are known for what they do. With her heart-centered philosophy and deep coaching experience, Kris asks the thought-provoking question: How do you develop the leaders who will lead your business without you? Kris begins by exploring the first stage of leadership, where many of us ask ourselves, “How am I going to do this?” This is the phase of figuring things out on your own, navigating the complexities of entrepreneurship, and learning to trust yourself through trial and error. It’s a challenging but essential part of building a foundation. As leaders grow, the question shifts to, “How are we going to do this?” In this stage, the focus moves to building a team. Kris highlights the importance of collaboration, recognizing that success isn’t achieved alone. It requires others to contribute their hearts, minds, and hands to support your vision and help drive progress. Finally, leaders reach the Sage stage, where the critical question becomes, “How are they going to do this?” This stage is about stepping back and empowering others to lead. Kris introduces her Sage Pathway program, which focuses on developing leaders within your business who can thrive and drive success without your constant involvement. Kris passionately emphasizes the power of women in leadership, saying, “When a woman can lead, when a woman knows how to leverage the hearts, minds, and hands of others, she can build something beyond herself.” If you’re ready to embrace your role as a well-resourced leader and empower others to thrive, this episode will inspire and guide you. Tune in to Leadership is Feminine and discover how to take the next step in your leadership journey.
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Stages of Leadership Evolution: Leadership progresses through three stages: figuring it out alone, building a team, and empowering others to lead. 2. Developing Future Leaders: The Sage Pathway focuses on mentoring and developing leaders who can run the business independently. 3. The Risks of Dependency: A business reliant on the founder for all major decisions cannot sustain long-term growth. 4. Leadership as a Path to Wealth and Opportunity: Women who learn to lead effectively can build wealth, create opportunities, and expand their impact beyond themselves. 5. Teaching Leadership Skills: Kris emphasizes the need for female founders to embrace and develop leadership frameworks to avoid abdicating their role.
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In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy invites us to explore the transformative power of belief and the role it plays in achieving our goals. Kris challenges us to rethink the foundational beliefs that shape our actions. She unpacks why we often struggle to achieve what we genuinely want and explains how shifting our mindset can open doors to growth and fulfillment. Drawing inspiration from Dr. Henry Cloud’s book Necessary Endings, Kris examines the art of letting go. She likens this to pruning a rose bush, where cutting back is necessary to allow the healthiest growth and new possibilities to emerge. This serves as a reminder that releasing what no longer serves us can create space for new possibilities. Kris also expands on the idea of ‘purging,’ encouraging leaders to apply this principle across their lives and businesses. Whether it’s clients, vendors, technology tools, relationships, or team members, she emphasizes the importance of evaluating what aligns with our purpose and letting go of what doesn’t. “All that fear that you had that it would be terrible, fueled you keeping someone in your business. When the truth is, releasing them is going to create so much space and freedom for them, too,” Kris reminds us. This episode is a call to action for leaders who are ready to eliminate the elements holding them back and to invest their energy into what truly matters. Are you ready to challenge your beliefs, release what’s no longer serving you, and step into a new version of yourself? Tune in and discover how these practices can revolutionize your life and leadership journey.
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Importance of Self-Understanding in Achieving Success 2. Evaluating Personal and Professional Relationships that No Longer Serve You 3. Philosophies Around Pruning Business Operations 4. Team Cuts for Growth: Evaluating team performance to ensure everyone contributes effectively. 5. Importance of Purging: Marie Kondo's concept of retaining things that 'bring joy'.
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In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy explores the power of our thoughts and the processes they set in motion. Kicking off the new year, Kris unpacks the compelling concept that everything we experience is a result of our thoughts. Her guiding principle? "Think, feel, do, get."
Kris challenges us to pause and reflect: What if everything you have—even the things you don’t like—is something you once wanted, either consciously or unconsciously? Building on Carolyn Elliott’s provocative idea that “having is wanting,” Kris invites us to examine our lives with curiosity and honesty.
In this episode, Kris explores the undeniable link between thoughts, processes, and outcomes. She reminds us that every result we experience begins with a thought, which drives a feeling, which leads to an action, which ultimately creates our reality. If we want different results, Kris encourages us to reverse-engineer our desired outcomes: Start with the result you want, then identify the actions, feelings, and thoughts needed to get there.
Ready to take charge of 2025 with purpose and intention? Tune in to this inspiring episode of Leadership is Feminine and discover how to transform your thoughts into the life you’re meant to lead.
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Discussion of Ideas and Their Origins: Every man-made item started from an idea. 2. Relationship Between Thoughts and Results in Our Lives 3. Every Result Is Derived From a Process: The importance of understanding this process, whether conscious or not. 4. Taking Accountability for Unwanted Results: Process of tracing an outcome back to the initial thought. 5. Reworking the Process for Desired Results: The methodology of reworking one's thought, feeling, action to achieve a different result. 6. Overcoming Negative Circumstances: Encouraging listeners to claim agency over their circumstances.
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In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy kicks off 2025 with a powerful reminder: You are the asset. Through a heartfelt and insightful walk-and-talk, Kris unpacks what it truly means to prioritize yourself as the cornerstone of your life and business.
She explores why being “tactic-hungry” isn’t the answer and challenges us to stop outsourcing our wisdom to books, strategies, or others’ advice. Instead, Kris emphasizes the liberating—and sometimes terrifying—truth: the answers you seek are already within you.
Drawing from her own journey and decades of working with clients, Kris shares the difference between tactics and wisdom, why chaos can feel oddly comforting, and how recognizing yourself as the foundation can lead to radical clarity and transformation.
She also announces her focus for the year ahead: helping women embrace their role as the asset in their lives while exploring the Sage’s journey of subtraction, creativity, and reinvention. It’s a call to action for anyone ready to stop spinning and start living with purpose.
This episode is your permission slip to see yourself, believe yourself, and finally act on what you already know to be true. Are you ready to stake your claim in 2025? Tune in for an empowering start to the year
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. You’re the Asset: Focusing on the importance of focusing on what you need, in order to be at your best. 2. Concept of Wisdom over Tactics: The answers are out there and easy to find. But it’s not the answers that are holding you back. 3. Addressing Unfulfilled Desires: The role of wisdom in achieving objectives. 4. Recognizing Personal Responsibility and Power: The importance of recognizing one's inherent power to create change. 5. Connecting to Inner Wisdom: The importance of identifying and not avoiding personal truths.
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Are you stuck in the cycle of saying, “I don’t have time,” and wondering why your goals feel out of reach? As the new year approaches, it’s time to get honest: is it really about time, or is it about priorities? In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy challenges you to confront the deeper truth behind your excuses and start reshaping your beliefs to achieve the life you truly want. Kris dives into the psychology of why we default to “I don’t have time” and how this mindset often masks a reluctance to leave our comfort zones or prioritize ourselves. “It’s not that you don’t have time—it’s that you don’t want to or aren’t willing to prioritize yourself,” she explains. Through candid insights and personal stories, Kris illustrates how shifting your mindset and embracing discomfort can lead to powerful transformations. This episode also introduces Believe, Kris’s new program designed to help you create the beliefs and actions necessary to turn your vision into reality. As she guides you through ditching the “I don’t have time” narrative, Kris offers practical strategies to align your priorities with your goals, setting you up for a more intentional and fulfilling year ahead. Join Kris for an empowering episode that will leave you inspired to take charge of your time, your priorities, and your life.
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. The Importance of Belief: Thinking differently about yourself and your ability to reach your goals. 2. The Deceit of "I Don't Have Time" 3. The Struggle and Discomfort that Comes with New Actions to Achieve Something Not Achieved Before 4. The Detrimental Impact of Not Being Honest with Oneself 5. Changing the Narrative: Acknowledging that having time for something means making it a priority. 6. Replacing the Narrative of 'I don't have time' to a Truthful Statement: The freedom that comes from telling the truth about priorities
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Are your beliefs holding you back from achieving your full potential? In this quick episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy dives into the power of belief, purpose, and mindset transformation. As the new year approaches, it’s the perfect moment to challenge the inner narratives that begin with “I can’t,” “I shouldn’t,” or “I’m going to fail.”
Kris offers a bold perspective on traditional strategic planning, urging leaders to stop pouring time and resources into rigid plans that life will inevitably disrupt. “Set some goals, have some ambition,” she says, “but tether them to belief and feeling. That is going to be the most compelling thing you have.” By focusing on intention, commitment, and vision, leaders can create a foundation for success that outlasts any plan.
Kris also introduces her upcoming January program, Believe, designed to help leaders rewrite their mental scripts and act with intention. The program offers mini lessons and live coaching calls to guide participants through a mindset shift that leads to extraordinary results.
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Are you carrying the weight of poor performance on your team? As the year winds down, it’s time to get honest: are your employees aligned with the skills, attitudes, and behaviors your business needs to thrive? The end of the year is the perfect time to take stock, reassess, and make changes that set you up for success in the year ahead. In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy dives into the power of a year-end team audit, breaking down how to evaluate where your team stands and what needs to shift.
Kris challenges leaders to stop tolerating misalignment and start addressing the tough questions. Are the people you’ve hired still the right fit? Are they delivering results, or are you carrying the burden of their shortcomings? She shares practical strategies to assess team dynamics, identify gaps, and figure out whether further investment in your team’s skills will pay off.
This episode also highlights the role of feedback in building a thriving team culture. “People need to know if they’re winning or losing,” Kris insists. By fostering open communication and clear expectations, you can create a culture where everyone understands their role, their impact, and their path to success. Join Kris as she provides the tools and insights you need to realign your team, elevate performance, and start the new year with confidence.
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Why Regular Team Audits are Necessary 2. Consequences of Not Addressing Team Member’s Performance: Ways to handle employees who perform exceptionally well and those who do not meet expectations. 3. Communication Issues in Teams: Highlighting the leader's responsibility in establishing effective communication practices. 4. Conducting a Team Audit: The process and benefits of the assessment. 5. Importance of Setting Clear Goals for Team Members and Providing Feedback
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Are you feeling the tension between being the visionary leader your business needs and effectively managing your team? As the year comes to a close, do you find yourself reflecting on the ambitious goals you set—and wondering if you’re giving yourself enough grace for what you did achieve? In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy invites you to examine the critical balance between leadership and management.
Kris opens up the conversation with the striking statement: "A lot of people who start businesses are very good at leading because they're visionaries, they are motivating, they're inspiring... but maybe terrible at managing." And here’s the issue that she has seen many visionaries experience. She identifies that while many entrepreneurs possess the vision and motivation, they often miss out on the crucial organization and structure that managerial skills bring to the table.
Not neglecting those on the other end of the spectrum, Kris also brings to light the potential pitfalls of leaders who excel at managing but struggle to inspire and motivate their workforce. Often, she explains, these skilled managers tend to get too deep in the details and lose sight of the larger picture and purpose.
Kris notes, "You have to understand the dynamics of both. How do I leverage the hearts and minds and hands of other people to achieve the result I want? And how do I envision that result in a way that helps others be excited, be a part of it, and it becomes integral to the culture?"
As we wrap up the year, Kris challenges you to reflect on your own leadership and management skills, offering an invaluable perspective that just might lead to your breakthrough and take your business and your team to the next level.
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Performance and Growth: Understanding the annual growth, performance, and progression. 2. Distinction between Managing and Leading: And the need for a balance between the two. 3. Clarity on What the Entrepreneur Role Entails: Description of common gaps in leadership and management skills 4. Invitation for Listeners to Reflect on Their Skills and Their Goals. 5. Encouragement to Work on Personal Growth to Steer Business Growth.
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Have you ever felt unsure about your leadership instincts? Do you question your decisions because they don’t align with traditional expectations? In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy dives into the challenges women face when self-doubt creeps in and disrupts their confidence as leaders. She examines why so many women, despite their success, find it difficult to trust their intuition, especially when navigating the complexities of leading a team. Kris highlights a powerful truth: “The common theme of the women that I work with has nothing to do with skill or ability, but has everything to do with what I would call learned self-doubt.” Through this lens, she explores how conditioning erodes confidence and teaches women to second-guess their instincts, even when they have proven their capabilities time and time again. Kris emphasizes the importance of breaking these cycles by embracing self-belief and standing firm in your vision—even when it feels isolating or unconventional. She redefines leadership as an act of nurturing accountability, showing that feminine leadership is not about pleasing others but about setting clear boundaries and holding people—including yourself—accountable to their commitments. If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re “doing it wrong” simply because you’re doing it differently, this episode offers validation, empowerment, and actionable insights to reclaim your confidence as a leader. Join Kris to discover how embracing your instincts and breaking old cycles can not only transform your leadership but inspire others to do the same.
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Challenges for Women in Leadership: Societal conditioning leading to self-doubt in adult women. 2. Self-Doubt Arising When Scaling and Needing a Team 3. The Impact of External Opinions: Exposure to differing opinions leads to women questioning their mission and leadership ability. 4. Encouraging Women to Trust Their Personal Intuition and Decisions 5. Misconceptions Around Accountability in Leadership 6. Encouragement for Breaking Cycles of Self-Doubt and Setting an Example of Self-Belief
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Are you feeling discouraged by the current state of leadership and wondering how to lead with more empathy and purpose? Do recent events have you questioning how to stay true to your values as a leader? In this soul-searching episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy delves into the aftermath of the election, sharing lessons from her personal experiences and those of her clients.
In a world where power is too often misused, Kris reaffirms her belief in a leadership approach centered around empathy and empowerment. Sharing from her own experiences with intimidating and abusive leaders, Kris insists, "I think what matters most as female leaders is to have the empathy and the patience to give people the space they need through this process".
She highlights the importance of personal agency and self-determination, explaining how our perception of circumstances often dictates the outcomes. As we navigate tumultuous times such as elections and a global pandemic, Kris urges us to focus on our own empowerment – where we spend our money, our time, and how we view our circumstances.
In a time when character and integrity in leadership are tested, join Kris, more inspired than ever to pour into people ready to step into their own power.
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Personal Experiences with Bad Leadership: A look at experiences of bullying, and intimidation from leaders. 2. Role of Leadership in Achieving Results 3. Importance of Continuation: Decision to continue towards empowerment. 4. Focus on Self Empowerment and Agency: Importance of women's financial freedom and authority. 5. Advocacy for Empathy and Love Despite Political Differences
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Do you ever feel like your instincts are leading you down a different path than others in your field? Have you questioned whether your unique approach is “right” simply because it doesn’t match the norm? In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy draws inspiration from a recent conversation with a client who, like so many trailblazing women, is choosing to follow her own vision in business—even when it means going against the grain.
Diving into the realities of blazing your own trail, Kris captures the complexities of being a woman who doesn’t conform to traditional expectations in her industry. She examines how trailblazing women often face doubt, rejection, and even isolation, as they make decisions that may look unconventional or “wrong” to others. Whether you’re taking bold steps to create something new or stepping away from business practices that no longer serve you, this episode encourages you to honor your vision.
Kris highlights that the journey of a trailblazer is filled with ups and downs—grappling with societal pressures, personal insecurities, and limiting beliefs. But she reminds us that this path, though challenging, is also incredibly rewarding. By standing firm in their choices, these women not only break barriers but also pave the way for others. In Kris’s words, "The path of a trailblazing woman is to wrangle doubt and fear and rejection and jealousy and feeling ostracized.”
Join Kris in celebrating the courage and resilience of trailblazing women. This episode is a reminder that you’re not alone in following a vision others may not fully understand. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re “doing it wrong” simply because you’re doing it differently, this episode will inspire you to keep going, to embrace your instincts, and to continue carving out a path that’s uniquely yours.
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Definition of a Trailblazer and the Challenges They Face 2. Personal Experiences and Observations: Kris shares personal experiences and what she has seen among her clients when it comes to stepping outside the norm. 3. Handling Isolation and Doubt as a Trailblazer: Dealing with negative feedback and the influence of societal norms. 4. Encouragement and Support for Trailblazing Women 5. The Importance of Community, Self-Belief, and Holding On to the Vision
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Are you finding it challenging to follow through on your goals, even though you genuinely want to achieve them? Do you notice a gap between your intentions and your actual commitment, especially when the going gets tough? With the end of the year approaching, many of us are reflecting on our goals and thinking ahead to what we want to accomplish.
In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy discusses the concept of true commitment and explores the difference between simply wanting something and being fully committed to making it happen. Using her own goals as an example, Kris reveals her own moments of doubt and how she's come to realize that accomplishing big things doesn’t just happen; it takes serious change, focus, and unwavering commitment.
Kris explains that commitment requires going all in, staying the course, and investing in your goals even when things come up. Of course, we all have things we want, but are we truly willing to do what it takes to make them happen? It's more than just a list of ambitions; it’s about narrowing our focus and fully committing to a singular goal. As Kris says, “Be honest about what it is that you really, really, really want... and then, look at the bigger plan.”
She also discusses the importance of being a woman of her word, to herself and those she commits to. Kris also points out how breaking commitments can lead to a self-perpetuating cycle of not following through. Giving your word should, therefore, be a respected and thoughtful act.
Join Kris as she navigates understanding desires versus commitments, the impact of your commitments on others, and how being intentional with commitments can create not only a better image of oneself but also a clear path to achieving those ambitious life goals.
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Personal Reflections on Commitment 2. Exploring Reasons of Wanting Something 3. Understanding the Struggle of Commitment: Ensuring that it is a priority. 4. The Effects of Not Following Through Due to a Lack of Commitment: The negative impact of making arbitrary commitments 5. The Journey of Daily Decision-Making and Focus: Encouragement for listeners to narrow their focus.
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Are you feeling frustrated because the people you hire just aren’t working out the way you’d hoped? Do you wonder why new hires struggle to fit into your team, despite careful planning? In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy takes a close look at what might be missing in your hiring process and shares practical steps to help ensure new team members align with your business.
No stranger to the challenges all leaders face when it comes to building a team, Kris candidly shares her tips on what to do when an employee just isn’t working out. Kris discusses several factors that may hinder the successful addition of a new hire to your team.
She raises the importance of a structured hiring process, including creating and sharing a detailed job description, and the necessity of having your framework in place. As Kris advises, “Don’t ever hire someone if you don’t have a job description.” She also urges leaders not to hire out of desperation, cautioning that the odds of such a hire working out are very low. This episode is a look into a successful hiring process, complete with tips such as maintaining consistent communication with new recruits, setting accurate expectations about work culture, noting your non-negotiables, and the importance of a swift firing process when necessary.
Kris offers insights that will help you refine your approach and build a team that truly supports your vision. Tune in to hear Kris’s unique perspective on leadership and hiring, inspired by years of experience and helping entrepreneurs just like you.
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Importance of a Hiring Framework: Emphasizing the importance of job descriptions and the hiring process. 2. Maintaining Clarity During Hiring Process: Presenting candidates with expectations. 3. Avoiding Desperate Hires: Identifying the issues that arise from hastily hiring candidates. 4. Communication and Honesty During the Hiring Process: Portraying a realistic picture of what working in the company is like. 5. Importance of Continuous Communication Post-Hiring: Suggesting frequent check-ins to avoid misunderstandings. 6. It’s Ok to Fire Someone: Learning to quickly let go of hires who don't fit 7. Always Have Candidates in the Pipeline: Adopting a continuous interviewing process to always have potential candidates.
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Do you find yourself frustrated because your team isn't working the way you expected? Are you struggling to understand why your employees don’t seem to share the same drive and commitment that you bring to your business? In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy explores the diverse reasons people work and how understanding these differences can transform your approach to leadership.
Kris explains that it is easy to assume that everyone’s motivations for working are the same, but the reality is often very different. The assumptions leaders make about others' motivations for working can create conflict. She explains that leaders often expect their team members to share the same level of dedication, only to face disappointment when reality doesn't align. Kris introduces the concept of the "leadership lens," highlighting that each person views work through their own set of experiences, values, and beliefs, which can greatly differ from those of their leaders or colleagues.
As Kris states, “The reason we work is ours and ultimately, the only person who is accountable for whatever that reason is – is you.” She encourages listeners to take responsibility for their own motivations while also fostering a culture of accountability within their teams.
Kris provides a practical solution by emphasizing the importance of setting a strong foundation: ensure the vision is clear, values are well-defined, and team members understand their roles and agreements. She stresses that leaders must hold employees accountable to these expectations while consistently providing feedback to foster growth and alignment within the team.
This episode offers practical guidance for leaders who want to move past frustration and build a workplace where different motivations are understood and valued, leading to more effective collaboration and results.
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Understanding Your Reason for Why You Work 2. Differences in Perspectives, Employees vs. Leaders: Recognizing that everyone’s reasons aren’t necessarily the same. 3. The Leadership Lens: How perspectives and assumptions affect work environments. 4. Conflict in Workplaces Based on Assumptions We Make: Importance of mutual understanding and avoiding assumptions in interactions. 5. The Need for Accountability: How accountability issues, on either end, can affect the overall work environment. 6. Advice for Employees and Employers: Encouragement for employees not satisfied with their jobs to seek better opportunities and advice for leaders to be clear about company vision, values, and goals. 7. Ownership & Responsibility: The role of honesty and emphasizing the importance of personal responsibility in job performance.
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As a driven visionary, you have a clear idea of what success looks like—but the path to get there isn't always straightforward. Doubt, fear, and hurdles often creep in, challenging your confidence and testing your resolve. In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy explores the experience of visionary doubt—the internal struggle that arises not just once, but repeatedly along your entrepreneurial journey, and asks: are you willing to overcome the discomfort and focus on who you need to become to achieve your vision?
She further discusses that the doubt often kicks in when business owners hit a point where they can no longer manage everything by themselves or the business goes through a big shift. It's a crucial part in an entrepreneur's journey, and Kris says being able to adapt is a marker of success.
Kris also emphasizes the power of seeking advice from your future successful self - the you who has already achieved your vision. This can provide a fresh perspective and motivate you through the doubt you may be experiencing.
Tune in to discover how embracing change, confronting doubt, and a willingness to change can propel you towards the growth and success you're seeking.
“Doubt will win every time if you don't invest in how you think and how you feel and how you act.”
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Visionary Doubt Isn’t a One-Time Experience: Discussion on self-doubt that emerges along the visionary’s journey. 2. Challenges Entrepreneurs Face: How these issues can impact the entrepreneur's confidence and belief in their own vision. 3. Overcoming Visionary Doubt: The need for a shifted perspective and the importance of resilience and believing in yourself. 4. Understanding Growth and Change: Taking inventory of your willingness to change and experience discomfort in order to reach your goals. 5. Importance of Perseverance and Adaptability in Business Growth.
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In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy dives into the power of acceptance and the futility of resisting reality. Drawing from her 13 years of leading retreats in Hawaii, Kris reflects on a key question she frequently asks: "What do you wish wasn’t?"
This thought-provoking question highlights how often we get stuck wishing circumstances, people, or experiences were different. Instead of fighting against what is, Kris encourages listeners to embrace the present and explore new possibilities.
Through a series of reflective stanzas, she emphasizes the importance of taking personal agency and making new choices, rather than expending energy on resistance. Tune in to discover how shifting from wishing for change to embracing your power to act can propel you forward as a leader and visionary.
“There is no way to make what was again. There are only choices that move us forward or keep us stuck. The past is gone, the present is our current truth. But the future, our future, always exists in our next step.”
Key Takeaways From This Episode * The Core Question: What do you wish wasn't? * What the Question Reveals About Our Desires * The Energy Wasted in Longing for Things to be Different * The Importance of Accepting Current Circumstances, Rather Than Wishing Things Were Different * Encouragement for Listeners to Seize Personal Agency and Create New Paths for Themselves
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As a driven entrepreneur, you likely pride yourself on being self-reliant and handling everything on your own. Yet, deep down, you know that to grow your business and thrive, you need to lean on your team more. In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy explores the challenge many Gen X women entrepreneurs face: asking for and accepting support.
Raised with a strong sense of independence, you might struggle to delegate, and when others fall short, it's tempting to just do it yourself. But what if, instead of rescuing everyone, you could guide them—and in the process, free up your own time and energy?
Kris shares her strategies on maintaining emotional balance when dealing with disappointments, and how to guide others through their errors, instead of rescuing them. She encourages us to assess situations pragmatically, rather than letting our emotional tolerance dictate our response to setbacks.
As you tune into this episode, discover a new leadership mindset that fosters support, maturity and growth. You won't want to miss out on Kris’s guidance on how to accept and cultivate support and step out of managing and into leading, as the visionary you are.
“‘No one can do it better than me.’ That is the most painful lie you're telling yourself. And who cares if they can't do it better than you or as well as you? You know what they can do? They can do it well, and they can do it well based on their brain, as long as your results are specific.”
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Understanding Gen X Female Entrepreneurs: The struggle to accept help due to the innate need for independence. 2. The Problem with Self-Reliance: The high bar set for others while simultaneously experiencing exhaustion of trying to do it all. 3. Allowing Employees to Make Mistakes: Understanding that employees will inevitably make mistakes, taking on their responsibilities will not make it any easier. 4. Managing Emotional Response to Mistakes: The need for flexible thinking and being able to objectively assess problems. 5. Leading through Others’ Mistakes: The need for leaders to guide their employees through the resolution process of their mistakes rather than fixing it themselves
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As someone who is leading a business and looking to uplevel your life, not only have you endured a lot of change, but it’s also something you seek. But just because you wish things were different, that doesn’t mean that change comes easy. In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy talks about the relationship we have with change, and invites listeners to examine our willingness to be open to change.
Kris shares a personal tale of her weight loss journey, losing 60 lbs in a year. Along with her journey, she shares viewpoints on change and how these transformational moments don't arrive through perfect circumstances but through taking action in spite of hardships.
Weaving together her experiences, she emphasizes that your life situation doesn't magically improve post-change, and it's essential to step into a better version of yourself to handle life's challenges more effectively. Kris dispels the myth that everything will be perfect once change happens.
She also emphasizes the crucial role of expert mentors and coaches, saying, "Change is all about you and the chemistry of the experts that support you, with you, because it's not a straight line." The episode reminds us the importance of hiring those who genuinely inspire us and challenge us to better ourselves.
Tune in to be inspired by Kris's personal change journey, learn about her approach to nurturing change, and take a look into the barriers that hold us back from making significant changes in our lives. Change is here. Are you ready?
“There is no circumstance that will happen outside of you that will miraculously change how you feel inside. And how you feel inside is exactly how you show up in the world outside.”
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Change and Personal Transformation: The universal human desire for change and the psychological resistance to it. 2. Importance of Expert Guidance: The appreciation for expertise and the value of getting the help of a professional. 3. Making the Decision to Change: Distinguishes between making a decision and the resistance, often psychological, to act on that decision. 4. Implementing Change: Desired change won’t happen unless we take action towards it.
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Many leaders carry a worry that they will make a mistake and it will land them in trouble. This worry of being in trouble can be overwhelming, paralyzing, and be the driving force in decision making. In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy reminds us that as a leader, you're going to make mistakes, and she invites listeners to reflect on how we emotionally process and respond when mistakes are made. She explores what it means to step into a leadership role and the inherent responsibilities that follow.
We're all too familiar with the anxious feeling of making mistakes and 'getting in trouble'. Kris urges us to reevaluate this particular fear. "I don't want to care about getting in trouble. I have spent most of my life being worried about getting in trouble," she states, inviting us too to shed this inhibiting concern.
She shares that as women, we have traits that make us sensitive and conscious leaders, creating safe environments for our teams. Yet, these 'superpowers' can sometimes turn into 'poison' that prompt overcompensating behaviour and a tolerance for continuous mistakes. It’s crucial to strike a balance, Kris urges, between ensuring safety and indulging in over-compensation.
Beyond managing yourself, Kris explains that as leaders, there is a level of responsibility for creating space for the emotional needs of your team. "I believe that we have to recognize as leaders, that we are now saying yes to having some level of custodial responsibilities, even if it's just at an energetic level for other people's emotional health. And that because I'm in a position of authority, I carry more weight." She stresses the importance of handling our authority conscientiously.
Join Kris as she talks about the challenges and rewards of being a leader, creating a safe workplace environment, and how we can balance sensitivity with firmness in our roles as leaders. You won't want to miss this exploration into the facets of leadership.
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Discussing the Challenges of Leading People: Reflecting on the fear of making mistakes and getting in trouble 2. Addressing Mistakes and Accountability in Leadership: Recognizing the inevitability of making mistakes 3. Understanding the Responsibility Leaders Have Over Others' Emotions: Reflecting on the behavior of leaders towards their employees 4. Overcoming the Fear of Trouble: Acknowledging that this requires self-awareness and the ability to apologize when necessary 5. Discussing the Importance of Maintaining Responsibility and Personal Conduct in a Leadership Role
Contact Information and Recommended Resources Get Access to LEAD LESSONS Lead for Women is now open for advanced registration! Sign up now thru September 18th and join Kris LIVE on October 9th for 8 weeks of Lead for Women Lessons and real-time advisement to get that difficult team member issue solved. Go to www.thevisionary.ceo/nextstep to learn more details.
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You started your business, had some success, and now you need to add people to your team. Or, maybe you’ve been at this for a while, you’ve had some turnover, and it’s starting to feel hopeless, like you’ll never be able to find people you can trust that will stick around. In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy answers the question: why are people so hard to find?
Of course it would be great if employees showed up on time, never missed a deadline, and fulfilled the expectation of their roles, but that’s not realistic. For many leaders, this can lead to a lot of drama and blame, but instead, Kris invites leaders to look within. What if we could rely on ourselves and trust that we will follow through on upholding the expectations we agreed to?
This episode explores how a lack of accountability plays a major role in frustrations between leaders and their employees, and how important it is for team members to understand what success looks like in their roles. "The difficulty in finding 'good people' often stems from leaders not being clear or consistent in their expectations and communications."
Kris shares that open dialogues between leaders and employees to align goals, resources, and timelines, empower teams for success. And she acknowledges the significance of trust, communication, and well-defined role clarity in performance resolution, highlighting these elements as fundamental to effective leadership.
Join Kris for this honest and eye-opening episode as she challenges leaders to shift their perspective on accountability and team dynamics. Discover how clarity, trust, and open communication can transform your team and empower you to find the right people who align with your vision and goals.
Key Takeaways From This Episode
- Clarifying Expectations: The need for leaders to facilitate clarity so employees can understand what success looks like in their roles.
- A Leader’s Responsibility to Hold Employees Accountable: Consequences of a lack of accountability.
- Trust in Leadership: Trusting oneself to manage expectations, outcomes, and managing unmet expectations.
- Addressing Failure and Poor Performance: Importance of open dialogue and addressing issues directly and constructively.
- Self-Awareness in Leadership: Trust and confidence in oneself to handle team management and difficult conversations.
- The Ongoing Nature of Hiring and Firing as a Part of Business: Learning and correcting from unsuccessful hires as a part of leadership.
Contact Information and Recommended Resources
Get Access to LEAD LESSONS Lead for Women is now open for advanced registration! Sign up now thru September 18th and join Kris LIVE on October 9th for 8 weeks of Lead for Women Lessons and real-time advisement to get that difficult team member issue solved. Go to www.thevisionary.ceo/nextstep to learn more details.
Leadership is Feminine Merch is Here! Show your support for female empowerment and leadership by wearing Leadership is Feminine merch! Designed for women founders and entrepreneurs, our collection includes hoodies, t-shirts, hats, coffee mugs, and tumblers, each serving as a bold statement that leadership can be feminine and powerful. By sporting our gear, you help spread the message that women possess incredible wisdom and intuitive strength. Let's change the world together and show the world how capable and united we are. thevisionary.ceo/merch
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- Email: hello@thevisionary.ceo
In our final Bonus Episode focused on ‘the biggest bummers you didn’t see coming as a female entrepreneur, Kris dives deep into how communication is not just a tool but the heartbeat of effective leadership. Whether you're managing a team or leading your own venture, these insights are sure to elevate your leadership game.
💬 Kris breaks down the essentials:
- Understanding the unique perspectives individuals bring to the table.
- The importance of clarity and confirmation in communication.
- Powerful strategies to overcome miscommunication and ensure everyone is on the same page.
- Techniques for having those difficult conversations we often shy away from.
🌟 Exclusive Invitation to Lead for Women Program
Are you ready your skills further and communicate with clarity and confidence?
Kris Plachy's Lead for Women Program is opening advanced registration exclusively for the next 24 hours! This program is designed to equip you with practical skills over eight transformative weeks, covering everything from team dynamics and accountability to personal growth and financial decision-making.
Here’s a full breakdown of what’s included in LEAD FOR WOMEN:
- Week 1: Team Triage, Design, and Audit Get immediate solutions for challenging team dynamics and set your business on the right path.
- Week 2: Handling Difficult Conversations and Accountability Master the art of direct and effective communication, ensuring accountability and results.
- Week 3: Leadership is Feminine Philosophy and Results Model Discover a unique framework for achieving exceptional results in your business without relying on outdated hierarchical structures.
- Week 4: Optimizing Your Brain's Health Understand how the health of your mind impacts your business outcomes and learn strategies to maximize your mental fitness.
- Week 5: Hiring and Compensation Strategies Find out how to attract, hire, and properly compensate top talent to drive your business forward.
- Week 6: You as the Business Asset Address personal hurdles, like guilt, insecurity, and worthiness, that might be holding your business back.
- Week 7: Effective Delegation and Ownership Transfer Learn the art of transferring ownership and responsibility to your team members to ensure sustainable growth.
- Week 8: Team Meetings, Coaching, and Performance Reviews Develop essential skills for running efficient meetings, offering valuable coaching, and conducting meaningful performance reviews.
📅 Program Start Date: October 9th
📌 What's Included:
- Weekly lessons and live advisory calls with Kris.
- Access to the CEO hotline for immediate guidance.
- Reflective guides and recordings for you to keep.
🏷️ Special Offer: Join the invitation list at the visionary CEO forward slash next step to get access to today's exclusive registration offer. You won't want to miss this incredible opportunity!
▶️ Join the Lead for Women Program Today! Visit thevisionaryCEO.com/nextstep to register and secure your spot.
Empower your leadership, refine your communication, and watch your business thrive with Kris Plachy’s Lead for Women Program. Be the leader you were meant to be!
Are you ready to unlock your leadership potential and lead your business with confidence? Don’t wait – join now and start your journey towards becoming an extraordinary female leader!
This bonus episode is for you if you are you tired of dealing with team members who refuse to take ownership, accountability, or responsibility? Too much focus on blame rather than solutions? In our next Bonus Episode focused on the “biggest bummers you didn’t see coming as a small business owner, let’s confront what so many of you are facing… very real issues, that van feel like crisis levels of absent accountability and responsibility on the team.
✨ What's Inside:
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Real-Life Leadership Lessons: Kris shares compelling stories from her nearly 30-year leadership journey, revealing profound insights into dealing with accountability, ownership, and responsibility.
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Actionable Strategies: Learn how to address and manage employees who resist meeting expectations, and what consistent actions you can take to uphold business standards.
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Empowerment Tools: Equip yourself with the tools and confidence to hold your team accountable, ensuring they meet the goals and agreements they’ve committed to.
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Courage-Building Techniques: Discover how to become a steadfast leader who fosters an environment of excellence and accountability, even in the face of resistance and mediocrity.
Join Kris Plachy as she unpacks her personal mission of transforming how you, lead your team. This is more than just a podcast episode—it’s your blueprint for solving a very real, daily problem.
🚀 Exclusive Offer:
Sign up at https://thevisionaryCEO.com/nextstep and receive early access to our upcoming Lead for Women program starting on October 9th. Equip yourself with proven strategies to elevate your leadership game and transform your team dynamics!
Limited-Time Special: Register now and enjoy a thrilling 50% savings on the Lead for Women program. Gain invaluable insights, participate in live sessions every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Pacific, and wrap up by December 4th with a totally transformed leadership approach.
👉 Don’t Miss Out: Visit: Secure your spot today. Take the first step towards a more empowered, accountable, and high-performing team!
Add your name to our early invitation list today!
Are you tired of feeling like a babysitter or a referee in your own business? Are your employees giving reality TV a run for its money with all their drama? Well, hold onto your ergonomic chair because we've got the cure for your workplace woes! Tune into our latest episode of The Leadership is Feminine podcast featuring the utterly fabulous Kris Plachy!
Episode Highlights:
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Leadership Hacks for Drama Kings/Queens: Discover how to handle workplace drama without morphing into Jerry Springer.
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Real-World Case Study: Meet one of Kris's long-term clients who turned her chaotic soap opera of a workplace into a $30 million business. We’re not kidding—a few years ago, her employees were duking it out over parking spots!
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People Management Magic: From dealing with the office gossip to navigating messy employee breakups, Kris has you covered with tips that actually work.
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Positional Authority (Not a Fancy Throne): Learn how to leverage your position to enforce agreements and uphold company values, ensuring mutual respect without any Game of Thrones-style power plays.
What You'll Learn:
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Drama-Free Business Strategies: From parking lot fights to emotional breakdowns, make your office more zen and less wrestling ring.
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Clear Communication: Learn how to have honest and direct conversations without channeling your inner drill sergeant.
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Value-Based Leadership: Establish a culture where gossiping is as welcome as a Monday morning meeting.
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Handling Personal Crises: Supporting employees through tough personal times without turning into their life coach.
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Legal Guidance: When and how to seek accommodations for employees with medical diagnoses while navigating the legal maze without needing a law degree.
Special Offer:
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Exclusive Early Access: Be the first to sign up for Kris Plachy’s 'Lead for Women' program, an 8-week intensive designed to transform female entrepreneurs into confident, drama-free leaders. Our invitation list subscribers will receive advanced registration details on Friday, 9/13!
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Limited Time Invitation: Early registration opens this Friday for a select 24-hour window. Don't miss out, or you’ll be dealing with this year’s employee drama next year too.
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Listen or WATCH the Episode
- Join the Invitation List: Visit the https://thevisionary.ceo/nextstep to secure your spot in the next “Lead for Women” session.
Hit "Play" and start the journey to a drama-free, high-performance team! The only drama should be what’s on TV tonight.*
Transform Your Team Dynamics
Are you a female entrepreneur facing the relentless challenges of managing a team that just doesn’t seem to care as much as you do? Are you overwhelmed by a cycle of frustration, poor performance, and disengagement? You’re not alone.
In this exclusive bonus episode of the Leadership is Feminine Podcast, leadership expert Kris Plachy unveils the secrets to overcoming the biggest bummers of team management. This episode isn’t just another conversation—it's a game-changing guide designed to help you regain control and reignite your passion for your business.
Here’s What You'll Discover: -Breaking the Cycle: Why your expectations might be setting you up for disappointment and how to reset them for success. - Holding Your Team Accountable: Learn how to set crystal-clear goals and hold your team accountable without feeling guilty or personal. -Creating an Engaging Environment: Find out how to build a workplace culture that motivates and retains top talent. -Essential Leadership Shifts: Uncover the thought patterns and behaviors you need to change to see a dramatic improvement in your team's performance. -Comprehensive Action Plan: Get actionable steps to audit, re-design, and re-offer roles to your team for optimal results.
Why This Episode Is a Must-Listen or Watch:
Kris dives deep into why many small business owners face constant disappointment with their teams and provides concrete, actionable solutions to turn things around. Her approach is both empathetic and pragmatic, addressing both the personal and professional aspects of leadership.
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Special Offer:
Subscribe to the Lead for Women invitation list today to get exclusive, advanced registration incentives for Kris’s next session starting October 9.
By joining the list, not only will you receive early registration benefits and special offers, but you'll also take the crucial first step towards transforming your leadership approach and achieving the results you’ve always dreamed of. Visit https://thevisionaryceo.com/nextstep and secure your place today.
Don’t miss out—this limited-time offer is available exclusively to podcast listeners.
Transform your team dynamics and become the leader you were meant to be.
Listen to the episode and take the first step towards a thriving, motivated, and engaged team.
You started with a dream. A vision. And you created a business in order to bring your dream to life. But along the way, you’ve had sticking points that you just didn’t expect, and some of them may have even rattled your confidence.
Recently, host Kris Plachy, sent an email asking women entrepreneurs what were the biggest and most unexpected bummers that they’ve experienced along their journeys. Kris compiled and categorized the responses, and in this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris kicks off a mini series where she explores the top 10 concerns that emerged from the list. She digs deep into issues like motivation and engagement, emotional challenges, communication drama, retention, and more.
In this episode Kris details the top ten bummers, and in each of the daily bonus episodes, she will dive into one of these bummers and examine why we think these things are happening, what options you have as a leader in order to solve them, and the steps you can take to get the solutions you want.
This mini series serves as a way to provide additional support and to also give a preview of what it looks like to be a part of the upcoming Lead Lessons, a unique blend of digital lessons and live mentorship calls, designed to help leaders lead with confidence and connection. To learn more about Lead Lessons, go to thevisionary.com/nextstep
And if you really want to have a successful business, get your brain thinking about how you will go forward. The answer is always in the future. It's never going to be in the past.
The Top 10 Entrepreneurial Bummers 1. General Lack of Motivation and Engagement 2. Differing Expectations and Standards 3. Emotional and Psychological Challenges 4. Lack of Accountability and Ownership 5. Communication Issues 6. Turnover and Retention 7. Administrative Management Burden 8. Mismatched Expectations 9. Employee Dynamics and Drama 10. External Factors and Environment
Contact Information and Recommended Resources Get Access to LEAD LESSONS We’re excited to announce Lead for Women Lessons is starting live with Kris in October! Add your name to our invitation list to receive advanced registration details.
LEAD is the best leadership guidance and mentorship experience exclusively for women who lead.
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- Email: hello@thevisionary.ceo
How to Start a Performance Conversation: Key Insights from Kris Plachy on The Visionary.CEO Podcast 🚀
As leaders, effective communication and maintaining a healthy organizational culture are paramount. In our latest episode of The Visionary.CEO podcast, Kris Plachy delves into the art of performance conversations and why starting with facts is essential. Here are three key takeaways:
🔹 Root Your Feedback in Facts, Not Opinions:
- Highly effective performance conversations begin with observable, measurable facts. This approach neutralizes the conversation and keeps it free from personal biases and emotional upheaval.
🔹 Understand the Impact of Leadership Styles:
- Kris emphasizes that leadership, inherently feminine by nature, thrives on collaboration, co-creation, and communication. Steering away from outdated, aggressive leadership styles can foster a healthier, more engaged team culture.
🔹 Prepare for Honest, Constructive Dialogues:
- Equip yourself to manage challenging conversations by focusing on clear, factual evidence. This practice not only eases tension but also empowers leaders to hold their teams accountable effectively and impartially.
Join us on this journey to transform your leadership approach and elevate your team's performance! 🌟✨
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Are you an entrepreneur who just wishes someone would tell her what to do to get her team members to do their jobs? Are you striving to strike a balance between realizing your vision and leading your team effectively? Many entrepreneurs get their start with an idea or a dream, and find themselves in leadership roles without much experience, training, or formal education in how to be a good manager. Situations like this can often lead to feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or totally lost. In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy reminds us that we are not alone, and she shares two effective steps you can take that will clarify your processes and make leadership simpler.
Kris shares an excerpt from her book, The One Hour Leader, which is built on the idea leadership isn’t built on a complicated set of skills and management techniques, but instead, is all about understanding human behavior, yours and your teams, and building an ecosystem where everyone thrives and is aligned toward common goals and values.
The first step is to create a strong promise at the core of your business and making that promise the north star for every business decision you make. As Kris points out, “It guides not just what you offer to customers, but also who you invite on your team. Once that promise is crystal clear, every decision, every hire, every step forward is aligned with truth.”
In the next step, Kris emphasizes the significance of agreements - that they are the foundation to creating accountable, value-sharing, and inspired teams. She encourages listeners to examine the qualities they believe are important and she shares a list of eight thought-provoking questions to help you clarify and design agreements for your team.
If you're an entrepreneur looking to lead authentically and effectively without unnecessary complexity, tune in as Kris shares her insights and innovative leadership principles.
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Addressing the Need for New Leadership Paradigms in the Current Workforce 2. The One Hour Leader: Objectives of the book, including simplifying leadership and reducing stress in team management. 3. The Promise of Your Business: The importance of having a business Promise and problems that arise without a clear business Promise. 4. Clarifying Your Promise: Providing questions to help define your business's Promise. 5. The Role Agreements Play in Creating a Positive Business Culture 6. Questions to Help Clarify Your Business Promise: Setting the foundation for a relationship rooted in mutual understanding and respect.
Contact Information and Recommended Resources
Get Your Copy of The One Hour Leader
The One Hour Leader is THE Framework that teaches you exactly what to do to be more than sure you're inviting the right people into the right roles while being crystal clear about what you expect and what will happen if they don't deliver. Join 100's of Female Founders Who've Followed My Framework and Revolutionized Their Teams, Doubled and Tripled Their Business Size AND Radically Changed their Lives! Get your copy of the digital book and audiobook at thevisionary.ceo/onehourleader.
Join Kris to help impact 20 Million Women across the Globe! Become a Visionary.CEO/catalyst and spread the word! Kris explains all the details on the podcast this week. Essential, go to www.theVisionary.CEO/catalyst, Register, Grab the Visionary.CEO/Podcast link from your dashboard and SHARE IT with all the women you know in your friend, colleague and network circles.
We'll be tracking links by Catalyst and awarding each Catalyst who shares her link to at least 20 women with a free digital course from Kris's Boutique.
Leadership is Feminine Merch is Here! Show your support for female empowerment and leadership by wearing Leadership is Feminine merch! Designed for women founders and entrepreneurs, our collection includes hoodies, t-shirts, hats, coffee mugs, and tumblers, each serving as a bold statement that leadership can be feminine and powerful. By sporting our gear, you help spread the message that women possess incredible wisdom and intuitive strength. Let's change the world together and show the world how capable and united we are. thevisionary.ceo/merch
Get Access to LEAD LESSONS The best leadership guidance and mentorship experience exclusive for women who lead. High performing teams require highly skilled, high performing leaders. It's time to develop exceptional leadership prowess. THE LEAD LESSONS for Women equip you with the tools and strategies to navigate the leadership landscape like a true visionary.
Our unique blend of Digital Lessons and live Mentorship-calls delivers the real-world practices you need for confident and consistent leadership. thevisionary.ceo/nextstep
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- Email: hello@thevisionary.ceo
Are you ready to step into conscious, intentional leadership rather than letting your emotions sway your decision-making or responses? This episode of Leadership is Feminine is an honest look at abusive leadership where host Kris Plachy illustrates the consequences of abusive leadership, and how to address the root cause in order to be a more effective leader.
Kris brings to light one of the biggest leadership obstacles we face - not recognizing that it's our role as leaders to understand and work with our team, rather than expecting the team to work around us. Kris also asks us to reevaluate our emotional reactions to mistakes or issues within our teams. Whether it's us avoiding conflict or resorting to insults, either way, we're not doing anything to advance the situation. Instead, we need to take ownership of our emotions, learn how to work through them, and channel them in a positive manner that helps to develop our team members.
The episode also touches on the importance of self-awareness in leadership. You can't effectively lead someone in the direction you want if you don't even know yourself. Kris explores the delicate balance between being both loving and direct, honest and kind and stresses that when leaders emanate such qualities, they not only uplift their team but also themselves.
Kris passionately calls out abusive leadership, urging leaders to understand their role and use it for fostering a healthy work culture, not to harness power or control. Instead, she urges them to embody a leadership style that enhances development, learning, and growth for everyone involved.
Join Kris for this transparent and insightful episode as she guides you towards conscious leadership, urging you to step out of the emotional turbulence and lead with love, understanding, and firmness.
“I think it is up to the leader to understand and love and pour into the team member. It is not the team member's job to understand and pour into and love you.”
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Positional Authority: Explaining what positional authority is and how people are usually socialized to grant this power. 2. Contrasting Supportive and Abusive Leadership Styles: Examining when a leader is allowing their mood to impact the culture and the work environment. 3. Self-awareness for Leaders: Importance for leaders to understand themselves and their teams. 4. The Damage of an Abusive Leadership Style: Discussing the negative impacts of abusive leadership on the work environment and the team members. 5. Navigating When Team Members Make Mistakes: The importance of addressing the issue and doing so with kindness and respect. 6. Encouraging listeners to Lead with Love and Focus on a Co-creative Goal
Contact Information and Recommended Resources Join Kris to help impact 20 Million Women across the Globe! Become a Visionary.CEO/catalyst and spread the word! Kris explains all the details on the podcast this week. Essential, go to www.theVisionary.CEO/catalyst, Register, Grab the Visionary.CEO/Podcast link from your dashboard and SHARE IT with all the women you know in your friend, colleague and network circles.
We'll be tracking links by Catalyst and awarding each Catalyst who shares her link to at least 20 women with a free digital course from Kris's Boutique.
Leadership is Feminine Merch is Here! Show your support for female empowerment and leadership by wearing Leadership is Feminine merch! Designed for women founders and entrepreneurs, our collection includes hoodies, t-shirts, hats, coffee mugs, and tumblers, each serving as a bold statement that leadership can be feminine and powerful. By sporting our gear, you help spread the message that women possess incredible wisdom and intuitive strength. Let's change the world together and show the world how capable and united we are. thevisionary.ceo/merch
Get Access to LEAD LESSONS The best leadership guidance and mentorship experience exclusive for women who lead. High performing teams require highly skilled, high performing leaders. It's time to develop exceptional leadership prowess. THE LEAD LESSONS for Women equip you with the tools and strategies to navigate the leadership landscape like a true visionary.
Our unique blend of Digital Lessons and live Mentorship-calls delivers the real-world practices you need for confident and consistent leadership. thevisionary.ceo/nextstep
Work with Kris and Her Team: * TheVisionary.ceo * CEO Boutique
- Email: hello@thevisionary.ceo
Are you passionate about leading and ready to explore beyond the traditional methods of learning and growing? In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy takes the key role of a 'Sage', discussing a profound approach to self-exploration and the power of understanding yourself beyond typical teaching.
This episode is an exploration into the reality of what it means to be a Sage. If there's one thing that differentiates a Sage from others, it's their deep desire to seek more about themselves and their environment. They have a sense that there is more to their leadership potential and life. As Kris shares in this episode, “A Sage is someone who is well known in their industry, in their space. They are revered. They have built a body of work that has reached a level of excellence in whatever it is that you do. And a Sage is also someone who has wisdom, who has depth of knowing, sort of beyond what would be expected of someone who has lived so far in your lifetime.”
It requires a deep understanding of yourself and what you need. It means daring to leap from the safe plane of learning tactics and strategies to a holistic and personal approach to development. Kris shares that being a Sage means moving from a place of seeking knowledge from external sources, and instead, tapping into your own wisdom and understanding.
Kris also addresses potential triggers and challenges of the Sage journey with honesty and reassurance, and what you can expect within the Sage Advisory. She emphasizes the profound significance of Sage, how it nurtures personal growth, the responsibility it bestows on its participants, and why it isn't a typical group leadership program.
Tune in as Kris presents the empowering foundation of Sage, guiding women to embrace their inherent wisdom and gain a profound depth of self-knowledge.
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Description of the Sage Advisory 2. Giving a Clear Expectation of How the Sage Experience Functions 3. Definition and Characteristics of a Sage: Importance of self-awareness and introspection. 4. Purpose and Value of the Sage Experience: Allowing women the space to tap into their own knowing. 5. Overview of the Teaching and Learning Process: Acknowledging the individualized nature of learning and development; it’s not a typical “program” full of videos to watch and worksheets to complete but a reflective journey where each Sage is her own curriculum. 6. The Role of Collective and Individual Work in Sage: The individualized nature of the Sage Advisory.
Contact Information and Recommended Resources Join Kris to help impact 20 Million Women across the Globe! Become a Visionary.CEO/catalyst and spread the word! Kris explains all the details on the podcast this week. Essential, go to www.theVisionary.CEO/catalyst, Register, Grab the Visionary.CEO/Podcast link from your dashboard and SHARE IT with all the women you know in your friend, colleague and network circles.
We'll be tracking links by Catalyst and awarding each Catalyst who shares her link to at least 20 women with a free digital course from Kris's Boutique.
Leadership is Feminine Merch is Here! Show your support for female empowerment and leadership by wearing Leadership is Feminine merch! Designed for women founders and entrepreneurs, our collection includes hoodies, t-shirts, hats, coffee mugs, and tumblers, each serving as a bold statement that leadership can be feminine and powerful. By sporting our gear, you help spread the message that women possess incredible wisdom and intuitive strength. Let's change the world together and show the world how capable and united we are. thevisionary.ceo/merch
Get Access to LEAD LESSONS The best leadership guidance and mentorship experience exclusive for women who lead. High performing teams require highly skilled, high performing leaders. It's time to develop exceptional leadership prowess. THE LEAD LESSONS for Women equip you with the tools and strategies to navigate the leadership landscape like a true visionary.
Our unique blend of Digital Lessons and live Mentorship-calls delivers the real-world practices you need for confident and consistent leadership. thevisionary.ceo/nextstep
Work with Kris and Her Team: * TheVisionary.ceo * CEO Boutique
- Email: hello@thevisionary.ceo
Have you ever felt like you're navigating the difficulties of entrepreneurship all on your own? Do you wonder if the challenges you face are unique to you? In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy reveals the seven unavoidable truths that every female founder and entrepreneur encounters on their journey to success.
Kris starts by addressing the uncomfortable issues that every business leader must face. She emphasizes that whatever challenge or person you wish to avoid, your business will inevitably force you to confront it. Whether it's having difficult conversations, trusting your intuition, or working in partnerships, these challenges are inescapable.
Kris discusses the reality that as the founder, you hold the ultimate decision-making power. If you are the one taking all the risks, it is imperative that you make the final calls. This responsibility is a fundamental aspect of leadership that can’t be delegated.
Another key truth is the ever-changing nature of everyone involved in a business. Kris talks about the inevitability of change—people will leave, roles will evolve, and you, as a leader, will also grow and transform. She stresses the importance of adapting to these changes to maintain a thriving business.
Kris further explains that the people who helped you get to your current level might not be the same ones who will take you to the next stage of your journey. This truth emphasizes the need for continuous evaluation and evolution of your team and personal growth.
This episode of Leadership is Feminine is a discussion of leadership truths that every business runner faces. Tune in for a thoughtful exploration of these concepts to better understand and enhance your leadership journey.
“You are already born to lead. You just don't know it. If you struggle with leading, I believe it's not because you're not capable. It's because you don't believe in what you already know about yourself and you question it.”
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Importance of Facing Challenges Head-On: Your business has a way of forcing you through whatever you don’t want to deal with. 2. No One Thinks Like You: Establishing clarity on the outcomes and not expecting that things will be done the way you would do them. 3. Responsibility of a Founder in Decision-Making: Ensure that you are not abdicating in areas of risk in your business. 4. The Destructive Impact of Unaddressed Issues in a Business: Avoiding problems in your business won’t make them go away. 5. The Inevitable Change of Your Team and You: Setting the expectation that people on your team will change, and so will you. Those who got you here won’t get you there. And the person you were when you started is not the same version of you that will get you to your goals. 6. Delineation of Individual Successes Separate From the Overall Business Success: Your success is not their success, and ensuring that compensation is attached with performance and results, not based on how you feel.
Contact Information and Recommended Resources Join Kris to help impact 20 Million Women across the Globe! Become a Visionary.CEO/catalyst and spread the word! Kris explains all the details on the podcast this week. Essential, go to www.theVisionary.CEO/catalyst, Register, Grab the Visionary.CEO/Podcast link from your dashboard and SHARE IT with all the women you know in your friend, colleague and network circles.
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In the past 20 years, there has been a wave of women-owned businesses, and women selling those businesses. However, no one is really talking about it. In this mini series, host Kris Plachy is bringing women business owners on to talk about their experiences of selling their businesses. In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris talks with former client, Dr. Debra King a cosmetic dentist and founder of the Atlanta Center for Cosmetic Dentistry.
From early learning experiences of how to run a business to building an industry-leading team to selling her business and being at the start of what she describes as a second career, Dr. Debra King has a wealth of insight to share. We discuss with her the nuances of female leadership and explore the challenges she faced, and how she overcame them, in her journey as an entrepreneur.
Dr. King brings a lot to the table, giving us an inside look at the transitions and decisions she's been making to ensure the future of her practice, and making a business decision with due diligence while focusing on the well-being of her team, clients, and reputation in mind. In addition, she shares her plans for future involvement in her practice, mentoring, and other endeavors, and how she balances her personal and professional life in the midst of it all.
This episode is packed with much-needed conversation about the journey of female entrepreneurs, the importance of team building, mentorship and we'll also touch on what happens after you decide to sell a business, the existential crisis that knocks on the door and how to navigate through it.
Whatever you want to do in your life, don't be mediocre. Whatever it is you're passionate about, what can you do to be the best in that field? -Dr. Debra King
Guest Bio Dr. Debra Gray King is the founder of The Atlanta Center for Cosmetic Dentistry, a premiere dental practice that focuses on designing gorgeous smiles. With over 35 years in dentistry, Dr. King is recognized around the world by dental professionals and patients alike for her beautiful dentistry and commitment to excellence.
Dr. King is a Fellow in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry which is considered the highest level of competence in cosmetic dentistry. She is one of less than 100 dentists worldwide to achieve this distinction.
She is the proud mother of three beautiful adult children, who are all in the health care field - two of which are following in her footsteps and are in dental school.
Website: atlantacenterforcosmeticdenistry.com
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Dr. Debra King’s Career Journey: Early experiences learning how to run a business and lessons learned along the way 2. Challenges for Women in Entrepreneurship: Common roadblocks for female founders in hiring and delegation 3. Building and Maintaining a Successful Team: Building win-win partnerships and mentoring in leadership 4. Business Transition Concerns and Goals: Dr. King’s journey of selling a business, planning, and due diligence 5. Adressing the Identity Shift After Selling a Business
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In the past 20 years, there has been a wave of women-owned businesses, and women selling those businesses. However, no one is really talking about it. In this mini series, host Kris Plachy is bringing women business owners on to talk about their experiences of selling their businesses. In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris talks with Christina Scalera who shares her story of creating and selling The Contract Shop, and the emotional journey she experienced along the way.
As the co-founder of The Contract Shop, an online store that provided legal templates and courses for entrepreneurs, Christina shares her post-sale experiences, including her struggle with the shift in social currency and relationships. The importance of selling at the right time and critically assess leadership roles for women is also discussed.
Christina shares valuable advice about the importance of readiness for potential sales, setting up efficient business systems, and emphasizing unique aspects of a business - trademarks, business names, and the essence of a brand, to name a few. Join us for an engaging conversation touching on entrepreneurship, women in leadership, politics, business transitions, and a whole lot more.
“Practically speaking, the decisions that you make in your business are going to change your overall life and you can make that about something or not.”
Guest Bio Christina Scalera’s experience as a corporate lawyer turned entrepreneur is a true testament to the tenacity, innovation, and heartfelt commitment it takes to tackle complex challenges using scrappy solutions.
With over a decade of experience as an intellectual property attorney, Christina Scalera has navigated the murky legal waters on behalf of dozens of clients. This extensive experience was instrumental in founding an award-winning LegalTech company in 2015, which she successfully sold in 2022.
Christina Scalera now runs an of-counsel trademark firm supporting other attorneys and law firms, alongside a business consultancy.
Website: electelliott.org
Instagram: @electelliottt
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. The importance of female leaders and their confidence. 2. Emphasis on conversations as a tool for uncovering opportunities and finding clarity in desires. 3. Overcoming doubts about starting or selling a business. 4. Selling The Contract Shop: Systems and processes put in place to make a company appealing to buyers. 5. The value of trademarks in business sales and the potential difficulties for new buyers. 6. Selling at the Peak of Success: Maximize return, and the negatives of a "more, more, more", mentality. 7. The Process of Selling and Choosing a Broker 8. Advice for content creators on separating their personal brand from their business.
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In the past 20 years, there has been a wave of women-owned businesses, and women selling those businesses. However, no one is really talking about it. In this mini series, host Kris Plachy is bringing women business owners on to talk about their experiences of selling their businesses. In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris talks with Andrea Wagner,PhD. Andrea shares her story and lessons she has learned throughout almost 15 years of starting and selling businesses.
Andrea brings a lot of insight to this conversation on topics such as acquiring funding, identifying market indicators, and how crucial it is to surround yourself with co-founders that have skills which compliment your own. She also talks about her latest projects, Lux Lined and Herizon Funding.
This conversation doesn’t just focus on business advice. Andrea also shares what it was like to experience the emotional journey of selling. Unlike the previous guests in this miniseries, Andrea did not stay on for any transitional period after the close of the sale, and she details what that felt like.
The conversation then turns to the need for more badass women in sales, technical, and financial roles with Kris highlighting an important moment when Andrea leveraged the skills of women in her network without feeling like she had to DIY every aspect of a new business venture. As Andrea perfectly illustrates, "Just do it and move onto your next great thing."
Brace yourself for an episode jam-packed with wisdom, wit, warmth, and women empowerment.
Guest Bio Andrea N. Wagner is a dynamic entrepreneur and advocate for women in business, renowned for her significant contributions to the fields of manufacturing and STEM education. As the former C-Level executive and co-founder of Berkshire Sterile Manufacturing and Hyaluron Contract Manufacturing, Andrea has demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovation in the industry.
A staunch supporter of women-owned businesses, Andrea is deeply committed to investing in their success. Andrea's dedication to women's equality in education, finance, and business connections is remarkable. She co-founded Herizon Funding, an organization dedicated to providing financial support to women business owners and closing the gender gap, tailored to meet the needs of women entrepreneurs aiming for rapid expansion and growth.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, her efforts to promote equality and create opportunities for women in traditionally male-dominated fields are a testament to her belief in the power of education and empowerment. Andrea's legacy is one of innovation, advocacy, and unwavering support for women in business and STEM.
Website: luxlined.com
Website: HerizonFunding.com
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. The Necessity of Having a Trifecta in a Business: A sales-focused person, a technically focused person, and a financially focused person 2. The ultimate purpose of a business to deliver an outcome and create profitability 3. Unique Mechanisms for Selling Businesses: The pre-sale of the business, clauses for reselling and valuing partial ownership over time, avoidance of 'earn out' agreements 4. Emotional aspects of selling businesses and the mental preparation required 5. The Rise of Women Entrepreneurs and Challenges Faced: The lack of women in C-level positions and the necessity to encourage more women into business 6. Initiatives to Support Women-Owned Businesses: The importance of mentoring women entrepreneurs and assistance in growth
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In the past 20 years, there has been a wave of women-owned businesses, and women selling those businesses. However, no one is really talking about it. In this mini series, host Kris Plachy is bringing women business owners on to talk about their experiences of selling their businesses. In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris talks with Carey Peters. Carey shares her story of owning, selling, and buying multiple businesses over the span of 18 years, with a combined revenue of over $220 million.
Carey details her journey from being a young actor to getting her start in health coaching and how she leveraged a partnership with a colleague to start Holistic MBA, and eventually selling that and rolling it into Holistic Coach Institute. She shares some nuggets of wisdom about critical aspects of the acquision process and takes us through the highs and lows of business deals and negotiations, including the roller-coaster ride that was selling her cherished business.
The chat shifts gears to what happens post-sale. Carey lays it bare about the range of emotions she experienced, following the acquisition. But amidst it all, she found peace, contentment, and the life-altering realization that business success does not define self-worth.
There is so much we can learn from one another. So tune in to this episode of Leadership is Feminine to tap into the wealth of knowledge from a fellow woman, who has had an incredible business journey.
“So what I learned is that when you're selling, you have to be able to tell the story that your business is an income machine, that if you put in x dollars, it's going to spit out y dollars, and that the total addressable market is z. So the story is you put an x, you spit out y, and this is the number of market share that we could potentially capture. And then that tells the buyer, like, ‘Oh, you know, I get it.’”
Guest Bio In the past 17 years, Carey has founded or co-founded 6 companies that have served over 50,000 clients and students and generated over $200 million in revenue.
Currently, you can see Carey as one of the main instructors of Health Coach Institute, a coaching education company she co-founded with her long-time business partner Stacey Morgenstern.
After years of working with thousands of women to create powerful transformations in their lives, Carey has distilled all of her experience and expertise together for the first time in an all-new body of work called APPETITE: The Mastermind for Women Who Are Hungry For More.
Website: careypeters.com
Instagram: @CareyPetersOfficial
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. The magic and transformation of generating revenue from ideas: The impact of selling a product made from personal ideas 2. The importance of openness to unconventional coaching methods and evolving ideas 3. Lessons from Business Deals and Acquisitions: It is critical to invest in a good lawyer and advising caution when accepting LOIs 4. Business Development & Guidance: Sharing "secret sauce" in businesses and helping others figure out their unique offering 5. Selling Holistic MBA and Emotional Aftermath: Transitioning to being an employee 6. The importance of Mentorship and Coaches: Emphasizing vulnerability and courage for entrepreneurial success 7. Personal Transformation After Selling a Business
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In the past 20 years, there has been a wave of women-owned businesses, and women selling those businesses. However, no one is really talking about it. In this mini series, host Kris Plachy is bringing women business owners on to talk about their experiences of selling their businesses.
In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris talks with Gail O’Rourke. Gail shares her story of owning multiple businesses, and growing them from the ground up, and then selling. She takes us behind the scenes of that big sale – and everything she learned along the way. What it felt like keeping it under wraps, dealing with the legal hiccups along the way, and the bittersweet emotions that came with it. As Gail aptly puts it, "The sale of a business isn't just a transaction, it's a transformation."
Gail talks about what actually sold her business wasn’t the customers or profits she made, it was the process she created that made sales easy, from start to finish. She's big on process management and she attests that a well-oiled process is the secret sauce to business success, whether you're managing teams, training, or onboarding new employees.
Kris talks about how inspiring it is to see what women do after they sell their business. How divine it is when women have freedom to either create something again or invest time in making a difference. And that’s exactly what is next for Gail, who also talks about what she’s been creating with her latest endeavor, Benefact 4.
There’s a wealth of wisdom and inspiration packed into this episode. Tune in to learn more about Gail's remarkable journey on Leadership is Feminine.
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Gail O'Rourke's experience of selling a business: Setbacks and solutions during the sale process 2. Importance of structured processes in business management: Processes keep things simple when addressing training opportunities, onboarding new employees, and supporting staff 3. The need for business owners to take a step back as the business grows: Identifying what you want to do, and hiring staff for the rest 4. Influence of market conditions, pandemic impact, and industry changes on the sale of her business 5. Emotional implications of business selling: Concerns for employees after the close of the sale 6. Gail's life post-business sale: Shift in focus to philanthropy and volunteering and launching Benefact 4
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When was the last time you had a great idea? Where were you? Who were you with? What were you doing? When women have great ideas, they lead to successes not just in our own lives, but also for the people in our businesses, and they have a positive impact on the world around us.
In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Placy invites us to look at examples of when we have created successes for ourselves, how to be able to recreate those amazing ideas, and the role of self-belief in this process.
Kris discusses how, as women, we need to trust, indulge, and allow our ideas to breathe. She urges that we need visionaries now, more than ever before to solve the world's problems. And too often, women aren’t tuned in to their ideas or they don’t want to do the work that it would take in order to actualize their ideas.
This episode serves as a reminder that it is worth investing in your own thinking. It can be easy to get caught up in the day to day actions of your business, but remember to recognize your potential and the power of your ideas.
“I think women are going to solve the problems of the world. And we have got to start to believe in our own beliefs. We have got to start to believe in our own ideas and we have to start to believe in our own visions.”
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. The pivotal role of ideas: Importance of ideas as a driver of personal growth and business success 2. Various types of ideation sources and environments and their influence on idea generation 3. Necessity for self-belief and belief in one's potential: The courage required for visionaries to pursue their ideas despite difficulties 4. Encouragement for women to devise strategies and systems that support innovation 5. The positive effect of acknowledging one's accomplishments and giving credit to oneself
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You have built a successful business. You have a team and you’re making money, but something is just not right. It doesn’t feel the way it’s supposed to. Those are the gaps. And while they may be easy to recognize, it might not feel as easy to solve them.
In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy explores the idea that leadership isn’t a skill, but an outcome resulting from a collection of behaviors, abilities, and most importantly, human behavior. She emphasizes that a gap exists in every leader’s capability, often resulting from internalised beliefs and insecurities. And while that may feel like a lot, Kris shares the reminder that all of it is fixable.
A lot of women come to coaching with the hope of getting the specific issues addressed. When really, Kris acknowledges, these leaders know how to solve the problems, they just don’t trust themselves to do it. Kris shares that the work then is to then look at what you believe about yourself, and to overcome insecurities and internalized beliefs that might be getting in the way.
Kris reminds us that leadership isn’t just about how we handle our team, but about how we handle ourselves. As a leader, you owe it to yourself to develop and get stronger, so the frustrations of your business can become less charged and more navigable. If you find your emotions running high when you should be running your business, don’t worry. It’s not you, it's just the gap, and it is totally solvable.
“If you are in a leadership role and you know you have gaps, the one person you owe it to to develop that and move through it and get stronger is you.”
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. The Complex Nature of Leadership: Leadership isn’t a skill, but instead, is the outcome. 2. The Gap in Leadership: Discussing issues related to the lack of results despite having a team 3. Importance of Effective Communication in Leadership: The need to learn effective negotiation techniques with team members. 4. Solving Leadership Problems: Diagnosing, understanding, and addressing the underlying gaps 5. Reflecting on the need for self-growth and the importance of standing up for one's truth
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You’ve checked all the boxes and you’ve reached a point where many other people would be satisfied, but you know you are ready for more. Do you know what life looks like when you get ‘there’?And do you know how to get from here to there?
In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy talks with guest and former client, Clotilde Dusoulier. Clotilde is a food writer and coach, helping men and women better the relationships with themselves and define success on their own terms.
Clotilde's podcast "Change Ma Vie" and her new book "La Methode Change Ma Vie" are all about defining your personal success and avoiding the trap of toxic positivity. It's not about avoiding difficulties, but rather learning how to negotiate them.
Ever felt that unsettling feeling or like something is missing? Clotilde explains that for many, they choose to push away those feelings with temporary relief in the form of buying more or eating more. Instead, she recommends sitting with the discomfort and being inquisitive in order to determine what needs to change on the inside, and that by answering those questions, life will naturally and beautifully unfold.
Kris and Clotilde also focus on the importance of seeking out new projects and maintaining a commitment to growth. Change in life is inevitable, and it is critical to avoid stagnation and find ways to be flexible. As Clotilde says: "We need to create a life in which we can appreciate what we have and where we are, and also be sowing the seeds of something new and pursuing growth."
This is an enlightening conversation between two kindred spirits, both committed to helping people live exceptional lives. Tune in to Leadership is Feminine and find out how to be the difference for yourself and for others!
Guest Bio Clotilde Dusoulier is a Master Certified Coach, and founder of the coaching company Change ma vie, the reference for life coaching in France.
She is the creator of the top-rated coaching podcast Change ma vie : Outils pour l’esprit, with 40+ million downloads to date. Every Thursday, with her signature voice of precision and modernity, she delivers the tools to understand the way your brain and your feelings work, so you can create the life you want.
With her stellar team of coaches, she runs a life coaching membership called Change ma vie : Mode d’emploi, helping people who have checked all the boxes yet feel unfulfilled and lost. Through the unique methodology she has developed, this program supports them in developing the VISION, FOCUS and DRIVE to create their extraordinary life.
She is the author of the book La Méthode Change ma vie (Robert Laffont, 2024), in which she walks the reader through her coaching methodology. She lives in Paris, France, with her husband and two sons.
Website: changemavie.com
La Méthode Change ma vie on Kindle
Instagram: @ouichangemavie
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Definition of Personal Success: Creating your own markers for success in order to get where you want to go 2. Necessity of having a focus and a vision for an extraordinary life 3. Counterproductive Approaches to Life: The harm from toxic positivity, realistic expectations about happiness. 4. The importance of ongoing pursuits and growth for well-being: The dangers of complacency and stagnation and contribution to vitality 5. Coaching and Personal Development: Discussing the impact of coaching on Clotilde's relationships and limiting beliefs.
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Are you abiding by someone else's model of success or are you forging your own path? There’s a lot of noise when it comes to what it means to be a leader and we often find ourselves following the advice of others instead of listening to our own instincts. In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy invites listeners to ask themselves where are you following instead of leading?
For many leaders, there’s a point where you start to defer to the people you bring in to your business, your queendom. And slowly, you find yourself being less of a leader and more of a follower. Kris reminds the audience that even though it’s not easy, it is important to not acquiesce to those ideas. Instead of finding someone with the answers, seek out those who ask you questions.
Kris opens up about her own personal journey with social media, revealing her struggle to find a fulfilling and authentic relationship with the platform. She describes the journey she has taken in order quiet the noise, and be able to use the platforms in a way that is aligned with her values and the type of leader she is.
She provides compelling insights into the drawbacks of mimicking someone else's "kit" or model of success instead of figuring out your own unique composition. The episode thoughtfully explores how to navigate the pressures of following the herd, asking more questions than providing answers, keeping you critically engaged. Nonetheless, Kris emphasizes that in spite of the struggles, we have the ability and indeed, the right, to carve our own path.
And so if you were to get really honest with yourself, where are you not leading? Where are you following? Where are you hoping someone else will just throw you the answer?
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. The Concept of Balance in Leadership: Proposal to balance masculine and feminine perspectives on leadership. 2. Reevaluation of Social Media and its Impact: Kris shares her personal experience with social media, specifically its performative aspect. 3. Analyzing the Influence of Others on Our Decisions: Discussion about remaining true to one's values even when they conflict with others' opinions. 4. The ‘Kit’ Analogy and Self-Discovery: Emphasizing the importance of exploring one's own attributes instead of following others 5. Reimagining Leadership Structures: Encouragement to pursue genuine leadership.
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Are you building a business with intention? Have you thought about the kind of culture you want to cultivate in the workplace? This week on Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy, talks with her guest, Dr. Camysha Wright about what it looks like to be a practicing physician and how to thoughtfully create a workplace with grace and empathy.
Dr. Wright is a board certified otorhinolaryngologist, otherwise known as an ENT. She serves on the board of governors for the Florida Society of Otolaryngologists, and operates her own practice for going on 10 years. She is also a published author who recently released Breathe Easy: An Overview of Allergies and the Unified Airway.
In their discussion, Dr. Wright discusses the importance of meeting patients where they’re at and how her book aims to provide a simple resource for patients to be able to identify what they are experiencing when it comes to allergy and inflamation-related illnesses.
Dr. Wright also details her experience of what it was like to build a business. “As a physician… I would say that we get a lot of training about medicine, about how to save a life… but you don’t get any really direct guidance on how to run a business or how to lead your team.” She stresses the importance of intentionality, respect for employees, and building a rock-solid team. She's all about creating turnover opportunities for growth and attracting top talent with a culture of empathy and grace.
So, whether you're a young female doctor stepping into your own practice, or just keen on some top-tier leadership advice, this episode is packed with gems to elevate your game. Tune in to Leadership is Feminine and let's make leadership more inclusive, intentional, and empowering together!
Guest Bio Dr. Wright received her Medical Degree from Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, DC and graduated with A0A honors. Dr. Wright completed a General Surgery Internship and Otolaryngology Residency at University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. She also obtained her Master of Public Health degree
Dr. Wright is a member of the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. She is also board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy. Dr. Wright served as Clinical Assistant Professor at Florida State University College of Medicine Fort Pierce Campus for 4 years, teaching medical students about Otolaryngology.
Dr. Wright offers evaluation and treatment for the full range of problems affecting the ears, nose and throat. She has advanced training in Allergy, which is her focused area of interest. Dr. Wright’s goal is to provide the highest quality care through a balance of grace, empathy, and innovation.
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Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Intentional Leadership and Team Building 2. Fostering Employee Growth and Turnover: Attracting top talent and future leaders through intentional culture building 3. Creating a Thriving Culture in Healthcare: Balancing empathy and grace with maintaining clear standards 4. Leadership Advice for Women Doctors: Self-understanding and defining business values 5. Progress in Women's Leadership: Creating pathways for more women to become prominent leaders
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You’ve worked hard to build a successful and thriving business and you feel like you’ve reached the top that everyone talks about. And yet, you look around and think, “I’m ready for more”. You are a visionary, ready to create a full life alongside your business, and you want to know how to get there.
In this episode, host Kris Plachy shares what it means to be a Sage, to be that woman who feels compelled to ask even more questions. In this honest conversation, Kris defines the qualities of a Sage and illustrates the journey these women have in their business and in their lives. The path of a Sage is an exploration of your purpose, your growth, and your coming into your own.
The Sage CEO, as explained by Kris, isn't a playbook or a how-to guide. It's an idea, a mindset, a state of being that transcends being merely a program. This episode is highly recommended for those women feeling the restless stirrings of curiosity, those women who are never quite satisfied, who are always asking, ever evolving, always wanting to do more, be more, and achieve more - but in unique and meaningful ways.
Kris pinpoints that the journey to becoming a Sage Visionary CEO is one where self-discovery is your navigation system, and curiosity is your compass. So, if you're ready for more than a taste of the extraordinary, if you're yearning for an exceptional life, if you're ready to explore, connect, and truly step into your visionary power, then this is an episode designed for you.
"Your growth, your investment in yourself is not a selfish act...I believe that every woman who is listening to this podcast is worthy of who she is."
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. What it means and feels like to be a Sage woman: The process of self-exploration and questions Sage women may grapple with 2. Living an Exceptional Life as a Sage Woman 3. Struggles That Successful Women Often Encounter 4. The Importance of Meaningful and Connected Conversations 5. The Value of Surrounding Ourselves With Others On This Journey 6. The Sage Program: What the program can offer and who it's for 7. Encouragement for women to seek out what enriches their lives.
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In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy invites you to ponder a compelling question: What would your thoughts be if they weren't constantly shaped by external stimuli? She challenges you to reflect on the nature of your thinking—how much of it is truly original, and how much is reactive to your daily interactions, from conversations to the media you consume.
Kris encourages you to embark on a journey of self-awareness and self-exploration, emphasizing the importance of understanding and reflecting on your own thought processes. This exploration isn't just about identifying what you think, but why and how your environment influences those thoughts.
She suggests that true leadership requires a keen self-awareness that allows you to critically assess and navigate your thoughts, which in turn shapes your actions and leadership style. Kris's conversation is a call to action for you to cultivate a more mindful approach to your thoughts and leadership, freeing yourself from automatic responses to create space for genuine self-discovery and growth.
“I think our lives are better if we're willing to invest in them and investigate them and seek out ideas and insight and explore all that we already have within us to know.”
Key Takeaways From This Episode
- Exploring Self-Introspection: Reflecting on personal behaviors and thoughts
- What might you think without external stimuli?
- The concept of living in an "algorithm": Disrupting the algorithm to think differently
- Importance of self-discovery in leadership: The idea of openness to transformation and exploration
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In this thought-provoking episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy dives deep into how we view and face leadership challenges within ourselves. Instead of assigning blame to external influences or people, Kris encourages us to turn inward and explore how our own behaviors, attitudes, and thoughts inform the way we lead.
She shares from her list of 30 truths, derived from years of working closely with female entrepreneurs. As she goes through each statement, Kris urges listeners to reflect and ponder on their truthfulness and examine the parallels between personal habits and management styles, handling 'difficult' people, the importance of understanding your business's numbers, and so on.
Wherever you find yourself, Kris assures that it's okay to feel uncomfortable, upset or even disagree with some of her insights. In fact, it may just be the signal indicating there's something to explore further. As leaders, the ability to objectively assess oneself, one's team, and the business needs is invaluable. This episode is a deep-dive into what makes us tick as leaders and how we can change our thought patterns to achieve better results.
This discussion is perfect for those in leadership roles that are willing to delve deeper into understanding the fundamentals of their leadership style and how it affects their business operations.
“Leadership means the ability to objectively assess yourself, people on the team, the needs of the business, all of it. Anything that feels off, it's just interesting to explore, be curious. Curiosity is always available."
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. The connection between personal life traits and leadership capabilities: The importance of maintaining boundaries in both personal and professional life 2. The dangers of people-pleasing for leaders 3. Impact of Emotional Understanding on Leadership: The importance of managing emotions for creating high-performing teams 4. Importance of Effective Communication: The importance of transparency and clarity in leading 5. Fear and Risk in Leadership roles: The implications of fear and evasion in making decisions in business and in life 6. Becoming a better leader by working through difficulties: Difficult people are only difficult due to our perceptions 7. Importance of Business Acumen: The significance of financial awareness and avoiding blind spots 8. Making a distinction between "having a job" and "leading a business"
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In today's episode, we dive deep into the realm of people-pleasing, a topic that many of us can relate to. Host, Kris Plachy, self-proclaimed people-pleaser, shares personal insights and experiences, detailing the good, the bad, and the complexities that come with constant people-pleasing.
As leaders, we may often find ourselves bending over backwards to accommodate everyone's needs and avoid conflict. Kris asserts that while this can be a nurturing trait, it often also means ignoring the core needs of our business and, more importantly, ourselves. She warns of the perils of slipping into the people-pleasing vortex and the challenges that come with emerging from it.
But it isn't all doom and gloom. Kris also discusses the hidden strength in being a people-pleaser. The ability to empathize deeply, foresee potential conflicts, and manage tricky situations are all part of this power. But, as we know, even superpowers require balance and our host dives into ways we can harness our people-pleasing tactfully without compromising integrity.
We don't shy away from the tough stuff either. Kris talks about confronting underperformance without blame, the impact of psychological safety in an environment, and the concept of feeling unsafe in certain relationships. Leaders, Kris insists, need to employ grace while holding people accountable, creating a win-win for all.
Tune in to this thoughtful episode of Leadership is Feminine with Kris Plachy, and discover how to transform your people-pleasing into stratospheric leadership skills.
"The world doesn't end when we say no, and ironically, it might just start."
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. People Pleasing in Leadership: Acknowledgment of the prevalence of people-pleasing in leadership roles 2. The Strengths and Weaknesses of People Pleasing: The concept of people-pleasing as both a superpower and a poison 3. The Impact of People Pleasing on Decision Making: The necessity of prioritizing business needs over individual desires 4. The Fear of Addressing Poor Performance Due to Potential Negative Reactions: The art of giving feedback gracefully without blame or anger 5. The Importance of Acknowledging and Addressing One's Feelings: The necessity of learning to say no
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This week on Leadership is Feminine, we're diving deep into a subject matter that isn't often discussed - the emotional toll of pet bereavement, and how that affects our businesses. Our guest, Erika Sinner, shares her personal journey of dealing with the loss of her beloved pets and how this sparked her to author a book, Pets Are Family. This episode unravels the societal discomfort around discussing pet grief and the need for empathy-driven leadership to manage such situations.
Erika talks about moving beyond traditional norms and choosing to be a dog parent with her husband to four beloved shar pei dogs. She shares her journey of health issues and loss she has experienced with her dogs. And it is through these experiences that she saw the need for pet bereavement leave and which also gave her a new perspective to see the emotional dynamics prevalent in our work cultures.
Kris Plachy emphasizes the importance of clear agreements and expectations within organizations, alongside acknowledging and validating employees' emotions. They touch on the significant productivity cost of unmanaged grief and stress the need for larger corporations to understand and accommodate employees' emotional needs.
Channeling their experiences into thought-provoking discussions on empathy, authenticity and feminine leadership, both Kris and Erika agree that nurturing emotional intelligence in the workplace can result in a healthier work environment.
This episode is a call to action for anyone in a leadership role to foster a more understanding, compassionate and emotionally intelligent workspace. It's a candid conversation you won't want to miss!
"When we allow our inner wisdom to guide us and dare to pursue our dreams, we embody the power of living an authentically empathetic life, which in turn, inspires others,” – Erika Sinner.
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Introduction to Erika Sinner: CEO of Directorie and author of Pets Are Family 2. Advocacy for pet bereavement leave in the U.S: Emphasis on validating feelings and understanding the impact of pet loss 3. Need for clarity regarding values and expectations: The balance between understanding and business requirements 4. Employee Appreciation and Performance: Showing appreciation for employees, while also holding them accountable 5. Impact of Pet Grief: Advocacy for understanding and supporting those experiencing pet grief 6. Emphasizing the Unique Leadership Qualities of Women: The unique leadership attributes that women bring
Guest Bio Erika Sinner is a CEO, a compassionate advocate, and the guiding force behind Directorie™, a company dedicated to propelling life science organizations forward in bringing vital products to market. With a career spanning nearly two decades, Erika's innovative spirit has fostered successful teams and elevated brands within the pharmaceutical industry.
Erika's unwavering commitment to reimagining possibilities extends far beyond the boardroom; she's a woman of action, unafraid to confront societal gaps head-on. Her determination to foster empathetic solutions shines in both her professional and personal life. Erika stands not only as an exceptional CEO but also a devoted wife, a passionate lover of animals, and leading organizations with compassion.
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In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy dives into the essential topic of expressing assertiveness and setting boundaries in professional settings. Kris illuminates the difference between what people say when they don't feel the need to guard what they say, versus what they convey in less clear ways when they feel protective.
Kris emphasizes that the majority of women she coaches need guidance to articulate what needs to be said fearlessly and in clear terms. She candidly explores her own journey of setting stronger expectations during her info sessions, transforming them into active, participative experiences rather than passive webinars.
A significant theme that emerges is how essential it is to set clear expectations, whether that's in team interactions, client meetings, or personal relationships. Kris candidly discusses her own experiences navigating this and shares how she boldly updated her expectations for those attending her sessions.
This episode is an eye-opener for leaders who shy away from clarity over fear of losing people; it’s time to embrace transparency and enforce consequences for unmet expectations.
“You run a company. If you're not clear about the agreements and the expectations for what it means to come work for you, they get to make the rules be whatever they want. And who could blame them?”
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Importance of Clear Communication in Leadership: Challenges faced by female leaders 2. The Impact of Not Speaking Up on Relationships and Teamwork: Addressing the fear of retribution when being honest and clear 3. Kris’ Example Setting and Communicating Expectations: Reflection on need for setting and enforcing clear expectations for attendees 4. Leaders Managing Expectations in Business Settings: Parallels drawn from the info session example to managing a team/business 5. Handling Unmet Expectations
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In another episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy delivers powerful insights and thoughtful musings about a favorite topic: goals. Showcasing her natural finesse for leadership coaching, Kris frames a magic question that serves as an effective tool to realign our focus - "What is the goal?"
In a world where our minds are cluttered with to-do lists, divergent ideas, and unexpected plans, Kris argues that this seemingly simple question can guide us back to the heart of our intentions. This episode delves into the importance of a goal-oriented approach in leadership and decision-making processes.
Moreover, Kris shares an ambitious goal of her own. She hopes to inspire and influence 20 million women in leadership globally through her podcast. With this target, she highlights the underlying tenet of Leadership is Feminine - that one thriving woman can make a significant difference. She gives a call-to-action, inviting listeners to share the podcast and empower more women leaders worldwide.
In her discussion about the power of goal setting, Kris candidly explores how "What is the goal?" can serve as a filter for clarity. It's an immediate dose of reality, highlighting if we’re on track or need to re-calibrate. So, are you ready to ask yourself, “What is the goal?”
“What would happen to the world if women had more personal agency, had more voice, led on her own terms? I do believe we could change the world.”
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Clarifying your goals: Importance of being clear with your goals as a leader 2. The magical question that can help regain perspective and focus 3. Kris' Personal Goal to Reach 20 Million Women: The impact this will have for women in leadership, and how that will have an affect on all of us 4. Call to Action for Listeners: How you can help Kris reach her goal, and the incentives to help you do so 5. The Importance of Having a Clear Goal: Using this tool will help in meetings, professional conversations, and personal decision-making situations
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In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy gets real about the journey of entrepreneurship, asking the crucial question: what kind of business do you want? She draws on her years as an entrepreneur to explore the pivotal moments that arise as businesses grow, particularly when revenue hits the million-dollar mark. Kris discusses the decision-making process and the challenges women face when scaling their businesses, emphasizing the importance of aligning business goals with personal aspirations.
Kris candidly shares her insights on the need for women to consider the life they want in the future and how it intersects with their business decisions. She challenges the traditional focus on revenue and growth, encouraging listeners to think about the type of business they truly want, and if they are willing to do what it takes to achieve it. Kris questions whether building a bigger business is always the right choice and highlights the necessity of being intentional about the future.
Throughout the episode, Kris explores the potential pitfalls of rapid success and the importance of being prepared for growth. She emphasizes the need to build exceptional teams and be honest about personal leadership preferences. Kris’s compelling insights shed light on the often-overlooked aspects of entrepreneurial success, inspiring listeners to prioritize alignment with their true desires and intentions.
"I want you to really think about it and build a business that aligns with the life you want. Do not live for your business and wake up thinking, this is my life. That's not the gift of entrepreneurship."
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Evaluating Business Growth and Leadership Role: The pivotal moments in the growth of a business 2. Decisions when hitting certain revenue milestones: Deciding what team structures look like 3. Questioning the Desire For a Larger Business: Examining whether or not a large business aligns with personal goals and lifestyle 4. Exploration of whether a business has to be larger: Not living for the business but making conscious decisions 5. Challenges and changes in scaling a business: Planning for the necessary resources, training, and infrastructure 6. Preparedness for Business Success: The need to foresee and be ready for potential business growth
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Welcome back to Leadership is Feminine! In this engaging episode, Kris Plachy sheds light on a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of running a business: the pitfalls of abdicating responsibilities as a founder. With candor and insight, Kris addresses the vulnerability that arises from handing over crucial aspects of the business and not being actively involved in their management.
Kris highlights the tendency to delegate tasks to others and then disengage, whether it's bookkeeping, graphic design, or other operational functions. She emphasizes the vital role of the founder in maintaining strategic involvement and a clear line of sight into all areas of the business, even when delegating to experts. Kris delves into the potential consequences of complete abdication, such as financial mismanagement, loss of control, and the challenge of replacing key team members who hold all the knowledge.
The episode explores the common tendencies of female founders, especially those from a bootstrapped background, to defer to or feel intimidated by senior hires' expertise. Kris stresses the importance of maintaining an authoritative presence and clear expectations for these roles, ensuring that the founder remains in control and actively engaged. She also addresses the fears and challenges that may prompt founders to shy away from micromanagement and inadvertently slide into complete abdication.
Kris's powerful message resonates as she urges founders to embrace a leadership role, not by doing everything themselves, but by effectively leading and holding all team members accountable to the business's core vision and results. The episode serves as a wake-up call for founders to recognize and rectify instances of abdication that may be leaving their business vulnerable.
"You're still in charge. And if you're in charge, you've got to show up. You have to be present in that relationship."
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Defining Abdication Within Your Business: Common areas and roles, recognizing what it looks like, and the consequences it has 2. Hiring Senior Leaders and Delegating Responsibility: Ensuring understanding of the strategic vision and the results expected 3. Balancing autonomy: The need for structure and accountability in senior roles 4. Not Abdicating Doesn’t Have to Mean Micromanaging: Having a plan and not simply abdicating responsibilities 5. Leading and Managing as a Founder/CEO: Inviting broader and bigger results through leadership 6. Maintaining presence: Being present in the relationship without needing to know how to do the job
Today's episode of Leadership is Feminine dives into the concept of designing roles within a business as assets, rather than thinking of them as employee possessions. Host, Kris Plachy emphasizes the importance of creating roles that contribute to the business's objectives and results. She highlights the need to think about roles in the company as assets and how this mindset can change the way we create and hire for roles.
Kris shares insights into the responsibility of leaders to hold individuals in these roles accountable for their performance and results. She discusses the need to separate the person from the position, emphasizing that roles belong to the business, not to the individuals. Throughout the episode, Kris stresses the importance of making decisions about roles and people based on clear evidence and expectations.
The episode provides valuable insights into the relationship between businesses and their employees, underlining the importance of creating a culture of accountability and contribution. Kris also delves into the significance of embracing honesty and kindness in leadership, emphasizing the need for clear communication and regular feedback.
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The only reason you should ever have a role is so it's contributing to a result. It's making something happen in the business. I don't think we pay people to get work done. I think we pay people to get results.
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Designing Roles as Business Assets: The importance of designing roles effectively 2. Clear Objectives and Role Contributions: The distinction between paying for work done versus paying for results 3. Finding the Right People: The impact of clear role expectations on the hiring process and role fulfillment 4. Accountability and Responsibility in Leadership: Differentiating between the person and the position 5. Managing Poor Role Performance: The need to address poor role performance without making it personal
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In this episode, Kris Plachy dives into the complex dynamic of promoting employees into management positions and the resulting challenges. Kris unpacks common issues faced by businesses as they transition from small teams to larger management structures. She candidly explores the struggles of transitioning from being an individual contributor to a manager, and details how new managers can unknowingly cause discomfort among their former peers.
Kris emphasizes the importance of investing in management training and the significance of developing leadership skills. With real-life examples, she highlights the impact of mismanaged leadership on employee retention and the overall health of the organization. Kris also offers a thought-provoking perspective on the need for clear communication and leadership frameworks to navigate these transitions effectively.
The episode provides an insightful look at the complexities of leadership transitions and emphasizes the need for intentional development and support for managers within the organization. Kris's direct and relatable approach offers a refreshing take on the nuances of leadership development and the impact of effective management on a company's success.
“You can't assume that if they've worked for you for 12 years, they know how to be like you. And we don't want them to be like you. But we want to be aligned with you.”
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Challenges of Managing People in a Growing Company: Founder transitioning to a leadership position 2. Importance of Leadership Training: The impact of proper management on business performance and culture 3. Managerial Communication and Expectations: Establishing clear communication and expectations from managers 4. Analyzing Your Manager's Communication Style and misconceptions about authoritative approach and respect in management 5. Investigating Complaints About Managers: Assessing the alignment of managers with the founder's expectations
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In this week's episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy dives into the tough reality of losing key team members unexpectedly in your growing business. She acknowledges the emotional toll it takes and provides insightful guidance on how to navigate these challenging moments.
Throughout the episode, Kris emphasizes the inevitability of change in business and the importance of being prepared for it. She encourages listeners to maintain a proactive hiring strategy and always be on the lookout for new talent, even during periods of stability. Kris also urges her audience not to take departures personally, emphasizing that employees won't have the same level of attachment to the business as the founder or CEO.
Kris skillfully addresses the emotional reactions that may arise when faced with unexpected turnover, reminding her audience that they possess the knowledge and capability to handle these challenges. She highlights the need for developing systems and infrastructure to support the hiring process.
An important takeaway from the episode is Kris's belief that despite the setbacks, female founders in leadership roles are fully capable of overcoming obstacles. She urges them not to give up when faced with employee departures, reinforcing the message that they have the strength and resources to persevere.
“We have to have line of sight into our business and know what our mitigation plans are if anybody quits. We have to have a hiring strategy that invites us to always be hiring. Always be nurturing your next best hire. Always be looking for them.”
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Challenges of Losing Key Team Members: The feelings that come up, but also, the need to handle immediate business needs. 2. Understanding the nature of business and team dynamics: The reality of employee turnover and being proactive in hiring and nurturing talent. 3. Overcoming Emotional Reactions and Mindset Shifts: Replacing emotional reactions with a proactive mindset. 4. Challenging the Belief in the Permanence of a Great Team: Cultivating the mindset of always being prepared for change. 5. The Necessity of Investing in Understanding Team-Building and Leadership: Embracing employee turnover as an inevitable part of business. 6. Moving Forward and Seeking Help: Emphasizing the availability of resources and support for handling these challenges
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In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy challenges the notion of open door policies and their effectiveness in leadership. With her signature wisdom, Kris dives into why simply declaring an open door policy isn't enough to make team members feel truly comfortable approaching you. She emphasizes the importance of being intentional and prescriptive in creating opportunities for engagement with your team.
Kris illustrates the concept by likening an open door policy to inviting someone into your home and how you can best make someone feel welcomed. She urges leaders to provide specific avenues for communication, such as scheduled one-on-one meetings, team lunches, or virtual office hours. Emphasizing the need for proactive engagement, Kris encourages leaders to initiate interactions, particularly with team members they might not know well.
The episode emphasizes that the responsibility of creating a welcoming and approachable environment falls on the leader. Kris discusses the need for leaders to set boundaries and expectations while still being accessible and engaging. She highlights the importance of making team members feel comfortable and valued, ultimately shaping a healthy and productive workplace culture.
There's a mantra that says ‘You first’. And I really think that's true for leaders. You have to go first. You have to initiate what engagement looks like.
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Open Door Policy Misconceptions: Exploring the reasons why open door policies may not be effective 2. Creating Welcoming and Effective Communication Structures: Specific examples of ways to engage with team members 3. Communication Strategies Leaders Can Use With Team Members: Suggestions for remote or virtual team engagement 4. Encouraging Leaders to Take the Initiative In Engagement: Taking a look at how leaders can be more approachable
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In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy addresses the challenges and dynamics that arise when a manager becomes the go-to person for complaints and venting within a company. She shares her perspective on the role of managers in extending culture, expectations, and values into the organization, while also emphasizing the importance of effective communication and translating the founder's vision to the team.
Kris explores the issue of things getting lost in translation when communicating with managers, emphasizing the need for clear expectations and a strong emphasis on the organization's vision. She also discusses the importance of managers taking ownership of their role and responsibilities, particularly when it comes to addressing tough situations and holding employees accountable. Kris shares insights on empowering managers to be effective leaders rather than just messengers for the founder's directives.
Join Kris as she delves into the intricate world of leadership, offering practical insights and solutions for managing a team while maintaining a healthy and productive work culture. If you're navigating the complexities of building and leading a team, this episode is a must-listen.
“You've got to empower these managers to take responsibility for what they're doing. And if they don't agree or they have other ideas, let that be a part of your conversation. If all you're doing is telling people what to do, but you just hired someone and paid them a lot more money to be a babysitter of employees, that's what you're going to get.”
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Building a Management Team: Clarifying expectations, values, and vision 2. Connecting Tasks to the Bigger Picture: Ensuring managers understand the reason behind the tasks and decisions 3. Addressing Difficult Conversations: Coaching managers to develop the language to address uncomfortable topics with team members 4. Dealing with Employee Complaints and Venting: Encouraging employees to bring solutions and recommendations when something doesn't work 5. Distinguishing between legitimate concerns/complaints and informal venting: Formal process for addressing complaints, involving HR or higher-level management, and addressing mental health challenges and they are handled in the workplace
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In this episode, Kris Plachy is tackling the intriguing topic of team gossip – you know, that thing that has a way of sneaking its way into our business and team conversations? In Kris fashion, she cuts to the chase, sharing insights on how gossip can impact small businesses, leadership dynamics, and even our personal relationships.
She dives into the different shades of venting, complaining, and gossiping, shedding light on the underlying reasons why we humans engage in these behaviors. Kris opens up about her own encounters with gossip and stresses why leaders must confront it directly within their organizations.
Get ready for some practical tips on dealing with workplace gossip – Kris emphasizes the importance of setting clear expectations and values as a leader. She also discusses how leaders can either contribute to or combat gossip, highlighting the significant role their attitude plays in shaping the team culture.
Plus, she shares a compelling real-life story about navigating gossip within her own team, emphasizing the importance of establishing boundaries and enforcing consequences in the workplace. There’s even a suggestion on equipping our team members with tools to manage gossip.
So, if you're curious about dealing with gossip, this episode is a must-listen!
What I know ultimately, though, is we have to talk about gossip. We have to address it, and it has to be a part of our agreements and expectations that we set in our businesses, especially when we run small business.
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Definition of Gossip: Differentiating between venting, complaining, and gossip 2. Gossip and Workplace Culture: Impact of gossip on undermining authority and building actions 3. Role of Leaders in Addressing Gossip: Responsibility to establish clear values and expectations regarding gossip 4. Creating a Culture of Open Communication: Importance of creating a culture where issues are addressed directly 5. Developing Healthy Workplace Behaviors: Providing support for employees to raise concerns in a constructive manner
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In today’s enlightening episode of Leadership is Feminine, we delve into the exciting world of yoga, self-care, and leadership with our amazing guest, Brett Larkin, a yoga entrepreneur and new author of Yoga Life: Habits, Poses, and Breathwork to Channel Joy Amidst the Chaos. Brett credits mindset shifts that host, Kris Plachy, coached her through as crucial in her journey of managing her company and writing her book, all while navigating personal challenges.
During their chat, Brett shines a light on the importance of making your yoga practice truly your own, emphasizing the critical role of awareness and breath work over prescribed poses. Kris and Brett's conversation touches on how important it is for female founders to integrate yoga into daily life, emphasizing how the practice of yoga fosters a deep connection with oneself, significantly benefiting physical and emotional health.
This inspiring conversation serves as a gentle reminder to prioritize self-care, be mindful of our bodies, and understand their undeniable connection with our overall well-being. After all, as Brett emphatically puts it, “You are your most precious asset when running a business."
A lot of us have resistance, especially as entrepreneurs to slowing down. Because all of a sudden there's this empty space. It's just us and our breath. We don't have a phone to distract us, and emotion comes up. But it's so important to feel that. -Brett Larkin
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Brett Larkin's Professional Journey and Accomplishments: Launching yoga teaching training online and managing the shift in business strategy during the pandemic 2. The Importance of Investing in Oneself: Emphasizing the need to care for and nurture one's body as a vessel 3. The Role of Yoga in Holistic Health and Wellness: Yoga as a form of emotional processing and introspection and the impact that has for entrepreneurs 4. Insights into Leadership, Team Management, and Entrepreneurship: The role coaching played for Brett as she maneuvered through different aspects of her entrepreneurial journey 5. Adaptability of Yoga: Looking at the core tenants of yoga, and being able to adapt and integrate it into big and small moments
Guest Bio Brett Larkin is the founder of Uplifted Yoga® and the author of Yoga Life: Habits, Poses, and Breathwork to Channel Joy Amidst the Chaos. Her Online Yoga Teacher Trainings have set the standard for quality online certification since 2015 and matriculated thousands of yoga teachers.
Brett’s award-winning YouTube channel with over half a million subscribers and Uplifted Yoga Podcast empower you to actively design your life using yoga’s ancient wisdom. Yoga enthusiasts love her courses on Kundalini Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, and the Uplifted Yoga® Academy.
Learn more at BrettLarkin.com
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In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy dives into the concept of why good leaders say no. She presents her perspective on how saying no is a crucial skill for leaders, delving into the reasons why people often struggle with it. Kris unpacks the dynamics of people-pleasing and the underlying motivations behind saying yes when really meaning no.
Throughout the episode, Kris explores the impact of leaders' ability to say no on team dynamics and organizational culture. She also shares personal anecdotes from personal and professional experiences, discussing the effects of both positively and negatively delivered no responses from leaders.
The episode encourages listeners to reflect on their own ability to say no and its impact on their well-being and leadership effectiveness. So, think about it – do great bosses say no? Let's dive into the power of setting boundaries and being true to our authentic selves as leaders.
“Whatever the reason that you're saying yes instead of no, we're going to get to the bottom of it. And we have to remind ourselves that no is a superpower and good bosses say no.”
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Saying ‘Yes’ When You Really Mean ‘No’: Looking at the reason we are people pleasers and what saying ‘yes’ keeps us from 2. Role of Emotional Maturity in Leadership: The importance of being honest and transparent in relationships and communication 3. Creating a Culture of Accountability and Clarity: Setting clear expectations and boundaries for team members allows them to thrive 4. Delivering Honest No's: Differentiating between mean, emotionally immature no's and deliberate, thoughtful no's 5. The Personal and Professional Impact of Saying No: Recognizing the empowerment and authenticity, in all areas of life, that come from skillfully saying no
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In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy shares her insights on the unique challenges faced by female business owners whose companies have reached the three to five million dollar revenue mark and beyond. Drawing on her experience working with million-dollar female business owners, Kris discusses the complexities of team design and the vital role of leadership in scaling a business.
Kris emphasizes the need for business owners to delegate and build a strong team to support the growth of the company. She talks about the signs of founder burnout and the importance of identifying vital tasks that only the founder should handle, while delegating other responsibilities. Kris provides a thought-provoking assignment for the listeners to help them identify their vital signs and understand the critical elements necessary for the success of their businesses.
While addressing the challenges faced by business owners, Kris also offers a glimpse into her upcoming program, the "1 Hour Leader," designed exclusively for million-dollar business owners who are seeking guidance in team design and leadership. The program is aimed at empowering female entrepreneurs to build successful leadership models that can thrive even when unforeseen challenges arise in their business.
The episode encompasses the essence of Kris's expertise in female leadership and provides actionable insights for women navigating the challenges of scaling their businesses.
If we're going to bring people to the organization that supports the growth of the organization, then we have to get really clear about first: what are you doing that we need to get you out of? Because that reveals who we need to start looking for and attracting.
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Challenges Faced by Leaders of $3 Million and Up Businesses: Managing decision fatigue and feeling overwhelmed by the responsibility of making all primary decisions 2. Being Dependent on Key Team Members: Feeling too invested or connected by their knowledge and contributions 3. Building Infrastructure for a Thriving Business: Choosing team members who are aligned with the vision of the business and the leader's identity and ensuring that the business can operate without depending on the primary leader 4. Identifying Vital Roles and Responsibilities within the Business: Identifying and evaluating the vital tasks that only the leader can perform and where delegation can be implemented 5. Defining the vital signs of the business: Looking at what is truly necessary for the business to succeed
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In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy dives into the power of intentionality in achieving our goals and becoming effective leaders. She emphasizes the importance of being intentional about our actions and decisions, especially when it comes to leadership and building successful teams.
Kris discusses how many entrepreneurs excel at learning new skills and strategies to grow their businesses but often struggle when it comes to applying these same strategies for leading their teams. She encourages listeners to reassess their priorities and focus on the core reasons behind their goals, rather than simply making a list of tasks to complete.
Throughout the episode, Kris shares personal insights into her new year’s goals, particularly in prioritizing self-care, and how she is enacting short sprints in order to achieve her desired outcomes. And that by focusing on just a few small tasks, it not only simplifies goal-setting, but also increases productivity and energy, enabling individuals to focus on other important areas of their lives.
You can't create an intentional future by continuing to take unintentional action. And it’s not enough to say you want something. We have to design the framework that gets you what you want.
Key Takeaways From This Episode 1. Importance of Intentionality: The power of setting intentions, especially during the start of the year 2. What It Means to Create Intentional Action: Being intentional requires confronting truths, making commitments, and taking steps 3. Avoid “Winging It” in Leadership: Intentional leadership is crucial for the success of a business, much like the intentional learning and efforts put into other business aspects 4. Overcommitting to Goals: Focusing on a few key areas at a time can be more effective than setting too many resolutions, and trying to do them all at the same time 5. Goals Are Achieved Through Frameworks: Go beyond surface-level intentions, and set yourself up for success by creating a systematic approach for achieving desired outcomes 6. Shifting Away From Willpower: Reaching goals is not merely about willpower, but about maintaining intentional actions that align with the desired destination
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In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy introduces the concept of the One Hour Leader, a new offering designed specifically for female founders running million-dollar businesses. She dives deep into the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs as they transition from hitting seven-figure thresholds and the necessity to evolve and lead their teams differently.
Kris encourages women to invest time and effort to address the people issues in their businesses and create a high-functioning work environment. She also emphasizes the need for a framework that allows for effective and efficient leadership without being consumed by the day-to-day people management struggles. Throughout the episode, Kris expresses a strong commitment to simplifying the leadership journey for female founders, highlighting the need for clarity, decisiveness, and building an aligned team that supports the vision of the business.
Kris provides an in-depth overview of the One Hour Leader program, discussing its structure and the goals it aims to achieve. She delves into the importance of building a self-directed team that can deliver on the million-dollar dream, outlining the linear framework that she believes is essential for success.
Leading people, creating a team, designing the team that will help you achieve the revenue goals that you have, or the vision goal that you have, or the reach goal that you have, or the time off goals that you have for yourself, that's easy for me. So let me make that easy for you.
Key Takeaways from this Episode: 1. Introduction to One Hour Leader: Introduces the One Hour Leader, the aim of the program, and who it’s for. 2. Simplifying Leadership: Simplifying leadership challenges faced for female founders and entrepreneurs, especially as they shift into the next level of their business 3. Tailoring Leadership for Women: Discussion of the needs of women in leadership as their businesses grow 4. Decision-Making Focus: Addressing the need for founders to make the most of their time and make actual change in their business 5. Building a Self-Directed Team: The importance of handling performance issues, mistakes, and team dynamics 6. The Cost of People Problems: Resolving people-related challenges in areas such as performance, lateness, life drama, resignations, and hiring difficulties.
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In this New Year episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy takes us on a journey of self-reflection and goal setting. With the turn of the year, Kris encourages listeners to treat this podcast as their own mini retreat, prompting them to reflect on the past year and set intentions for the year ahead.
Kris emphasizes the importance of journaling and introspection, guiding listeners through a series of thought-provoking questions to help them evaluate their experiences from the past year and envision their aspirations for the coming year. She invites her audience to consider who they've become in the previous year and how this growth influences the individual they aim to be in the new year.
The episode delves into the concept of "game film review," likening life to a series of moments and decisions that require analysis and introspection without personal judgment—more of an examination and learning experience. Kris shares her perspective on setting short-term goals or "sprints," as a strategy for increased focus and achievement. She also shares her process of setting goals and how she plans to empower female leaders in order to help them reach their goals.
I think that we need to remember that a year is not a series of perfectly achieved goals. The year is really just a series of moments, and minutes. Every minute, every moment, we have a new opportunity to choose again. And so rather than doing this the way that everybody else does it, which is, ‘These are my big things I'm going to achieve in 2024’, I want you to really think more about ‘Who am I becoming? Who, when I get to the end of the year, do I want to meet in myself?’
Key Takeaways from this Episode: 1. New Year's Reflection: Encourages listeners to reflect on the past year and set intentions for the coming year, and emphasizes the value of a fresh start 2. Review of 2023: Listeners are encouraged to review the past year and objectively analyze actions, decisions, setbacks, and achievements- focusing on growth rather than personal judgment. 3. Intention Setting for 2024: A series of questions to help listeners set intentions for the new year. These questions cover thoughts and feelings about 2024, desired relationships, self-investment, personal and business growth 4. Sprints for Goal Setting: Understanding the value of using short-term sprints in goal-setting in order to focus on what is achievable, and learn how to check-in and stay consistent 5. Eliminating "Hangover Wants": Ensuring that listener’s goals and desires align with their current selves, and that they aren’t outdated aspirations that no longer resonate. 6. Future Self Reflection: Connect with their future selves in order to guide present actions toward the envisioned future.
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In this final installment of this Gen-X Women Founders mini series, host Kris Plachy dives into the emotional load and labor that comes with being a Gen-X woman leading her own business. She delves into the societal pressures and expectations placed on women, especially those who are ambitious and successful in their careers. From the guilt associated with balancing work and family to the challenges of self-advocacy and trusting one's own instincts, Kris explores the emotional burden carried by many Gen-X women.
Throughout the episode, Kris encourages listeners to shed the guilt and embrace their worth and success. She emphasizes the importance of trusting oneself, and feeling pride in one's accomplishments. The conversation also highlights the need for empowerment and support among Gen-X women, addressing the impact of generational roles on personal and professional life.
This episode discusses how Gen-X women also fully embrace their drive to continue to show up in the work place and lead. Kris also shares insights on the kind of support Gen-X women founders benefit from when they surround themselves with others like them. By being in a space with women like them, Gen-X founders are able to continue to thrive and grow in their businesses and in their lives.
"You belong here in a leadership role. And we're going to swing that pendulum. We're going to pull the pendulum out of that masculine side and get you some more of that feminine leadership guidance so that you can be you. Confident you. Capable you. Exuberant you. Thriving you. Because she's in there."
Key Takeaways from this Episode: 1. Self-Advocacy and Confidence: Encourages women to trust themselves, be proud of their achievements, and not succumb to societal expectations that may undermine their confidence. 2. Cultural Expectations and Guilt: Addresses the cultural expectations that surround successful women, and acknowledges that even successful women may feel unworthy due to societal judgments on their choices 3. Breaking Generational Patterns: Encourages listeners to break free from the patterns that have been passed down to our generation, and instead, make choices based on their own desires and aspirations. 4. Celebrating Independence: Women should not feel shame for curating and navigating their lives differently from societal norms. 5. Embracing Change and Feminine Leadership: Embracing change, integrating new ways of leadership, and shifting the pendulum towards more feminine leadership, where women can thrive and contribute to the success of their companies.
Why Gen X Female Founders Must Listen: This episode delivers a powerful blend of validation, empowerment, and practical insights tailored for Gen-X women founders. By addressing the unique challenges they face, fostering a sense of community connection, and encouraging self-acceptance, the episode serves as a source of inspiration and encouragement, offering a shared experience that resonates with the entrepreneurial journey of Gen-X women.
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In this latest episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy dives into the unique world of Gen-X women and the impact they have on leadership and change. This episode candidly addresses the impact of the pandemic on different generations and how it has influenced the struggles of the younger population. She discusses the need for leaders to understand and embrace the needs of the younger workforce and the importance of being open-minded and embracing change.
The conversation also centers around the emotional load carried by Gen-X women, exploring how their leadership styles and personal well-being are shaped by the responsibilities they carry. Kris emphasizes the importance of being open-minded and seeking curiosity, rather than giving in to fear and judgment.
Listeners can expect a thought-provoking exploration of how generational shifts influence leadership, personal growth, and professional challenges for Gen-X women. Tune in to the full episode to gain powerful insights into the world of Gen X women and how they are driving change in the workplace.
“You can't be afraid of progress, and you have to be a leader who is willing to embrace it all.” ~Kris Plachy
Key Takeaways from this Episode:
- Generation X as implementers of change: Discusses how Generation X has played a significant role in implementing the changes that the previous generation pushed for, highlighting their role in driving societal and workplace transformations.
- Leading a generation that experienced the pandemic: Addresses the responsibility of leaders, particularly Generation X, in guiding and supporting a generation that has been profoundly affected by the pandemic.
- Responsibility of Generation X in addressing the problems: Encourages self-reflection and accountability among Generation X in acknowledging and addressing the issues faced by the younger generation, emphasizing their role in contributing to solutions.
- Concerns about stifling opportunities for younger generation: Highlights the negative experiences and treatment faced by the younger generation, calling for empathy and understanding from leaders towards these challenges.
- The need to redesign businesses to support change and progress: Emphasizes the necessity of reshaping business structures and practices to align with the changing needs and values of the workforce, promoting a culture of progress and inclusivity.
Why Gen X Female Founders Must Listen:
This podcast episode addresses the crucial role Gen X female entrepreneurs played in implementing societal changes and how they are now facing a new generation pushing for further transformation post-COVID. The episode emphasizes the need for these entrepreneurs to confront their generation's resistance to change, particularly in areas like mental health, diversity, and work-life balance, and advocates for embracing the innovative potential of the younger workforce to lead businesses into the future.
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In our 3rd installment of Kris Plachy’s GenX Female Founder Series of "Leadership is Feminine," host Kris addresses the unique challenges and experiences of Gen X female entrepreneurs, with a special emphasis on imposter syndrome. Specifically why so many of us experience it and how developing our understanding of it can help us overcome it… For good.
Kris shares her journey and insights, tracing the evolution of women's roles in leadership from the early '90s to the present day. She discusses the initial need for women to emulate masculine traits in the workplace and the shift towards more empathetic and emotionally intelligent leadership.
Through personal anecdotes and reflective questions, Kris explores the deep-seated issue of imposter syndrome, particularly prevalent among women leaders aged 45 to 60. She urges listeners to rethink their approach to leadership, advocating for a balanced integration of both masculine and feminine energies.
Why Gen X Female Founders Must Listen:
This episode is a must-listen for Gen X female founders as it offers a resonant perspective on the unique challenges they face, particularly in reconciling traditional leadership norms with their authentic selves. Kris's insights into overcoming imposter syndrome are invaluable, providing practical guidance and empowerment. Her experience and advice are not just relatable but also instrumental in helping Gen X women leaders embrace their strengths, reject self-doubt, and lead with confidence and authenticity in their entrepreneurial journeys.
But you can be a loving, kind, empathic, empathetic leader. And I'm willing to bet that if you walk on the street and ask who were the best leaders people worked with and for, you would not hear them say, the powerful, domineering, aggressive, cruel person. – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Evolution of Women's Leadership Styles: Reflections on how women's leadership styles have transitioned from emulating masculine traits to embracing more balanced, empathetic approaches. * Imposter Syndrome in Female Leadership: Insights into the prevalence of imposter syndrome among Gen X female leaders and strategies to overcome it. * The Importance of Emotional Intelligence: Discussion on the critical role of emotional intelligence in modern leadership and its often undervalued importance in traditional, masculine-centric leadership models. * The Shift to Empathetic Leadership: Emphasis on the power and necessity of compassion, empathy, and listening in leadership, moving away from the outdated notion of authoritative and domineering leadership styles. * Embracing Authentic Leadership: Encouragement for female entrepreneurs to lead authentically, aligning their leadership style with their true selves, rather than conforming to pre-established norms.
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As we continue our conversation about GenX Female Founders in Leadership is Feminine, this enlightening episode explores the unique world we all operate in, as GenX Women. Today’s focus is on the distinctive challenges they face as part of the "Sandwich Generation," juggling responsibilities towards both aging parents and growing children, often while managing thriving businesses. The episode delves into the nuances of this generational role, discussing how it shapes leadership styles, personal well-being, and family dynamics.
Kris candidly addresses issues like burnout, adrenal fatigue, and the evolving perception of women's health and emotional needs. The conversation also turns to the impact of Gen X parenting styles on current workplace dynamics, particularly the emotional intelligence and resilience of younger employees. The episode offers a fascinating look at how generational shifts influence leadership, personal growth, and professional challenges for Gen X women.
"We're the 'Sandwich Generation,' managing kids and aging parents, while running multimillion-dollar businesses. We're confronting burnout, adrenal fatigue, and a whole new world of emotional challenges. But as Gen X women, we're also uniquely equipped to lead with compassion and resilience. It's about more than just surviving - it's about thriving in these complex roles we play."
Key Takeaways from This Episode: 1. The "Sandwich Generation" Challenge: Understanding the unique pressures faced by Gen X women balancing the care of children and aging parents while running businesses. 2. Burnout and Adrenal Fatigue: Acknowledging the real health concerns affecting Gen X women, including the recent recognition and treatment of conditions like adrenal fatigue. 3. Evolution in Women's Health Perceptions: Tracing how society's understanding and treatment of women's health issues have progressed over generations. 4. Parenting Styles Influencing Leadership: Exploring the impact of Gen X parenting approaches on current workplace dynamics, especially regarding emotional intelligence and resilience. 5. The Potential of Gen X Leadership: Recognizing Gen X women's unique position to positively influence the next generation of leaders with their balanced approach to work and life.
This episode is a must-listen for any Gen X female entrepreneur who feels the weight of being caught between personal and professional responsibilities. It provides valuable insights, shared experiences, and strategies for balancing life's various roles while maintaining personal well-being and effective leadership.
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Connect with Kris Plachy * LEAD FOR WOMEN: LEAD FOR WOMEN is THE curated Leadership Development, Training AND Advisement program for Elite Visionary Women, including C-Suite Women, seeking to upgrade their skills leading, managing, communicating with, and inspiring the people you pay to achieve results in your business. thevisionary.ceo/lead * Private Subscriber List: Get on the list today! TheVisionary.ceo
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Welcome to the first episode of the Gen-X Women Founders mini-series. In this episode of "Leadership is Feminine," host Kris Plachy delves into the distinct struggles and triumphs of the Gen-X generation. As a Gen-Xer herself, Kris identifies with the unique challenges posed by the background many people in this generation faced, which has shaped them into the resilient leaders they are today.
Through personal anecdotes and keen observations, Kris reflects on her realization that a significant portion of her clients are fellow Gen-Xers, sparking an exploration into the reasons behind this commonality, and what makes Gen-Xers such powerful leaders.
This generation, often dubbed the "lost generation," is characterized by a smaller demographic and a distinctive upbringing marked by independence, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Kris draws parallels between her formative years, and those of other members of this generation—being the first latchkey kids, navigating divorce at an early age, and experiencing a unique blend of independence and responsibility.
As Gen-Xers lead in various capacities today, Kris explores how their upbringing influences their leadership styles. She suggests that they were parented to be independent and resilient and that this has played a role in how they have shown up in their lives, including, in their professional lives, creating a new generational shift.
Be sure to stay tuned for future episodes dedicated to addressing the complexities of Gen-X women in business.
Let's not blame. Let's not isolate whose fault it is. Let's just ask, why is that? I want to look at what are the unique challenges that we may all have. What are the unique skill sets and attributes that we may all share in different ways? And then what's happening right now? What's the current circumstance, and what do we do about it?
Key Takeaways from this Episode: 1. Gen-X Women Dominate Entrepreneurship: Exploring the reasons behind why a significant portion of female entrepreneurs are from the Gen-X generation. 2. Entrepreneurial Growth Over the Years: Looking at the growth of women-owned businesses over the past 40 years 3. The Gen-X Approach to Entrepreneurship: Reflections on the unique challenges, strengths, and attributes of Gen-X women, and understanding the collective story and current circumstances of Gen-X female entrepreneurs in 2023. 4. Parenting and Independence: Discussion based on the “get it done” attitude Gen-X was parented with, and connecting this upbringing to critical thinking and problem-solving skills that may influence Gen-X women in their roles as entrepreneurs. 5. "Having It All" and its Impact: Questioning the "having it all" narrative that Gen-X women are often associated with. Looking at why, despite achieving success in careers and family life, many Gen-X women feel unhappy or face challenges, sparking curiosity about the deeper meaning of "having it all."
Why Gen X Female Founders Must Listen: A Gen-X female founder should listen to this episode because it delves into the unique experiences, challenges, and strengths of being a Gen-X woman entrepreneur. The episode also raises thought-provoking questions about the societal shifts and cultural changes that have influenced the entrepreneurial journey of Gen-X women, providing valuable insights and prompting reflection on the collective story that has brought them to where they are today.
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Connect with Kris Plachy * LEAD FOR WOMEN: LEAD FOR WOMEN is THE curated Leadership Development, Training AND Advisement program for Elite Visionary Women, including C-Suite Women, seeking to upgrade their skills leading, managing, communicating with, and inspiring the people you pay to achieve results in your business. thevisionary.ceo/lead * Private Subscriber List: Get on the list today! TheVisionary.ceo
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Despite what it may seem like in the business world, there are alternative ways to address the normal processes of running a business. And, as women, we ought to embrace these ways. We don’t need to approach our businesses and the necessary aspects of them in the traditional masculine way.
This has been my life mission and passion: To come alongside women entrepreneurs to show them that leadership is, indeed, feminine. We only need to approach things using our feminine intuition and natural abilities, rather than suppressing or changing them. And a great place to start is with these 3 essentials to lead better.
“It’s a little bit about you, and a little bit about them, and a little bit about why the both of you are ever together, which is to make money.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn 3 Essentials to Lead Better * How to Pay People + Process and practice + Tailored
- Performance Fundamentals and Accountability (including Firing)
- Expectations and agreements
- Kindness opportunity
- Team Meetings and Performance Reviews (how to)
- Science to it
- Thoughtful value
Contact Info and Recommended Resources * SPECIAL THANKSGIVING ONLY OFFER: 3 Essential LEAD FOR WOMEN Modules.
Get all three as a bundle, or any of them individually (thevisionary.ceo/store). For each module, you’ll also get a Reflective Guide to help you:
- How to Pay People
- Performance Fundamentals and Accountability (including Firing)
- Team Meetings and Performance Reviews (how to)
- Podcast episode mentioned: Leading Like a Coach
Connect with Kris Plachy * LEAD FOR WOMEN: LEAD FOR WOMEN is THE curated Leadership Development, Training AND Advisement program for Elite Visionary Women, including C-Suite Women, seeking to upgrade their skills leading, managing, communicating with, and inspiring the people you pay to achieve results in your business. thevisionary.ceo/lead * Private Subscriber List: Get on the list today! TheVisionary.ceo
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- The Moxy Sage
- CEO Boutique
- Your Business Edit
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It’s time for real talk. Revenue is down for many businesses. That’s the reality but that doesn’t mean there aren’t solutions. But we have to face the facts of what’s happening and go through the process of running through potential solutions to get the results that we want.
As we go through ups and downs in our businesses, having doom and gloom about it isn’t helpful. But neither is the (sometimes fake) “Everything is great” persona that can often permeate entrepreneurial circles. I’d rather be real with each other and focus on what we can do to fix things. So let’s talk about how to lead when revenue trends are dipping.
“We don’t always get the solutions we want but we do get solutions that we are willing to consider.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Pandemic bubble burst * Smart numbers evaluation * Talking to your team * Reasonable goals * Doing what you haven’t done before * Where are you headed * Look at the world
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Connect with Kris Plachy * LEAD FOR WOMEN: LEAD FOR WOMEN is THE curated Leadership Development, Training AND Advisement program for Elite Visionary Women, including C-Suite Women, seeking to upgrade their skills leading, managing, communicating with, and inspiring the people you pay to achieve results in your business. thevisionary.ceo/lead * FREE! Get Kris’ Lead With Confidence Masterclass video and the downloadable PDF at thevisionary.ceo/leadwithconfidence. * Private Subscriber List: Sign up to get preview invitations at thevisionary.ceo/lead. (Opting to be added to the LEAD waitlist on this page will add you to the Private Subscriber List.)
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At a certain level, you can feel very comfortable as well as powerful in your ability to handle whatever comes your way in that expertise. It’s an awesome feeling and well-earned. But there is also a power in allowing yourself to become a novice and start from scratch in something else.
In this episode, I talk about the value (and fun) of bringing new learning and new areas into your life. Going back through that process of starting fresh, not knowing what to do, and being humble enough to learn is very illuminating. It’s also invigorating and can improve all the parts of you… physical, mental and emotional. Let’s talk about it.
“Everything we attempt to learn and get better at will eventually become hard. And it is what you do in that moment that matters most.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Working with an expert * Doing uncomfortable things * Are you qualified? * Everything we attempt will get hard * Process of becoming
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Book: The Practicing Mind by Thomas M. Sterner
Connect with Kris Plachy * LEAD FOR WOMEN: LEAD FOR WOMEN is THE curated Leadership Development, Training AND Advisement program for Elite Visionary Women, including C-Suite Women, seeking to upgrade their skills leading, managing, communicating with, and inspiring the people you pay to achieve results in your business. thevisionary.ceo/lead * FREE! Get Kris’ Lead With Confidence Masterclass video and the downloadable PDF at thevisionary.ceo/leadwithconfidence. * Private Subscriber List: Sign up to get preview invitations at thevisionary.ceo/lead. (Opting to be added to the LEAD waitlist on this page will add you to the Private Subscriber List.)
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AI through Chat GPT is a resource you can leverage to complete tasks you don’t want to do. It can be set up to automatically document and organize various administrative elements you’ve probably been put off doing.
Chat GPT isn’t the only one out there but it’s the one I like best. It makes things like research, content creation, policies and procedures, and so many more things much easier, especially if you find yourself mired down in detailed tasks. So let’s talk Chat GPT, you new favorite team member.
“The trick is just knowing how to ask it for what you want… Just like delegating and transferring ownership to someone on the team to get results done, you have to still get good at how you posit the request.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Complete tasks you hate * Create content easier * Assemble policies and procedures * Properly positing requests * Not about replacing people
Contact Info and Recommended Resources * Live Class on How to Use Chat GPT: Tune in November 3 at 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time. Register and join at thevisionary.ceo/ai.
Connect with Kris Plachy * LEAD FOR WOMEN: LEAD FOR WOMEN is THE curated Leadership Development, Training AND Advisement program for Elite Visionary Women, including C-Suite Women, seeking to upgrade their skills leading, managing, communicating with, and inspiring the people you pay to achieve results in your business. thevisionary.ceo/lead * FREE! Get Kris’ Lead With Confidence Masterclass video and the downloadable PDF at thevisionary.ceo/leadwithconfidence. * Private Subscriber List: Sign up to get preview invitations at thevisionary.ceo/lead. (Opting to be added to the LEAD waitlist on this page will add you to the Private Subscriber List.)
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When we’re constantly distracted and drained by lower level problems, the higher level ones never get solved. This reality is plain and simple and we may realize it intellectually but aren’t always sure how to fix it practically.
The issue with solving the higher level problem in a practical manner is that you must first take a step back so you can look above the lower level problem. And looking above the lower level problem involves ancient wisdom you have but have forgotten. Let’s talk about it.
“I believe we have an old soul and are seeking that reconnection to mastery.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Asking the right questions * Revealing wisdom you forgot * Not playing for the circumstance * Discovering territory with higher level wisdom * An exercise to identify the pattern
Contact Info and Recommended Resources * Previous podcast episode Kris mentioned: Ownership vs. Victim Thinking
Connect with Kris Plachy * LEAD FOR WOMEN: LEAD FOR WOMEN is THE curated Leadership Development, Training AND Advisement program for Elite Visionary Women, including C-Suite Women, seeking to upgrade their skills leading, managing, communicating with, and inspiring the people you pay to achieve results in your business. thevisionary.ceo/lead * FREE! Get Kris’ Lead With Confidence Masterclass video and the downloadable PDF at thevisionary.ceo/leadwithconfidence. * Private Subscriber List: Sign up to get preview invitations at thevisionary.ceo/lead. (Opting to be added to the LEAD waitlist on this page will add you to the Private Subscriber List.)
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When you’ve achieved the same success over and over, the initial euphoria of feeling extremely accomplished and excited can wane. It just feels different. And you may find yourself feeling lost, looking for what sparks your magic again. You may even feel a bit guilty.
But what if it’s really okay? What if it’s not a problem when you derive happiness from something other than your business anymore? What if the goal actually is to build your business to the point where you can simply savor things outside of it? Let’s talk about the joy of healthy success.
“Isn’t that all of our goal: To get to the point where we have achieved a level of success, that our business is doing well, we have lovely lives that we live, and there kinda isn’t drama?” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Defining our emotional health * Get the right get * How healthy success feels * Holding space to relish * It’s a relationship * Feeling your own joy
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Want to take LEAD for a trial run? Get 6 FREE days NOW! Don’t delay, this is a LIMITED TIME OFFER: thevisionary.ceo/leadtrial.
Connect with Kris Plachy * LEAD FOR WOMEN: LEAD FOR WOMEN is THE curated Leadership Development, Training AND Advisement program for Elite Visionary Women, including C-Suite Women, seeking to upgrade their skills leading, managing, communicating with, and inspiring the people you pay to achieve results in your business. * FREE! Get Kris’ Lead With Confidence Masterclass video and the downloadable PDF at thevisionary.ceo/leadwithconfidence. * Private Subscriber List: Sign up to get preview invitations at thevisionary.ceo/lead. (Opting to be added to the LEAD waitlist on this page will add you to the Private Subscriber List.)
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I’m an answer junkie. Are you one too? What exactly is an answer junkie? In short, it’s someone who wants answers and is not content in not knowing.
In this episode, I explore the reality of navigating life as an answer junkie. Answers can make things make sense, can bring structure to things that feel chaotic… but not everything has an answer. So what, then, does the answer junkie do? Let’s talk about it.
“Not everything has an answer. Some things are just questions.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Defining an answer junkie * Some things are just questions * What’s true right now * Believe instead * Detaching and re-choosing
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Connect with Kris Plachy * FREE! Get Kris’ Lead With Confidence Masterclass video and the downloadable PDF at thevisionary.ceo/leadwithconfidence. * LEAD FOR WOMEN: Registration is open (currently there is a waitlist). You must join the waitlist to get the Advanced Registration discount. LEAD FOR WOMEN is THE curated Leadership Development, Training AND Advisement program for Elite Visionary Women seeking to upgrade their skills leading, managing, communicating with, and inspiring the people you pay to achieve results in your business. It’s also for C-Suite Women so check it out! * Private Subscriber List: Sign up to get preview invitations at thevisionary.ceo/lead. (Opting to be added to the LEAD waitlist on this page will add you to the Private Subscriber List.)
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Unconventionality produces unconventional leadership. But what, exactly, is unconventional leadership and why should we desire to be an unconventional leader? It all begins with first understanding yourself and where leadership really comes from.
To address this, I wanted to share one of my personal Hawaii walk recordings. This time of thought and reflection was borne out of my angst of wanting to shift what I do in the world, and how I’ve once again found myself at odds with traditional methodology and expectations. As I journey through this, I thought my fellow visionaries might find my own experiences encouraging and enlightening. Sort of a glimpse into the work behind the work. So let’s go.
“Leadership is developing the agency to trust your mind, to believe yourself first.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Quandary of conventional draws * A “P” in a “J” world * When convention says you’re wrong * What leadership truly is * You are the workbook * Stop buying into systems
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Connect with Kris Plachy * FREE! Get Kris’ Lead With Confidence Masterclass video and the downloadable PDF at thevisionary.ceo/leadwithconfidence. * LEAD FOR WOMEN: Registration is open (currently there is a waitlist). You must join the waitlist to get the Advanced Registration discount. LEAD FOR WOMEN is THE curated Leadership Development, Training AND Advisement program for Elite Visionary Women seeking to upgrade their skills leading, managing, communicating with, and inspiring the people you pay to achieve results in your business. It’s also for C-Suite Women so check it out! * Private Subscriber List: Sign up to get preview invitations at thevisionary.ceo/lead. (Opting to be added to the LEAD waitlist on this page will add you to the Private Subscriber List.)
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When a major tragedy strikes, businesses and personal lives are affected in countless ways. Some effects are easy to see, some are less obvious. But all are important. And all need and deserve to be lovingly and compassionately addressed.
A personal friend and client of mine, Keani Barnes, is part of the Maui community recently devastated by fires. As a boutique business owner, I wanted to have her on the show to share what’s been happening there and what the aftermath journey has been like.
“Somehow this decision was made by all different people to say, you know, ‘Get out of here’ and ‘Don’t come here’. And that was not at all, I mean what the vast majority of the Maui community was saying... We appreciate that people want to be sensitive… But it was so frustrating for us knowing, like, this is how people pay their bills… To have all of that go away ended up being this double whammy of grief that hit our island.” – Keani Barnes
What You’ll Learn * Widespread impact of the Maui fires * Double whammy of grief * New open doors and open minds * Be a beacon * Solutions and momentum for healing * Personal agency
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Connect with Keani Barnes With her humble beginnings as a casual jewelry maker, Keani Barnes has grown her business from a home office to two retail boutiques and online store on Maui, offering her signature jewelry designs as well as other curated niche finds. Mahalo for being a part of her story and the success of our all female-operated small business team!
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Connect with Kris Plachy * FREE! Get Kris’ Lead With Confidence Masterclass video and the downloadable PDF at thevisionary.ceo/leadwithconfidence. * LEAD FOR WOMEN: Registration is open (currently there is a waitlist). You must join the waitlist to get the Advanced Registration discount. LEAD FOR WOMEN is THE curated Leadership Development, Training AND Advisement program for Elite Visionary Women seeking to upgrade their skills leading, managing, communicating with, and inspiring the people you pay to achieve results in your business. It’s also for C-Suite Women so check it out! * Private Subscriber List: Sign up to get preview invitations at thevisionary.ceo/lead. (Opting to be added to the LEAD waitlist on this page will add you to the Private Subscriber List.)
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In sports, the person who shows up, puts in the hard work, and listens to the coach gets the spot. Just being on the team isn’t enough. You don’t perform, you’re benched. Slack off enough, you’re gone. We not only accept this in athletics, we expect it. Why? Because it’s both logical and effective. So why don’t we treat our businesses the same way?
I submit that we ought to. After all, this is why sports metaphors abound and are highly applicable. They’re logical and effective. Let’s talk about how you can transform your team by leading like a coach.
“What we do as leaders is we spend all our time asking, ‘What’s wrong with all these players? Why aren’t they doing their jobs?’... Well, why would they? They get to keep the job and not do the job.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Continually earning your spot * Lack of clarity * Lack of coaching * Dealing with what we’ve built * Transferring blame and gaslighting * Working through the discomfort
Contact Info and Recommended Resources * FREE! Get Kris’ Lead With Confidence Masterclass video and the downloadable PDF at thevisionary.ceo/leadwithconfidence.
Connect with Kris Plachy * LEAD FOR WOMEN: Registration is open (currently there is a waitlist). You must join the waitlist to get the Advanced Registration discount. LEAD FOR WOMEN is THE curated Leadership Development, Training AND Advisement program for Elite Visionary Women seeking to upgrade their skills leading, managing, communicating with, and inspiring the people you pay to achieve results in your business. It’s also for C-Suite Women so check it out! * Private Subscriber List: Sign up to get preview invitations at thevisionary.ceo/lead. (Opting to be added to the LEAD waitlist on this page will add you to the Private Subscriber List.)
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Sometimes you just need defined steps to tap into necessary certainty. That’s why I put together a masterclass in which I give you 10 steps to lead with confidence. These steps are specifically designed by women, for women.
In this episode, I share this never-before-released masterclass. In it, I walk you through 10 things to consider and address to propel you into a new level of assurance that you can lead, and lead well. These are what I would discuss with you if we were to work together. They include problems such as team issues, decisions you’re struggling to make, accountability, and much more.
“You are the one who has to step up. You have to learn how to lead and not manage. You have to learn how to be the visionary and not the operator.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn 10 Steps to Lead With Confidence 1. Ensure You Have a Clear Heading 2. Clarify Team Norms and Values 3. Ensure Everyone has a Clear Role Description or Outline 4. Ensure Everyone has Clear Measures of Success 5. Conduct Honest Conversations Often and Consistently 6. Be Clear About Deadlines, Benchmarks, and Defining Success 7. Delegate to Transfer Ownership, Not Just to Get Tasks Done 8. Promptly Address Performance Issues Related to Behavior or Productivity 9. If You Have None of These Steps in Place, Build Them and Communicate Them 10. Revist Expectations, Goals, and Behavior Regularly
Contact Info and Recommended Resources * FREE! Get the Lead With Confidence Masterclass video and the downloadable PDF this episode uses at thevisionary.ceo/leadwithconfidence.
Connect with Kris Plachy * LEAD FOR WOMEN: Registration is open (currently there is a waitlist). You must join the waitlist to get the Advanced Registration discount. LEAD FOR WOMEN is THE curated Leadership Development, Training AND Advisement program for Elite Visionary Women seeking to upgrade their skills leading, managing, communicating with, and inspiring the people you pay to achieve results in your business. It’s also for C-Suite Women so check it out! * Private Subscriber List: Sign up to get preview invitations at thevisionary.ceo/lead. (Opting to be added to the LEAD waitlist on this page will add you to the Private Subscriber List.)
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Victim thinking needs to be detoxed from our lives. There are so many negatives that invade when we permit victim thinking, as well as victim thinkers. But we don’t have to allow either one. We may still have things that happen, and we may not be able to completely eliminate all victim thinkers from our sphere of influence, but we can mitigate the potential damage.
The key is choosing to embrace ownership. But first, what is the difference between ownership and victimhood? What feeds the internal and external drama or lack of drama in each characteristic? What should a true leader look like in the midst of drama? Let’s talk about all these questions and more.
“Owners understand and focus on what they can control. And victims focus on what they can’t.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Helplessness versus ownership * Spin and drama * Differences between owners and victims * Integrating your feelings without others * Identifying who you’re holding up * Rejecting buffering with drama * Recognizing ownership or victimhood
Contact Info and Recommended Resources * The Ownership SpiritⓇ by Dr. Dennis R. Deaton (Quma Learning) * The Upper Limit and The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks (Hendricks Institute) * Kris’ List: What It Sounds Like to be an Owner vs a Victim – The Moxy Sage
Connect with Kris Plachy * LEAD FOR WOMEN: Registration is open (currently there is a waitlist). You must join the waitlist to get the Advanced Registration discount. LEAD FOR WOMEN is THE curated Leadership Development, Training AND Advisement program for Elite Visionary Women seeking to upgrade their skills leading, managing, communicating with, and inspiring the people you pay to achieve results in your business. It’s also for C-Suite Women so check it out! * Private Subscriber List: Sign up to get preview invitations at thevisionary.ceo/lead. (Opting to be added to the LEAD waitlist on this page will add you to the Private Subscriber List.)
Work with Kris and Her Team: * TheVisionary.ceo * The Moxy Sage * How to CEO (krisplachy.com) * CEO Boutique * Your Business Edit
Email: hello@krisplachy.com
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Tailored help for your business and the unique circumstances you face is invaluable. While many issues are universal, your position alters your challenges. For example, someone running a 6-figure business, has different challenges than someone running a 7 or 8-figure business or someone who is senior leadership in an organization.
To discuss all this, I brought on Michelle Arant, EdD for this episode. Michelle is a master certified coach and part of my team. Together, we discussed some of the top leadership challenges female entrepreneurs face, how they vary from situation to situation, and what some of the things you can maybe do right now to help yourself.
This reality of differing needs is why we decided to divide up some of the coaching in our LEAD FOR WOMEN program. We want to address the specific growth areas each position presents and not simply offer a one-size-fits-all approach. If you haven’t yet looked into the program, there is still time but it’s closing fast.
“All of those little things that keep nagging at you, those things scale bigger, just like your business scales. So it really is a great opportunity for you to start as soon as you can working through those types of things.” – Michelle Arant, EdD
What You’ll Learn * Challenges 6-figure leaders face + Necessary mind shift + Properly viewing help + Letting go to grow
- Challenges 7 and 8-figure leaders face
- Elated then deflated
- What shows up
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Navigating changing roles
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Challenges Executive leaders face
- Misalignment of vision pressure
- Navigating bureaucracy layers
- Rejecting helplessness
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Get Your Spark Back Webinar: thevisionary.ceo/spark. Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. Pacific (2:30 p.m. Eastern). Registration required.
Connect with Michelle Arant, EdD Michelle Arant helps female entrepreneurs get the results from their team that they are paying them to deliver. She is a former Chief Operations Officer of an online training company, business owner, online college professor, wife, mom, daughter, and friend. She and Kris Plachy met many years ago when Michelle was going through her Coach Certification program and also wanted to improve her own leadership practices as a COO.
Over time, Michelle transitioned from being Kris' client, to joining Kris' Leadership Coach Certification program and learned all of the unique tools now shared in The Manager Formula.
Michelle is an unparalleled master certified coach in her field with a keen level of insight, intuition and experience that brings a powerful coaching experience and RESULTS to all of our clients!
- thevisionary.ceo/store/mfCxsFoL
Connect with Kris Plachy * LEAD FOR WOMEN: Registration is open (currently there is a waitlist). You must join the waitlist to get the Advanced Registration discount. LEAD FOR WOMEN is THE curated Leadership Development, Training AND Advisement program for Elite Visionary Women seeking to upgrade their skills leading, managing, communicating with, and inspiring the people you pay to achieve results in your business. It’s also for C-Suite Women so check it out! * Private Subscriber List: Sign up to get preview invitations at thevisionary.ceo/lead. (Opting to be added to the LEAD waitlist on this page will add you to the Private Subscriber List.)
Work with Kris and Her Team: * TheVisionary.ceo * The Moxy Sage * How to CEO (krisplachy.com) * CEO Boutique * Your Business Edit
Email: hello@krisplachy.com
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Please help me reach even more women (and men) so that, together, we can change more lives. All it takes is leaving a review of Leadership Is Feminine on your favorite podcast platform(s). Doing so triggers the platform to suggest the podcast to more new listeners. I cannot say THANK YOU enough!
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Tailored help for your business and the unique circumstances you face is invaluable. While many issues are universal, your position alters your challenges. For example, someone running a 6-figure business, has different challenges than someone running a 7 or 8-figure business or someone who is senior leadership in an organization.
To discuss all this, I brought on Michelle Arant, EdD for this episode. Michelle is a master certified coach and part of my team. Together, we discussed some of the top leadership challenges female entrepreneurs face, how they vary from situation to situation, and what some of the things you can maybe do right now to help yourself.
This reality of differing needs is why we decided to divide up some of the coaching in our LEAD FOR WOMEN program. We want to address the specific growth areas each position presents and not simply offer a one-size-fits-all approach. If you haven’t yet looked into the program, there is still time but it’s closing fast.
“All of those little things that keep nagging at you, those things scale bigger, just like your business scales. So it really is a great opportunity for you to start as soon as you can working through those types of things.” – Michelle Arant, EdD
What You’ll Learn * Challenges 6-figure leaders face + Necessary mind shift + Properly viewing help + Letting go to grow
- Challenges 7 and 8-figure leaders face
- Elated then deflated
- What shows up
-
Navigating changing roles
-
Challenges Executive leaders face
- Misalignment of vision pressure
- Navigating bureaucracy layers
- Rejecting helplessness
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Get Your Spark Back Webinar: thevisionary.ceo/spark. Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. Pacific (2:30 p.m. Eastern). Registration required.
Connect with Michelle Arant, EdD Michelle Arant helps female entrepreneurs get the results from their team that they are paying them to deliver. She is a former Chief Operations Officer of an online training company, business owner, online college professor, wife, mom, daughter, and friend. She and Kris Plachy met many years ago when Michelle was going through her Coach Certification program and also wanted to improve her own leadership practices as a COO.
Over time, Michelle transitioned from being Kris' client, to joining Kris' Leadership Coach Certification program and learned all of the unique tools now shared in The Manager Formula.
Michelle is an unparalleled master certified coach in her field with a keen level of insight, intuition and experience that brings a powerful coaching experience and RESULTS to all of our clients!
- thevisionary.ceo/store/mfCxsFoL
Connect with Kris Plachy * LEAD FOR WOMEN: Registration is open (currently there is a waitlist). You must join the waitlist to get the Advanced Registration discount. LEAD FOR WOMEN is THE curated Leadership Development, Training AND Advisement program for Elite Visionary Women seeking to upgrade their skills leading, managing, communicating with, and inspiring the people you pay to achieve results in your business. It’s also for C-Suite Women so check it out! * Private Subscriber List: Sign up to get preview invitations at thevisionary.ceo/lead. (Opting to be added to the LEAD waitlist on this page will add you to the Private Subscriber List.)
Work with Kris and Her Team: * TheVisionary.ceo * The Moxy Sage * How to CEO (krisplachy.com) * CEO Boutique * Your Business Edit
Email: hello@krisplachy.com
Medium
Please help me reach even more women (and men) so that, together, we can change more lives. All it takes is leaving a review of Leadership Is Feminine on your favorite podcast platform(s). Doing so triggers the platform to suggest the podcast to more new listeners. I cannot say THANK YOU enough!
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Executive leadership is a visionary role. You’re inspired to lead at a higher level, increase and improve team productivity and efficiency to meet and exceed goals, and to grow yourself in your ability and skills in leading. Therefore, it’s important for you to see–and treat–yourself as a visionary, an entrepreneurial leader, regardless of who owns the company for which you work.
As I’ve worked with thousands of women, I have felt deep pain for those in positions of authority who are throttled by those for whom they work. There is a misalignment of vision and goals where women meet resistance to–or perhaps are even prevented from–achievement. It’s time to change that and no longer allow your potential to be diminished.
“Vision is not exclusive to just founders and business owners and entrepreneurs. Vision exists within companies.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Thwarted achievement * Emboldened potential * No longer contorting yourself * Affected by the same trappings * Creating empowerment
Contact Info and Recommended Resources * LEAD FOR WOMEN: Registration is open (currently there is a waitlist). You must join the waitlist to get the Advanced Registration discount. LEAD FOR WOMEN is THE curated Leadership Development, Training AND Advisement program for Elite Visionary Women seeking to upgrade their skills leading, managing, communicating with, and inspiring the people you pay to achieve results in your business. It’s also for C-Suite Women so check it out! * Private Subscriber List: Sign up to get preview invitations at thevisionary.ceo/lead. (Opting to be added to the LEAD waitlist on this page will add you to the Private Subscriber List.) * The Moxy Sage: Join with a paid subscription to hear more about this topic and others. Kris shares more in depth content every week and hosts a private podcast. * Get a FREE Month of Coaching on your Business Edit. Go to thevisionary.ceo/theedit to access everything and learn more.
Connect with Kris Plachy * CEO Boutique: Digital Clinics offered by Kris Plachy: Essential Practices for Women Who Lead + the Advisory Hotline + Kickstart. Shop what’s available, including Kickstart Team Ops, Team Audits, Dealing with Difficult People and much more! * You can help me make a difference in the lives of other women (and men, too). Please take a few moments to submit a review of Leadership Is Feminine to your favorite podcast platform (or two). It really does help boost the recommendation frequency to reach new listeners. THANK YOU so much. + Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Podcasts
Websites: * TheVisionary.ceo * The Moxy Sage * How to CEO (krisplachy.com)
Email: hello@krisplachy.com
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This is the last bonus epidsode for celebrating our Advanced Release and Registration for Lead for Women.
Today is the final day to take advantage of our early pricing.
And listen... if you're a self-proclaimed People Pleaser and/or I-like-when-people-like-me'er.. You'll want to tune in.
Ending your relationship with People Pleasing is a magical, leadership superpower and I teach you why... today...
Go to www.thevisionary.ceo/lead for all the details to join LEAD.
In this bonus episode of Leadership is Feminine podcast, I dive deep into the topics of self-trust, decision-making, and effective leadership. Trusting yourself and believing in your own knowledge and experiences are essential to becoming a confident leader.
In LEAD for Women, our aim is to empower women entrepreneurs and executives to harness their full potential and lead with self-assurance.
Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode:
1️⃣ Self-Trust: Lack of self-trust can make decision-making and addressing various issues challenging. Building self-trust is a superpower that can transform your leadership abilities and positively impact all aspects of your business and personal life.
2️⃣ Maverick Irreverence: We encourage a sense of maverick irreverence. As leaders, it's important to trust your instincts and make tough decisions even in the face of disagreement. True leadership comes from trusting oneself and believing in one's own convictions.
3️⃣ Investing in Personal Growth: Becoming a next-level leader requires investing in your personal growth and development. Lead for Women provides a supportive and aspirational environment where you can enhance your leadership skills and gain the confidence to tackle any challenge that comes your way.
Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to join Lead for Women! Advanced registration closes tomorrow at 05:00 p.m. and the 50% registration rate will never be seen again. Invest in yourself and take the first step towards becoming the visionary CEO you were meant to be.Listen to the bonus episode now on The Leadership is Feminine podcast and learn more about Lead for Women at https://www.thevisionary.ceo/lead. #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadForWomen #VisionaryCEO #SelfTrust #WomenInBusiness #PersonalGrowth #ConfidentLeadership
Hey there, visionary CEOs and aspiring leaders! Get ready for an exciting bonus episode of The Visionary.CEO. In this episode, we're diving into the empowering world of leadership, with a special focus on women in leadership roles. We'll be discussing a brand new program called Lead for Women that aims to unlock the hidden leadership potential in women. But hold on tight, because this program takes a whole new approach to leadership that you won't want to miss!
Ever felt like you were missing out on a superpower when it comes to leading your team? Well, guess what? You're not alone. Many women face common challenges in their leadership journey, from not getting the results they desire to struggling to take their team to the next level. But fear not, this episode will explore how developing leadership skills can be the superpower that propels you to success!
Now, let's talk stereotypes. Men often label women as too emotional, but guess what? Emotions are universal! We'll shed light on how emotions can either empower or hinder your leadership journey. Plus, we'll uncover the surprising link between emotional intelligence and the culture of your organization. Trust us, this is a topic you'll want to dive into headfirst.
But it's not just about leading others, it's about leading yourself too. We'll discuss how understanding yourself and tending to your own needs can be a powerful tool in your leadership arsenal. Say goodbye to negative emotions and hello to confidence, resilience, and empowerment! Don't worry, we'll share practical tips on how to develop this superpower in your own life.
Here's the deal: leadership isn't just about inspiring others, it starts with you. We'll challenge the traditional notions of leadership and explore the importance of individual agency and influence. We'll also tackle real-life tragedies that can happen in business, from performance gaps to lawsuits, and how having leadership skills can make all the difference in handling these challenges.
But wait, there's more! We have an exciting announcement: Lead for Women is releasing a program to help women harness their leadership potential. We'll share all the details, from the different cohorts available to the focus of the program. If you've been waiting for an opportunity to level up your leadership game, this is it!
So, get ready to dive deep into the world of leadership, embrace your inner visionary CEO, and unlock the superpower that comes with developing your leadership skills. Tune in to this bonus episode of The Visionary.CEO: Leadership is Feminine, because let's face it, it's time for men to listen up and embrace a more inclusive future of leadership.
Team member mental health is an important, sensitive and timely topic. But it can be difficult to navigate as a leader because it is also a very heavy and extremely personal topic. In general, mental health issues intensified due to COVID and all the things that came along with that. From it, one positive did emerge, which is that there is now much less stigma associated with needing mental health care and support.
Let me start by clarifying: I’m not a mental health expert. Therefore, I highly encourage you to seek one if you need. And this episode isn’t about addressing anything specific. But it is about how mental illness at work is affecting work and what is happening in our businesses. People need to take time off, they need adjusted schedules, performances have declined, and more. It can be an overwhelming problem. So how do we marry the need to be sensitive and accommodating to the very real needs of our team members, while still meeting the needs of a growing business? Let’s examine this a topic together.
“One of the biggest issues, in general, with management and mental health is that we still have rampant lack of self-awareness and lack of emotional acumen in people who lead.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Brain health affecting mental health * Buffering everywhere * Self-awareness and emotional acumen * Chasm creation * Meeting the moment * Rejecting resentment * Know facts on accommodations
Contact Info and Recommended Resources * LEAD FOR WOMEN: Registration is open (currently there is a waitlist). You must join the waitlist to get the Advanced Registration discount. LEAD FOR WOMEN is THE curated Leadership Development, Training AND Advisement program for Elite Visionary Women seeking to upgrade their skills leading, managing, communicating with, and inspiring the people you pay to achieve results in your business. It’s also for C-Suite Women so check it out! * Private Subscriber List: Sign up to get preview invitations at thevisionary.ceo/lead. (Opting to be added to the LEAD waitlist on this page will add you to the Private Subscriber List.) * The Moxy Sage: Join with a paid subscription to hear more about this topic and others. Kris shares more in depth content every week and hosts a private podcast. * Hawaii Retreat with Kris: September 22-25, 2023. A few spots are still available. This retreat is open to all women. See all the details and register at krisplachy.com/hawaii. * Get a FREE Month of Coaching on your Business Edit. Go to thevisionary.ceo/theedit to access everything and learn more.
Connect with Kris Plachy * CEO Boutique: Digital Clinics offered by Kris Plachy: Essential Practices for Women Who Lead + the Advisory Hotline + Kickstart. Shop what’s available, including Kickstart Team Ops, Team Audits, Dealing with Difficult People and much more! * You can help me make a difference in the lives of other women (and men, too). Please take a few moments to submit a review of Leadership Is Feminine to your favorite podcast platform (or two). It really does help boost the recommendation frequency to reach new listeners. THANK YOU so much. + Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Podcasts
Websites:
TheVisionary.ceo
The Moxy Sage
How to CEO (krisplachy.com)
Email: hello@krisplachy.com
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🎙️ Exciting News for Leadership is Feminine Fans! 🎉🎧
Are you ready to unlock your hidden superpowers as a leader? 🔓 We are in the throes of the advanced release of Lead for Women, join us throught the week for a series of BONUS EPISODES.
In this first thought-provoking BONUS episode as we delve into the world of leadership development and explore the superpowers you didn't even know you were missing!
💪🌟 Key Takeaways from this Episode:
✅ Prioritize Your Leadership Learning: Leadership skills are often overlooked or neglected, but investing in your development can make a world of difference. Don't settle for just getting by as a leader; thrive and unleash your hidden superpowers!
✅ Don't Be Afraid to Fire: One of the superpowers that we discuss in this episode is the ability to make strong hiring decisions and confidently let go of underperforming employees. Learn how to trust your instincts and create a high-performing team that propels your business forward.
✅ Overcome Insecurity for Success: Insecurity can hinder your decision-making abilities and cause you to make poor hiring choices. Build self-confidence, trust your abilities, and don't be intimidated by those who may seem more accomplished. Embrace the mindset and tools necessary to navigate challenges with ease.
🎙️ Now is the time to stop thinking about being good enough and become exceptionally confident as a woman who leads. Head to www.thevisionary.ceo/lead and let's work together LIVE! Don't wait. This episode AND the Advanced Registration pricing will be gone by Friday, August 18th @ 5pm PT.
Whether you liked, disliked or are indifferent toward The Barbie Movie, I thought after viewing it that there were some positive lessons in the movie and some points I felt more doubt about. Overall, the movie’s premise is that, in Barbie Land, the women have accomplished countless advancements for womankind. They believe that because they’ve done so much there, it’s that way everywhere. But Barbie discovers that in the real world things are not as they are in Barbie Land. Similarly, Ken also discovers he’s treated very differently in the real world than he is in Barbie Land.
In reflecting on these overall takeaways, I liked how the characters powerfully didn’t self-deprecate and they supported one another from the heart. That was refreshing. Then, on the other hand, one of the things I didn’t really like was the way the indoctrinated and not indoctrinated used the current system to try to change the system. I question if we should be doing that in the real world, and what else we’re doing that may only be perpetuating stereotypes. Let’s talk about this and a whole lot more.
“It’s also rooted in the collective misinterpretations about who we’re all supposed to be… What kind of judgments do we hold against each other?... What is it that we do that separates us from one another–that we perpetuate the stereotypes that we resent?... It’s so baked in.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Responses to not self-deprecating * Indoctrinated versus not indoctrinated * Infiltration method * True support from the heart * Impact of avoidance * Collective misinterpretations * Balance in the end
Contact Info and Recommended Resources * LEAD FOR WOMEN: Registration is open (currently there is a waitlist). LEAD FOR WOMEN is THE curated Leadership Development, Training AND Advisement program for Elite Visionary Women seeking to upgrade their skills leading, managing, communicating with, and inspiring the people you pay to achieve results in your business. * Private Subscriber List: Sign up to get preview invitations at thevisionary.ceo/lead. (Opting to be added to the LEAD waitlist on this page will add you to the Private Subscriber List.) * The Moxy Sage: Join with a paid subscription to hear more about this topic and others. Kris shares more in depth content every week and hosts a private podcast. * Hawaii Retreat with Kris: September 22-25, 2023. A few spots are still available. This retreat is open to all women. See all the details and register at krisplachy.com/hawaii. * Get a FREE Month of Coaching on your Business Edit. Go to thevisionary.ceo/theedit to access everything and learn more.
Connect with Kris Plachy * CEO Boutique: Digital Clinics offered by Kris Plachy: Essential Practices for Women Who Lead + the Advisory Hotline + Kickstart. Shop what’s available, including Kickstart Team Ops, Team Audits, Dealing with Difficult People and much more! * You can help me make a difference in the lives of other women (and men, too). Please take a few moments to submit a review of Leadership Is Feminine to your favorite podcast platform (or two). It really does help boost the recommendation frequency to reach new listeners. THANK YOU so much. + Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Podcasts
Websites: TheVisionary.ceo
The Moxy Sage
How to CEO (krisplachy.com)
- Email: hello@krisplachy.com
- Medium
In most cultures, there has been a prevalent teaching–whether direct or indirect–that women should always be nice. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying you should be mean or rude, but I am saying that, as female leaders, we need to stop being so nice. Immediately.
Why am I advocating for such a seemingly controversial shift in how women lead? Because we need to be expecting, and directly expressing to people, a different expectation, a higher level of personal responsibility. And frankly, holding others to that higher expectation often appears “mean”. So how do we actively hold people to a proper standard? What is the opposite of nice without being seen as witchy? Let’s talk about it.
“Nice doesn’t win the day. That nice compromises you as a leader, it compromises respect, and frankly, it compromises the growth and potential of your company.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Why direct women are considered mean
- Our supposed job
- Boomerang effect of being nice
- Intentional kindness
- What leadership actually is
- Intimidating women
- True love in leadership
Contact Info and Recommended Resources * LEAD FOR WOMEN: Registration is open (currently there is a waitlist). LEAD FOR WOMEN is THE curated Leadership Development, Training AND Advisement program for Elite Visionary Women seeking to upgrade their skills leading, managing, communicating with, and inspiring the people you pay to achieve results in your business. * Private Subscriber List: Sign up to get preview invitations at thevisionary.ceo/lead. (Opting to be added to the LEAD waitlist on this page will add you to the Private Subscriber List.) * The Moxy Sage: Join with a paid subscription to hear more about this topic and others. Kris shares more in depth content every week and hosts a private podcast. * Hawaii Retreat with Kris: September 22-25, 2023. A few spots are still available. This retreat is open to all women. See all the details and register at krisplachy.com/hawaii. * Get a FREE Month of Coaching on your Business Edit. Go to thevisionary.ceo/theedit to access everything and learn more.
Connect with Kris Plachy * CEO Boutique: Digital Clinics offered by Kris Plachy: Essential Practices for Women Who Lead + the Advisory Hotline + Kickstart. Shop what’s available, including Kickstart Team Ops, Team Audits, Dealing with Difficult People and much more! * You can help me make a difference in the lives of other women (and men, too). Please take a few moments to submit a review of Leadership Is Feminine to your favorite podcast platform (or two). It really does help boost the recommendation frequency to reach new listeners. THANK YOU so much. + Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Podcasts * Websites: * TheVisionary.ceo * The Moxy Sage * How to CEO (krisplachy.com) * Email: hello@krisplachy.com * Linkedin * Instagram * Facebook * Pinterest * Medium
There has been a death of the art of mentorship. We moved from the emphasis of knowing how to do things into the emphasis of education and holding a degree. The issue with this is few people know how to be anything other than managed. And even fewer people have been mentored and know how to mentor. We’re facing a massive deficit in people who know how to develop themselves and others.
Because this does affect our businesses in a very real way, this episode contains an excerpt from one of the modules in my new LEAD FOR WOMEN program, as well as an excerpt from one of the Voxer messages I left a client. I wanted to share these as a podcast episode because they perfectly display both the necessity of and a real-world application of moving from managing people to mentoring them. So let’s go, Mama!
“I believe that if you could learn and adopt a mentorship and a leadership philosophy to how you run your business, instead of a management and a command / control approach, it will change everything for you.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Mentor deficit * A real-life example of not coaching * Firing people in our brains * Understanding different lived experiences * Detangling from the personal
Contact Info and Recommended Resources * LEAD FOR WOMEN: Registration is open (currently there is a waitlist). LEAD FOR WOMEN is THE curated Leadership Development, Training AND Advisement program for Elite Visionary Women seeking to upgrade their skills leading, managing, communicating with, and inspiring the people you pay to achieve results in your business. * The Moxy Sage: Join with a paid subscription to hear more about this topic and others. Kris shares more in depth content every week and hosts a private podcast. * Hawaii Retreat with Kris: September 22-25, 2023. A few spots are still available. This retreat is open to all women. See all the details and register at krisplachy.com/hawaii. * Get a FREE Month of Coaching on your Business Edit. Go to thevisionary.ceo/theedit to access everything and learn more.
Connect with Kris Plachy * CEO Boutique: Digital Clinics offered by Kris Plachy: Essential Practices for Women Who Lead + the Advisory Hotline + Kickstart. Shop what’s available, including Kickstart Team Ops, Team Audits, Dealing with Difficult People and much more! * You can help me make a difference in the lives of other women (and men, too). Please take a few moments to submit a review of Leadership Is Feminine to your favorite podcast platform (or two). It really does help boost the recommendation frequency to reach new listeners. THANK YOU so much. + Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Podcasts
Websites: * TheVisionary.ceo * The Moxy Sage * How to CEO (krisplachy.com)
- Email: hello@krisplachy.com
- Medium
Hiring is a delicate process and I don’t really think there is just one right way to do it. What worked for one person may not work for you. After all, people are all different. But there are some common mistakes I’ve seen clients make–and I’ve made a few myself–that I’d like to help you avoid.
So I feel it’s worth a conversation on how to at least avoid the top five hiring mistakes entrepreneurs make. Whenever we can learn from the experiences of others, we become better equipped and more empowered. Speaking of which, I want to encourage you once again to check out my LEAD FOR WOMEN program. Through this program, myself and my team work with Elite Visionary Women who are effectively leading their teams to bring their genius to life… of which hiring is an integral part.
“The sooner you can sort of start to recognize there will always be a cadence to your business that will require you to be hiring, you can get, hopefully, out of this resentment, burden mode and just accept that this is part of what you do.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Bonus: Resenting it’s repetitive 1. Taking fails personally 2. Convincing candidate crushes 3. Drying the pipeline 4. Learning from waste 5. Gifting invitations
Contact Info and Recommended Resources * LEAD FOR WOMEN: Registration is open (currently there is a waitlist). LEAD FOR WOMEN is THE curated Leadership Development, Training AND Advisement program for Elite Visionary Women seeking to upgrade their skills leading, managing, communicating with, and inspiring the people you pay to achieve results in your business. * The Moxy Sage: Join with a paid subscription to hear more about this topic and others. Kris shares more in depth content every week and hosts a private podcast. * Hawaii Retreat with Kris: September 22-25, 2023. A few spots are still available. This retreat is open to all women. See all the details and register at krisplachy.com/hawaii. * Get a FREE Month of Coaching on your Business Edit. Go to thevisionary.ceo/theedit to access everything and learn more.
Connect with Kris Plachy * CEO Boutique: Digital Clinics offered by Kris Plachy: Essential Practices for Women Who Lead + the Advisory Hotline + Kickstart. Shop what’s available, including Kickstart Team Ops, Team Audits, Dealing with Difficult People and much more! * You can help me make a difference in the lives of other women (and men, too). Please take a few moments to submit a review of Leadership Is Feminine to your favorite podcast platform (or two). It really does help boost the recommendation frequency to reach new listeners. THANK YOU so much. + Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Podcasts * Websites: + TheVisionary.ceo + The Moxy Sage + How to CEO (krisplachy.com) * Email: hello@krisplachy.com * Linkedin * Instagram * Facebook * Pinterest * Medium
Self-honesty and the ability to express that honestly is a game changer in life. Yet we avoid telling some truths, both to ourselves and others. Why is that? Is it because we downplay how critical it is? Is it because we aren’t sure how to express ourselves without seeming rude or cruel? Is it because we are–at the heart of it–afraid?
In this episode, I touch on why we don’t have honest conversations and how we can change that. As you listen, I encourage you to examine your own approach to honesty. After all, pure honesty must first begin with being truthful with yourself. I also encourage you to consider going much deeper into this self-awareness through my LEAD FOR WOMEN program. In it, I and my team can work with you personally to root out why you’re afraid of speaking your truth.
“If we had a core belief that we were strong enough to handle whatever happens on the other side of an honest conversation, what might we do differently?” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * What we’re afraid of * And then what * What if you’d be okay * Releasing the toxins * A painful cocoon * Leadership conversations you’re not having
Contact Info and Recommended Resources * LEAD FOR WOMEN: Registration is now open. LEAD FOR WOMEN is THE curated Leadership Development, Training AND Advisement program for Elite Visionary Women seeking to upgrade their skills leading, managing, communicating with, and inspiring the people you pay to achieve results in your business. * The Moxy Sage: Join with a paid subscription to hear more about this topic and others. Kris shares more in depth content every week and hosts a private podcast. * Hawaii Retreat with Kris: September 22-25, 2023. A few spots are still available. This retreat is open to all women. See all the details and register at krisplachy.com/hawaii. * Get a FREE Month of Coaching on your Business Edit. Go to thevisionary.ceo/theedit to access everything and learn more.
Connect with Kris Plachy * CEO Boutique: Digital Clinics offered by Kris Plachy: Essential Practices for Women Who Lead + the Advisory Hotline + Kickstart. Shop what’s available, including Kickstart Team Ops, Team Audits, Dealing with Difficult People and much more! * You can help me make a difference in the lives of other women (and men, too). Please take a few moments to submit a review of Leadership Is Feminine to your favorite podcast platform (or two). It really does help boost the recommendation frequency to reach new listeners. THANK YOU so much. + Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Podcasts
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It’s finally live! After a very long time of contemplation, evaluation and hard work, LEAD FOR WOMEN is ready. As I’ve moved through this extremely intense season of change and confusion, I have embraced that success in life is not about having the perfect “how to”. It’s about embracing feminine leadership, making it your own.
When we look at the world, they want you to just buy tactics. But I want to help you move past this archaic approach and into the power of leading as a woman in today’s culture – without falling prey to the old “how to” ways that emphasize masculine traits. Let’s come together to leverage our feminine power and wisdom and change the world.
“I believe that the wisdom of the years that have come and gone have never left the energy of every woman on this planet. I believe that she hears a voice that calls to her, that tells her when she’s in her truth and can be her most powerful.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Teaching you where I go * Why women fail to lead * Leveraging feminine energy * Visionaries see unrealized possibilities * Integrating your unique voice * No longer just icing * Rejecting embarrassment
Contact Info and Recommended Resources * LEAD FOR WOMEN: Registration is now open thevisionary.ceo/lead. LEAD FOR WOMEN is THE curated Leadership Development, Training AND Advisement program for Elite Visionary Women seeking to upgrade their skills leading, managing, communicating with, and inspiring the people you pay to achieve results in your business. * Hawaii Retreat with Kris: September 22-25, 2023. A few spots are still available. This retreat is open to all women. See all the details and register at krisplachy.com/hawaii. * Get a FREE Month of Coaching on your Edit. Go to thevisionary.ceo/theedit to access everything and learn more. * Join Kris on her new playground: The Moxy Sage. There she shares deeper content every week, has a private podcast and more. Sign up today.
Connect with Kris Plachy * CEO Boutique: Digital Clinics offered by Kris Plachy: Essential Practices for Women Who Lead + the Advisory Hotline + Kickstart. Shop what’s available, including Kickstart Team Ops, Team Audits, Dealing with Difficult People and much more! * Get on my Private Subscriber List! Hear about things no one else does: including opportunities, coming attractions, and more… Sign up TODAY: krisplachy.com (scroll down slightly and click “JOIN THE LIST”). * You can help me make a difference in the lives of other women (and men, too). Please take a few moments to submit a review of Leadership Is Feminine to your favorite podcast platform (or two). It really does help boost the recommendation frequency to reach new listeners. THANK YOU so much. + Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Podcasts * Websites: TheVisionary.ceo and How to CEO (krisplachy.com) * Email: hello@krisplachy.com * Linkedin * Instagram * Facebook * Pinteres * Medium
When it comes to releasing and detoxing, money can be a huge issue. Some people have a great relationship with their finances, others a horrible one, and I would say the majority of us fall somewhere in the middle. For myself, I discovered I had unknowingly harbored a lot of toxicity about finances. When I would think about my connotations regarding money, my thoughts and feelings appeared pretty on the surface… but they really weren’t.
In this episode, I open up about my own money detoxing. Through the process, I learned I was believing some things about myself and my finances that weren’t as freeing as I’d thought them to be. I hope by sharing my experience, I can help you recognize and release any of your own toxic thoughts and beliefs.
“We make money because we step into a different version of ourselves and that version attracts more abundance, more wealth… Transformation generates wealth.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Why I hated selling my abilities * Contribution versus credit * Ingrained scarcity * Valuing true wealth * Transformation generates wealth * Invest in your premiere asset
Contact Info and Recommended Resources * Hawaii Retreat with Kris: September 22-25, 2023. A few spots are still available. This retreat is open to all women. See all the details and register at krisplachy.com/hawaii. * Get a FREE Month of Coaching on your Edit. Go to thevisionary.ceo/theedit to access everything and learn more. * CEO Boutique: Digital Clinics offered by Kris Plachy: Essential Practices for Women Who Lead + the Advisory Hotline + Kickstart. Shop what’s available, including Kickstart Team Ops, Team Audits, Dealing with Difficult People and much more! * Join Kris on her new playground: The Moxy Sage. There she shares deeper content every week, has a private podcast and more. Sign up today.
Connect with Kris Plachy * Get on my Private Subscriber List! Hear about things no one else does: including opportunities, coming attractions, and more… Sign up TODAY: krisplachy.com (scroll down slightly and click “JOIN THE LIST”). * You can help me make a difference in the lives of other women (and men, too). Please take a few moments to submit a review of Leadership Is Feminine to your favorite podcast platform (or two). It really does help boost the recommendation frequency to reach new listeners. THANK YOU so much. + Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Podcasts * Websites: TheVisionary.ceo and How to CEO (krisplachy.com) * Email: hello@krisplachy.com * Linkedin * Instagram * Facebook * Pinterest * Medium
Editing and evaluating your life is super powerful. It reinforces a firm foundation when you take time out to evaluate where you’ve been and then decide if that is where you truly want to be and the pursuit you wish to continue. After all, what good is it to continue to build on top of something that isn’t what you really want and/or isn’t serving you well?
To this end, years ago I began doing the visionary business & life edit for myself. It is an intense yet refreshing and invigorating deep dive into where I’ve been and where I’m going. As the edit unfolds, it probes into those things that are being avoided or not dealt with, and even into those things that aren’t being as savored and celebrated as they should. I invite you to join me both through this podcast and, potentially, in person for your business & life edit.
“The win is in the way… How I achieve what I want is actually the win. It’s not what I want, because that target moves.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Everything is a once Yes * Yes can become No * Removing depletion * The actual win * Asking the questions you’re avoiding * Fearless editing
Contact Info and Recommended Resources * Book: Necessary Endings by Dr. Henry Cloud * Hawaii Retreat with Kris: September 22-25, 2023. A few spots are still available. This retreat is open to all women. See all the details and register at krisplachy.com/hawaii. * Get a FREE Month of Coaching on your Edit. Go to thevisionary.ceo/edit to access everything and learn more. * CEO Boutique: Digital Clinics offered by Kris Plachy: Essential Practices for Women Who Lead + the Advisory Hotline + Kickstart. Shop what’s available, including Kickstart Team Ops, Team Audits, Dealing with Difficult People and much more! * Join Kris on her new playground: The Moxy Sage. There she shares deeper content every week, has a private podcast and more. Sign up today.
Connect with Kris Plachy * Get on my Private Subscriber List! Hear about things no one else does: including opportunities, coming attractions, and more… Sign up TODAY: krisplachy.com (scroll down slightly and click “JOIN THE LIST”). * SAGE WEEKEND - Let us know if you’re interested in the details: krisplachy.com/sageweekend. * You can help me make a difference in the lives of other women (and men, too). Please take a few moments to submit a review of Leadership Is Feminine to your favorite podcast platform (or two). It really does help boost the recommendation frequency to reach new listeners. THANK YOU so much. + Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Podcasts * Websites: TheVisionary.ceo and How to CEO (krisplachy.com) * Email: hello@krisplachy.com * Linkedin * Instagram * Facebook * Pinterest * Medium
Why do we feel shame and guilt when we succeed? Where does that come from and why does it hang on, despite the fact that women are punching through old norms?
First, it’s important to note that success is defined by a variety of factors. What one person views as success, another may view as not as important. It might be a particular amount in your bank account, the number of your clients, the size of your team, your notoriety, your following, the amount of personal freedom you enjoy… It’s not about what you consider success, it’s about how you feel about that success. And I believe that, especially as women, we all struggle with this on some level.
“We make the correlation that our joy means we deserve our pain… [And] it takes away our ability in the moment to relish and savor the joy… [Because] we believe there is a boomerang… we dull the joy to protect ourselves from imminent bad.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Correlations we believe * Belief boomerang * Let yourself feel * Fearing success * Potential of huge wins * Savor the joys * It’s just life * Let’er go
Contact Info and Recommended Resources * CEO Boutique: Digital Clinics offered by Kris Plachy: Essential Practices for Women Who Lead + the Advisory Hotline + Kickstart. Shop what’s available, including Kickstart Team Ops, Team Audits, Dealing with Difficult People and much more! * Join Kris on her new playground: The Moxy Sage. There she shares deeper content, has a private podcast and more. Sign up today. * The Leader In Crisis Training with Kris. Register at TheVisionary.ceo/crisis. This course will last 2 hours and is for those who are interested in participating and getting some direct support from Kris to work through the crisis in their business.
Connect with Kris Plachy * Get on my Private Subscriber List! Hear about things no one else does: including opportunities, coming attractions, and more… Sign up TODAY: krisplachy.com (scroll down slightly and click “JOIN THE LIST”). * SAGE WEEKEND - Let us know if you’re interested in the details: krisplachy.com/sageweekend. * I would love your testimonial to help other women find this podcast! It really does amplify the voice of this podcast by causing the algorithms to recommend Leadership Is Feminine. It only takes a few minutes on your podcast platform of choice and THANK YOU: + Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Podcasts * Websites: TheVisionary.ceo and How to CEO (krisplachy.com) * Email: hello@krisplachy.com * Linkedin * Instagram * Facebook * Pinterest * Medium
We all have a subconscious or invisible internal compass. Like a physical compass, it naturally shows us where we currently are in space and time, and gives us clarity in the direction we should go next. But unlike a physical compass, it can be much more difficult to read.
Pondering this concept, I wanted to talk about how we all operate with our invisible compass but aren’t always aware of it. Knowing this, is there a way to change our focus so we can more readily both direct and follow our internal compass? I think so. Let’s talk about it.
“The answers that you provide to the questions that you ask yourself are your subconscious life and business plan. This is how you operate in the world… it is an ongoing, pulsing heartbeat of belief.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Not living on autopilot * Subconscious questions you ask and answer * What your brain believes * Liberation of core work * Choose the proper questions you want to ask yourself
Contact Info and Recommended Resources * CEO Boutique: Digital Clinics offered by Kris Plachy: Essential Practices for Women Who Lead + the Advisory Hotline + Kickstart. Shop what’s available, including Kickstart Team Ops, Team Audits, Dealing with Difficult People and much more! * Join Kris on her new playground: The Moxy Sage. There she shares deeper content, has a private podcast and more. Sign up today. * The Leader In Crisis Training with Kris. Register at TheVisionary.ceo/crisis. This course will last 2 hours and is for those who are interested in participating and getting some direct support from Kris to work through the crisis in their business.
Connect with Kris Plachy * Get on my Private Subscriber List! Hear about things no one else does: including opportunities, coming attractions, and more… Sign up TODAY: krisplachy.com (scroll down slightly and click “JOIN THE LIST”). * SAGE WEEKEND - Let us know if you’re interested in the details: krisplachy.com/sageweekend. * I would love your testimonial to help other women find this podcast! It really does amplify the voice of this podcast by causing the algorithms to recommend Leadership Is Feminine. It only takes a few minutes on your podcast platform of choice and THANK YOU: + Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Podcasts * Websites: TheVisionary.ceo and How to CEO (krisplachy.com) * Email: hello@krisplachy.com * Linkedin * Instagram * Facebook * Pinterest * Medium
What about rest? True rest? What would that look like? Most of us are not very good at facilitating and executing true rest. We are, on the other hand, very good at having so much to do that we block our ability to rest. You know what I mean… having too many of those things that suck our time and leave us exhausted and overwhelmed.
So I’m calling this a summer of rest. The summer we detoxed from saying yes and said no more. I invite you to implement your own Visionary Summer Detox along with me. In this episode, I share my thoughts and ideas that I hope provide you with inspiration and some direction. Let’s get to resting.
“Let that toxicity of the unsaid words leave your body. It’s time. It’s exhausting to carry around unspoken conversations.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Things we could detox * People we could detox * Decisions we could detox * Conversations we could detox * Perfections we could detox * Actions we could detox * Strategies for executing detox * The Elegant Core you need
Contact Info and Recommended Resources * CEO Boutique: Digital Clinics offered by Kris Plachy: Essential Practices for Women Who Lead + the Advisory Hotline + Kickstart. Shop what’s available, including Kickstart Team Ops, Team Audits, Dealing with Difficult People and much more! * Join Kris on her new playground: The Moxy Sage. There she will be sharing deeper content, have a private podcast and more. Sign up today. * The Leader In Crisis Training with Kris. Register at TheVisionary.ceo/crisis. This course will last 2 hours and is for those who are interested in participating and getting some direct support from Kris to work through the crisis in their business.
Connect with Kris Plachy * Get on my Private Subscriber List! Hear about things no one else does: including opportunities, coming attractions, and more… Sign up TODAY: krisplachy.com (scroll down slightly and click “JOIN THE LIST”). * Hawaii Retreat, June 2023: (open to anyone, you don’t need to be a current client). For info and details, register to join Kris for an Information Meeting and Q&A Session about ALL things Hawaii Retreat – krisplachy.com/hawaiiinfo. * SAGE WEEKEND - Let us know if you’re interested in the details: krisplachy.com/sageweekend. * I would love your testimonial to help other women find this podcast! It really does amplify the voice of this podcast by causing the algorithms to recommend Leadership Is Feminine. It only takes a few minutes on your podcast platform of choice and THANK YOU: + Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Podcasts * Websites: TheVisionary.ceo and How to CEO (krisplachy.com) * Email: hello@krisplachy.com * Linkedin * Instagram * Facebook * Pinterest * Medium
We may not–yet–be able to address all the reasons there are not more women at the top of organizations, but we can address areas in which we have more control. We do have authority and agency over certain aspects of this current reality. So while we work toward systemic change, let’s also work on the daily decisions we make and with whom we choose to surround ourselves.
As we examine this together, I want to encourage us all to be bold in exploring our own beliefs about ourselves. Where might we be unknowingly limiting ourselves? How might we be unintentionally not advancing our leadership skills? How might we be unwittingly diminishing our presence, even within our own companies? There is a lot to consider, so let’s dive deeply into it.
“You don’t owe anybody any version of yourself other than the one that’s real. And we change. All of us change.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * One core piece that limits women * Supporting one another as women * Preventing our own ability * Hyper perfection and hyper control * Lacking support at home * Avoiding aspiration * There is no failure
Contact Info and Recommended Resources * The Leader In Crisis Training with Kris. Register at TheVisionary.ceo/crisis. This course will last 2 hours and is for those who are interested in participating and getting some direct support from Kris to work through the crisis in their business. * Recommended episodes that pair well with this one: + EPISODE 109: A STRONG WOMAN NEEDS A STRONG TEAM + EPISODE 108: THE PRIZE DOES NOT CHASE + EPISODE 100: HOW TO LEAD
Connect with Kris Plachy * Get on my Private Subscriber List! Hear about things no one else does: including opportunities, coming attractions, and more… Sign up TODAY: krisplachy.com (scroll down slightly and click “JOIN THE LIST”). * Hawaii Retreat, June 2023: (open to anyone, you don’t need to be a current client). For info and details, register to join Kris for an Information Meeting and Q&A Session about ALL things Hawaii Retreat – krisplachy.com/hawaiiinfo. * SAGE WEEKEND - Let us know if you’re interested in the details: krisplachy.com/sageweekend. * CEO Boutique: Digital Clinics offered by Kris Plachy: Essential Practices for Women Who Lead. Shop what’s available, including Kickstart Team Ops, Team Audits, Dealing with Difficult People and much more! * I would love your testimonial to help other women find this podcast! It really does amplify the voice of this podcast by causing the algorithms to recommend Leadership Is Feminine. It only takes a few minutes on your podcast platform of choice and THANK YOU: + Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Podcasts * Websites: TheVisionary.ceo and How to CEO (krisplachy.com) * Email: hello@krisplachy.com * Linkedin * Instagram * Facebook * Pinterest * Medium
You need a crew, strong woman, a team. As women, we are conditioned to be the caregivers, the ones helping everyone else. Unfortunately, this can lead to extremes, such as being unable to allow ourselves to get connected to a team and becoming demanding or having a team but struggling to really allow them to help us and unintentionally compromising.
Regardless of where you are on this spectrum, it's time to take to heart the truth that you need some help. You need people to come alongside you to do the things that they can do, to free you to do what only you can do. Let’s talk about it.
“A strong woman recognizes that weakness does not exist in asking for help. Weakness only exists in suffering without help.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Strong woman isolation * Balance, emotional maturity * Necessary relentless pursuit * Keeping good people * Where weakness exists * Be willing
Contact Info and Recommended Resources * The Leader In Crisis Training with Kris. Register at TheVisionary.ceo/crisis. This course will last 2 hours and is for those who are interested in participating and getting some direct support from Kris to work through the crisis in their business. * Recommended episodes that pair well with this one: + EPISODE 108: THE PRIZE DOES NOT CHASE + EPISODE 100: HOW TO LEAD
Connect with Kris Plachy * Get on my Private Subscriber List! Hear about things no one else does: including opportunities, coming attractions, and more… Sign up TODAY: krisplachy.com (scroll down slightly and click “JOIN THE LIST”). * Hawaii Retreat, June 2023: (open to anyone, you don’t need to be a current client). For info and details, register to join Kris for an Information Meeting and Q&A Session about ALL things Hawaii Retreat – krisplachy.com/hawaiiinfo. * SAGE WEEKEND - Let us know if you’re interested in the details: krisplachy.com/sageweekend. * CEO Boutique: Digital Clinics offered by Kris Plachy: Essential Practices for Women Who Lead. Shop what’s available, including Kickstart Team Ops, Team Audits, Dealing with Difficult People and much more! * I would love your testimonial to help other women find this podcast! It really does amplify the voice of this podcast by causing the algorithms to recommend Leadership Is Feminine. It only takes a few minutes on your podcast platform of choice and THANK YOU: + Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Podcasts * Websites: TheVisionary.ceo and How to CEO (krisplachy.com) * Email: hello@krisplachy.com * Linkedin * Instagram * Facebook * Pinterest * Medium
YOU are the prize and you do not chase. But, if this is true–and it is–why do we not live in this reality? Why do we find ourselves chasing, rather than living as the prize?
As a woman who believes deeply in the value of women (not to say I don’t value men), I desire for you to see yourself as you truly are. Someone of worth. Someone with a beautiful gift to give. Someone worth being supported, listened to, respected... and living the truth that the prize does not chase–regardless of what we’ve been taught over our lifetimes.
“Why is it that not everybody lives by that? Because you don’t believe you’re a prize… You don’t believe you are worthy of not chasing.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Defining “The prize does not chase” * Why you don’t believe * Expectations of emotional support * Reasons / ways women chase * Who are you when you chase? * Know you are worth it
Contact Info and Recommended Resources * The Leader In Crisis Training with Kris. Register at TheVisionary.ceo/crisis. This course will last 2 hours and is for those who are interested in participating and getting some direct support from Kris to work through the crisis in their business. * Recommended episodes that pair well with this one: + EPISODE 101: A LOVE LETTER TO YOU + SEASON 5 EPISODE 10: WOMEN, LEADERSHIP, AND SELF-WORTH
Connect with Kris Plachy * Get on my Private Subscriber List! Hear about things no one else does: including opportunities, coming attractions, and more… Sign up TODAY: krisplachy.com (scroll down slightly and click “JOIN THE LIST”). * Hawaii Retreat, June 2023: (open to anyone, you don’t need to be a current client). For info and details, register to join Kris for an Information Meeting and Q&A Session about ALL things Hawaii Retreat – krisplachy.com/hawaiiinfo. * SAGE WEEKEND - Let us know if you’re interested in the details: krisplachy.com/sageweekend. * CEO Boutique: Digital Clinics offered by Kris Plachy: Essential Practices for Women Who Lead. Shop what’s available, including Kickstart Team Ops, Team Audits, Dealing with Difficult People and much more! * I would love your testimonial to help other women find this podcast! It really does amplify the voice of this podcast by causing the algorithms to recommend Leadership Is Feminine. It only takes a few minutes on your podcast platform of choice and THANK YOU: + Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Podcasts * Websites: TheVisionary.ceo and How to CEO (krisplachy.com) * Email: hello@krisplachy.com * Linkedin * Instagram * Facebook * Pinterest * Medium
There is a decision that has the power to separate you from where you are to where you want to be. But if you don’t even know what it is, if you’re stuck in the spin of crisis, how can you make that decision?
As I’ve worked with my clients, I’ve found that in dealing with a crisis, there is typically just one decision that is preventing all other decisions from happening. Literally it is one decision standing in your way, causing everything else to stall and stagnate. But when you can identify that decision within the swirl of all that is happening, and deal with it… all else begins to be resolved as well. Let’s talk about it.
“It was just one decision that would lead to one action. And then, that one action would allow for everything else to be resolved.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Crisis in your business * Just one decision * What are you perseverating on? * Why we don’t decide * Easy in the eye of the beholder * Fear of something that doesn’t exist yet
Contact Info and Recommended Resources * The Leader In Crisis Training with Kris. Register at TheVisionary.ceo/crisis. This course will last 2 hours and is for those who are interested in participating and getting some direct support from Kris to work through the crisis in their business. * Recommended episodes that pair well with this one: + EPISODE 106: THE VISIONARY’S JOURNEY + EPISODE 105: VISIONARY SHAME
Connect with Kris Plachy * Get on my Private Subscriber List! Hear about things no one else does: including opportunities, coming attractions, and more… Sign up TODAY: krisplachy.com (scroll down slightly and click “JOIN THE LIST”). * Hawaii Retreat, June 2023: (open to anyone, you don’t need to be a current client). For info and details, register to join Kris for an Information Meeting and Q&A Session about ALL things Hawaii Retreat – krisplachy.com/hawaiiinfo. * SAGE WEEKEND - Let us know if you’re interested in the details: krisplachy.com/sageweekend. * CEO Boutique: Digital Clinics offered by Kris Plachy: Essential Practices for Women Who Lead. Shop what’s available, including Kickstart Team Ops, Team Audits, Dealing with Difficult People and much more! * I would love your review to help other women find this podcast! It really does amplify the voice of this podcast by causing the algorithms to recommend Leadership Is Feminine. It only takes a few minutes on your podcast platform of choice and THANK YOU: + Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Podcasts * Websites: TheVisionary.ceo and How to CEO (krisplachy.com) * Email: hello@krisplachy.com * Linkedin * Instagram * Facebook * Pinterest * Medium
As we go along in our journey, especially as visionaries, we grow, we change, our thinking evolves. It can be liberating and scary and wonderful and nerve-racking, all at the same time. But it is inevitable. We don’t stay the same, and I would say this is good, as we shouldn’t stay the same in many regards.
In this episode, I talk about the visionary’s journey. About my journey. I share my thoughts, my heart, and how I’ve changed in the way I think about what I do as a result of my journey. If you’re a visionary, it’s likely you’re on your own journey. So I hope by sharing some of mine, I might offer you some insights and encouragement. Please come with me.
“That may mean that the business doesn’t have the same trajectory that it did under the visionary but that doesn’t make the trajectory bad.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Roadblocks to the visionary moving on * Adjustments in trajectory * Recognizing the time for change * Building it to be independent of you * Learning to lead, not just manage
Contact Info and Recommended Resources * COMING SOON: The Leader In Crisis LIVE Training with Kris. Sign up to be notified at krisplachy.com (scroll down slightly and click “JOIN THE LIST”). * Recommended episodes that pair well with this one: + EPISODE 101: A LOVE LETTER TO YOU + EPISODE 103: THE IN BETWEEN: RESTLESS VISIONARY SYNDROME + SEASON 6 EPISODE 13: ENTREPRENEURIAL BOREDOM
Connect with Kris Plachy * Get on my Private Subscriber List! Hear about things no one else does: including opportunities, coming attractions, and more… Sign up TODAY: krisplachy.com (scroll down slightly and click “JOIN THE LIST”). * Hawaii Retreat, June 2023: (open to anyone, you don’t need to be a current client). For info and details, register to join Kris for an Information Meeting and Q&A Session about ALL things Hawaii Retreat – krisplachy.com/hawaiiinfo. * SAGE WEEKEND - Let us know if you’re interested in the details: krisplachy.com/sageweekend. * CEO Boutique: Digital Clinics offered by Kris Plachy: Essential Practices for Women Who Lead. Shop what’s available, including Kickstart Team Ops, Team Audits, Dealing with Difficult People and much more! * I would love your review! It honestly is very helpful. If you can, lease leave one on your favorite podcast platform: + Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Podcasts * Website: How to CEO * Email: hello@krisplachy.com * Linkedin * Instagram * Facebook * Pinterest * Medium
Visionaries are more than simply dreamers. Visionaries focus not only on what might be but how to make it into reality. They hold a deep belief that what they dream can–and will–happen. To me, this is a sense like smelling or hearing. But what happens if this asset you’ve always relied upon suddenly isn’t there?
Every visionary has times when she cannot see. And it’s disorienting. It’s stifling. It’s paralytic. It’s shameful. But don’t worry, it’s okay. You’re not broken. It’s not a character flaw. After all, vision is ether. Let’s talk about it.
“I think you don’t know because the answer doesn’t exist yet. And we have to trust that.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Discomfort of visionary blindness * When you can't see what’s next * Triggers of visionary shame + Uncertainty + Changing the built thing + Altering course * The answer doesn’t exist yet; but it won’t pass you * Just make room
Contact Info and Recommended Resources * Books: + Put Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants To Be by Steven Pressfield + Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert * Recommended episodes that pair well with this one: * EPISODE 103: THE IN BETWEEN: RESTLESS VISIONARY SYNDROME * SEASON 6 EPISODE 13: ENTREPRENEURIAL BOREDOM
Connect with Kris Plachy * Get on my Private Subscriber List! Hear about things no one else does: including opportunities, coming attractions, and more… Sign up TODAY: krisplachy.com (scroll down slightly and click “JOIN THE LIST”). * Hawaii Retreat, June 2023: (open to anyone, you don’t need to be a current client). For info and details, register to join Kris for an Information Meeting and Q&A Session about ALL things Hawaii Retreat – krisplachy.com/hawaiiinfo. * SAGE WEEKEND - Let us know if you’re interested in the details: krisplachy.com/sageweekend. * CEO Boutique: Digital Clinics offered by Kris Plachy: Essential Practices for Women Who Lead. Shop what’s available, including Kickstart Team Ops, Team Audits, Dealing with Difficult People and much more! * I would love your review! It honestly is very helpful. If you can, lease leave one on your favorite podcast platform: + Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Podcasts
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There is a myth that authority and leadership looks and sounds a certain way. Traditionally, this has been the expected look and voice pattern of a white, well-educated male. And, as a society, we’ve insidiously allowed that strangely ingrained falsehood to remain and grow deep roots. But it’s completely false.
Leadership does not have a specific look nor sound. Rather, it has characteristics. First of all, authority does not automatically equal leadership. One can have authority but not really be a leader or one can have and be both. Secondly, leadership isn’t telling other people what to do. That is authority. Leadership is so much more. Let’s talk about these important distinctions.
“What if it isn’t authoritarian approach? ‘Do what I say’. What if it’s more, ‘Hey, I’m doing this thing… Do you wanna come?... What if your primary role was the nurturing of and development of the future that you imagine?” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Traditional look of authority * Authority isn’t automatically leadership * Analyzing what we’ve known * Leading with your voice * Presence not authoritarian * Production of fear isn’t leadership
Contact Info and Recommended Resources * Book: Permission To Speak: How To Change What Power Sounds Like, Starting With You by Samara Bay * Recommended episodes that pair well with this one: + EPISODE 100: HOW TO LEAD + SEASON 6 EPISODE 7: WHY FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS STRUGGLE WITH SUPPORT
Connect with Kris Plachy * Get on my Private Subscriber List! Hear about things no one else does: including opportunities, coming attractions, and more… Sign up TODAY: krisplachy.com (scroll down slightly and click “JOIN THE LIST”). * Hawaii Retreat, June 2023: (open to anyone, you don’t need to be a current client). For info and details, register to join Kris for an Information Meeting and Q&A Session about ALL things Hawaii Retreat – krisplachy.com/hawaiiinfo. The info session will be held Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. PDT. * SAGE WEEKEND - Let us know if you’re interested in the details: krisplachy.com/sageweekend. * CEO Boutique: Digital Clinics offered by Kris Plachy: Essential Practices for Women Who Lead. Shop what’s available, including Kickstart Team Ops, Team Audits, Dealing with Difficult People and much more! * I would love your review! It honestly is very helpful. If you can, lease leave one on your favorite podcast platform: + Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Podcasts
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- As visionaries, it is vital we create and embrace the flexibility to be able to pivot within our businesses and our focuses. Even if and when things are going extremely well, there is always development we continue to need as women, both individually and as an overall group, plus as CEOs. Unfortunately, the fear of making changes–especially big ones–is where many leaders end up stuck.
The Kris Plachy Team has watched these truths unfold as we’ve worked with nearly countless female CEOs over many years. That’s why I am so very excited to have my team with me for this episode. Recently, I made the decision to change up a lot of what we do and they agreed to come on the podcast to talk about things they’ve both seen and experienced. Michelle, Crista and Chelsea opened up about topics like filling the vision hole, reconfiguring the picture, reassuring your team, embracing the spirit of possibility, and much more.
“I think all of us who run businesses… we have to have these moments where we’re willing to be in suspension, in the in-between. It’s where we get a lot of really good insight.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn + Initial team reactions: what to expect + Filling the vision hole + Reconfiguring the picture + Reassuring your team + Embracing the spirit of possibility + Receiving hard truths Contact Info and Recommended Resources Book:
Company of One: Why Staying Small Is the Next Big Thing for Business by Paul Jarvis
I want to thank my team, Michelle Arant, Director of Operations and Coach with the Kris Plachy Coaching Group, Crista Grasso, Fractional CMO, and Chelsea Sheridan, Executive of All Things Social Media, Landing Pages & Digital Marketing, once more for being on this episode with me!
Connect with Kris Plachy + Get on my Private Subscriber List! Hear about things no one else does: including opportunities, coming attractions, and more… Sign up TODAY: krisplachy.com (scroll down slightly and click “JOIN THE LIST”). + Hawaii Retreat, June 2023: (open to anyone, you don’t need to be a current client). For info and details, register to join Kris for an Information Meeting and Q&A Session about ALL things Hawaii Retreat – krisplachy.com/hawaiiinfo. The info session will be held Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. PDT. + SAGE WEEKEND - Let us know if you’re interested in the details: krisplachy.com/sageweekend. + CEO Boutique: Digital Clinics offered by Kris Plachy: Essential Practices for Women Who Lead. Shop what’s available, including Kickstart Team Ops, Team Audits, Dealing with Difficult People and much more! + I would love your review! It honestly is very helpful. If you can, lease leave one on your favorite podcast platform: - Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Podcasts + Website: How to CEO + Email: hello@krisplachy.com + Linkedin + Instagram + Facebook + Pinterest + Medium
Keeping a schedule may not come naturally to you. But developing the habit of holding specific hours gives you the boundaries and structure you need. Why? Not because you need to work more. But because you need to work less. Stick with me here…
Let’s be real, you don't need more “how to” courses or workbooks or whatever. You need time to sit with yourself, listen to yourself, talk about yourself, and come into the powerful place where you accept the reality that there can be so much more for you. I long to help you, to come alongside you, to hold that space for you. And it starts with setting appropriate office hours and honoring your priorities.
“Do you honor that vision that you had for yourself… that you wanted to be flexible, that you didn’t want to work 40, 50, 80 hours a week. That you weren’t going to create a job for yourself. Have you created a job that you’re trapped in?... A business that you’re trapped in?” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Ultimately creating ease * You need time, not more to do * Office hours boundaries * An interesting conundrum * Planning and honoring priorities
Contact Info and Recommended Resources * Get on my Private Subscriber List! Hear about things no one else does: including opportunities, what’s happening, and much more… There’s even a special preview experience coming up soon. So sign up NOW: krisplachy.com (scroll down slightly and click “JOIN THE LIST”). * Hawaii Retreat, June 2023: (open to anyone, you don’t need to be a current client). For info and details, register to join Kris for an Information Meeting and Q&A Session about ALL things Hawaii Retreat – krisplachy.com/hawaiiinfo. The info session will be held Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. PDT. * Recommended episodes that pair well with this one: + SEASON 6 EPISODE 13: ENTREPRENEURIAL BOREDOM + EPISODE 100: HOW TO LEAD
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Sometimes you just need to be reassured: You are incredibly important, you are amazing, you are worthwhile. But I know you question from time to time. And you permit things in your life that aren't in your best interest. That's why I’m here to remind you of the truth of your worth.
As I’ve spoken into the lives of women over many years, I’ve always advocated strongly for them to value themselves more highly and to have agency in their lives. I want to help guide you into a place of vulnerability – not to other people, but within yourself. To explore and work through those spaces in your life where you know you’re working against yourself but don’t know how to stop. If this resonates within, this episode is my love letter to you.
“That little dark corner becomes a corner you use to define who you are in the world. And that is a lie. You are incredible. You are capable.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Little dark corner lies * You’re not here to be a target * True honesty * Walking the path of the answer * Necessity of going outside yourself
Contact Info and Recommended Resources * Get on my Private Subscriber List! Hear about things no one else does: including opportunities, what’s happening, and much more… There’s even a special preview experience coming up soon. So sign up NOW: krisplachy.com (scroll down slightly and click “JOIN THE LIST”). * Hawaii Retreat, June 2023: (open to anyone, you don’t need to be a current client). For info and details, register to join Kris for an Information Meeting and Q&A Session about ALL things Hawaii Retreat – krisplachy.com/hawaiiinfo. The info session will be held Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. PDT. * Recommended episode that pairs well with this one: EPISODE 100: HOW TO LEAD
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Growing in leadership involves asking yourself: Where did I learn those things that aren’t really right? Especially as women. For instance, where did we learn to basically shut off our prefrontal cortex when it comes to making decisions? Particularly when leadership is involved? And where did we ever get the idea that we just need more templates, more how-tos, more quick fixes?
There are so many successful, competent and confident women in leadership who have the capacity to stand in their decisions but they waver. Why? It’s not that they don’t know. They are aware they’re abdicating their authority. And that needs to stop. We all, as female leaders, need to move into conscious competence. We each need to become the woman who knows who she is. Let’s talk about this.
“Templates… will not resolve the emotional distress you have as a leader… The only thing that’s gonna resolve that is you upleveling the way that you think about yourself as the woman who leads your company.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Wrong learning * Abdicating authority * Moving into conscious competence * You don’t need templates * Becoming the woman who knows who she is * Choosing to not be alone
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Recommended episode that pairs well with this one:
Season 6 Episode 13: Entrepreneurial Boredom
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Feeling bored, unmotivated, even lazy in building our businesses is normal. We hit inflection points in which we need to make and implement decisions that will change the course of our business – and often ourselves. Some things may need only slightly tweaking, some need almost completely retooled, and some need to be retired altogether. This is the inevitable evolution of business.
When you find yourself at such an inflection point, it may also hit you that you’ve become a bit of a lone wolf during the building of your business. Things are going well, and you're successful, but the team you’ve built does most of the work now. And you, as the business owner, find yourself at loose ends… experiencing entrepreneurial boredom. You feel trapped and tied down to your business, where once you felt invigorated and free. So you wonder, is it time to change what I’m personally doing? Yes. Let’s talk about it.
“But these inflections, these moments where you feel incredibly dis-eased, very uncomfortable, in your own business, this is what we’ve got to pay attention to… Let’s figure out what’s going on here for you. ‘Cause you’re spinnin’.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Onset of entrepreneurial boredom * Inflection point emotions * Unconsciously or Consciously and Incompetent or Competent * Willing to go there – holding space * Time for sage, CEO
Contact Info and Recommended Resources * SAGE WEEKEND - Let us know if you’re interested in the details: krisplachy.com/sageweekend. * LEAD LIKE A WOMAN: LIVE, IN-PERSON EVENT – Are you ready to really step up as a leader, step into your own voice and feel amazing, confident and competent? Join Kris and her team May 9th, 10th and 11th, 2023 in El Dorado Hills, CA. Get all the details at krisplachy.com/lead.
Recommended episode that pairs well with this one: Season 6 Episode 11: LIVE PODCAST: How To CEO Your Business When It’s Time For Massive Change
Connect with Kris Plachy * Access Kris’s Favorite Questions for a Personal Retreat: krisplachy.com/Retreatquestions. * The CEO Boutique: Digital Clinics offered by Kris Plachy: Essential Practices for Women Who Lead. Shop what’s available, including Kickstart Team Ops, Team Audits, Dealing with Difficult People and much more! * I deeply appreciate your reviews! It really makes a difference. Please leave me a review on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Podcasts * Website: How to CEO * Email: hello@krisplachy.com * Join the email list: krisplachy.com * Linkedin * Instagram * Facebook * Pinterest * Medium
As we go through life, we are given time to accomplish what we’re supposed to accomplish. Some get more time given to them than others. But every person’s fulfillment of what they were to do is valuable and special.
In this episode, I want to encourage you to look at what you are spending your time doing. Are you fulfilling your promise of a lifetime? Are you doing what you’re meant to do? Or are you dismissing what you’re capable of because you’re afraid? Let’s talk about it right now, before another moment passes.
“You don’t need more stuff. You need to get inspired. You need to be inspired to the point that you touch and tap into your own genius.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * The time is now * Fulfilling or dismissing * Ignoring your own truth * You don’t need more stuff * Reconnect through disconnect (aka personal retreats) * Suppressive behaviors * You’re worthy of time alone
Contact Info and Recommended Resources * Life Coach School Podcast with Brooke Castillo – Ep #460: Yearly Retreats with Kris Plachy * Access Kris’s Favorite Questions for a Personal Retreat: krisplachy.com/Retreatquestions * LEAD LIKE A WOMAN: LIVE, IN-PERSON EVENT – Are you ready to really step up as a leader, step into your own voice and feel amazing, confident and competent? Join Kris and her team May 9th, 10th and 11th, 2023 in El Dorado Hills, CA. Get all the details at krisplachy.com/lead.
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I almost called this episode, How Do You CEO Your Business When You Wanna Burn the Whole F-ing Thing Down? Because, let’s be honest, sometimes it seems like it would just be easier to wash your hands of the whole thing, right?
If you resonate with this feeling even a little bit, you’re in the right place. In this episode, I discuss the three biggest gaps I see over and over again that either cause massive change or are the result of it. I also tackle the underlying psychological components you’ll need to sit with, such as getting clean and clear, as well as preparing for people to take change personally. Finally, if after listening to this episode you realize you’re ready for more specific advice, I would love to work with you.
“Every visionary confronts moments where they don’t believe in their own vision.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Clean and clear * Gaps for change + Skill + Support + Belief * Stop self-flogging * People make it personal
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If you’re like so many business owners, you absolutely love what you’re doing, what you’re bringing to the world… But managing people? Not so much. In fact, if you could do everything without needing to lead others, you would. Unfortunately, you have to have help. You simply can’t do it all alone.
Regardless of where you feel you land on the capability scale, let me assure you: You can develop the necessary skills to lead well the gorgeous business you’ve been kissed with. But before you can make leading people easy, you must first believe it’s even possible. Let’s talk about it.
“The stillness of your own mind, without the clutter of the story, is where ease exists.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Creation of meaning * Power of labels * We get to choose * Facts are just facts * First decide * Where ease exists
Contact Info and Recommended Resources My How to CEO program begins February 16, 2023 – The updated version of How to CEO includes the opportunity for management training for anyone on your team, while you go through the program.
The CEO Boutique: Digital Clinics offered by Kris Plachy: Essential Practices for Women Who Lead. Shop what’s available, including Kickstart Team Ops, Team Audits, Dealing with Difficult People and much more!
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In my definition, addiction is doing anything against your own will, knowing it’s not good for you. After all, if you weren’t addicted, you wouldn’t do it. I believe people do things they know aren’t healthy for them because it’s a distraction from disquieting and distressing emotions.
Yet, in our society, being busy, hustling, going after it are applauded, encouraged, rewarded. Needing to work, wanting to work, those are accepted reasons to avoid all kinds of things. Therefore, I see a failure in our society to properly address this unhealthy addiction. But how do we know if we’re addicted to work? And what should we do about it? Let’s talk about this sensitive issue, love.
So for a lot of women who are opening up their laptop after the kids go to bed and saying, ‘Oh, I’ve got to work’: What are you not doing?... What do you have to confront in your life if you don’t have work as an excuse?” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Society’s wrong rewards * Business as a buffer * Becoming a meddler * Self-care solution * Deep rest * Be honest and evaluate
Contact Info and Recommended Resources My How to CEO program begins February 16, 2023 – The updated version of How to CEO includes the opportunity for management training for anyone on your team, while you go through the program.
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The feminine CEO formula. What does it entail, exactly? How do you go from being kissed with an idea to having a thriving business with an incredible team? How do you transition from making so many decisions yourself to ascending into the next level of yourself where you’re not as involved anymore? Such transformation takes time and intentionality.
I want to help you with this intentional process. Walk beside you as you take the time and make the time to grow and change. As with anything, it’s always best to begin at the beginning so I decided to record this episode – a start here to become the CEO. Obviously, we cannot cover everything in one brief podcast but I want to offer my perspective regarding this road, both the positives as well as the pitfalls. It’s super crazy fun and super terrifying, so let’s go.
“What river do you want to be in? Do you wanna be in the one where you’ve got those frickin’ paddles and you’re working so hard to get there? Or do you want to try to figure out how to get into that river with the current that’s gonna help you move?” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Who your first hire should be * Build clear framework * More sales isn’t the answer * The endless nature of life * You’re the roadblock * New you, moving forward * Lies we believe * Stop getting in your own way
Contact Info and Recommended Resources My How to CEO program begins February 16, 2023 – The updated version of How to CEO includes the opportunity for management training for anyone on your team, while you go through the program.
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Being supported is a vital need but we struggle with seeking and accepting support. We know, intellectually, that leadership is an inside job yet we resist. The insights and changes that must take place in order for us to be more competent and confident women stay on a surface level.
Let’s call it out: female entrepreneurs struggle with support. Whether through societal conditioning or other influences, we act as though we don’t need help. Like we’ve got it all under control. The biggest issue with this fallacy is that it only harms us and holds us back. We can learn plenty of solid techniques and methods for success but those systems will only take us so far. If we cannot internalize insights and information, make them mean something to ourselves and our business, we will fall short of our potential. I don’t want to see that happen to you so let’s tackle it head on.
“You have to believe that you are worthy of being supported.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Too dependent on self * Believe support exists * You’re worthy of support * An assignment executed with honesty * Be willing and do the work * Money factor
Contact Info and Recommended Resources My How to CEO program begins February 16, 2023 – The updated version of How to CEO includes the opportunity for management training for anyone on your team, while you go through the program.
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With calling comes responsibility. In order to fully embrace your calling, you first must know what it is – not just generally, but specifically. Then you must be ready to fully embrace the responsibility that comes with that calling. Yet, in order to embrace responsibility, it’s integral to identify the influences of your calling.
Who we are and who we’re called to be is interwoven with threads of influence, whether they be threads of encouragement or discouragement, of vocalization or of silencing. Leadership training, philosophies, and so on, creating vision and purpose, are most often based on ideas that came from the minds of men. Which I’m not saying is a bad thing. But if you believe as I do, that women often speak a different language, and that there is a divine element behind your calling, that this is about the soul of your business, this all deserves investigation.
“A calling is serving a soul.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * “You Are a Goddess” * Language of women * Divine calling * Soul of a business * Changing your relationship with your business
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Book: You Are a Goddess by Sophie Bashford
My How to CEO program begins February 16, 2023 – The updated version of How to CEO includes the opportunity for management training for anyone on your team, while you go through the program.
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What are you all in on? Does it show? What happens to you when you think about going all in on what matters to you most? What precious things… and, more importantly, what discomforts… come to mind?
That's really the crux of the whole thing, isn’t it? Making the lasting behavior changes necessary to move through, to work in spite of, the discomforts. Love, let me give it to you straight: I’ve come to the place where I’m willing to be a hot mess, even in public, in front of others, for the sake of the thing I want most. Are you? Let’s talk about it.
“Are you willing to forgo comfort to achieve the thing you say you want most?” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Admitting the discomfort * Willing to forgo, willing to be a mess * Avoiding feelings * Buffering behaviors * Becoming the woman, not perfecting processes
Contact Info and Recommended Resources The All-In Coterie for 2023: Helping women identify what they really want to achieve and really getting over their own hangups about it.
My How to CEO program begins February 16, 2023 – The updated version of How to CEO includes the opportunity for management training for anyone on your team, while you go through the program.
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Firing people is extremely uncomfortable, to state the obvious. What may not be quite as obvious, however, is exactly why you’re not firing them, why you should and why you should right now. Don’t drag the same problems you’ve been having into another year.
To help you, I’ve gathered several thoughts I hope are enlightening, empowering and freeing. As I share, I want you to sit and really listen. Absorb the truth that you are not alone in this issue, that you must make firing “that” person happen, and that you can do it. Your business depends on it, your other team members depend on it, and you depend on it. If you don’t, you’ll continue to struggle, to lose sleep, and to stifle the growth of the business you’ve been kissed with. Let’s not let that happen. Let’s face this tough issue and deal with it.
“We don’t hire people to save them.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Why you have to fire them NOW * We don’t hire to save * What else they're ruining * Let us help you * You can’t change or force them * How it will feel afterwards
Contact Info and Recommended Resources My How to CEO program begins February 16, 2023 – The updated version of How to CEO includes the opportunity for management training for anyone on your team, while you go through the program.
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I do not believe that the strongest, loudest or most commanding are necessarily leaders. While there are some with great ideas or charisma, those qualities don’t automatically equate with leadership. And in many cases, there are people who are influential, even powerful, but their motivations for leading aren’t pure. What, then, is a true leader?
First and foremost, I believe women are born leaders. The idea that only men are true leaders is false. Secondly, and just as importantly, I believe it all boils down to leadership mindset. We must be willing to work hardest on ourselves. Dig deep into our own minds and deal with what we find there. Let’s talk about it, love.
“The leader has to understand the wake she leaves behind.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * When you raise your hand * Power to disrupt and build up * Mindset, not position * Time for new * Discomfort is not a stop sign * You must understand yourself * Tend the asset
Contact Info and Recommended Resources My How to CEO program begins February 16, 2023 – The updated version of How to CEO includes the opportunity for management training for anyone on your team, while you go through the program.
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This week I’m featuring my friend Tanya Dalton on the Leadership is Feminine Podcast and I’m so excited!
You see, Tanya is the yin to my yang.
She helps my crazy visionary brain settle down and find the simplicity of what I want to create.
She’s able to do this so well, because she totally gets it. She is, after all, a very successful CEO of several companies she created and then sold!
So when Tanya decided to conduct a four week strategic planning circle this past November, I immediately registered. And of course it was brilliant, because she is brilliant! I was able to sort through my ideas and come up with some amazing plans for 2023. But not only did I come up with the plans, but I also put them on the calendar and really thought through all of the needs I have when it comes to achieving these big goals.
Well, Tanya and I just discussed that she’s going to do it again and she’s going to host the Strategic Planning Circle in January. I decided that I wanted to be able to provide access to this course to all of my clients.
So, she has agreed to provide all of my current clients a $500 discount, taking what is normally $2500 to $2000. The amount of value that she provides in these four weeks for $2000 is amazing. Tonya is such an accomplished wizard when it comes to productivity and efficiency, I feel like she’s practically giving this away for free.
So, if you’re a current client, we will be sending you a private link to use to register for Tanya’s course. (Please watch your email for that link.) If you are not a current client, and you become a current client before December 23, 2022, we will also send you the link to register for her amazing event.
In the meantime, you can learn everything you want to learn about this awesome experience by going to tanyadalton.com/2023. On that page Tanya will explain to you what’s included in this program and all of the deliverables you can expect.
I also invite you to tune in to the podcast this week to learn even more and to experience what Tonya’s philosophy is and what it would be like to work with her. I know you won’t be disappointed!
“By not planning, you are giving away your power.” – Tanya Dalton
What You’ll Learn * Who’s driving the bus? * Creativity through planning * Giving away your power * The Decision Making Machine * Flexibility through vision * Up and out * Business around life * Kris’s gift
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Connect with Tanya Dalton Tanya Dalton is a best-selling author, speaker, and nationally recognized expert on purposeful productivity. She helps women step into intentional leadership in their professional and personal lives.
In addition to having her first book, The Joy of Missing Out, being named one of the Top 10 Business Books of the year by Fortune Magazine, Tanya’s podcast, The Intentional Advantage has received millions of downloads from listeners around the world. She is also a featured expert on several networks including NBC and Fox and is a VIP contributor for Entrepreneur.com.
Tanya has been featured in some of the world’s leading publications including Forbes, Inc, Fast Company, and Real Simple. She has been awarded the elite Enterprising Women Award and has been named the Female Entrepreneur to Watch for the state of North Carolina.
Tanya is also the founder of inkWELL Press Productivity Co., a multi-million dollar company providing tools that work as a catalyst in helping women do less while achieving maximum success.
Her highly anticipated second book, On Purpose: The Busy Woman’s Guide to an Extraordinary Life of Meaning and Success, launched last fall through HarperCollins Publishing.
- Website: tanyadalton.com
- Podcast: The Intentional Advantage
- Contact: tanyadalton.com/contact
- Strategic Planning Circle: tanyadalton.com/2023
Kris’s Gift: If you're a current client of Kris’s, you'll be receiving a $500 discount via email from Kris for Tanya’s 2023 Strategic Planning Circle!
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My How to CEO program begins February 16, 2023 – but if you get on the REGISTERED NOW, you’ll get some amazing early registration offers. The updated version of How to CEO includes the opportunity for management training for anyone on your team, while you go through the program. PLUS early registration includes work you can do right now, even before the program begins, AND you’ll lock in the lower 2022 price for yourself! So don’t delay! Get registered by December 23, 2022.
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Operations managers (or similar) often go into the work field and do great work for a CEO with training in things like operations, business management, and similar. And yet, they lack training in how to lead, how to manage people, and how to make decisions in challenging situations. As CEOs, it’s easy to overlook this integral component. What we think our management team ought to handle might be too narrowly focused or we might think they should intuitively know and effortlessly execute these parts of their job. But they don’t.
That's why in this episode, I explore why CEOs should train up their management team. Bottom line, you can’t do it all. Nor should you. That makes it critical to the building of your business. Without a management team who can lead effectively, your business growth will eventually stall. The solution is to invest in quality leadership training for your top people. It’s an investment both in your business and in yourself.
“It doesn’t do any good for you to have all this great leadership management and insight and practices and tools if you then don’t have a right-hand who can do the same. Because the goal… is to get to the point where you’re really not necessary in the business.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * The ecosystem * Necessity of same training * How you’ll grow faster * What if they don’t stay? * How we help you know * Manager’s point of view
Contact Info and Recommended Resources The CEO Boutique: Digital Clinics offered by Kris Plachy: Essential Practices for Women Who Lead. Shop what’s available, including Kickstart Team Ops, Team Audits, Dealing with Difficult People and much more!
My How to CEO program begins February 16, 2023 – but if you get on the WAITLIST NOW, you’ll get some amazing early registration offers. The updated version of How to CEO includes the opportunity for management training for anyone on your team, while you go through the program. PLUS early registration includes work you can do right now, even before the program begins, AND you’ll lock in the lower 2022 price for yourself! So don’t delay! Get registered before prices increase in January.
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Straightforward advice on what to do to manage people is invaluable, especially since typical management discussions center around how hard it can be. But there actually are some ways to make managing people easier. The trick is to not over-complicate issues. And the trick to not over-complicating issues is to recognize the ways in which you might be doing just that.
In this episode, I share the four reasons managing people is actually easy and simple. I hope as you listen, you gain some practical insights and even learn a bit about yourself, including some thought patterns that aren’t helping. I hope this advice, added to a few intentional tweaks to your approach, will guide you into alleviating your management problems. Now let’s talk managing made simple.
“You have all these truths that you believe about the world that you’ve never really checked. And those truths, while they feel so important to you, they’re not real... They’re your thoughts. They’re not the truth.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Why we avoid hard things * Management as math * #1: Control isn’t your job * #2: Your emotional agency * #3: It’s an invitation * #4: Invitation progress follow up
Contact Info and Recommended Resources My How to CEO program begins in February – but if you get on the WAITLIST NOW, you’ll get some amazing early registration offers. The updated version of How to CEO includes the opportunity for management training for anyone on your team, while you go through the program. PLUS early registration includes work you can do right now, even before the program begins, AND you’ll lock in the lower 2022 price for yourself! So don’t delay! Get registered before prices increase in January.
Interested in Sage CEO? Schedule an exploratory call with Kris at krisplachy.com/sageinfo.
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From time to time, we need a reset. We may even need to burn it all down, let it all go and see what remains. But because many of us are healers and providers in one way or another, this can be difficult. As leaders, we consider how things will affect others. We find ourselves continuing things because we don’t want to cause potential harm to others. But this can be an anchor to ourselves.
That's why, in consideration of the new year, it may be time to make a new plan. One that might even involve letting some things go. By returning to the pursuit of the new, rather than feeling obligated to what we’ve already built, creativity can flourish again. Are you ready?
“The biggest anchor to a creator is the belief that we have to sustain something for others so they stay happy, safe, comfortable, whatever.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Biggest anchor to creators * Pruning the correct stems * Just too many things * My expectations of myself * Loving our roles as leaders * Being willing to invest
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Book: Necessary Endings by Dr. Henry Cloud
Book and Skin Care Line: Radical Radiance and Savor Beauty by Angela Jia Kim
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We all go through periods of uncertainty about the direction of our business, about decisions, even about ourselves. Second guessing yourself is part of business. It’s part of life. But to build a business that both supports the life you love and can run without you, you must find a way through those times of doubt. And in order to find your way through, you absolutely must invest in yourself.
It is my earnest desire to challenge you into growth, into a new version of yourself and how you show up as a leader. What could be possible if you changed your mind? Questioned your beliefs about yourself and what you can accomplish? Didn’t simply accept that things are “just that way”? Let’s explore this together.
“And sometimes the bigger the decision, the stronger the blowback in our own mind… We are in habit to do that. And the only way to not have that be a habit is to keep doing it and choose another way.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Sources of second guessing * Observing yourself * Releasing your decision * What we need most
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Interested in Sage CEO? Schedule an exploratory call with Kris at krisplachy.com/sageinfo.
Connect with Kris Plachy * Website: How to CEO * Email: hello@krisplachy.com * Work with Kris: How to CEO * How to CEO DIGITAL: Available for entrepreneurs looking to increase their business mastery. Access includes weekly Q&A calls for additional help. * Get on the email list for valuable content: krisplachy.com, drop your name in the signup box! * Linkedin * Instagram * Facebook * Pinterest * Medium
This question is so interesting to ponder. What do you do when all your dreams come true? And here's another to go with it: Have you had a dream come true but haven’t fully reveled in it? Because we should. It’s important to stop and savor the victories in our lives, to recognize all that went into making that dream a reality.
Along with that, it’s healthy to choose how we make our dreams come true. We had such a hustle culture in the past, then we were forced to slow down during the pandemic, and now we are in a place where we get to choose. We choose how we want to show up. We choose how we want to make the next dream come true. Let’s talk about accomplishing dreams and when it’s time for what’s next.
“You tell the story of a woman who is capable of making her dreams come true… And you also trust that there are… other playgrounds to find… And you allow yourself to be open to what comes with that.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Reveling in your dream come true * Balancing hustle and passion * Sharing the burden of choices * Telling your story * Opening yourself to your next
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Interested in Sage CEO? Schedule an exploratory call with Kris at krisplachy.com/sageinfo.
Connect with Kris Plachy * Website: How to CEO * Email: hello@krisplachy.com * Work with Kris: How to CEO * How to CEO DIGITAL: Available for entrepreneurs looking to increase their business mastery. Access includes weekly Q&A calls for additional help. * Get on the email list for valuable content: krisplachy.com, drop your name in the signup box! * Linkedin * Instagram * Facebook * Pinterest * Medium
This question is so interesting to ponder. What do you do when all your dreams come true? And here's another to go with it: Have you had a dream come true but haven’t fully reveled in it? Because we should. It’s important to stop and savor the victories in our lives, to recognize all that went into making that dream a reality.
Along with that, it’s healthy to choose how we make our dreams come true. We had such a hustle culture in the past, then we were forced to slow down during the pandemic, and now we are in a place where we get to choose. We choose how we want to show up. We choose how we want to make the next dream come true. Let’s talk about accomplishing dreams and when it’s time for what’s next.
“You tell the story of a woman who is capable of making her dreams come true… And you also trust that there are… other playgrounds to find… And you allow yourself to be open to what comes with that.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Reveling in your dream come true * Balancing hustle and passion * Sharing the burden of choices * Telling your story * Opening yourself to your next
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Interested in Sage CEO? Schedule an exploratory call with Kris at krisplachy.com/sageinfo.
Connect with Kris Plachy * Website: How to CEO * Email: hello@krisplachy.com * Work with Kris: How to CEO * How to CEO DIGITAL: Available for entrepreneurs looking to increase their business mastery. Access includes weekly Q&A calls for additional help. * Get on the email list for valuable content: krisplachy.com, drop your name in the signup box! * Linkedin * Instagram * Facebook * Pinterest * Medium
There is tremendous value in each woman but so many of us have felt unseen, suppressed and overlooked. In relation to this, recently the truth struck me that women are half the world but we birth the entire world. Take a moment to ponder that. It is inspiring. As women, we have such amazing worth and we are chosen to bring even more worth into the world.
On top of that, we have been kissed with businesses to spread even more good. But one of the biggest hurdles we face is coming into a place where we feel our true worth and operate in it. And from there, the next hurdle is focusing on anyone else who is top-most in our business. But without that focused recognition of value and empowerment, our impact will always remain diminished. And I say, No more! It is time you know and express your worth, Mama!
“If that's you… and you feel small and unseen and you feel like you’ve been disempowered… you do not have to feel that way. But you need support… The best gift you can give yourself, and your business, and the people who love you is your own self-growth… Your own self-understanding… Your own empowerment.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Your value * Focusing on yourself and your top-level person (or people) * Exposing the lies of diminished worth * Finding your people * Loving on yourself
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Connect with Kris Plachy * Website: How to CEO * Email: hello@krisplachy.com * Work with Kris: How to CEO * How to CEO DIGITAL: Available for entrepreneurs looking to increase their business mastery. Access includes weekly Q&A calls for additional help. * Interested in Sage? Email me (Kris) at hello@krisplachy.com and tell me about yourself and why you’d like to be considered for Sage. * Get on the email list for valuable content: krisplachy.com, drop your name in the signup box! * Linkedin * Instagram * Facebook * Pinterest * Medium
There is tremendous value in each woman but so many of us have felt unseen, suppressed and overlooked. In relation to this, recently the truth struck me that women are half the world but we birth the entire world. Take a moment to ponder that. It is inspiring. As women, we have such amazing worth and we are chosen to bring even more worth into the world.
On top of that, we have been kissed with businesses to spread even more good. But one of the biggest hurdles we face is coming into a place where we feel our true worth and operate in it. And from there, the next hurdle is focusing on anyone else who is top-most in our business. But without that focused recognition of value and empowerment, our impact will always remain diminished. And I say, No more! It is time you know and express your worth, Mama!
“If that's you… and you feel small and unseen and you feel like you’ve been disempowered… you do not have to feel that way. But you need support… The best gift you can give yourself, and your business, and the people who love you is your own self-growth… Your own self-understanding… Your own empowerment.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Your value * Focusing on yourself and your top-level person (or people) * Exposing the lies of diminished worth * Finding your people * Loving on yourself
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Connect with Kris Plachy * Website: How to CEO * Email: hello@krisplachy.com * Work with Kris: How to CEO * How to CEO DIGITAL: Available for entrepreneurs looking to increase their business mastery. Access includes weekly Q&A calls for additional help. * Interested in Sage? Email me (Kris) at hello@krisplachy.com and tell me about yourself and why you’d like to be considered for Sage. * Get on the email list for valuable content: krisplachy.com, drop your name in the signup box! * Linkedin * Instagram * Facebook * Pinterest * Medium
Guiding women and solving issues is my passion. Tackling things that can appear to be unsolvable but really are not. Being real with thoughts and feelings and issues, and especially as entrepreneurial women in leadership. In this, I have found that I'm not alone. Many women crave true connection that speaks to deeper things in their lives and, particularly, in their businesses.
If you’re a leader, and all this resonates with you, you’re in the right place. I want to personally invite you to consider joining one or more of the opportunities I offer. I believe there is so much good for you to do and so much good for you to have, and I would be honored to help you bring those things to life. To help and encourage you to invest in yourself, to step into your power, to embrace the truth that YOU are the asset!
“You have days where you really are stepping into your power and your voice. And you feel really good about it. And you have to look at, ‘Okay, what happened on that day?’ And then there are days where you really question what you’re doing and you don’t know. And you have to look at what’s going on on that day.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * True connection * Restorative opportunities * Step into your power * Come to transformative work * Reject voices that pull you down * Invest in yourself
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Connect with Kris Plachy * Website: How to CEO * Email: hello@krisplachy.com * Work with Kris: How to CEO * How to CEO DIGITAL: Available for entrepreneurs looking to increase their business mastery. Access includes weekly Q&A calls for additional help. * Interested in Sage? Email Kris at hello@krisplachy.com. Explain about yourself and why you’d like to be considered for Sage. * Get on the email list for valuable content: krisplachy.com, drop your name in the signup box! * Linkedin * Instagram * Facebook * Pinterest * Medium
Guiding women and solving issues is my passion. Tackling things that can appear to be unsolvable but really are not. Being real with thoughts and feelings and issues, and especially as entrepreneurial women in leadership. In this, I have found that I'm not alone. Many women crave true connection that speaks to deeper things in their lives and, particularly, in their businesses.
If you’re a leader, and all this resonates with you, you’re in the right place. I want to personally invite you to consider joining one or more of the opportunities I offer. I believe there is so much good for you to do and so much good for you to have, and I would be honored to help you bring those things to life. To help and encourage you to invest in yourself, to step into your power, to embrace the truth that YOU are the asset!
“You have days where you really are stepping into your power and your voice. And you feel really good about it. And you have to look at, ‘Okay, what happened on that day?’ And then there are days where you really question what you’re doing and you don’t know. And you have to look at what’s going on on that day.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * True connection * Restorative opportunities * Step into your power * Come to transformative work * Reject voices that pull you down * Invest in yourself
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Connect with Kris Plachy * Website: How to CEO * Email: hello@krisplachy.com * Work with Kris: How to CEO * How to CEO DIGITAL: Available for entrepreneurs looking to increase their business mastery. Access includes weekly Q&A calls for additional help. * Interested in Sage? Email Kris at hello@krisplachy.com. Explain about yourself and why you’d like to be considered for Sage. * Get on the email list for valuable content: krisplachy.com, drop your name in the signup box! * Linkedin * Instagram * Facebook * Pinterest * Medium
As women, we like to collaborate. It’s part of our makeup. However, it’s essential to know how to collaborate as an entrepreneurial leader because not all collaboration is beneficial. So in this next installment of the Leadership is Feminine Formula, we’re talking about the pluses and minuses of collaboration.
When we first start a business, most of us start out as solopreneurs. It isn’t until later that we add a team and add elements of collaboration. And as we work through this new jungle of business growth, it can be way too easy to tumble into the pitfalls. One pitfall is believing that you need others to direct your business. Another is avoiding discomfort. Another is developing an environment where everything has to pass through your hands or approval first. All of these can hinder the growth you desire and deserve. But positive, beneficial collaboration is achievable. Let’s talk about it.
“We collaborate out of scarcity. We collaborate out of believing our ideas aren’t good enough… No. It’s still yours. You always drive the result… and you are totally competent.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Journey into collaboration * Staying strategic * Embracing discomfort * Retaining and teaching ownership * Banishing Problem-Solver-in-Chief status
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Podcast episodes that pair well with this one: * Leadership Is Feminine Formula: Day 1 podcast episode * How to Hold People Accountable * The Founders Curse
Connect with Kris Plachy * Website: How to CEO * Email: hello@krisplachy.com * Work with Kris: How to CEO * How to CEO DIGITAL: Available for entrepreneurs looking to increase their business mastery. Access includes weekly Q&A calls for additional help. * Get on the email list for valuable content: krisplachy.com, drop your name in the signup box! * Linkedin * Instagram * Facebook * Pinterest * Medium
As women, we have enormous potential to lead. It’s inherent in who we are. But we tend to dismiss a lot of our feminine attributes as not being effective enough or strong enough. And this simply is not true.
That's why, for this podcast episode, my team and I want to share with you the recording from the first day of our live, free Leadership is Feminine Formula week. It was so powerful and we hope it emboldens you to no longer lead with just your masculine traits. Our desire for you is to compel you to be who you want to be – who you are designed to be – by putting to use all of your wonderful, valuable and dynamic feminine assets to lead and to lead well.
“When you think about yourself as a leader, how do you compare to what you believe leadership looks like? .... Do you align? And if not, where’s the gap?” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Learned leadership * Feminine assets * How you think about yourself * The superpower of feeling things * Holding boundaries * The tendency to use masculine energy
Contact Info and Recommended Resources LAST CHANCE TODAY – Sign up before this session registration closes: How to CEO
Connect with Kris Plachy Reminders: * Work with Kris! How to CEO * Join Kris’ email list for valuable content by heading over to krisplachy.com and dropping your name in the signup box! * Get How to CEO DIGITAL! This course is available for all entrepreneurs looking to increase their business mastery. Access includes weekly Q&A calls for additional help. * CEO Immersion: Five full days of complete immersion during which you’ll be coached and advised, and you’ll develop every team system you need to have in place to build an amazing team. You, and your person that helps you with all this (your Ops person), will leave with everything in hand, built, documented, ALL ready to implement. It will be a week of not just learning about how to do things but having everything developed so you can implement immediately. (The week will be scheduled in October 2022 and take place in Sacramento, CA. You must be at 7 figures to join because the complexity of your team is important for this exercise.) CEOImmersion.com.
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How does your self-worth relate to accountability? As women, we often relate our responsibility in needing to hold people accountable to how we view ourselves. The negative associations of accountability have grown to the point where setting boundaries seems nearly impossible. It’s gotten so bad that some female business owners have considered just ending their businesses altogether. They’re struggling with a nearly overwhelming number of issues: people not following through, not showing up, not keeping their commitments.
But is the issue of accountability really a direct reflection of us as female entrepreneurs? No, it isn’t. The core actually comes down to how we view our own worthiness. And there are people that want to work, want to do a good job, want to be part of something amazing. They exist. You just need to find them. And you need to reframe your beliefs to embrace that you – and your business – are both worthy and worth it.
“The reason that we allow people to not fully meet the expectations that we have of them in our business is because we don’t believe we are worthy of it.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Negative associations with accountability * Questioning your worthiness * True accountability * Your real responsibility * Good people out there * Why you created your business * Stuck in the cycle of compromise
Contact Info and Recommended Resources FREE PASS WEEK! Join me every morning at 8:00 a.m. the week of October 10. We’ll be meeting for 5 days and having a series of business-building calls. It's your FREE opportunity to work on real issues you’re facing as a female business owner! Register today at krisplachy.com/freepass. Did I mention it’s FREE???
Leadership Is Feminine podcast episode recommendation: How to Hold People Accountable
Connect with Kris Plachy Reminders: * Work with Kris! How to CEO * Join Kris’ email list for valuable content by heading over to krisplachy.com and dropping your name in the signup box! * Get How to CEO DIGITAL! This course is available for all entrepreneurs looking to increase their business mastery. Access includes weekly Q&A calls for additional help. * CEO Immersion: Five full days of complete immersion during which you’ll be coached and advised, and you’ll develop every team system you need to have in place to build an amazing team. You, and your person that helps you with all this (your Ops person), will leave with everything in hand, built, documented, ALL ready to implement. It will be a week of not just learning about how to do things but having everything developed so you can implement immediately. (The week will be scheduled in October 2022 and take place in Sacramento, CA. You must be at 7 figures to join because the complexity of your team is important for this exercise.) CEOImmersion.com. * Website: How to CEO * Email: hello@krisplachy.com * Linkedin * Instagram * Facebook * Pinterest * Medium
Why is holding people accountable so difficult as a female business owner? How did simply holding people accountable become associated with being bitchy? Why do not only others tend to think that but we, as women, can even think that about ourselves? It’s not right!
In this episode, I tackle the problem of holding people accountable. It seems that in today’s age, this can be harder than ever before. But it shouldn’t be. All you’re actually doing is expecting people to do what they agreed to do. It’s not unreasonable. I’ve found that the most important and impactful form of accountability is holding ourselves accountable. What do I mean by that? Let’s talk about how to hold people accountable, without anger and while showing one of the highest forms of love.
“Women, over time, learn to not hold themselves to account when other people disregard, disrespect, do not follow through on – or just ignore – a grievance. Because they don’t want to be thought of as aggressive or bitchy… They get left out of the tribe. So what I want you to know is: You’re very welcome in my tribe.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Holding yourself accountable * You’re very welcome in my tribe * You don’t have to be mad * What you’re really saying when you don’t address it * One of the highest forms of love
Contact Info and Recommended Resources FREE PASS WEEK! Join me every morning at 8:00 a.m. the week of October 10. We’ll be meeting for 5 days and having a series of business-building calls. It's your FREE opportunity to work on real issues you’re facing as a female business owner! Register today at krisplachy.com/freepass. Did I mention it’s FREE???
Book Recommendation: The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
Connect with Kris Plachy Reminders: * Work with Kris! How to CEO * Join Kris’ email list for valuable content by heading over to krisplachy.com and dropping your name in the signup box! * Get How to CEO DIGITAL! This course is available for all entrepreneurs looking to increase their business mastery. Access includes weekly Q&A calls for additional help. * CEO Immersion: Five full days of complete immersion during which you’ll be coached and advised, and you’ll develop every team system you need to have in place to build an amazing team. You, and your person that helps you with all this (your Ops person), will leave with everything in hand, built, documented, ALL ready to implement. It will be a week of not just learning about how to do things but having everything developed so you can implement immediately. (The week will be scheduled in October 2022 and take place in Sacramento, CA. You must be at 7 figures to join because the complexity of your team is important for this exercise.) CEOImmersion.com. * Website: How to CEO * Email: hello@krisplachy.com * Linkedin * Instagram * Facebook * Pinterest * Medium
Finding the right people to work, especially in the last couple of years, has become very tangled. People have started new businesses, closed businesses, changed jobs, juggled an ever-changing job landscape… and so on. While experts in fields have become more scarce, many entrepreneurs have had businesses explode before they are even ready. And thus, they need help but it has been rather chaotic.
The frustration of finding enough good people has become very real. Business owners are finding what they’re seeking for their business is no longer matching what those who are skilled want. So does that mean it’s not going to work? Is it time to hang it up? Or is it time to approach and frame things differently?
“First of all, our clarity in how we design roles is critical… I need people who can think about what to do and they can actually do it... I have to hire strategists that also produce.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Where have all the experts gone? * Segmented help * People who actually know how to execute * The need to develop expertise * Identify potential
Contact Info and Recommended Resources FREE PASS WEEK! Join me for 5 days, the week of October 10, for a series of business-building calls. It's your FREE opportunity to work on real issues you’re facing as a female business owner! Register today at krisplachy.com/freepass.
Connect with Kris Plachy Reminders: * Work with Kris! How to CEO * Join Kris’ email list for valuable content by heading over to krisplachy.com and dropping your name in the signup box! * Get How to CEO DIGITAL! This course is available for all entrepreneurs looking to increase their business mastery. Access includes weekly Q&A calls for additional help. * CEO Immersion: Five full days of complete immersion during which you’ll be coached and advised, and you’ll develop every team system you need to have in place to build an amazing team. You, and your person that helps you with all this (your Ops person), will leave with everything in hand, built, documented, ALL ready to implement. It will be a week of not just learning about how to do things but having everything developed so you can implement immediately. (The week will be scheduled in October 2022 and take place in Sacramento, CA. You must be at 7 figures to join because the complexity of your team is important for this exercise.) CEOImmersion.com.
- Website: How to CEO
- Email: hello@krisplachy.com
- Medium
Finding the right people to work, especially in the last couple of years, has become very tangled. People have started new businesses, closed businesses, changed jobs, juggled an ever-changing job landscape… and so on. While experts in fields have become more scarce, many entrepreneurs have had businesses explode before they are even ready. And thus, they need help but it has been rather chaotic.
The frustration of finding enough good people has become very real. Business owners are finding what they’re seeking for their business is no longer matching what those who are skilled want. So does that mean it’s not going to work? Is it time to hang it up? Or is it time to approach and frame things differently?
“First of all, our clarity in how we design roles is critical… I need people who can think about what to do and they can actually do it... I have to hire strategists that also produce.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Where have all the experts gone? * Segmented help * People who actually know how to execute * The need to develop expertise * Identify potential
Contact Info and Recommended Resources FREE PASS WEEK! Join me for 5 days, the week of October 10, for a series of business-building calls. It's your FREE opportunity to work on real issues you’re facing as a female business owner! Register today at krisplachy.com/freepass.
Connect with Kris Plachy Reminders: * Work with Kris! How to CEO * Join Kris’ email list for valuable content by heading over to krisplachy.com and dropping your name in the signup box! * Get How to CEO DIGITAL! This course is available for all entrepreneurs looking to increase their business mastery. Access includes weekly Q&A calls for additional help. * CEO Immersion: Five full days of complete immersion during which you’ll be coached and advised, and you’ll develop every team system you need to have in place to build an amazing team. You, and your person that helps you with all this (your Ops person), will leave with everything in hand, built, documented, ALL ready to implement. It will be a week of not just learning about how to do things but having everything developed so you can implement immediately. (The week will be scheduled in October 2022 and take place in Sacramento, CA. You must be at 7 figures to join because the complexity of your team is important for this exercise.) CEOImmersion.com.
- Website: How to CEO
- Email: hello@krisplachy.com
- Medium
Is CEO a noun or a verb? You may have never contemplated that question but the differences it implies are significant. What do you think of, what comes up for you internally, when you hear the word CEO? Do you have a visual in your mind of a particular person? A functional role? A personae? A specific vibe?
As we continue on our path of new and of change this season, I want to challenge your brain and your default thinking. CEO is an acronym that has, for decades, been a very masculine term and title. And, as such, has been difficult for some women to embrace. But what if we viewed “CEO” not as a noun, but rather a verb? What if it is about actions you’re taking to put your magic out into the world, to allow that magic of a business you’ve been kissed with to grow and expand?
“Whatever you choose to call yourself, my goal is always that it instills a little discomfort. And it invites you to a new level of gravitas, a new level of presence, and a bigger, bolder – but also authentic – voice in leadership.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Changing your voice and presence * Implications of the term CEO * Gravitas and out of the weeds * Impairing growth in the moment * Power and presence of CEOing
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Connect with Kris Plachy Want to be coached live by Kris for an upcoming episode? Send an email to hello@krisplachy.com and we’ll send you a questionnaire to fill out. Chosen listeners get a free coaching session with Kris and are kept anonymous.
Reminders: * Work with Kris! How to CEO * Join Kris’ email list for valuable content by heading over to krisplachy.com and dropping your name in the signup box! * Get How to CEO DIGITAL! This course is available for all entrepreneurs looking to increase their business mastery. Access includes weekly Q&A calls for additional help. * CEO Immersion: Five full days of complete immersion during which you’ll be coached and advised, and you’ll develop every team system you need to have in place to build an amazing team. You, and your person that helps you with all this (your Ops person), will leave with everything in hand, built, documented, ALL ready to implement. It will be a week of not just learning about how to do things but having everything developed so you can implement immediately. (The week will be scheduled in October 2022 and take place in Sacramento, CA. You must be at 7 figures to join because the complexity of your team is important for this exercise.) CEOImmersion.com.
Website: How to CEO
Email: hello@krisplachy.com
Medium
Is CEO a noun or a verb? You may have never contemplated that question but the differences it implies are significant. What do you think of, what comes up for you internally, when you hear the word CEO? Do you have a visual in your mind of a particular person? A functional role? A personae? A specific vibe?
As we continue on our path of new and of change this season, I want to challenge your brain and your default thinking. CEO is an acronym that has, for decades, been a very masculine term and title. And, as such, has been difficult for some women to embrace. But what if we viewed “CEO” not as a noun, but rather a verb? What if it is about actions you’re taking to put your magic out into the world, to allow that magic of a business you’ve been kissed with to grow and expand?
“Whatever you choose to call yourself, my goal is always that it instills a little discomfort. And it invites you to a new level of gravitas, a new level of presence, and a bigger, bolder – but also authentic – voice in leadership.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Changing your voice and presence * Implications of the term CEO * Gravitas and out of the weeds * Impairing growth in the moment * Power and presence of CEOing
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Connect with Kris Plachy Want to be coached live by Kris for an upcoming episode? Send an email to hello@krisplachy.com and we’ll send you a questionnaire to fill out. Chosen listeners get a free coaching session with Kris and are kept anonymous.
Reminders: * Work with Kris! How to CEO * Join Kris’ email list for valuable content by heading over to krisplachy.com and dropping your name in the signup box! * Get How to CEO DIGITAL! This course is available for all entrepreneurs looking to increase their business mastery. Access includes weekly Q&A calls for additional help. * CEO Immersion: Five full days of complete immersion during which you’ll be coached and advised, and you’ll develop every team system you need to have in place to build an amazing team. You, and your person that helps you with all this (your Ops person), will leave with everything in hand, built, documented, ALL ready to implement. It will be a week of not just learning about how to do things but having everything developed so you can implement immediately. (The week will be scheduled in October 2022 and take place in Sacramento, CA. You must be at 7 figures to join because the complexity of your team is important for this exercise.) CEOImmersion.com.
Website: How to CEO
Email: hello@krisplachy.com
Medium
Can you be a successful entrepreneur but not a visionary? And vice versa, can you be a successful visionary but not really an entrepreneur? Perhaps before you can answer those questions, you must first decide: Are you an entrepreneur, a visionary, or both? And, most importantly, how does leadership fit into it all?
As we continue this brand new season (Season 5) of Leadership Is Feminine, I invite you to ponder these questions with me. Often, as business owners, there are questions we don’t think to ask ourselves but find if we did, we’d learn so much and find immense magic in the answers. To that end, I want to explore the difference between a visionary leader and an operational entrepreneur. Is being an entrepreneur simply the operational expression of the visionary? What is the value of being a visionary? Let’s dive in.
“When you’re a real visionary, when you really, really do see things other people don’t see, and you believe in the possibility of what you see that doesn’t exist yet, you have the potential to change the world with your vision.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Earmarks of a visionary vs an operational entrepreneur * Shift in perspective * Your ideas are the asset * Leave survival thinking in the past * Investment in yourself is never a waste
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Connect with Kris Plachy Want to be coached live by Kris for an upcoming episode? Send an email to hello@krisplachy.com and we’ll send you a questionnaire to fill out. Chosen listeners get a free coaching session with Kris and are kept anonymous.
Reminders: * Work with Kris! How to CEO * Join Kris’ email list for valuable content by heading over to krisplachy.com and dropping your name in the signup box! * Get How to CEO DIGITAL! This course is available for all entrepreneurs looking to increase their business mastery. Access includes weekly Q&A calls for additional help. * CEO Immersion: Five full days of complete immersion during which you’ll be coached and advised, and you’ll develop every team system you need to have in place to build an amazing team. You, and your person that helps you with all this (your Ops person), will leave with everything in hand, built, documented, ALL ready to implement. It will be a week of not just learning about how to do things but having everything developed so you can implement immediately. (The week will be scheduled in October 2022 and take place in Sacramento, CA. You must be at 7 figures to join because the complexity of your team is important for this exercise.) CEOImmersion.com.
- Website: How to CEO
- Email: hello@krisplachy.com
- Medium
Can you be a successful entrepreneur but not a visionary? And vice versa, can you be a successful visionary but not really an entrepreneur? Perhaps before you can answer those questions, you must first decide: Are you an entrepreneur, a visionary, or both? And, most importantly, how does leadership fit into it all?
As we continue this brand new season (Season 5) of Leadership Is Feminine, I invite you to ponder these questions with me. Often, as business owners, there are questions we don’t think to ask ourselves but find if we did, we’d learn so much and find immense magic in the answers. To that end, I want to explore the difference between a visionary leader and an operational entrepreneur. Is being an entrepreneur simply the operational expression of the visionary? What is the value of being a visionary? Let’s dive in.
“When you’re a real visionary, when you really, really do see things other people don’t see, and you believe in the possibility of what you see that doesn’t exist yet, you have the potential to change the world with your vision.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Earmarks of a visionary vs an operational entrepreneur * Shift in perspective * Your ideas are the asset * Leave survival thinking in the past * Investment in yourself is never a waste
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Connect with Kris Plachy Want to be coached live by Kris for an upcoming episode? Send an email to hello@krisplachy.com and we’ll send you a questionnaire to fill out. Chosen listeners get a free coaching session with Kris and are kept anonymous.
Reminders: * Work with Kris! How to CEO * Join Kris’ email list for valuable content by heading over to krisplachy.com and dropping your name in the signup box! * Get How to CEO DIGITAL! This course is available for all entrepreneurs looking to increase their business mastery. Access includes weekly Q&A calls for additional help. * CEO Immersion: Five full days of complete immersion during which you’ll be coached and advised, and you’ll develop every team system you need to have in place to build an amazing team. You, and your person that helps you with all this (your Ops person), will leave with everything in hand, built, documented, ALL ready to implement. It will be a week of not just learning about how to do things but having everything developed so you can implement immediately. (The week will be scheduled in October 2022 and take place in Sacramento, CA. You must be at 7 figures to join because the complexity of your team is important for this exercise.) CEOImmersion.com.
- Website: How to CEO
- Email: hello@krisplachy.com
- Medium
Why do I say yes when I really want to say no? Why do women, more often than men, gravitate toward people pleasing? I found myself asking these questions and thus pondering: What do I think I’m accomplishing when I’m so agreeable? What am I actually accomplishing? To take it a step further, I pondered the reverse: What am I actually accomplishing when I’m being more controlling?
As we start Season 5 of Leadership Is Feminine, I want to focus on a time of change and some decompression from the pressures we’ve all been under. One definite source of pressure as leaders is people pleasing, as is the opposite, which I term people depleting. This is when people are demanding and controlling, so they themselves can be the one pleased. An interesting fact is that we can find ourselves on either side, depending on the issue and circumstances. But no matter what side we’re on, we can help mitigate the resulting pressure when we better understand people pleasing and controlling as leaders.
“You’re saying yes… not to please the other person. You’re saying yes… because you don’t want to experience your own discomfort of saying no… So who are we really pleasing in the moment? And are we really pleasing anybody?” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * People pleasing and people depleting * Who we’re really pleasing * Delighting people instead * Pleasing ourselves through control * How either approach affects our business * Taking personal responsibility * Handling our own discomfort
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Connect with Kris Plachy Want to be coached live by Kris for an upcoming episode? Send an email to hello@krisplachy.com and we’ll send you a questionnaire to fill out. Chosen listeners get a free coaching session with Kris and are kept anonymous.
Reminders: * Work with Kris! How to CEO * Get FREE help for managing stress: krisplachy.com/overwhelmed. * Join Kris’ email list for valuable content by heading over to krisplachy.com and dropping your name in the signup box! * Get How to CEO DIGITAL! This course is available for all entrepreneurs looking to increase their business mastery. Access includes weekly Q&A calls for additional help.
- Website: How to CEO
- Email: hello@krisplachy.com
- Medium
Why do I say yes when I really want to say no? Why do women, more often than men, gravitate toward people pleasing? I found myself asking these questions and thus pondering: What do I think I’m accomplishing when I’m so agreeable? What am I actually accomplishing? To take it a step further, I pondered the reverse: What am I actually accomplishing when I’m being more controlling?
As we start Season 5 of Leadership Is Feminine, I want to focus on a time of change and some decompression from the pressures we’ve all been under. One definite source of pressure as leaders is people pleasing, as is the opposite, which I term people depleting. This is when people are demanding and controlling, so they themselves can be the one pleased. An interesting fact is that we can find ourselves on either side, depending on the issue and circumstances. But no matter what side we’re on, we can help mitigate the resulting pressure when we better understand people pleasing and controlling as leaders.
“You’re saying yes… not to please the other person. You’re saying yes… because you don’t want to experience your own discomfort of saying no… So who are we really pleasing in the moment? And are we really pleasing anybody?” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * People pleasing and people depleting * Who we’re really pleasing * Delighting people instead * Pleasing ourselves through control * How either approach affects our business * Taking personal responsibility * Handling our own discomfort
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Connect with Kris Plachy Want to be coached live by Kris for an upcoming episode? Send an email to hello@krisplachy.com and we’ll send you a questionnaire to fill out. Chosen listeners get a free coaching session with Kris and are kept anonymous.
Reminders: * Work with Kris! How to CEO * Get FREE help for managing stress: krisplachy.com/overwhelmed. * Join Kris’ email list for valuable content by heading over to krisplachy.com and dropping your name in the signup box! * Get How to CEO DIGITAL! This course is available for all entrepreneurs looking to increase their business mastery. Access includes weekly Q&A calls for additional help.
- Website: How to CEO
- Email: hello@krisplachy.com
- Medium
There’s a current phenomenon called “quiet quitting”. As business owners, we need to be aware of trends like this because they can potentially affect us. In particular, this approach to life is being promoted by Gen Zs but anyone could jump onboard with it.
So what exactly is “quiet quitting” and how can small businesses prepare for its possible impact? In this episode, I explore generational differences, the quiet quitting movement, post-pandemic mental health, clear expectations, having regard for others, and more. How does this all tie together and what might it mean for you and your growing business, lovely CEO? Let’s talk about it.
“We do have the least prepared workforce… I do not say that to be disparaging. I say that because that is true... There is more responsibility now than ever on employers to help people learn what it means to work. And also to work with balance.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Generational differences * The quiet quitting movement * Post-pandemic mental health * Honesty, clear expectations, and quality communication * Find balance and lead well because we need each other
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Connect with Kris Plachy Want to be coached live by Kris for an upcoming episode? Send an email to hello@krisplachy.com and we’ll send you a questionnaire to fill out. Chosen listeners get a free coaching session with Kris and are kept anonymous.
Reminders: * Work with Kris! How to CEO * Get FREE help for managing stress: krisplachy.com/overwhelmed. * Join Kris’ email list for valuable content by heading over to krisplachy.com and dropping your name in the signup box! * Get How to CEO DIGITAL! This course is available for all entrepreneurs looking to increase their business mastery. Access includes weekly Q&A calls for additional help
Website: How to CEO
Email: hello@krisplachy.com
Medium
If you’re juggling the questions of “When should I hire?” or “Who should I hire?” – let me help guide you. The answers to those questions are completely tied to the answer to a question that should come first. That is, “What phase of growth is your business in?”
This episode idea sprouted from help I’ve been giving to many regarding hiring and two recent Live Coaching with Kris episodes. As we navigate what I call the “Messy Middle” in building an entrepreneurial business, we need help but getting the right kind of help, at the right time, is absolutely crucial. If you hire the incorrect people during the a phase, you can actually lose touch and control of your own business. Please don’t let that happen. Let’s talk about who to hire in the messy middle of your entrepreneur journey.
“Learn how to manage. Anybody could work for you then. It’s fine. If you learn how to manage. But otherwise, you set yourself up where you don’t have control of so much of your business.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Phases and stages of business * Correct help in the Messy Middle * Correct help in the Established Phase * The quagmire of improper outsourcing * Hiring right at the right phase
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Recommended previous episodes regarding hiring: * Cautionary Tips When Hiring Employees from Corporate Culture * Should I Hire a Friend? * What Position Should I Hire First for My Growing Business? * Hiring the COVID Candidate
Connect with Kris Plachy Want to be coached live by Kris for an upcoming episode? Send an email to hello@krisplachy.com and we’ll send you a questionnaire to fill out. Chosen listeners get a free coaching session with Kris and are kept anonymous.
Reminders: * Get FREE help for managing stress: krisplachy.com/overwhelmed. * Join Kris’ email list for valuable content by heading over to krisplachy.com and dropping your name in the signup box! * Get How to CEO DIGITAL! This course is available for all entrepreneurs looking to increase their business mastery. Access includes weekly Q&A calls for additional help.
CEO Immersion (aka How to CEO LIVE!) Five full days of complete immersion during which you’ll be coached and advised, and you’ll develop every team system you need to have in place to build an amazing team. You, and your person that helps you with all this (your Ops person), will leave with everything in hand, built, documented, ALL ready to implement. It will be a week of not just learning about how to do things but having everything developed so you can implement immediately.
The week is scheduled for late August, in Scottsdale, AZ. You must be at 7 figures to join because the complexity of your team is important for this exercise.
Get in on the CEO LIVE Immersion: CEOImmersion.com
- Work with Kris: How to CEO
- Email: hello@krisplachy.com
- Medium
As your business grows, you’re going to need help. You can’t build your queendom all alone. But what position should you hire first for your growing business? Should you hire someone to match your work and share the load? Should you hire an assistant to perform numerous tasks? Should you hire someone to complete just specific projects? Is there a way to know what the best choice is?
For this episode of Live Coaching with Kris, I tackle this inevitable growth question. My guest listener has grown her business to the point where she needs help but isn’t sure which position to fill first. She feels she doesn’t have enough revenue to hire more than one person but desperately needs help in more than one area. Together, we discuss the pros and cons of each type of hire, discuss the process of narrowing down hiring options, and ultimately, look at potential solutions in a whole different light.
“It does pay off… You’ve got to think about this as an investment… And you might have to kiss a few frogs. That’s part of the deal too. Just keep going.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Drafting detailed descriptions * Calculating the cost of not hiring * Pinpointing what you could give up * Making offers * Leveraging hires * Kissing a few frogs * Moving from solopreneur to CEO * Avoiding certain options
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Get FREE help for managing stress: krisplachy.com/overwhelmed.
Connect with Kris Plachy Want to be coached live by Kris for an upcoming episode? Send an email to hello@krisplachy.com and we’ll send you a questionnaire to fill out. Chosen listeners get a free coaching session with Kris and are kept anonymous.
Reminders: * Join Kris’ email list for valuable content by heading over to krisplachy.com and dropping your name in the signup box! * Get How to CEO DIGITAL! This course is available for all entrepreneurs looking to increase their business mastery. Access includes weekly Q&A calls for additional help.
CEO Immersion (aka How to CEO LIVE!) Five full days of complete immersion during which you’ll be coached and advised, and you’ll develop every team system you need to have in place to build an amazing team. You, and your person that helps you with all this (your Ops person), will leave with everything in hand, built, documented, ALL ready to implement. It will be a week of not just learning about how to do things but having everything developed so you can implement immediately.
The week is scheduled for late August, in Scottsdale, AZ. You must be at 7 figures to join because the complexity of your team is important for this exercise.
Get in on the CEO LIVE Immersion: CEOImmersion.com
- Work with Kris: How to CEO
- Email: hello@krisplachy.com
- Medium
As your business grows, you’re going to need help. You can’t build your queendom all alone. But what position should you hire first for your growing business? Should you hire someone to match your work and share the load? Should you hire an assistant to perform numerous tasks? Should you hire someone to complete just specific projects? Is there a way to know what the best choice is?
For this episode of Live Coaching with Kris, I tackle this inevitable growth question. My guest listener has grown her business to the point where she needs help but isn’t sure which position to fill first. She feels she doesn’t have enough revenue to hire more than one person but desperately needs help in more than one area. Together, we discuss the pros and cons of each type of hire, discuss the process of narrowing down hiring options, and ultimately, look at potential solutions in a whole different light.
“It does pay off… You’ve got to think about this as an investment… And you might have to kiss a few frogs. That’s part of the deal too. Just keep going.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Drafting detailed descriptions * Calculating the cost of not hiring * Pinpointing what you could give up * Making offers * Leveraging hires * Kissing a few frogs * Moving from solopreneur to CEO * Avoiding certain options
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Get FREE help for managing stress: krisplachy.com/overwhelmed.
Connect with Kris Plachy Want to be coached live by Kris for an upcoming episode? Send an email to hello@krisplachy.com and we’ll send you a questionnaire to fill out. Chosen listeners get a free coaching session with Kris and are kept anonymous.
Reminders: * Join Kris’ email list for valuable content by heading over to krisplachy.com and dropping your name in the signup box! * Get How to CEO DIGITAL! This course is available for all entrepreneurs looking to increase their business mastery. Access includes weekly Q&A calls for additional help.
CEO Immersion (aka How to CEO LIVE!) Five full days of complete immersion during which you’ll be coached and advised, and you’ll develop every team system you need to have in place to build an amazing team. You, and your person that helps you with all this (your Ops person), will leave with everything in hand, built, documented, ALL ready to implement. It will be a week of not just learning about how to do things but having everything developed so you can implement immediately.
The week is scheduled for late August, in Scottsdale, AZ. You must be at 7 figures to join because the complexity of your team is important for this exercise.
Get in on the CEO LIVE Immersion: CEOImmersion.com
- Work with Kris: How to CEO
- Email: hello@krisplachy.com
- Medium
“You should do this.” “You should do that!” “Hey, have you considered…” When you’re building a business, so many voices and ideas constantly come at you. You can become lost in all the possibilities and your business becomes your life. Maybe it’s time to build your businesses a little differently… Especially if you realize you’ve built your life around your business, rather than your business around your life.
But what if you intentionally built your business to nurture the life you want? How would you go about it? To begin, you need to quiet the noise all around you, to anchor to internal wisdom, and then act from there. Let’s talk about what it might look like to build a business that supports your life.
“We get so immersed in the business that we end up building a life around the business. We’ve accommodated the business by compromising our lives.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Noise of life * Internal anchors * Growth from the reaction phase * Choose the life you want * Ask the questions, make the changes
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Get FREE help for managing stress: krisplachy.com/overwhelmed.
Connect with Kris Plachy Reminders: * Join Kris’ email list for valuable content by heading over to krisplachy.com and dropping your name in the signup box! * Get How to CEO DIGITAL! This course is available for all entrepreneurs looking to increase their business mastery. Access includes weekly Q&A calls for additional help.
CEO Immersion (aka How to CEO LIVE!) Five full days of complete immersion during which you’ll be coached and advised, and you’ll develop every team system you need to have in place to build an amazing team. You, and your person that helps you with all this (your Ops person), will leave with everything in hand, built, documented, ALL ready to implement. It will be a week of not just learning about how to do things but having everything developed so you can implement immediately.
The week is scheduled for late August, in Scottsdale, AZ. You must be at 7 figures to join because the complexity of your team is important for this exercise.
- Get in on the CEO LIVE Immersion: CEOImmersion.com
- Work with Kris: How to CEO
- Email: hello@krisplachy.com
- Medium
The cost of doing business seems to be rising by the day. Inflation is hitting small businesses pretty hard. The current economy and labor market are so different than even just a couple years ago. And when you’ve got a team, wages, in particular, are a big consideration in your budget.
Because of these unique changes, I hope to help you have a bit of a brain shift in this episode. As leaders, we have Two Buckets to recognize: Beliefs and thoughts (including the opinions of others) versus Facts. The impact of all the information constantly coming at us can make opinions appear as facts. This can dramatically affect how we look at, and what we feel about, everything going on in our businesses. It can especially affect our opinion about hiring and paying wages. So let me give you a bit of tough love and let’s talk about all this.
“Or you just decide, ‘You know what? I signed up to be a business owner. The economy’s a little wackadoodle right now. I’m gonna figure out my plan. And I’m gonna execute the hell out of it’.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * The Two Buckets: Facts versus Thoughts * Perpetuating facts * Practical decisions without drama * Wages and your philosophy * Helpful adjustments
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Get FREE help for managing stress: krisplachy.com/overwhelmed.
Connect with Kris Plachy Reminders:
- Join Kris’ email list for valuable content by heading over to krisplachy.com and dropping your name in the signup box!
- Get How to CEO DIGITAL! This course is available for all entrepreneurs looking to increase their business mastery. Access includes weekly Q&A calls for additional help.
CEO Immersion (aka How to CEO LIVE!) Five full days of complete immersion during which you’ll be coached and advised, and you’ll develop every team system you need to have in place to build an amazing team. You, and your person that helps you with all this (your Ops person), will leave with everything in hand, built, documented, ALL ready to implement. It will be a week of not just learning about how to do things but having everything developed so you can implement immediately.
The week is scheduled for late August, in Scottsdale, AZ. You must be at 7 figures to join because the complexity of your team is important for this exercise.
- Get in on the CEO LIVE Immersion: CEOImmersion.com
- Work with Kris: How to CEO
- Email: hello@krisplachy.com
- Medium
Countless methods and resources are available to help you grow your business. Courses, programs, systems, outside help, advisors, even business coaches. But should you hire a business coach? What do they do or not do? For that matter, is everyone with the title “business coach” actually a business coach?
In this episode, I share many thoughts and insights into what a true business coach does. From my own experience, I can confirm that a really great coach can bring huge value both professionally and personally. However, it is also my opinion that not every person who calls themselves a business coach really is one. That’s not to say they aren’t great at what they do, but rather to delineate between an actual business coach and someone who is more properly defined as an expert in specific aspects of business. Let’s talk about it.
“A coach says, ‘I know you know the right answer for you. And I’m going to help you discover that... But your wisdom is in there and I’m going to help you access it.’ That is coaching.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * What a business coach actually is * How teaching, mentoring and advising differ from coaching * Clarify what you’re actually needing * Keep your coach as only yours * How to know it’s time for a business coach * Place boundaries around your coach search
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Connect with Kris Plachy Reminders: * Join Kris’ email list for valuable content by heading over to krisplachy.com and dropping your name in the signup box! * Get FREE help for managing stress: krisplachy.com/overwhelmed * Get How to CEO DIGITAL! This course is available for all entrepreneurs looking to increase their business mastery. Access includes weekly Q&A calls for additional help. * CEO Immersion (aka How to CEO LIVE!)
Five full days of complete immersion during which you’ll be coached and advised, and you’ll develop every team system you need to have in place to build an amazing team. You, and your person that helps you with all this (your Ops person), will leave with everything in hand, built, documented, ALL ready to implement. It will be a week of not just learning about how to do things but having everything developed so you can implement immediately.
The week is scheduled for late August, in Scottsdale, AZ. You must be at 7 figures to join because the complexity of your team is important for this exercise.
Get on the CEO LIVE Immersion waitlist: CEOImmersion.com
- Work with Kris: How to CEO
- Email: hello@krisplachy.com
- Medium
Do your meetings with your team end up off track? Do you avoid scheduling meetings because they’re really not productive? If so, you’re definitely not alone. In this second installment of “Live Coaching with Kris”, I tackle this prevalent problem.
As I coach a listener about how to run a productive 1:1 meeting, clarity in business rises to the surface. When you’re running a business, clarity is necessary in every area. Clarity in job descriptions, roles and responsibilities, clarity in expectations and outcomes, and clarity in the direction each team member is headed. With these in place, meetings naturally become more focused. Couple that focus with praise and positive feedback, and you’ll soon be looking forward to meetings, rather than dreading them.
Speaking of clarity, if you missed the first installment of “Live Coaching with Kris”, I encourage you to go back and listen to it. In that episode, I advise around the common question: Should I Hire a Friend? Clarity is needed in that situation as well and I hope my coaching brings you an abundance of it.
“In my life, we’ve always talked about giving positive feedback as cookies, not crumbs… when you add detail, it really shows that you paid attention.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Take the vital signs of your business * Clarity and purpose * The Employee Continuum + Coach for growth + Coach for engagement and retention + Not coaching, employing management * Give cookies, not crumbs * 4 Guiding Steps: + Ask for input + Choose measures + Decide frequency + Determine direction
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Connect with Kris Plachy Reminders:
- Join Kris’ email list for valuable content by heading over to krisplachy.com and dropping your name in the signup box!
- Get FREE help for managing stress: krisplachy.com/overwhelmed
- Get How to CEO DIGITAL! This course is available for all entrepreneurs looking to increase their business mastery. Access includes weekly Q&A calls for additional help
CEO Immersion (aka How to CEO LIVE!) Five full days of complete immersion during which you’ll be coached and advised, and you’ll develop every team system you need to have in place to build an amazing team. You, and your person that helps you with all this (your Ops person), will leave with everything in hand, built, documented, ALL ready to implement. It will be a week of not just learning about how to do things but having everything developed so you can implement immediately.
The week is scheduled for late August, in Scottsdale, AZ. You must be at 7 figures to join because the complexity of your team is important for this exercise.
Get on the CEO LIVE Immersion waitlist: CEOImmersion.com
- Work with Kris: How to CEO
- Email: hello@krisplachy.com
- Medium
All business owners face this dilemma: Should I hire a friend? Of course, there is an added emotional dynamic when employing someone close to you. Those ties do require consideration. However, regardless of who you hire, consistent frameworks need to be in place. Without them, decisions and potential outcomes can become very messy.
In this first installment of “Live Coaching with Kris” on my Leadership is Feminine podcast, I address the common question of employing people you know. As I coach a very successful business woman regarding this, we cover guidelines in employing people, clarifying expectations and defining roles, delegating not abdicating, and much more.
By the way, I’m very excited to add these episodes. I’m loving doing these live, anonymous coaching sessions with one of you, my listeners, recording it, and then sharing it so we can all benefit. It’s a blast! I can’t wait to share more of them with you all.
“I think I need to hire someone to support me. Not someone I’m going to support. And that was incredibly delineating for me.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Impart your vision clearly * Don’t build for a specific person in mind * Clarify what you need and outline the scope * Define your values * Delegate not abdicate * Measurables * Follow-through plan * Timeline
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Connect with Kris Plachy Reminders:
- Join Kris’ email list for valuable content by heading over to krisplachy.com and dropping your name in the signup box!
- Get FREE help for managing stress: krisplachy.com/overwhelmed
- Get How to CEO DIGITAL! This course is available for all entrepreneurs looking to increase their business mastery. Access includes weekly Q&A calls for additional help.
CEO Immersion (aka How to CEO LIVE!)
Five full days of complete immersion during which you’ll be coached and advised, and you’ll develop every team system you need to have in place to build an amazing team. You, and your person that helps you with all this (your Ops person), will leave with everything in hand, built, documented, ALL ready to implement. It will be a week of not just learning about how to do things but having everything developed so you can implement immediately.
The week is scheduled for late August, in Scottsdale, AZ. You must be at 7 figures to join because the complexity of your team is important for this exercise.
- Get on the CEO LIVE Immersion waitlist: CEOImmersion.com
- Work with Kris: How to CEO
- Email: hello@krisplachy.com\
- Medium
Has believing you’re not business minded held you back? If so, I have good news to share: That may only be because being business minded may not be as you envision it. There is much more to it than stats, accounting and marketing. Don’t allow behaviors and skills that can be cultivated and activated – even if you weren’t good at them in the past – hold you back any longer!
Because how we think about all this can be such a hindrance, I wanted to address it. When I thought about how to approach this topic, my friend Jody Moore immediately came to mind. Jody is a gifted coach and she’s developed a program literally called “Business Minded”. As we recorded this episode, Jody shared how she used to believe she wasn’t business minded but learned differently. She and I go on to discuss several aspects of what it actually means to be business minded, including important metrics, consistent behaviors, sales approaches, and much more.
“Without consistent behavior, skills don’t matter. And, the good news is, you don’t even have to have the skills if you just compensate with behavior… And, then of course, ironically enough, the more behaviors you put in, the better your skills become.” – Jody Moore
What You’ll Learn * What it is to be business minded * Metrics that matter versus indicators that don’t * Behaviors, skills and consistency * Reframing making offers * Is the Business Minded program right for you? * Goals that pull * Removing bottlenecks
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Connect with Jody Moore Jody in her own words…
Hello, I’m Jody. I’m a lot like you. I am a mother of 4, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and a woman trying to figure out how to minimize resentment, overwhelm and guilt, and replace them with happiness, gratitude and joy.
Three years after getting married I found myself with two kids under age 2, a loving husband, and a lot of self-loathing. I struggled with the duties associated with being a mom and wife and then I felt guilty for feeling that way. After all, this was the life I thought I’d always wanted.
I have a BA in Communications and an MA in Adult Education along with 15 years of experience as a Corporate Trainer and Leadership Coach, but what has helped me the most to overcome my struggles and to conquer all of my goals, are the tools I use now to coach my clients. Thanks to my extensive training with Brooke Castillo of The Life Coach School, I am now a Certified Life Coach, and I couldn’t be more proud of the work I get to do in the world.
What I learned when I found coaching (and now teach to others), helped me gain my confidence back. It helped me enjoy my kids and love my husband exactly as he is. It helped me create a successful business and be the kind of mom I want to be at the same time. The tools I teach are the ones that have helped me live gospel principles and develop a closer relationship with my Heavenly Father.
Today I have the honor of helping women (and a few brave men) achieve the results they desire in all areas of their life. My clients range from young newlyweds to empty nesters and together, we are changing the results in their lives.
I feel so honored to get to work with these individuals to improve their relationships, their confidence, their physical, mental and emotional health, their money situation and their contribution in the world.
I believe all of my previous education and experience has prepared me to do this work. I’m a lucky woman. And guess what?
So are you. I will help you find it.
- Work with Jody: jodymoore.com
- Business Minded and more programs: jodymoore.com/programs
- Business Minded Facebook group: Facebook.com/groups/720603502694752
- Impact 2.0: jodymoore.com/impact
- Jody’s podcast, Better Than Happy: jodymoore.com/podcast
Connect with Kris Plachy ** Reminder: Join Kris’ email list for valuable content by heading over to krisplachy.com and dropping your name in the signup box!
CEO Immersion (aka How to CEO LIVE!) Five full days of complete immersion during which you’ll be coached and advised, and you’ll develop every team system you need to have in place to build an amazing team. You, and your person that helps you with all this (your Ops person), will leave with everything in hand, built, documented, ALL ready to implement. It will be a week of not just learning about how to do things but having everything developed so you can implement immediately.
The week is scheduled for late August, in Scottsdale, AZ. You must be at 7 figures to join because the complexity of your team is important for this exercise.
- Get on the CEO LIVE Immersion waitlist: CEOImmersion.com
- FREE help for managing stress: krisplachy.com/overwhelmed
- Get How to CEO DIGITAL! This course is available for all entrepreneurs looking to increase their business mastery. Access includes weekly Q&A calls for additional help.
- Work with Kris: How to CEO
- Email: hello@krisplachy.com
- Medium
Stress is inevitable. We’re running our businesses, cherishing our personal lives, navigating the changing world around us… No matter where we turn, stressors are present. Simply trying to tell ourselves not to feel stressed, and to just relax or to just suck it up, is unhelpful and often ineffective. I want to offer an approach that helps: acknowledging the stress, identifying what’s going on when we feel stressed and knowing what we can do to mitigate it.
As we examine how to manage stress for women business owners, I want to discuss the elements of stress. I believe there are major contributing factors such as resistance to the truth, how we buffer stress, and our personal tipping points. In consideration of stressors, we have countless outside sources but the inner source – that is, our own inner dialogue – is the overpowering one. Therefore, the thoughts you think are the ultimate source of stress, and framing them is key to management. Let’s talk about it.
“That inner dialogue that you entertain is really, ultimately, the source that we have to talk to… that inner dialogue is either promoting your ability to be resilient and capable… or that inner dialogue is promoting your ineptitude, your lack of skill... But as you tell that story about who you are, I want you to look at what that does to how you feel emotionally and physically.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Resistance to the truth * The skill of resilience * Breaking down stressors + Countless sources + Stories we tell ourselves + Victim vs. owner * Framing your thoughts with power
Contact Info and Recommended Resources * CEO Immersion (aka How to CEO LIVE!) * Five full days of complete immersion during which you’ll be coached and advised, and you’ll develop every team system you need to have in place to build an amazing team. You, and your person that helps you with all this (your Ops person), will leave with everything in hand, built, documented, ALL ready to implement. It will be a week of not just learning about how to do things but having everything developed so you can implement immediately. * The week is scheduled for late August, in Scottsdale, AZ. You must be at 7 figures to join because the complexity of your team is important for this exercise. * Get on the CEO LIVE Immersion waitlist: CEOImmersion.com.
Connect with Kris Plachy FREE help for managing stress: krisplachy.com/overwhelmed
Get How to CEO DIGITAL! This course is available for all entrepreneurs looking to increase their business mastery. Access includes weekly Q&A calls for additional help.
Speaking of business mastery, having that throughout your business is crucial. Without it, your business won’t thrive. In Season 4 of Leadership Is Feminine, I’m focusing on various aspects of business mastery. If you’ve missed any of the first three episodes, I encourage you to go back and listen to them. Thus far, I’ve talked about leadership excellence, the ‘Founder’s Curse’, and even how to fire someone nicely.
- Work with Kris: How to CEO
- Email: hello@krisplachy.com
- Medium
Business models, kits, courses, systems and similar flood the marketplace. A simple online search pulls an overwhelming number of options. But finding a model designed for women, with women in mind is trickier. As female entrepreneurs, we possess natural strengths and assets which differ from men. We need a business strategy that leverages those.
In this business mastery episode, I address business strategy for women business owners. Before we begin, I want to establish that it’s healthy to periodically adjust and rework your strategy. As your desire for the results of your business changes, your strategy needs to as well. I find I adjust mine about every 24-36 months.
“And that is the part that is so dynamic: that your strategy has to be that fluid AND concrete… and fluid and concrete... It’s just an evolving process. It’s a breathing process. And I think that’s what so many models don’t account for.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Set a clear result + Leading a heart-centered business + Creating the life you want + Sitting with your belief * Clarify what drives revenue + Your vital few + Keep or go + Plan for failure
Contact Info and Recommended Resources CEO Immersion (aka How to CEO LIVE!)
Five full days of complete immersion during which you’ll be coached and advised, and you’ll develop every team system you need to have in place to build an amazing team. You, and your person that helps you with all this (your Ops person), will leave with everything in hand, built, documented, ALL ready to implement. It will be a week of not just learning about how to do things but having everything developed so you can implement immediately.
The week is scheduled for late August, in Scottsdale, AZ. You must be at 7 figures to join because the complexity of your team is important for this exercise.
Get on the CEO LIVE Immersion waitlist: CEOImmersion.com.
Connect with Kris Plachy Get How to CEO DIGITAL! This course is available for all entrepreneurs looking to increase their business mastery. Access includes weekly Q&A calls for additional help.
Speaking of business mastery, having that throughout your business is crucial. Without it, your business won’t thrive. In Season 4 of Leadership Is Feminine, I’m focusing on various aspects of business mastery. If you’ve missed any of the first three episodes, I encourage you to go back and listen to them. Thus far, I’ve talked about leadership excellence, the ‘Founder’s Curse’, and even how to fire someone nicely.
- Work with Kris: How to CEO
- Email: hello@krisplachy.com
- Medium
For many leaders, hiring is scary enough but what about when you need to let someone go? As I promised, throughout Season 4 of Leadership Is Feminine, I’m tackling some of the most daunting and critical components of business mastery. And how to fire someone, and do it nicely, ranks right at the top for most leaders.
Knowing how to kindly part ways is an invaluable skill, not only for yourself but for the other person. You are able to soften an already difficult and very uncomfortable situation when you know how to address the problem. In this episode, I teach you some guidelines and share some wisdom on how to cause the least amount of injury and pain to both you and them.
“If I walked into your business today and asked people who worked for you if they knew what their goals were, if they knew what the result was that they’re responsible for, would they know? If your answer is ‘Ummm, maybe?’ or ‘Uh, probably not’, we already know we have a cocktail for confusion when it gets to potentially firing someone.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Honor that pain exists in firing someone * Don’t surprise people * Never assume roles are self-evident * Come from a clean place
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Let me encourage you once more to listen to every episode from Season 3 of Leadership Is Feminine. The insights, ideas and magic shared by the women I interviewed are invaluable.
Connect with Kris Plachy * KRIS HAS SPACE FOR JUST A FEW MORE! * Sign up today to be on Kris’s podcast as an anonymous recorded and shared coaching call at hello@krisplachy.com. Don’t wait, slots are almost full and this opportunity will close soon. * Coming SOON! How to CEO in person! Get on the CEO LIVE Immersion waitlist: CEOImmersion.com * Work with Kris: How to CEO * Email: hello@krisplachy.com * Linkedin * Instagram * Facebook * Pinterest * Medium
What exactly is The Founder’s Curse? Of course, it’s not truly a curse but there is a genuine concept here. One that, for lack of a better description, plagues most founders.
As we journey together through Season 4 of Leadership Is Feminine, I want to focus on business mastery. You already have mastery of what you do in the world, that is, your subject matter expertise or practitioner expertise. But what about mastery of the necessities of running your business, such as how to lead and manage teams? We can all use more mastery in that area. And one block to building that mastery is overcoming The Founder’s Curse. I want to bring that into the light, discuss it, and help you conquer it.
“For as long as you keep believing that you’re the only one, ultimately, who will ever really know how to make it work, you will remain the only one, who really knows – ever – how to make it work. And you will keep working harder.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * What is The Founder’s Curse? * 3 ways you create delay + Reaffirming unproductive habit + Usurping + Crippling accountability * Recognizing you’ve got The Founder’s Curse * Overcoming it * Learning to leverage the skills, talents and minds of others
Contact Info and Recommended Resources If you’ve not heard all of the amazing, everyday women I had with me in Season 3 of Leadership Is Feminine, I encourage you to go back and listen to all the episodes. The encouragement, inspiration and wisdom you’ll gain is phenomenal.
Connect with Kris Plachy * Sign up to be on Kris’s podcast as an anonymous recorded and shared coaching call at hello@krisplachy.com. For details, listen to this episode. * Coming SOON! How to CEO in person! Get on the CEO LIVE Immersion waitlist: CEOImmersion.com * Work with Kris: How to CEO * Email: hello@krisplachy.com * Linkedin * Instagram * Facebook * Pinterest * Medium
This episode starts Season 4 of Leadership Is Feminine. If you’ve not heard all of the amazing, everyday women I had with me in Season 3, I encourage you to go back and listen to all the episodes. The encouragement, inspiration and wisdom you’ll gain is phenomenal.
For Season 4, I want to focus on leadership excellence and mastery for women. In particular, I believe that the characteristic of resilience is a core quality. Embedded in resilience is consistency, and with consistency comes mastery. Mastery isn’t based on complex systems. It’s about basic truths, basic principles. In looking back on my own growth over the past 10 years, I’ve found that the same principles are still true, and they are what work.
“I love watching the powerful ability of a women, once she no longer feels helpless to managing and leading people… once she’s no longer helpless to the behaviors and choices of others… once she knows that there’s nothing in her business… she can’t handle… Watching that happen and being witness to women who experience that kind of resolve, and knowing, and wisdom has been so inspiring for me.” – Kris Plachy
What You’ll Learn * Changes for Season 4 + Share real coaching calls + Want to be anonymously coached on Kris’s podcast? Details are in the Contact Info below. * Changes to connecting + How to CEO in person! + Get on the waitlist: CEOImmersion.com
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Eleanor Beaton * Coach. CEO. Host. Writer. Mom. Founder of SafiMedia. * EleanorBeaton.com
Connect with Kris Plachy * Sign up to be on Kris’s podcast as an anonymous recorded and shared coaching call at hello@krisplachy.com. For details, listen to this episode. * Get on the CEO LIVE Immersion waitlist: CEOImmersion.com * Work with Kris: How to CEO * Email: hello@krisplachy.com * Linkedin * Instagram * Facebook * Pinterest * Medium
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Changing your mindset as a leader is a magical gift. It allows you to manage yourself, and therefore, your team, with greater empathy. The beautiful truth about changing yourself is that some change can happen very quickly and it is always worth the investment.
In today’s episode, Dr. Camysha Wright and I talk about change as a leader. We discuss how empowering it is to make time for necessary changes, to refill your own tank so you aren’t always depleted, and the value in investing in your own leadership and management skills. We also revisit a very powerful statement Dr. Wright made during a previous discussion, one that has stuck with me ever since: many things can actually be accomplished in a day. And this can include changing yourself. As you listen to this episode, I hope this truth encourages you as much as it does me.
“I think the biggest gift for me has been the change in mindset… learning how to deal with my own mind… managing your team is definitely very important but you also have to manage yourself… changing the way that I see things and how I analyze, like a problem, has been a huge gift…” – Dr. Camysha Wright
What You’ll Learn * Stepping into the ins and outs of business * Empowering yourself to make time * Investing in your own leadership and management * Expanding your mindset is a huge gift * Giving space for refilling your own tank * Changing yourself in a day
Meet Dr. Camysha Wright Dr. Camysha Wright is a Board Certified Ear, Nose and Throat Physician in Plantation, Florida and runs a full service clinic for children and adults. She is President-elect for the Florida Society of Otolaryngology head and neck surgeons and will serve as president in 2023. She is also currently the Allergy Director for ENT and Allergy Associates of Florida.
Dr. Wright is a member of the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. She is also board certified by the America Board of Otolaryngology and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy. Dr. Wright serves as Clinical advisor for NOVA University for physician assistants and allergy fellows.
She received her Medical Degree from Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, DC and graduated with A0A honors and completed a General Surgery Internship and Otolaryngology Residency at University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. She also has obtained her Master of Public Health degree.
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Connect with Camysha Wright * Facebook * Instagram | @drcamyshawright * cwmdpa.com
Connect with Kris Plachy The Team Audit 5-Day Course: krisplachy.com/audit
Is it Me or Is it Them? Discover whether the difficulties you experience with your team are a “them” thing or a “you” thing. Running Live May 23-27, 2022. Sign up today!
- Work with Kris: How to CEO
- Email: hello@krisplachy.com
- Medium
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How much do you allow yourself to have in regards to money? As women, we are conditioned to “tuck it in” when it comes to being extremely successful in earnings. Shame often accompanies this conditioning and holds us back from fulfilling our full potential both for ourselves and for those we love. But a woman’s relationship with money is more deeply connected than it appears on the surface.
In this episode, I talk about women and money with award-winning leader and creative founder of the #1 business and money certified coach training academy, Kendall Summerhawk. Kendall specializes in and emphasizes putting the power to make money into every woman’s hands. We discuss how critical it is to rewrite our relationship with money, the impact of money stories, choosing to control and not control, and so much more. I hope her wisdom and experiences help you shift into magical CEOing and having an abundant life.
“It isn’t selfish at all. If you’re making money through your business… you’re working for it, you’re offering value, you’re changing people’s lives… you have to be the guardian of your dream.” – Kendall Summerhawk
What You’ll Learn * You are in relationship with money * Who has earned the right to know * The impact of money stories * The fix is your own growth * Magical CEOing * Sharpening the blade * What you’ll learn working with Kendall
Meet Kendall Summerhawk Kendall Summerhawk is an award winning leader and the creative founder of the #1 business & money certified coach training academy for Firestarter women who want to be high earning coaches.
When Kendall launched her coach certification academy, she pioneered a revolutionary approach that fills a gap other coaching schools miss.
Her revolutionary approach is why the women Kendall certifies make money, fill their coaching programs and stand in the power of creating financial independence.
Kendall runs a 7+ figure business working from home in Arizona, and enjoys riding dressage with her beautiful Spanish horses and spending time with her husband and business partner, Richard.
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Connect with Kendall Summerhawk * Work with Kendall: kendallsummerhawk.com * Email: connect@Kendallsummerhawk.com * Get a FREE HOW TO pricing guide: kendallsummerhawk.com/pricing * Facebook * Linkedin * Twitter
Connect with Kris Plachy * The Team Audit 5-Day Course: krisplachy.com/audit * Is it Me or Is it Them? Discover whether the difficulties you experience with your team are a “them” thing or a “you” thing. Running Live May 23-27, 2022. Sign up today! * Work with Kris: How to CEO * Email: hello@krisplachy.com * Linkedin * Instagram * Facebook * Pinterest * Medium
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No matter how long we’ve been working at something or how much money we make, doubts will creep in and times of uncertainty will come. But we must learn to listen to that little voice inside that guides us. Tuning into the wisdom of that inner voice, as well as listening to the wisdom of others will fuel us with resolve to carry on.
In this episode, I chatted with Deborah Perlman, founder and CEO of Cocus Pocus about listening to that inner voice. We discuss building your own Queendom, dancing with failure, dealing with hires that don’t work out, and more. Deborah shares how she was encouraged to leave corporate America and do for herself what she’d been accomplishing for others. As you listen to her share her experiences and what she’s learned since becoming an entrepreneur, I hope you are emboldened to follow your own little voice.
“I look at these people in these high level positions and it looks like a golden cage to me now.” – Deborah Perlman
What You’ll Learn * Building your own Queendom * Rewriting expectations * Dancing with failure * Dealing with hires that don’t work out * Changing your clothes * Sitting with the thoughts as they come * Listening to that little voice
Meet Deborah Perlman Deborah is the Founder and CEO of Cocus Pocus, an international lifestyle brand that designs and curates clothes, art, accessories, gifts, stationery, and more. Their carefully curated goods are meant to cultivate a creative lifestyle and they are inspired by the power of friendship, the good old days, and all things fun.
Cocus Pocus is also really into supporting their community of customers, fellow artists, and like-minded brands. They think there is room at the top for all of us.
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Connect with Deborah Perlman * Cocuspocus.com * Instagram - Cocus Pocus * Instagram - Deborah Perlman * Twitter * Facebook * Pinterest
Connect with Kris Plachy * The Team Audit 5-Day Course: krisplachy.com/audit * Is it Me or Is it Them? Discover whether the difficulties you experience with your team are a “them” thing or a “you” thing. Running Live May 23-27, 2022. Sign up today! * Work with Kris: How to CEO * Email: hello@krisplachy.com * Linkedin * Instagram * Facebook * Pinterest * Medium
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In our businesses, we all need someone who can help with the books. But we also need someone who can help us think forward. Someone who can help us forecast, not retract, and change our thoughts and habits around money. For me, that is my CFO and the owner of Nice Job, Inc., Emily Sandberg.
I wanted to have Emily on an episode to share some of her wisdom and magic, and she delivered. We discussed security, being properly connected to our money, leadership, protecting structures and roles, and much more. As a money genius, Emily gave several powerful statements revolving around how we think about money. She reminded all of us that money does not define us, and neither our businesses nor ourselves are fragile.
“One of the problems I see is women who use money to define who they are. They want the money to tell them they’re good enough, they’re smart enough, they’re capable enough. And so they think if they have enough money, then they’ll know that for sure. But when you're a leader, when you take leadership over the money, what you do then is you recognize money for what it is. It’s a tool.” – Emily Sandberg
What You’ll Learn * Safety isn’t in the money * Money doesn’t define you, it’s data * The power in how you think about making money * It’s never as bad as it feels * Dynamic changes around decisions and entrepreneurship * Protecting structure and roles * I’m not fragile and neither is my business
Meet Emily Sandberg Emily Sandberg is the owner of Nice Job, Inc. She’s a money coach specializing in cashflow and forecasting for online coaches and course creators. While most accounting looks to the past for guidance, Emily works with her clients to know the future of money in their business, so they can make strategic decisions with their cash. Her work has helped dozens of clients go from running a money-hungry business to a predictably profitable enterprise, by simply following her profit-centered framework. When she’s not running scenarios for her clients’ Facebook Ad Spends, she can be found playing pickleball or hiking in the gorgeous red rocks of southern Utah with her family.
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Connect with Emily Sandberg * emilysandberg.net * nicejobinc@gmail.com
Connect with Kris Plachy * Work with Kris: How to CEO * Email: hello@krisplachy.com * Linkedin * Instagram * Facebook * Pinterest * Medium
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As your business grows, your role as a leader should change and evolve. This includes what you do on a regular basis and what you relinquish to others. As you realign your leadership into co-creation, you’ll face countless challenges, including properly choosing and nurturing a team, letting go of all the things you once personally did, and even breaking old habits.
In this episode, I converse with Erika Sinner, founder and CEO of Directorie™ about numerous facets of leadership. We talk about setting healthy standards and expectations both for ourselves as leaders and for our team. Erika shares her wisdom regarding trusting yourself and following what you know, deep down, is the next right thing. As we talked, Erika dropped a truth bomb that even I was challenged by. I hope you’re challenged and encouraged as well.
“When you think about things about your business, you always feel like… ‘We don’t have time to create training’, ‘We don’t have time to hire’... And if you replace that with ‘It’s not important to create training’... it changes! It shifts how you feel about the things you just said. Because when you really think about it that way, you have to prioritize the things that are important. Or something’s gotta give.” – Erika Sinner
What You’ll Learn * Breaking corporate-world habits * Trusting yourself * Nurturing a growing team * Realigning your leadership to co-creation * Connecting for authentic validation * Choosing whose advice you heed * Replacing the “I don’t have time” mindset
Meet Erika Sinner Enthusiasm, effort, and excellence: the keywords that embody all of Erika’s endeavors. And founding Directorie™ is no exception to this rule…she saw the need for a different model in the industry, and she stepped up to fill the void.
For nearly 20 years, she’s built successful teams, brands, and managed a myriad of agency relationships in the pharmaceutical industry. Her experience spans rare disease, high-science, and traditional medications delivered in the hospital, community setting, or by focused specialists. From clinical development through commercialization and lifecycle management, she challenges her teams and clients to always imagine a unique solution with an empathetic basis.
Erika extends that caring spirit to her family, foster families, and animal rescue organizations. You can participate in those adventures by joining her, her husband, Chris and her furbabies Kingston, Mishka, Edmond, and Theodore on Instagram @crazy4pei.
About Directorie™ Directorie™ is a highly-experienced team of pharmaceutical marketing pros ready to take projects to level 11. They confidently join teams with a whole stack of experience to commercialize and prepare organizations with one goal: Medications reaching patients who need them most.
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Connect with Erika Sinner * Directorie.com * Linkedin - Erika Sinner * esinner@directorie.com * Linkedin.com/company/directorie * Instagram.com/directorie * Facebook.com/Directorie
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With the demands of life and business in our modern times, peace can be elusive. Yet, as female CEOs, we sometimes talk ourselves out of creating that necessary environment of calm. We wrongly believe we’re not worthy or that it’s indulgent or selfish, but it isn’t. It’s truly an investment in yourself and your business.
In this episode, I talk with interior designer Tara Fust (Tara Fust Design) about the value of peace. We discuss fostering peace in all endeavors, whether it’s in your surroundings or within relationships. She shares about the joy of finding common ground with other women, the pitfalls of taking on a business partner, and the power of staying present through failure. As you listen to our discussion, I hope you find the inspiration to build beauty and serenity into your life and business.
“When you can create those moments of peace and quiet where you can just kinda get back to who you are… So powerful.” – Tara Fust
What You’ll Learn * Finding common ground with others * Contemplating taking on a partner * Staying present in failure * Owning your wisdom * Investing in peace * Not asking for permission * Leaning into what you know
Meet Tara Fust Tara is the founder and designer of Tara Fust Design. TFD is all about collected, casual, effortless style. It's home. The kind of place that makes you want to kick off your shoes, grab a drink, and hang out for a while.
Tara in her own words…
THE FAT: I'm the daughter of an interior designer who grew up living in homes that were constantly evolving, changing… being redone. Combine that with the sunshine and beaches of Southern California and it’s no surprise I’m living a creative life that’s inspired by easy, beautiful living.
THE SKINNY: A move South and the springboard of a little home furnishings store—plus a handful of great clients—and I’ve found my place. It's about creating homes and spaces that invite you in, beg you to stay, and make your day when you come through the door.
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Connect with Tara Fust * Tarafustdesign.com * Instagram * Facebook * Pinterest
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The power of showing up, rather than serving in sacrifice, cannot be overstated. When we commit, when we are there, even when no one else is, a superpower is released that often comes in no other way.
In this episode, I talk with Bernadette Doyle, owner and CEO of Bernadette Doyle.com about the superpower of showing up. Throughout our conversation, we discuss feminine leadership, thriving through the unknown, the disservice of sacrifice in business, and much more. I hope you receive a fresh perspective on the magic of committing to, and trusting, yourself.
“There is nothing, in my experience, that trumps that energy of just showing up, committed. I’m committed to serve. I’m here and I’m showing up, even if… you know, you do a Facebook live and you can see you might have no one on with you. But you just show up and you just give it your all anyway. And I think that is the powerpower.” – Bernadette Doyle
What You’ll Learn * Thriving during the unknown * Relaxing into tough conversations * Embracing the feminine model of leadership * The superpower of committing * The disservice of sacrifice in business * Facilitating mental work * Recognizing existing support
Meet Bernadette Doyle Bernadette Doyle has been helping coaches, consultants, trainers and therapists to get more clients organically for over 20 years. She is known for her down-to-earth, practical strategies that help her clients get results fast. Many of them are landing new clients within 48 hours following her approach. She gets a thrill from showing a simple path to 100k without complicated sales funnels, tech or constant launching. Having previously headed a 7-figure business with lots of complexity and moving parts, simplicity is now a core value. Embracing simplicity has allowed her space to run a multi-6 figure business from home, working less than 20 hours a week, so she has time for her passions of hot yoga and hiking.
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Connect with Bernadette Doyle * Bernadettedoyle.com * My Business Smarts With Heart FB group * b@bernadettedoyle.com * Get Bernadette’s FREE pdf Get Clients, Make Money: Bernadettedoyle.com/get-clients-free-pdf
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The power of attraction can be magical for a female CEO. Attraction brings clients, connections and even team members. And when building a quality team, in particular, it can be a secret weapon. People naturally want to work for someone they respect and who is generating good within a particular space. This alleviates the need to go looking for high caliber team members. It also allows the CEO to look into someone who expresses interest in working for them, without making any commitment to hire.
But what, exactly, is the power of attraction? In this episode, I discuss what it is and what it is not with successful CEO and entrepreneur, Karin Carr. Karin is the real estate team owner and CEO at Georgia Coast Homes, the creator of YouTube for Agents, and a coach for those in the real estate business (Karin Carr Coaching). We talk about creating solutions, learning to delegate, turning mistakes into opportunities, and the superpower of understanding attraction. I hope you’ll be inspired and moved to action by this chat. Before you listen, I’ll give you one tiny spoiler alert: The power of attraction isn’t about you looking a certain way.
“You don’t have to be young, you don’t have to be skinny, you don’t have to be gorgeous… By being on camera, yes, there may be trolls that say something negative. But you know what? We can’t let it stop us. You can have such an amazing career if you’re just willing to put yourself out there.” – Karin Carr
What You’ll Learn * Moving into helping others * Building a team through attraction * Being the primary breadwinner * Learning to let go and choosing what makes sense * Responding to and making use of mistakes * Allowing yourself to be seen
Meet Karin Carr Karin Carr is the real estate team owner and CEO at Georgia Coast Homes, the creator of YouTube for Agents, and a coach for those in the real estate business (Karin Carr Coaching).
Karin has been a REALTOR® since 2005. She heads the GCH team with Real in Savannah, GA. Upon relocating to a new city in 2017, she decided to start uploading videos to YouTube to help her become known in her new market.
Her business exploded and within two years she had formed a team that now generates more than 80% of their closings from YouTube. With more than 13,000 subscribers, her YouTube channel, Georgia Coast Homes, gets more than 40,000 organic views a month. Serving markets throughout GA and SC, her team averages 3-5 inbound leads per day without buying leads. Karin’s love of all things YouTube led her to create a training program for other agents around the world who want to generate a steady stream of inbound leads through video marketing.
She is the founder and CEO of Karin Carr Coaching and is thrilled to see the amazing results her students are getting. She is also the host of the free Facebook group, YouTube for Real Estate Agents, which has over 20,000 members.
Karin is also a national speaker on video marketing. She was named the #1 BombBomb Real Estate Video Influencer in 2019 (in the Consumer Education category) and has been featured on Fox News and Time.com. She has spoken at real estate conferences around the country and is a frequent livestream and podcast guest talking about the effectiveness of video marketing.
She is also the Amazon bestselling author of YouTube for Real Estate Agents - Learn how to get FREE real estate leads and never cold call again.
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Connect with Karin Carr * Karincarr.com * youtubeforagents.com * Facebook.com/youtubeforagents * Instagram.com/the.karin.carr * Youtube.com/karincarr * karin@georgiacoasthomes.com * Get Karin’s FREE 5-Part Interactive Masterclass: Youtubeforagents.com/challenge
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Whatever your individual purpose is, you are designed to make a difference. Finding precisely how, although, can be a winding path. The very focus on making a difference can cause unwelcome detours, typically caused by fear… Fear of failure, lack of knowledge, feelings of inadequacy… But when you settle into being yourself, follow your heart, and trust in that, you will also achieve your goal of making a difference.
In this episode, I chatted with Jennifer Krepps, the owner of Kritter Kare’s Howliday Inn and Kritter Kare’s Pet Sitting all about this. We discuss wanting to bring an increase in the level of respect in her industry, the desire to thrive and not simply survive, moments that define your legacy, and much more. During our time together, Jennifer wisely compares scenic stops to enrichments in our life journey and I hope this podcast is a scenic stop for you.
“You’ve got to pursue what’s in your soul, what really matters to you. And, I think, in doing that, you will make a difference at the same time.” – Jennifer Krepps
What You’ll Learn * Making a difference by being yourself * Scenic stops * Reinventing how to pull people in * Thriving versus surviving: Who are you listening to? * Moments that define your legacy * Lies of sunny skies * Scared but doing it anyway
Meet Jennifer Krepps Jennifer in her own words…
“I am a down-to-earth, Midwest lady with a drive to design a life and legacy that reflects my core values in giving quality time and service to others.”
About Kritter Kare 4 U LLC (DBA Kritter Kare’s Howliday Inn)
Kritter Kare is a boutique style dog care facility & in-home pet sitting service located in Columbia, Illinois. They started providing in-your-home pet sitting/dog walking services in June 2009, and Jennifer Kreps, company owner, explained at that time what the company purpose was then and still today, “Kritter Kare is not just a pet sitting business, we are a pet caring company. That is our foundation. That is our focus.”
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Connect with Jennifer Krepps * kkhowlidayinn.com * jennifer@kkhowlidayinn.com * Facebook * Yelp * Instagram
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The mindset of an intrapreneur (an introverted entrepreneur) is one of determination to fix what is wrong, even while it is not in their nature to seek a position of leadership. Rather, intrapreneurs frequently find others inquiring of their wisdom, following their suggestions, and asking them to lead. Insight and depth of caring flourish in the intrapreneur, fueling their innate drive to improve processes and ideals in order to improve the lives of others.
In today’s episode, I talked with Dr. Evelyn Hsu, MD, a natural intrapreneur. She discusses how, as a physician, clinician, teacher and researcher, she has found herself in leadership positions without seeking them. She shares at length about pushing past fear and discomfort to achieve worthwhile ends. We discuss the mindset of being an intrapreneur leader, current and necessary paradigm shifts, and how being maladapted (I love this term she uses) can actually be your superpower.
“I can’t accept things just being bad… Accepting the risk to do what’s right is something I’m really willing to do… You can be afraid of everything and do it anyway.” – Dr. Evelyn Hsu, MD
What You’ll Learn * Defining the intrapreneur * Navigating difficult conversations * The power of doing it afraid * Allowing curiosity of how things work in this great organism * Shifting the physician’s paradigm * Capturing the quiet
Meet Dr. Evelyn Hsu, MD Evelyn in her own words…
“The only way we can change this system for the better is to stay in it as leaders.
I am an academic physician; I am a clinician, a teacher, and a researcher. I’m a former people-pleaser and perfectionist in recovery.
I love academic medicine for the space that it allows for ideas and research, and for the opportunity it gives us to shape the future of what is possible. I don’t love academic medicine for how it is deeply steeped in patriarchy, and the way it encourages us to pay for our progress with our blood, our sweat, and our tears.
I’m in it as a leader and a coach because I want to bring calm to your chaos without compromising your dreams, cutting down your time, or quitting your job. Simply by getting to the point you are at, you are brilliant and effective. Coaching can get you to the next step faster, and with more joy.
I know what it is like to exist within the system that factors in the combined pressure of clinical work, administrative responsibilities, teaching, leadership, and research excellence.
Only a coach who is also a physician can understand the unique pressures of academic medicine.
We will begin with career visioning and goal-setting. Follow-up modules will be tailored based on your needs.
Module topics inclusive of but not limited to: time management, relationships, people pleasing, perfectionism, negotiation, stress, anxiety, writing, projects and mind/life clutter.”
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Connect with Dr. Evelyn Hsu, MD * evelynhsumd.com * Schedule a FREE 30-minute consultation: evelynhsumd.com/schedule * Instagram * Linkedin * Twitter
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When life doesn’t go the way we think it will, it can seem like a reason to stop dreaming. Tragedy, especially, drives us into a place of acute grief, followed by days where just putting one foot in front of the other is our limit. Krista St-Germain, Life Coach for Widowed Moms, founder of Mom Goes On and host of The Widowed Mom podcast has lived this. Widowed at age 40, Krista discovered grief recovery through coaching and the ability to dream again.
In this podcast installment, Krista shares her warrior coach power and offers her viewpoints and advice regarding business, life and grief coaching. She touches on unexpected grief, unexpected growth, working with a team, the power of failure, and much more. I hope through hearing this episode, you are buoyed and strengthened in your own journey.
“‘Wait a minute, what lights me up here? What would just absolutely feel like a dream to do here? And then follow that.’ And then, boom! I solved the problem that I was so stressed out and losing sleep over. And then in an hour, it felt totally different.” – Krista St-Germain
What You’ll Learn * Unexpected tragedy, unexpected growth * Unplanned obligations * The who, not the how in business * Not minimizing grief in a society focused on happiness * Loving what you do and who you help * Going for the next evolution despite the fear * The strength in making things fun * The power of failure
Meet Krista St-Germain Krista in her own words…
“When my husband was killed by a drunk driver, I was devastated.
Therapy helped me survive the tidal wave of grief and unfurl myself from the fetal position.
I went back to work. Everyone kept telling me how “strong” I was. I acted strong in front of my kids. But inside I felt hollow. All my dreams had included him.
I desperately wanted to believe I could still have a happy, fulfilling life but I wasn’t sure how. Then I began to research grief, trauma and healing extensively. I studied cognitive behavioral coaching and read every book I could find. I combined what I learned about Post Traumatic Growth with cognitive science-based coaching tools and figured out how to turn my loss into a strategy for growth.
I learned to see myself as stronger because of what I’d been through instead of using it as a reason to stop dreaming.
I created a new life using small, manageable steps and techniques that made sense. The changes I experienced were so profound I became a Master Certified Life Coach and created a group coaching program for widows like us called Mom Goes On.”
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Connect with Krista St-Germain CoachingwithKrista.com
The Widowed Mom podcast with Krista St-Germain: coachingwithkrista.com/podcast
Moms Go On program – Get a free, private training: coachingwithkrista.com/work-with-me
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When you are fully dedicated and intricately tied to your mission, it will attract clients to you and allow you to build a team that is also devoted to that same purpose. The work becomes less about you, and more about the vision. One of the ways that allows business owners and CEOs to be able to do this and to make seven figures is through divine spiritual laws. In this episode, I’m excited to talk with Elizabeth Purvis as we dive into a conversation about bringing magic to the mainstream, the global shifting consciousness, and how she uses alternative transformational work to amplify leaders and their businesses.
Elizabeth Purvis is a master offers and messaging strategist, business coach, and metaphysical teacher to thousands of women worldwide. Her personal mission is to be a part of the movement to bring magic to the mainstream and to help thousands so that we can shift and elevate consciousness on the planet. With a background in computer science and engineering, she is grounded in the practical, while also fully embracing the “woo-woo” of magic and metaphysics. I absolutely loved this conversation and I hope it leaves you as motivated and excited as it did me.
“I attract people who want to be a part of something bigger and who want to bring their skills and their talents to be a part of something much bigger.” - Elizabeth Purvis
What You’ll Learn * The secret sauce of your offers + Optimizing your message + Relying less on social media * Using magic to make our lives better + Law of desire + Finding and following your passion * The energetic container of your business + Mission, vision, and values + Creating your business foundation * Elizabeth’s biggest challenges + Stepping back from service delivery + Your team is your most important client * Creating magic for the people inside the business + Creating the space for expansion + Making the shift from “I” to “We” * Tapping into magic and leveraging it in your business + Starting with universal spiritual laws + Metaphysical teachings that go along with business teachings
Meet Elizabeth Purvis Elizabeth Purvis is a master offers + messaging strategist, business coach and metaphysical teacher to thousands of women worldwide. She is the creator of Feminine Magic® series of metaphysical teachings and is the Founder/CEO of 7-Figure Goddess®, the premiere business mentoring company for “magicians” – coaches, healers, energy workers and spiritual teachers wanting to bring their Highest Level Work to the world by way of a high income, high profit business. Her proprietary scaling methodology, the Sustainable Scaling Method™, empowers coaches, healers, energy workers and spiritual teachers to create consistent high PROFIT months – without webinars, launches, events or sales calls.
7-Figure Goddess® is the go-to business mentoring group for transformational leaders who are ready to SCALE... without all the “marketing hustle.” Our proprietary scaling methodology, the Sustainable Scaling Method™, empowers coaches, healers, energy workers and spiritual teachers to create consistent high PROFIT months – without webinars, launches, events or sales calls. Through highly efficient Hot Offers and effective messaging, we give our clients a clear path to scale to multi-six and 7-figures in two years or less, while cutting marketing and sales time in half.
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Connect with Elizabeth Purvis * Website * Hot Offer Makeover * 7 Figure Goddess on Facebook * Instagram
Books Mentioned * The Science of Getting Rich * Think and Grow Rich
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Naturally following your passion in life will lead you to success. Pair natural talent with tackling new skills, and you can become an unstoppable force. You only need to lock in and conquer those areas you find intimidating or scary or that seem insurmountable. By avoiding the lure of simply abdicating responsibilities and choosing instead to stand in your CEO role, you can wield the power of a confident woman. In this episode, I’m excited to chat with Erica Tingey, CEO of Women in the Mountains, all about this topic. As a former champion national and international mountain biker, Erica embodies lasting endurance, seeking skills improvement, building confidence, and releasing feminine prowess. A certified Master Mountain Bike Coach, Life Coach and Weight Loss Coach, Erica coaches, equips, trains and encourages other female athletes. I hope this episode invigorates you as much as it did me.
“The power of a woman confident on her bike is undeniable and far reaching in the world.” – Erica Tingey
What You’ll Learn * Choose confidence + Seek to learn + Not knowing doesn’t equal disqualification * It’s normal to want to hide or quit + Employ mini-retreats + This is not the day * A slippery thought: “Someone can do it better than me” + Abdication = disaster * Humans are hard + Team temperatures; people weather + Donning the right weather gear * Bigger expectations + The delight of being a powerful women + Stepping into the mindset * The magic + The beautiful life of a female athlete + Creating a path for others
Meet Erica Tingey Erica Tingey is the CEO of Women in the Mountains. She has been coaching mountain bike skills clinics since 2011 and has worked with over 2,000 athletes! Working with beginners to pro racers, she has been able to connect with every level of rider to help them build on their skills progression. Her Women’s Mountain Mastery Course offers both in person coaching and online coaching.
Erica raced mountain bikes professionally from 2010 to 2017. She raced to the front of the field to secure multiple podiums on the National level over her career and raced several international World Cups on the mountain bike. She won 2 Masters National Championship titles on the road (Time Trial and Road Race).
She and her husband have a teenage son and live in Park City, Utah. With a great support crew and loving family, she is able to fulfill her dreams of empowering women on and off the bike. Along with being a master mountain bike coach, Erica is a certified Life Coach and Weight Loss Coach.
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Connect with Erica Tingey * WomenintheMountains * Instagram * Facebook * Linkedin
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When women have their own money (and lots of it), they have a voice and a choice. Through financial security, women are no longer indebted to anyone and can change the world. Their superpowers are set free by not being beholden to anything. It’s time for women to claim more of a place in this world.
For this episode, I’m beyond thrilled to have Fabienne Fredrickson with me to discuss all this, along with some of the how behind making it happen. As a celebrated business coach for over 21 years, Fabienne has been helping thousands of female entrepreneurs scale their businesses to 10K a month and beyond. Through her signature program, The Leveraged Business, Fabienne and her team help take the overwhelmed woman from being controlled by her business to controlling her business. A woman in the place of financial freedom and security can open and follow the path of getting everything else back as well: her life, her body, and her sanity!
When more women feel unapologetically safe and powerful, there’s nothing they can’t do. – Fabienne Fredrickson
What You’ll Learn * Why it’s crucial for women to make their own money + Controlled or in control + Stepping into your rightful place + Why you absolutely must work less for business growth * The biggest mindset shift + Rejecting societal constructs + Femininity with power + Feminine energy versus masculine energy * Crucible moments + Getting out from under the thumb + The only choice * Universal spiritual laws around making money + As above, so below; as inside, so outside + Work through your incongruence * Entrepreneurship thrives on feminine energy + Planning your energy + Worthiness + Being unapologetic
Meet Fabienne Fredrickson Fabienne Fredrickson is a powerful mentor for solo business owners who seek to make the greatest impact they can in their work, all while creating certainty in their business and financial security in their lives. She believes that when women make their own money (and lots of it), they experience a profound feeling of safety in their life.
As the founder of TheLeveragedBusiness.com and Boldheart.com, Fabienne has been a mentor to tens of thousands of women business owners over more than 20 years. Her predictable process, taught in The Leveraged Business program, practically guarantees that a business owner will multiply their results with more downtime, once implemented fully. Her company has repeatedly been recognized by the media, and Inc. Magazine has named it one of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies for three consecutive years.
She is the celebrated author of The Leveraged Business: How You Can Go From Overwhelmed at Six Figures to Seven Figures (and Get Your Life Back) and Embrace Your Magnificence: Get Out of Your Own Way, and Live a Richer, Fuller, More Abundant Life.
Her Tedx Talk on Activating Your Potential for Greatness has gone viral. Fabienne is an inspiring speaker - sometimes even speaking to audiences as large as 7,000 attendees - and has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc., FastCompany, Amex Forum, and the New York Times.
In addition to teaching women (and heart-centered men) how to get out of overwhelm, and reach a million or more in their business with their life back, Fabienne sprinkles self worth and mindset principles onto all of her teachings. In everything she does, she teaches you to fight self-doubt, become infinitely more confident, believe in yourself, value your unique brilliance, and then get out of your comfort zone so you can create a magnificent life you love.
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Connect with Fabienne Fredrickson Get a FREE strategy session! connect.boldheart.com
Get a FREE copy of Fabinenne’s book, The Leveraged Business: How You Can Go From Overwhelmed at Six Figures to Seven Figures (and Get Your Life Back).
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Book Recommendation from Kris: True North by Bill George
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Whether good or bad, a leader is one who inspires others to follow. Beyond this definition, however, there are deep questions. What, exactly, makes a leader powerful and effective? What is the element that goes beyond strategies, methods and competency and taps into hidden CEO magic?
A big component is the currency of energy. To understand the existence of the currency of energy and to use that is huge. It releases the magic we all need and want. That, in turn, releases what I hold to be the most important leadership characteristic. I invite you to join me as I explore and share that magical characteristic in this episode.
What You’ll Learn * The currency of energy + Magic, hope and the power of your mind * Making sense of the unseen + Spirituality + Leading and creating your business + Attracting followers * The most important leadership characteristic * When it’s hard * Choosing, no matter what comes
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When people feel heard, they feel known, valued – and this is desperately needed in our modern culture. It is, perhaps, an even deeper need for women in powerful leadership positions. Others listen to accomplished, successful women for the express purpose of acquiring knowledge for their own gain. But who truly hears and sees the strong, powerful women, herself, who is dispensing said knowledge?
Out of this reality comes the wisdom that all need to be truly seen and heard. To not be is quite lonely. As women especially, we naturally possess the ability to listen and alleviate this need, if we are intentional to sharpen our skill. Leaders who do so will draw others to themselves who are at the same level, which is both desirable and mutually beneficial. Through this episode, I hope to ignite in you the desire to awaken the deep, pure magic of being a leader who truly listens and sees.
What You’ll Learn * Why we typically feel unheard + Pursuit of knowledge + Self-focused society * The magic of listening + Connect with people at the same level + Hold others in high value + Some proofs you’re truly listening * Cultivate being listened to yourself * Find people who see and hear you
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Holding others accountable, especially employees, is one of the biggest and most common issues leaders face. Why is it so hard to get people to do what you want or assess performance and address issues? Why is holding people responsible so uncomfortable? I believe the core issue is this: We associate accountability with punishment.
Borne from the traditional masculine authority figure dynamic, we anticipate or associate a penalty exacted for an offense. We see this throughout society in various forms. And although punishment is a form of accountability, it isn’t the type needed nor desired in business. It is neither relevant nor applicable. What we need and desire from those we lead is ownership, obligation, and investment in the outcome. We need proper accountability. So how do we nurture that desired environment of personal responsibility? To start, we must disassociate punishment from accountability.
What You’ll Learn * Defining proper accountability + The origin of punishment within accountability + Emotions and personal investment triggers * Dirty vs clean accountability + Remembering the purpose of having employees + Divorcing emotion: loyalty, love and poor performance * Accountability is professional commitment + Being held to account for ability is rare + The uncomfortable place of being the first + Clear expectations, clear agreement, and not meeting them * Earning their way up? or earning their way out? + Neutral, not personal; steering clear of punishment + Navigate with maturity and addressing commitment + Sort your emotions before acting
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We tend to be organized, especially as a society. Structured, linear thinking is expected and natural. This leads to us believing not only do we know what will happen but also why. And therefore, we believe we have control over things. This control thought-pattern then breeds a constant stream of how. How are we going to do this, how are we going to do that?
But what if not investing all our energy into the how frees us to lean into belief? Frees the magic of the creative process and fuels success for our vision? Let’s recapture the what we’ve been kissed with through embracing the magic of NOT knowing how.
What You’ll Learn * Why we lose the magic
+ Vision getting lost
+ Not knowing the how
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An example from my life
- Absolute clarity, without any idea of the how
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Loving what you do releases the magic
- Lean into joy
- Commit to being more of you
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The missing piece
- How versus the energy of truly believing
- More than just tactics
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Worry robs us
- Increased capacity
- Release your need to know
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Ways the how generates more easily
- Nurture what you’ve been kissed with
- Refuse anxiety triggers
- Be healthy, thriving, open, free
- Achieve through proper work
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Does how you do things as a leader really matter? I absolutely believe it does. The typical CEO is tired and overwhelmed, and this often results in unwittingly creating problems. But CEO magic leadership can be the solution. It can take your business from just surviving to thriving. But how, exactly, do you learn to possess and dispense CEO magic?
In this episode, I talk briefly about CEO magic. It all starts with correctly identifying the root of problems, and properly addressing the mindset that perpetuates them. From there, you begin to grow, thrive, be filled with joy, and drive yourself and your team in a more positive direction. From that magical place of leadership, success abounds. After sampling the basics I cover in this episode, I invite you to consider diving deeper through my program, How To CEO. I’ve helped many leaders find their magic, and I cherish the opportunity to help you find yours.
What You’ll Learn * Confusing leadership and management + Evolution of your own growth + Properly assigning blame + Mistakenly perpetuating problems + Correcting your mindset * How to CEO in 8 Weeks + Power of a thriving leader + Wield emotional fortitude + Triage immediate needs + Implement right changes + Increase your revenue + Identify repeating patterns + Supportive team = Magic + Resolve issues + Deliver on your promises + Clarity attracts the right people
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Do you truly celebrate your business wins? Or do you tend to just blow right past them and move on to the next goal? Yes, it’s important to look forward, make plans, to do all the things to move yourself and your business forward. But might I suggest one additional but ultra-important thing to do? Let me encourage you to do what feels good. That is, celebrating yourself and your successes! As humans, we create things first in our minds. Magical things happen when we imagine them, then make them reality. Through that process, we feel. And great things come to us through feeling. That’s why giving space to celebrating, leaning into accomplishment, and allowing pride, joy and wonder to manifest will foster even more success. Celebrating your success breeds more success!
What You’ll Learn * Make your list of magic + What are the wins you didn’t roll around in this past year? + Feel your wins deeply * Explore why one success really hit you but another did not + Is there unnecessary guilt or shame? + Are you mistakenly building an entitlement environment? * Stop. Start. Continue. + Thoughtfully choose + Create from feelings + Connect with feelings and allow yourself to feel… - Wise, competent, brave - Loved, worthy, valued * Trust your own wisdom + Honor your success + Use visuals to hold that space
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Happy New Year! How are you?! I love the energy whenever the new year comes around! It’s a great
time to pause and focus on your goals, intentions, whatever, right? So, I thought that, following the
theme of CEO Magic, I would do a different kind of episode that would encourage you (as female
entrepreneurs) to invest in yourselves and your wisdom. I saw that there were no affirmations for
female entrepreneurs so I thought I would create some for you. Take from these what resonates as you
launch into this new year.
What You'll Find in This Episode
- Information about the upcoming cohort of How to CEO, the next Advanced Leadership Coach
certification class, and the Sage CEO program. - Affirmations that will empower you into the new year.
Should you pay a year end bonus and give your employees extra? We expect certain results from the
people we hire, and we pay them a salary for those results. Not for their time. Not for their experience.
We can give them a bonus for just the simple joy of giving a gift or we can give them a bonus based on
their individual results/ extra work. Making payment commitments to employees is a serious decision to
make and should be greatly considered. A gift can turn into an expectation for your employees and a
headache for you. No matter how you decide to pay your people it is an important thing to consider.
What You'll Find in This Episode:
- Having a consistent payment philosophy is key.
- Bonuses are extra pay for extra results (or they’re gifts).
- Paying a bonus out over a year is a good way to ensure that the bonus won’t be wasted.
You, as an entrepreneur, have to be an optimist, right? You take risks and believe that something will work out and you cultivate that vision to get your team through the frustration and on to the next thing. Being a leader (as you are), you set the tone for your team. So, why not set an optimistic one?
What you’ll find in this Episode:
- There is a lot we need to appreciate and not take for granted.
- Entrepreneurs are resilient and optimistic.
- Optimistic leaders hire optimistic employees.
- Why believe in something awful when you can believe in something cool?
Sometimes it’s hard to know what’s possible for ourselves, right? I think having visual representations of
things that evoke emotions in us can make our brains believe something exists in the world before it
actually does exist. That’s why having a vision board is so important. Not just for your business, but also
for you! Find some pictures in a magazine and rip ‘em out and place them where you can see them
every day! Act as if that’s what’s gonna be in your life one day and just dream, dream, dream! And one
day that dreaming will evoke reality!
What You’ll Find in this Episode:
- You can evoke things in your life by visualizing them.
- Being older doesn’t mean you can’t dream.
Part of our experience as a human is to feel discomfort. We struggle and often ask ourselves, “Why me? Why is this happening? What am I doing?” But none of these unexpected moments are stop signs. They are opportunities to make empowering choices and find what’s next for you.
**What you’ll find in this episode:**
- The magic of adversity can show you what you’re capable of.
- Sit quietly with yourself, a trusted advisor, or someone who loves you and find the part of you that you’re having a hard time seeing right now.
- Now it’s your chance to do that thing you’ve always wanted to do.
Welcome to Season TWO of the Leadership is Feminine podcast: CEO Magic. Let me ask you something, Gorgeous: What makes some leaders more successful than others? Skills and tactics can only get someone so far and attributing it to “just luck” dismisses your own power and inner-knowing. What I have observed in my life and career as a leadership coach, is that influential women leaders have mastered certain currencies that others have not. The currency of discomfort. Belief. Self-understanding. In other words… CEO Magic. There’s always magic there for you to explore, and that’s exactly what we’re going to do this season. Let’s dive in, shall we? What you'll find in this episode: 1. An introduction to Season Two of the Leadership is Feminine podcast. 2. The women who have made a significant impact on me and my life. 3. Why I think it’s harmful to attribute someone’s success to “just luck.” 4. The currencies that I believe magicians have mastered. (And how to tap into them yourself!)
I have some questions for you, Gorgeous. What if your growth, both personal and professional, is not dependent on your hustle? What if it's dependent on your rest? As a woman entrepreneur, the best thing that you can do for yourself and others is to RELAX. As you nurture and seek your own joy, fulfillment, and fun, it WILL spill into your business. In this episode, the season one finale of Leadership is Feminine, I’m teaching you how to re-invent your relationship with rest. What you'll find in this episode: 1. As a woman entrepreneur, it’s important for you to CHOOSE rest. Consciously choose to believe that rest is equally (if not more) valuable to the performance, success, joy of your life and business. 2. It’s not sustainable for your business to be dependent on your hustle. 3. You have to be, at some point, willing to relax. And willing to unwind yourself from everything. Give yourself permission.
I hear you, love. You're drowning in content. In quote tiles, free downloadables, and 'how-to' guides. You don't need more voices; you need an ear. But not your girlfriend's or your partner's-they can't give you answers or solutions, they can only offer you their opinions, however well-intentioned.
Take a look at your business and at yourself as the leader of your business. Where are your pockets of opportunity? Have discernment, where do you truly need development and advisement? Be intentional about which problems you want to solve in your business and then invest in them.
In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, I'm teaching you how to reinvent your relationship with time so you can prevent and reduce overwhelm as a woman entrepreneur.
What you'll find in this episode:
- A story about a client who realized the value of hiring talent for her business, rather than wasting time, money, and energy on more courses and masterminds for herself. Along with my own list of trusted coaches and advisors.
- The misconception that my premiere leadership coaching series, How to CEO, is just another online course, jam-packed with more content for you to consume, and not what it truly is: solving the problems that you're facing in your business faster by working with me and my team-like you have expert leadership coaches on retainer.
- You don't have to be 'taught' everything. You don't have to consume so much content, You just have to have someone who can listen to you and show you your own wisdom.
We've all had our fair share of challenges in 2021, haven't we? But, as women leaders, one of the biggest challenges we constantly face is believing in ourselves, in a world that constantly tells us that we're too emotional, too touchy, that we don't have a mind for business.
But guess what, Gorgeous? I think your emotions are your SUPERPOWER. Let me tell you why.
What you'll find in this episode:
- As women leaders, we're insidiously taught that we're too emotional. And isolation among women leaders only compounds the problem.
- You feel emotions, but you aren't them.
- You are allowed to feel an emotion, or 12, or 67, during your day.
- Your emotions are your most powerful indicators of what you're telling yourself throughout the day.
What does it take to get a population of wounded warriors to rejoin the workforce? Beyond offering more benefits and higher pay, this opportunity requires us to re-examine the work environment that we're inviting them back into. It’s going to be up to women to change and heal the world. And as a women entrepreneur, you know that change is what we're best at. We've already built businesses out of an archaic, patriarchal model. What if this is the time for us to revolutionize the world of work? What you'll find in this episode:
- During the height of quarantine, many people were functioning but not really living. What we're experiencing now is an increase of people leaving the workforce, or not returning to it, because they have a backlog of living they need to do.
- Workers don’t want to go back to the world that they were in before, but a lot of employers have not made any changes to how their businesses operate.
- Great people always want to work for great leaders and always want to work for great companies.
- We’re relaunching and re-inventing. And as women, we can re-create environments for work in ways that we’ve never had before and in ways that can potentially heal a wounded world. Empower yourself by asking the question: what can you create that doesn’t exist?
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© 2021 Kris Plachy
I’m using a really hot topic in today’s environment (getting vaccinated) to discuss values. Your values are a barometer. They are a compass, and they are driving your actions and your behaviors, whether you're paying attention or not. Let’s pay attention and talk about it!
What you'll learn from this episode:
- Women are incredible collaborators, listeners, and communicators.
- Some people are wanting to make this to-vaccinate or not-to-vaccinate thing a value-based issue.
- It has nothing to do with values; here’s why.
- We are more aligned in values than we are giving ourselves credit for, and we're just choosing different actions and behaviors to express them.
- Kris’s Hawaiian hotel incident as an example of differing values.
- Stop questioning people's values and start holding people accountable to clearly defined behaviors.
- You get to have values that you honor, and you get to have expectations of behavior for people you invite into your world.
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© 2021 Kris Plachy
Do you have an opportunity to reinvent your life or your business or both? Today, I not only want to talk with you about what you want to reinvent in your life, but I also want to help you unearth things that you may not even know are re-inventable. Let’s go!
What you'll learn from this episode:
- Reinventing or burning it to the ground?
- Feminine leadership and the cycle of life.
- Tethering to the future instead of the past.
- Making a list – keep with love and keep out of fear.
- Kris’s reinventions.
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© 2021 Kris Plachy
Nearly every client I have is telling me she can’t find anyone to hire right now. Whether you’re trying to hire frontline service level personnel or more mid-level professional positions, there are specific challenges. I have solutions!
You have to get into the COVID candidate brain. You've got to understand who you are attracting so that you can align. We're going to talk about some truths that will change how you hire for the better, and, I think, more simply. Join me!
What you'll learn from this episode:
- I'm going to host a masterclass on Tuesday, October 26th on what to do when you can't hire. Go to ceohiring.com.
- There needs to be a change in the candidate attraction and hiring process in order for you to align with where we are today.
- “Your willingness to solve a problem has everything to do with your willingness to make a decision.”
- Homework - what is it that you haven't fully committed to? What is the decision (that you haven’t made yet) that your intuition tells you is the solution?
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© 2021 Kris Plachy
Visionary women experience similar challenges. A visionary woman isn't just a visionary in her business, she's a visionary in her life. She often feels unseen, unheard, isolated and empty because visionaries are the people that others go to for help, support, and love.
So where does the visionary woman go to work out her worry? If you're a woman with a big dream on her heart and you know that there's so much more you want to do, but you feel frustrated and don't know how to manifest it all – you’re in the right place. Let’s talk about it.
What you'll learn from this episode:
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- What is a visionary woman?
- The day to day fussy stuff that keeps us small.
- Peter Senge – do we change our reality to achieve the vision, or do we lower that vision to accommodate a comfortable reality?
- Kris’s latest Hawaii retreat attendees.
- Stop wasting time around whether or not you should do it. Instead, focus on actually doing it!
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© 2021 Kris Plachy
Many of the women that I work with struggle when it comes to holding team members accountable. But the truth is that accountability is one of the greatest forms of self-care that you can create for yourself as a business owner—even when it’s difficult. When you’re not taking care of yourself, you’re not taking care of your business. Period.
In this week’s episode of the Leadership is Feminine podcast, we’re digging deep into the archives of my old podcast, How to Lead for Female Entrepreneurs, to bring you a relevant and timely episode that we thought worthy of another listen, given our theme of Leadership as Self-Care.
Let’s re-imagine what it means to hold others accountable, thus treating ourselves to more of the self-care that we deserve as women, business owners, and human beings.
WHAT YOU’LL FIND IN THIS EPISODE:
- What ‘accountability’ really is and when it can actually be a positive thing.
- How a lack of accountability can lead to mental and physical exhaustion.
- A client story that demonstrates the relationship between accountability and self-care.
- The importance of creating clear expectations for your employees and showing them how to win.
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Throughout my time as a coach, I’ve noticed a pattern of powerlessness when it comes to women. This is not only in their relationships with men, but also within themselves, and this general lack of power often leads to victimhood.
Another observation is that being an entrepreneur often pushes women to completely unexpected leadership growth which can cause challenges in their partnerships. Because in order to be the women needed to run their businesses, they have to stand differently in their relationships with their partners.
Let’s look at what it means to take back your power – to be the truest version of yourself, and how that can help you as both a person and a woman running a business.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- Different behaviors that can result from being a victim.
- About being a victim of your employees’ behavior.
- Fear around being powerful - around not being the victim, but to being the director of your life and your business.
- The story of the monkeys that were separated on an island by a huge wall.
- Affecting change for women around the world who are living in environments with little opportunity.
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© 2021 Kris Plachy
In today’s interview, Kris talks with Tanya Dalton, a nationally recognized productivity expert, best-selling author and speaker. Tanya serves as a growth strategist for female leaders in the corporate and entrepreneurial sectors. Her 12 month mentorship program, The Intentional CEO helps female entrepreneurs grow thriving businesses and thriving personal lives.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- The three things Tanya is passionate about.
- More about Tanya’s new book “On Purpose: The Busy Woman's Guide to an Extraordinary Life of Meaning and Success.”
- Why we undervalue happiness.
- How women use the excuse of their kids to avoid following their dreams.
- Why choosing to choose is incredibly important.
- Girls are called “bossy” and boys are called “over-confident.”
- What choices you need to make on purpose, according to Tanya.
- How feeling like the world’s worst mom caused Tanya to change her work schedule.
- More about the Extraordinary Life Blueprint – a paint by numbers system to set up your year for success.
- Pre-order “On Purpose” and get the Extraordinary Life Blueprint course for free! https://tanyadalton.com/elb
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© 2021 Kris Plachy
Learning how to lead, learning the systems, the practices, the techniques of leadership is one of the highest forms of self-care for a female entrepreneur. Let’s talk about responsibility, boundaries, expectations and how your growth and self-care ultimately lead to the growth, development and success of others.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- It’s intuitive and instinctual for women to care for, nurture and support people.
- Taking on more responsibility is fun!
- Having boundaries is selfish, unkind, irresponsible, not thoughtful, mean even.
- Female entrepreneurs and boundaries with their team.
- You can build leadership practices that are informed by your own feminine integrity.
- Keeping boundaries, even when it’s hard.
- Stop accepting other people's expectations as your responsibilities.
- How your self-care is the growth and development and success of others.
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© 2021 Kris Plachy
Welcome to my new podcast – Leadership is Feminine! I’m so happy you’re here. It’s my intention for this podcast to be a space for us to talk about the unique challenges that women leaders face. Let’s step into our strengths with confidence and quit trying to fit into a leadership model that is thousands of years old. Are you ready? Let’s go!
What you'll learn from this episode:
- I love men. This is podcast is not a rant about men.
- I see women trying to fit into a leadership model that is thousands of years old that requires tactics and approaches that don't suit them.
- More about this leadership crisis.
- The difference between masculine and feminine leadership skills.
- Why the “soft skills” are harder to learn than the “hard skills.”
- One of the main misconceptions about feminine leadership.
- This first season we're focusing on reimagining and reinvention. There will be 13 episodes.
- Kris’s goal is…
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© 2021 Kris Plachy
Are you experiencing the hiring and talent crisis right now? Instead of getting upset about the situation, let’s instead do some quick analysis of what matters to you so you can go about your business. We’ll talk about keeping an open mind in order to be creative, resourceful, resilient, and determined.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- We are in a talent crisis.
- Do a quick analysis of what matters to you - what am I missing? What am I willing to change? What am I willing to consider? What am I willing to pay?
- Accept that the way you attracted and hired people in the past probably needs to change.
- You hire people to deliver a result. What is the value of that result to you and to your company?
- Are the results that you have committed to in your business realistic in this current market?
- Do you need to change where you’re going in order to find people?
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© 2021 Kris Plachy
Did you know that you can always reinvent your business? I hesitate to say RE-invent only because it almost says that we're doing something again. But it’s actually less about RE-inventing, and more about IN-venting. We have all been very insidiously infused with what we think the world, life, leadership and business should look like. The world is ready for all sorts of new ideas about what it means to lead, run a company, create a company, and manage people, and we all need to be at the forefront of that. Let’s start today!
What you'll learn from this episode:
- The plans to rebrand and change the name of this podcast.
- Kris’s challenge choosing between a corporate job and starting a coaching business.
- The question she asked herself that changed everything.
- The episode titled Leadership is Feminine
- Why you can always reinvent.
- What would you like to invent or reinvent?
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© 2021 Kris Plachy
Leaders go through several phases of leadership. What phase are you in and do you feel like you’re struggling? Today we’re talking about getting to that level of leadership success where you’re attracting team members who genuinely want to thrive with you and will do so over and over again.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- The different phases of leadership.
- The first phase of leadership.
- The growth phase of leadership.
- The juice that drives the growth of your business.
- Why leadership is not narcissistic.
- The reward phase of leadership.
- What servant leadership is.
- What's given leadership such a bad rep.
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© 2021 Kris Plachy
Behavior is born out of emotions. So, whatever you feel drives your behavior - your actions in the world. And the only thing that we all can assess about one another is our actions. When a leader is cruel or mean, that’s someone who doesn't know how to manage an ego, who doesn't have self-awareness.
One of the cornerstones of effective leadership is self-awareness. So today we’re talking about leaders taking responsibility for their space and not holding other people accountable for their emotional health.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- All I experience from you are the words that come out of your mouth, the tone that's in your voice, the things you do with your body.
- Why, if you're in a position of authority, there’s no reason for you to use the negative emotion that translates into unmanaged behavior.
- How the thought model comes into play regarding self-awareness.
- Downton Abbey and not being a tool.
- Why leadership is harder than being powerful.
- How to tell when someone doesn't have self-awareness on a regular basis.
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© 2021 Kris Plachy
I know that you were born perfectly perfect. Your life “kit” was equipped with everything you need to live the life you want to live and to harness whatever you need to make things happen. But your kit didn’t come with instructions. So, this CEO tool allows you to use what you have without dictating to you who you're supposed to be. It leads to wisdom, and once you have wisdom, you can handle anything!
What you'll learn from this episode:
- We were all designed perfectly, as was the “kit” we were given.
- What’s missing from our kit – the “what’s included” sheet, directions for assembling and a picture of what an assembled kit is supposed to look like.
- Many people get hung up looking at what other people’s assembled kits look like, and they think theirs should look the same – but we don’t all have the same kit.
- Mimicking, copying, or duplicating other people doesn't help you develop what's in your kit.
- The Remarkable allows me to use what I have, and then it follows me instead of it dictating to me who I'm supposed to be. It's a reflection of me. I don't have to fit into it.
- In How to CEO, we give you all of the tools and the perspective and the support. Then you have knowledge. We then coach you so that you apply that knowledge to who you are and who you're designed to be. Then you have wisdom. And once you have wisdom, when it comes to leadership and management and the team part of your company, you can handle anything.
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© 2021 Kris Plachy
It’s normal for human beings to desire comfort and to avoid change, but working for an entrepreneur can be “disruptive.” We need our employees to come along with us. So, what do you do when you have employees who settle and become complacent? It’s not really their fault. The first person you have to look at -- is you.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- How comfort and safety can become so much a part of what employees think and feel that they don't really take their job seriously anymore.
- Complacency is a natural part of most relationships.
- The importance of doing regular coaching sessions, one-on-one feedback sessions and some sort of performance agreement/review process.
- If you’re feeling like you're not getting what you want from people on the team, like they don't share your level of enthusiasm - the first person to look at is you.
- How having clear expectations and clear goals can help.
- If they've been in the job for a while, shake it up. Challenge them a bit!
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© 2021 Kris Plachy
For women who run their own companies, taking a vacation can be a challenge. And FYI - going somewhere just so you're not in your house, but still working, is not vacation. That’s just going on a trip. That's virtual work. I’m talking about a real getaway from work!
What you'll learn from this episode:
- The elements that go into being able to take a vacation.
- The dream is the team. Do you have a team that supports you?
- Why a clear business model and clear business processes are crucial.
- Why we need job descriptions, clear goals and knowing what results we're trying to achieve.
- The importance of developing your employees.
- The reason you must let go of “perfection.”
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© 2021 Kris Plachy
Today we’re talking about “overwhelm” – probably in a way that you haven't thought or heard about it before – in hopes of providing you with some relief and the ability to move forward in a different way. Overwhelm is not an enemy - it's just an indicator light.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- Kris’s personal experiences with overwhelm.
- Why women need a place to go where they can just think and reflect and be filled up.
- How our life’s trajectory changes over the years.
- To the degree that you remain overwhelmed is parallel to the degree that you believe you are helpless to make change.
- The importance of when you say “yes.”
- Make a list of everything that you have on your plate, then really evaluate them from a feeling perspective.
- You created this. You can totally deconstruct it.
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© 2021 Kris Plachy
Entrepreneurs are usually full of hustle. They’re scrappy and all about winning. And that works for a while, but it often leads to burn out and overwhelm. Despite all the winning, they may find that they don’t even love what they do anymore. Truth-be-told, scrappy and hustle isn’t a long term business strategy. Today we’re talking about the importance of “the way” - not just “the win.” So what does the way look like for you?
What you'll learn from this episode:
- Entrepreneurs are often so focused on winning, winning, winning.
- What the scrappy, hustle mentality looks like.
- How many entrepreneurs lose the love for what they do.
- What winning looks like for Kris and her team.
- Determine what it is that you just “have to do” in your business – then find another way. Be a maverick!
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Find out more about the How to CEO Program here. https://krisplachycoaching.mykajabi.com/about-how-to-ceo
© 2021 Kris Plachy
If you’re having a hard time finding good talent, and nobody's coming to the interviews, or those who do come aren't the people you'd hire – listen in folks. Don’t come at this from a place of scarcity. Regroup and rethink the way you hire. This is about making your work environment the one that everybody wants to work for, and I can help you do that.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- Vital lesson - you can do anything.
- 2020 was the “what if” year.
- There are really talented, ethical, honest, good people who want to work. You just have to attract them.
- How you hired people 16 months ago probably needs to change.
- Do you have an appealing, exciting, interesting, worth it place to work for the people you want to hire?
- Be careful about slipping into certain belief systems; then you don't invest in opportunity.
- How to be more competitive as an employer? Employee niche, vision and values, job description, compensation - this is all work I do in How to CEO with my clients.
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Find out more about the How to CEO Program here. https://krisplachycoaching.mykajabi.com/about-how-to-ceo
© 2021 Kris Plachy
So, you’re thinking about promoting someone in your business. How do you know if it’s really time – if they’re really ready? CEOs need some kind of litmus test to use when they're considering promoting someone. Here’s the test!
What you'll learn from this episode:
- You should have a clear job description for this person’s current role - clear goals, and some sort of measurement process that you're following to tell you if this person is performing well in their current job.
- Define the new role – a clear job description, the key objectives, and day-to-day responsibilities.
- Interview that person against the new job description.
- Have them do a project as a test.
- The final hurdle - they must have a track record of consistent success.
- Pay them based on the role they're going into, not based on what they're making now.
- Who you promote speaks volumes about who you are and what you value.
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© 2021 Kris Plachy
These are the key roles every woman who is leading a business and running a life must have filled. Every female CEO needs these people in order to be supported – not just in her business, but everywhere in her life.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- The importance of having someone who tells you the truth about money.
- Having a person to help take care of you.
- The necessity of a solid team.
- You need a coach.
- Why you must have a really good organization system.
- Having a really good friend is so important.
- Why you need a colleague who understands being an entrepreneur.
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Find out more about the How to CEO Program here. https://krisplachycoaching.mykajabi.com/about-how-to-ceo
© 2021 Kris Plachy
In today’s interview, Kris talks with Dr. Shanita Williams, a TEDx Speaker, HR Leader and author of the newly released book, Feedback Mentality: The key to unlocking and unleashing your potential. Shanita specializes in helping people S.I.F.T. through the feedback that causes anxiety or stress and gives ideas for taking action in a healthy way.
TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRnsF_L9atU
Feedback Mentality Book: https://www.amazon.com/Feedback-Mentality-unlocking-unleashing-potential-ebook/dp/B08KJTGH3V
Website: www.feedbackmentality.com
Instagram: Feedback_Mentality
What you'll learn from this episode:
- How her book, Feedback Mentality, was born.
- How someone can get conscious enough to really develop that feedback mentality.
- “It’s the person giving the feedback that has to change the way they give it so I can hear it.” Why that’s a myth.
- What it means to get clear about your own personal triggers.
- Things to remember when delivering feedback.
- Throwing stones versus stepping stones.
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Find out more about the How to CEO Program here. https://krisplachycoaching.mykajabi.com/about-how-to-ceo
© 2021 Kris Plachy
You know that person. The one who is jealous and full of envy and has to go out of her way to minimize anyone she believes is better than her or has more than her. She’s usually insulting, rude, dismissive, and mocking. She wants you to tone down your leadership and your role. She wants you to play small and dim your light.
That is the very thing we're trying to get away from as women. We have to be willing to honor the light of every woman we meet. And we have to be willing to honor it in ourselves. Don’t back down. Don’t apologize. Don’t minimize yourself and slow down, get quiet, be soft, dim your light. Don’t!
What you'll learn from this episode:
- How the ladies interact with one another in the How to CEO program.
- Kris’s daughter’s experience.
- Why leadership is feminine.
- Step back and look at how you treat the women who work for you.
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Find out more about the How to CEO Program here. https://krisplachycoaching.mykajabi.com/about-how-to-ceo
© 2021 Kris Plachy
So what is your “tax season”? Is it April 15th? Maybe it’s Christmas or Mother’s Day. But what about pre-season or post-season? The reason this is a problem, whatever your "season" is, is because you don't have the team to support you.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- I'm not trying to minimize the level of work that people have. But we all have a tax season.
- The importance of having a team that supports you.
- Why you must get rid of the mind drama that says you can't leave because it won't be done without you.
- The florist and taking time off.
- Why it’s awful to become an entrepreneur in order to create a lifestyle for yourself, and then to chain yourself to your business and miss out or use it as an excuse.
- Failure is a part of it all, and your team is going to fail whether you're sitting at your desk or whether you're in Tahiti. Let’s go to Tahiti!
- When it’s time to hire more people.
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Find out more about the How to CEO Program here.
© 2021 Kris Plachy
I cannot believe how lucky I am to work with such amazing women leaders every. single. day. I had a Q & A call with a few of my current and former How to CEO clients and, I won't lie to you, it was FIRE. We discussed their motivations for joining the program, what it was like as they went through the course, and what they took away from it. I can't wait for you to listen!
What you'll learn from this episode:
- Erika owns a commercialization company that helps pharmaceutical companies launch their brands.
- Zahnia – CEO of Affinity Residential Care and Affinity Care MN.
- Rebecca – real estate developer.
- What has been the most potent, powerful, meaningful moment of learning that you didn’t expect?
- Why invest in this kind of work?
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Find out more about the How to CEO Program here. https://krisplachycoaching.mykajabi.com/how2ceo-bring-it
© 2021 Kris Plachy
Has your shining team member turned into a shiny team member? The terms are pretty similar, but the motivation of each is quite different. The ugly truth is that they can’t be rehabilitated. So, let’s talk about what to do when those high-performing types become business-destroying, gobbling-up creatures.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- A shining team member is someone who is luminous and illuminates the entire team. When they shine, everybody else shines.
- A shiny team member is busy focusing on their own light. Their light doesn’t extend out to others. It actually does the opposite.
- A high-performing, business-destroying monster believes that they are untouchable. They are arrogant, demanding, entitled, privileged, noisy, and even in some cases, threatening.
- You feel that losing them in your business would be so catastrophic that you can't see past it.
- Here's how to handle the high-performing, business-destroying monster.
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Find out more about the How to CEO Program here. https://krisplachycoaching.mykajabi.com/how2ceo-bring-it
© 2021 Kris Plachy
Accountability - making a commitment and then following through on it. You wouldn’t think it’s that hard to do, right? Yet every day, we are surrounded by people who think they’re above accountability. And many leaders, in order to avoid difficult conversations, let it go. They don’t address it, and therein lies the quagmire. We leaders are negatively reinforcing the very behaviors we say we don't want. So here’s my suggestion…
What you'll learn from this episode:
- The responses people demonstrate as a result of being confronted with their own lack of results.
- People-pleasing and the lack of accountability.
- Accountability and the entitled generation.
- Spiderman and accountability - with great power comes great responsibility.
- Holding onto people because we're afraid to address their performance is diminishing the ability and the engagement of the people we really want.
- How to change all that – and change the world!
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Find out more about the How to CEO Program here. https://krisplachycoaching.mykajabi.com/how2ceo-bring-it
© 2021 Kris Plachy
Being firm and serious when you need to be is important, but if overused, it can lose its authority and make you unapproachable. Real laughter is a form of connection. I think that leaders who laugh and have fun create better cultures. They create a connection that's based on authenticity and truth - and that is one of the most potent forms of engagement.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- Why levity is a leadership skill.
- The reason integrating laughter into your work is so critical.
- Why laughter, when you're in a leadership role, is so contagious.
- Laughter is the best medicine, and "truth be told, those of us who know this also make the best healers." ~ Kris
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Advanced Leadership Coach Certification is currently open for registration. Get more details here.
© 2021 Kris Plachy
In today’s interview, Kris talks with Meha Agrawal, South Asian American CEO and founder of Silk + Sonder. Silk + Sonder is a community-driven program which is rooted in principles of positive psychology whose mission is to solve the emotional health epidemic for their customers. At its core, Silk + Sonder is a space for mindfulness, journaling, planning, tracking, and creative expression — all in one.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- What the word “sonder” means.
- Meha’s compelling reason for creating Silk + Sonder.
- Why Meha felt her bootstrap business required some injected capital.
- What it was like building her team.
- Meha’s biggest mistake as she was growing her team.
- How to vet people you want to bring on to your team.
- Meha’s favorite books – see links below.
- The thought leaders Meha follows.
- What is a “dream manager” and how could it fit in at Silk + Sonder?
- Valuable advice from Meha to other women.
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If you are a female entrepreneur leading her own business, trying to figure out how to deal with all things "team," go to howtoceoregister.com for more information.
© 2021 Kris Plachy
Vulnerability is not just about making yourself susceptible to physical or emotional harm – it can also be a mechanism for growth and connection with others. Tune in to find out how being vulnerable can help make you, as a female entrepreneur, an exceptionally powerful leader.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- What you are blocking yourself from when you prevent yourself from being vulnerable.
- The difference between vulnerability and exposure.
- How to let your guard down and be vulnerable.
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Today, Monday, April 5th, is the last day to register for How To CEO. We start this Thursday, April 8th, with a whole new group of amazing rock star women. If you are a female entrepreneur leading her own business, trying to figure out how to deal with all things "team," go to howtoceoregister.com.
© 2021 Kris Plachy
Today we’re talking about some warning signs to watch out for when you’re hiring a new employee. You’ve probably experienced some, or all, of these. And out of desperation, you may have found yourself making excuses for them or overlooking them. So I’m here to validate that these really are warning signs that an employee isn’t going to work out.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- Why someone who is late to an interview is a warning sign.
- Why you should have everybody do an assignment before you hire them.
- It’s a bad sign when someone calls in sick when they first get started with you.
- Why someone who immediately starts making excuses and justifying it is another red flag.
- How overall dismissal or tone deafness is a warning sign.
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Registration is open for, How To CEO. If you are a female entrepreneur leading her own business, trying to figure out how to deal with all things "team" - like hiring, firing, holding people accountable, having difficult conversations, getting work done through others, delegating, dealing with difficult employees, how to coach versus how to manage - go to howtoceoregister.com.
© 2021 Kris Plachy
I have noticed that many of my clients seem to fall into two polarizing positions. They either end up in a feeling of total helplessness or a place of arrogance. Ironically, the results are the same. Your confidence is priceless, but it’s not something you can just compensate for by hiding or abdicating. Here’s my suggestion …
What you'll learn from this episode:
- About “I can’t” and the feeling of helplessness.
- What content / advice consumption is and why it happens.
- About “I shouldn’t have to…” and arrogance.
- Why you must learn the people part.
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We’re opening up early registration for the How to CEO program starting on March 23, 2021. Go to HowtoCEOregister.com and make sure you’re on the invitation list! There are some cool perks / extra bonuses if you register early – like the Managing Overwhelm digital course and a resource guide that will have all of the key worksheets that we provide to our clients.
© 2021 Kris Plachy
We all deal with the emotion of anger every now and then. There's nothing wrong with that. But we don't have to work out our anger with other people.
As leaders, sometimes we forget that we already command authority just because of our role - our title. We automatically carry the biggest stick, and arguing for us, is not a good look. It doesn't create a constructive culture, and I believe as leaders, there is no place for us to participate in that. Ever.
So, let’s talk about how not to indulge an arguer – and how not to be one ourselves.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- Much of our perspective about how to communicate comes from our family of origin.
- What’s considered “arguing.”
- What to do in that moment – instead of indulging the “arguer.”
- How to deal with someone on the team who is an arguer.
- What to do if you are the arguer.
- Arguing as a form of manipulation.
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The next How to CEO program starts in April. People on the interest list find out about things sooner than people who aren't. Go to HowtoCEOregister.com to get on that list!
© 2021 Kris Plachy
Today I’m sharing an important observation I’ve made from numerous clients over the years. It’s a phrase that we most likely all use. It’s insidious, and it’s ineffective. And the chances are extremely good that eliminating it from your vocabulary will have a positive impact on your team and your ability to get the results you want.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- What the insidious phrase is.
- Why this phrase puts your employees in the position of being responsible for YOUR emotional health.
- How this phrase reminds you and your employees that they're in charge.
- A suggestion for a more productive phrase to use instead.
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The next How to CEO program starts in April. People on the interest list find out about things sooner than people who aren't. Go to HowtoCEOregister.com to get on that list!
© 2021 Kris Plachy
Today we’re talking about how you can intentionally lean into the person you are and become even more, unabashedly, you. Then, by developing and possessing great leadership skills, you can go out into the world and attract the perfect person to work for you.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- Thinking about who your perfect boss is and how you can align more with that.
- How to look at your areas of opportunity and focus on somewhere you need to improve.
- The importance of building the network. Always be hiring.
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We'll be launching our new How to CEO program near the end of April. Go to HowtoCEOregister.com for more information.
© 2021 Kris Plachy
When women business owners don’t think of themselves as CEOs, but as healers, they are often blocking their own success. Today, we are going to talk about how you can be both a healer and a CEO by blending empathic skills with leadership skills.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- How and why being a healer and a CEO are not mutually exclusive.
- People who acknowledge themselves as healers and empaths are well suited and built to lead.
- How to leverage your empathic skills to be brilliant at leading and managing a business, rather than thinking you have to suppress them.
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We're having a live virtual retreat for empathic CEOs over 3 days, February 23rd – 25th, for one hour each day. The event will be recorded, so if you’re unable to attend live, you can still get the content. You will also get a digital workbook. Sign up at TheempathicCEO.com.
© 2021 Kris Plachy
When faced with a management challenge, those who don’t have a lot of development or support struggle with which way to go. Today, we are going to talk about how to develop a management map that includes the pathways that will lead you out of that challenge.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- How to use this management map to figure out where you are and where you want to go.
- How to find the shortest path to get there.
- The importance of getting to know the roads better in order to travel them with confidence.
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We're having a live virtual retreat for empathic CEOs over 3 days, February 23rd – 25th, for one hour each day. The event will be recorded, so if you’re unable to attend live, you can still get the content. You will also get a digital workbook. Sign up at TheempathicCEO.com.
© 2021 Kris Plachy
Core competencies are benchmark skills that are needed in particular leadership roles. They are the price of entry, and you can't function well without them. Today, we're going to talk about the three most important competencies you need to have as a leader.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- What the 3 core competencies are.
- How to build a healthy organization by developing these skills.
- The secret to changing the results that you get from others.
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We're having a live virtual retreat for empathic CEOs over 3 days, February 23rd – 25th, for one hour each day. The event will be recorded, so if you’re unable to attend live, you can still get the content. You will also get a digital workbook. Sign up for interest/invites at TheempathicCEO.com.
© 2021 Kris Plachy
When a team member makes a mistake or doesn’t perform well, it has a direct impact on you and others in your business. As an empath, you probably tend to focus on how the team member feels about making the mistake, and you may accommodate that failure. Today, let’s talk about how to acknowledge the mistake, hold the person accountable, and discuss what happened.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- How to recognize what happens to you emotionally when other people fail or make a mistake.
- What to do to turn down the emotional noise and just look for the facts.
- How to build practices that you can leverage so you can avoid getting too tangled up in the emotional part of what happens between people.
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We're having a 3-hour live virtual retreat for empathic CEOs on Saturday, February 27th. More information coming the first week of February. Sign up for interest/invites at TheempathicCEO.com.
© 2021 Kris Plachy
There is magic in being an entrepreneur. Having an idea that you create and build is magical. As your business grows, don’t lose that magic just because it gets a little harder. You were touched to do this for a reason, so here are some suggestions for keeping that magic alive while doing what it is that you were called to do.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- How to recognize and keep the magic of what you do.
- How to express who you are and hold your boundaries.
- Why you shouldn’t give up on your magic just because it’s hard to tell someone they didn’t meet your expectations.
- The challenges are temporary, and the magic is still there.
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We're having a virtual retreat for empathic CEOs on a Saturday at end of February. It will be a 3-hour live event. Sign up for interest/invites at theempathicCEO.com.
© 2021 Kris Plachy
Managing human emotions is often labelled as a “soft skill” for leaders, but in reality, it is anything but. Today we will talk about how feeling other people’s feelings can interfere with what you need to get done as a leader, and we’ll discuss some things you can do to develop those skills.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- How to know if you are an empath.
- How to manage your emotions and not be triggered all day.
- How to develop boundaries, structures, or processes to negotiate those emotionally charged moments.
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The next How to CEO program starts January 20, 2021. Go to howtoceojoin.com to register!
© 2021 Kris Plachy
Circumstances have very little to do with your results - it’s how you think about them and respond. It is easy to lose sight of what you’re trying to do, so asking yourself and your team what your end goal is helps keep you focused and allows your business to continue growing.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- How to see results even under tough circumstances
- An important question to ask yourself to create laser focus
- Preview of the How-To-CEO Program
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The next How to CEO program starts January 20, 2021. Go to howtoceojoin.com to register!
© 2021 Kris Plachy
In today’s interview, Kris talks with Natalie Bacon, a life coach helping women live more purposefully and passionately. Natalie shares her story and the lessons about money and team structure she has learned as her company grows.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- Natalie’s strategies for handling money
- The importance of company structure and organization
- How to view your role as a CEO
- Setting goals and aligning with your values
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The next How to CEO program starts January 20, 2021. Go to howtoceojoin.com to register!
© 2020 Kris Plachy
People often feel trapped by their commitments and feel that everything will come crumbling down if they slip up. One cause of this is rescuer’s exhaustion resulting from a person’s desire to solve other people’s problems for them. Letting others learn on their own benefits them and allows us to grow as people and as leaders!
What you'll learn from this episode:
- One common mistake people make that depletes themselves and others
- What you must do to grow as a leader and CEO
- How to look back on the year 2020
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The next How to CEO program starts January 20, 2021. Go to howtoceojoin.com to register before December 31st and get:
© 2020 Kris Plachy
As we reflect back on the monumental year that was 2020, we can learn lessons that help us grow and move forward. While we could fixate on what we wish hadn’t happened, this keeps us stuck in the past. It is important to work within our realm of control and accept “what is.” This leads to empowerment and strength!
What you'll learn from this episode:
- Kris shares her current sources of intellectual nutrition.
- A new mindset during an unprecedented year.
- What to think about this holiday season.
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The next How to CEO program starts January 20, 2021. Go to howtoceojoin.com to register before December 31st and get:
© 2020 Kris Plachy
I know the frustration you feel when you’re trying to hire for positions in your business. You’re totally normal if you compromise because you’re desperate. But today, I’m going to give you the secret to avoiding hiring those people that you know you shouldn’t hire.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- Kris’ latest experience at trying to hire for a VA-type assistant.
- "If they don’t work out in the interview, they’re not going to work out as a hire."
- The reason we hire people we shouldn’t and how to avoid doing that.
- Your business is a kingdom. Who gets the privilege of being a part of it?
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The next How to CEO program starts January 20, 2021. Go to howtoceojoin.com to register before December 31st and get:
- Access to a bonus course called Managing Overwhelm for Female Entrepreneurs.
- An invitation to participate in the live mini virtual retreat with Kris, Time to Begin Again, on January 2, 2021.
- Access to our lineup of guest experts: Brooke Castillo, Ali Brown, Eleanor Beaton, Emily Sandberg, Camille Broussard Wise, Stacy Tuschl, Tanya Lee, and Leila Hormozi.
© 2020 Kris Plachy
I believe that our toughest moments are our greatest teachers. What did you learn about yourself during this monumental year that was 2020? When we take time to sit and reflect, it helps build clarity. Clarity of thinking leads to knowing yourself – and THAT is a major leadership superpower.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- Instead of setting New Year resolutions, Kris will be doing this instead.
- Details about Kris’ virtual retreat.
- Something that you must have if you’re leading and directing others in their work.
- What Paulo Coelho means by being a “master.”
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The next How to CEO program starts January 20, 2021. Register before December 31st and get TWO bonuses! Go to howtoceojoin.com.
© 2020 Kris Plachy
As a founder, you were never really on the “manager career path.” You never made a conscious decision to be a manager. It’s not that you’re not good at managing people. The truth is you never wanted to manage people and you don’t enjoy managing people. So let me help you sit in that management seat and find a voice in it that you can feel good about.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- The five advantages of learning how to manage.
- Rule #1 - Don’t hire other people to manage your team until you know how to do it.
- The superpowers that every CEO must possess.
- All about the upcoming How to CEO program.
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The next How to CEO program starts January 20, 2021. Register before December 31st and get TWO bonuses! Go to howtoceojoin.com
© 2020 Kris Plachy
Team meetings are absolutely essential. But are you using them as the grounding stone that they are intended to be, or are you using them as a work group? Are they debilitating or are they relationship building? Let’s talk about the what, when and how long of team meetings.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- What a meeting is for.
- When you should or shouldn’t be having meetings.
- The frequency of your meetings.
- The way Kris handles her team meetings.
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The next How to CEO program starts at the end of January and we’re currently putting people on the wait list. Go to howtoceojoin.com
© 2020 Kris Plachy
Today Kris discusses how an unexpected personal issue recently required her to step away from her business for a short period of time. The beauty? She can do this comfortably because she has built a team that she knows has her back.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- The amazing year that was 2019.
- The brilliant group of women that Kris has the privilege of coaching in her How to CEO program.
- How Kris’ work in the world changes women’s relationships with their businesses so they can savor their success instead of drowning in it.
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The next How to CEO program starts at the end of January and we’re currently putting people on the wait list. Go to howtoceojoin.com
© 2020 Kris Plachy
If you sometimes feel that dealing with difficult employees is like a game of whack-a-mole, you’re in the right place. Here are some basics for how to deal with a difficult employee.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- Defining the word “difficult.”
- How the Thought Model comes into play.
- How to make a T chart that will change the way you think about your difficult employee.
- Why you’ll fail if you try to give someone feedback based on a label.
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© 2020 Kris Plachy
Are you looking to hire someone who has amazing experience and a really great resume? Here’s a little advice based on my experience when hiring people from a corporate background.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- The differences between entrepreneurs and those working in a corporate culture.
- Why you’re more likely to attract candidates who have experience in corporate settings.
- How the management role differs in the two culture types.
- Important questions to ask during the interview.
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© 2020 Kris Plachy
As a female entrepreneur and business owner, do you crave having an ownership-accountability culture? Today I have the “what, how and why” that will help you achieve that!
What you'll learn from this episode:
- Why coaching is both an art and a science.
- The formula for how to remember to be in a coach mode when you’re talking to your employees.
- How trust comes into play and why it’s sometimes a vicious circle.
- The role a coach plays.
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© 2020 Kris Plachy
Leadership is about the vision. Management is about the business. Coaching is about the individual. In a small business, when you’re the founder, you don't have to be great at all three - but you have to do all three!
What you'll learn from this episode:
- The difference between coaching, managing and leading.
- Which of the three seems to be the most difficult for people to master.
- The three different levels of performance that employees fall into.
- The “truth” that Kris denied for years.
- What the “superpower” is for people who are in leadership.
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© 2020 Kris Plachy
Do you believe that asking for help is a sign of weakness or a lack of ability? Maybe you just feel like – “Why bother – I’m just going to end up doing it myself anyway.” You have too much amazing work to do in the world to be minimizing your impact because you don’t want to leverage the support of others. Here are some tips.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- The three types of help people usually need.
- The importance of being specific.
- An exercise to point you in the right direction.
- What does asking for help mean to you?
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© 2020 Kris Plachy
If your business has a culture of accountability, that means that your employees accept ownership for their results, no matter what. But with that comes this unexpected truth that has been a thorn in my side for 25 years. Let’s talk about it.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- A leader who works in a culture of accountability must be equally communicative about this.
- Feedback is not personal.
- Once your accountability system is in place, here’s the snag that women hit that they don’t see coming.
- What has been a thorn in Kris’s side ever since she became a manager 25 years ago.
- Why Olive Garden is a good representation of this.
- Let’s agree that “this” ends with your company.
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© 2020 Kris Plachy
Hiring is like dating. Sometimes we get “candidate crushes” and those don’t always turn out like we had hoped. If you’re disenchanted with the hiring process, then this episode is for you!
What you'll learn from this episode:
- Kris’s story about hiring for her personal assistant position – 6 assistants over a 4-5 month period!
- This podcast is about the basic things you always have to remember when hiring. In the How to CEO program we’ll go into more depth.
- Why to hire before you’re ready.
- How to get your hiring strategy in place.
- Which role to fill first.
- “Everyone needs a 30-60-90.”
We’ll be launching a new, live course on September 29th called "How to CEO for Female Entrepreneurs." Registration opens September 22nd, so go here to get on the waitlist! https://krisplachy.com/how2ceo
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© 2020 Kris Plachy
Many women are reluctant to call themselves the CEO of their own business. Let’s go over why it’s so important to take that step and what you can do to get there.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- An exercise to do to determine why you’re hesitant to call yourself CEO.
- Why the first module in the “How to CEO” program is CEO Mindset.
- What the “How to CEO” program provides and what its goal is.
- The list of 8 guest experts who will participate and who will talk with you live about their areas of expertise.
- All about your CEO blueprint.
We’ll be launching a new, live course on September 29th called "How to CEO for Female Entrepreneurs." Registration opens September 22nd, so go here to get on the waitlist!
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© 2020 Kris Plachy
Some leaders don’t find it difficult to manage people, but for others it seems to be this gut-wrenching thing. Being a good leader requires an ability to connect – to see and to be seen. Let’s talk about connecting and how courage and vulnerability come into play.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- To have the kinds of conversations that good leaders have, it requires a level of intimacy.
- Kris’s meaning of “intimacy.”
- Why intimacy requires vulnerability and, therefore, courage.
- Who you are, and how you’ve lived, is how you lead.
- As a leader you have a responsibility for the care of the emotional health and the thinking of people who work for you.
We’ll be launching a new, live course in September called "How to CEO for Entrepreneurs." The registration for this first group will be limited, so go here https://krisplachy.com/how2ceo to get on the waitlist.
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© 2020 Kris Plachy
Female entrepreneurs have deep passion for their businesses, but did you realize that many of them also carry around deep shame? Shame and pain about an issue that is so intense that they rarely even want to talk about it. Helping women voice this issue so they don’t give up on their businesses is what we do. We can fix it. I promise!
What you'll learn from this episode:
- What that voiceless problem is that female entrepreneurs don’t like to talk about.
- Why some people lose the team because they didn’t invest in themselves.
- What causes business owners to become relentless, and slightly ruthless, about who they let in.
- Why your passion can become a poison to other people and to you.
- The true story about a client of Kris’s who went from $0 to $700K in one week!
We’ll be launching a new, live course in September called "How to CEO for Entrepreneurs." The registration for this first group will be limited, so go here https://krisplachy.com/how2ceo to get on the waitlist.
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© 2020 Kris Plachy
Women have a cocktail of assets that nobody else does. Celebrate them. Don’t diminish them. Step into your superpower and own it because leadership is feminine!
What you'll learn from this episode:
- What Kris learned from her mom about leadership.
- Why empathy is a superpower.
- Is it possible to truly be yourself and still be the CEO of your business?
- Why it’s important for female entrepreneurs to call themselves CEOs.
We’ll be launching a new, live course in September called "How to CEO for Entrepreneurs." The registration for this first group will be limited, so go here https://krisplachy.com/how2ceo to get on the waitlist.
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© 2020 Kris Plachy
Entrepreneurs struggle with employees not taking ownership the same way that they do. Here are some suggestions for ways to handle a situation when someone doesn’t take responsibility for a task, and an example of how an ownership conversation ought to go.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- Why ownership is a personal responsibility.
- How getting out of an employee’s way, in order to foster ownership, is different than abdication.
- What “mis-delegating” means.
- An example of a frustrating ownership conversation and suggestions for what to do instead.
- Essential competencies that I believe every employee should come to the table with.
- What not to do when someone doesn’t take ownership.
We’ll be launching a new, live course in September called "How to CEO for Entrepreneurs." The registration for this first group will be limited, so go here https://krisplachy.com/how2ceo to get on the waitlist.
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© 2020 Kris Plachy
Key Performance Indicators (KPI) are the vital signs for your business. They are diagnostic in nature and can be used to help determine if there’s a problem with the health of the overall business or with specific roles within that business.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- The reason we ask, “what role do I need to fill?” versus “what type of person do I need?”
- The steps toward creating KPIs
- Why people struggle with KPIs for administrative roles
- Your job as CEO when it comes to employees and KPIs
We’ll be launching a new, live course in September called "How to CEO for Entrepreneurs." The registration for this first group will be limited, so go here https://krisplachy.com/how2ceo to get on the waitlist.
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© 2020 Kris Plachy
What does it mean to transition from being an entrepreneur to a CEO? As a solopreneur, the essential asset is you and your talent. As an entrepreneur the asset is you as a manager. But, as a CEO, the asset is you as a leader. Are you ready? Let’s go!
What you'll learn from this episode:
- How boundaries change through the difference transitions.
- Learning to leverage the talents of others.
- Why it’s a fact that you can’t lead others in a business if you don’t understand the mechanics of management.
- The CEO as an orchestra conductor.
- Getting comfortable with “strategy.”
We’ll be launching a new, live course in September called "How to CEO for Entrepreneurs." The registration for this first group will be limited, so go here https://krisplachy.com/how2ceo to get on the waitlist.
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© 2020 Kris Plachy
There’s a real difference between being a solopreneur and being an entrepreneur.
A solopreneur is a worker and it’s mostly about “me.” They do all the work in the business. An entrepreneur is a producer / manager. These people have a team and running the business is more about “we.”
The trick is learning how to make that transition from a “me” to a “we.” Let’s talk about how!
What you'll learn from this episode:
- In entrepreneurship, we start to leverage the assets of others.
- Entrepreneurship is managing people. This is when we start to build systems and replicate-able processes.
- Making the transition has nothing to do with company size – it’s mindset.
- Solopreneur boundary challenges are with clients. Entrepreneur boundary issues are with your staff / team, and the work.
- The importance of moving from “me center” to “we center.”
- The next podcast will be about transitioning from entrepreneurship to CEO.
We’ll be launching a new, live course in September called "How to CEO for Entrepreneurs." The registration for this first group will be limited, so go here https://krisplachy.com/how2ceo to get on the waitlist.
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© 2020 Kris Plachy
If your employees are wanting you to think for them and are relying on you to make all of the decisions for them, here are some suggestions for how to stop being that continuous crutch.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- Kris’ recent commitment - “I will no longer make decisions that other people are capable of making.”
- Can you handle the failure if you let them make a decision?
- If you have decision fatigue, and you have women who report to you, then they have it, too.
- The secret to “CEO-ing” aka how to conduct a beautiful orchestra without playing a fiddle.
- The painful key - you have to develop the patience to watch your employees think.
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For the next couple of weeks I’m accepting new clients – then none after that for a bit. So, now’s the time to come work with me! https://krisplachy.com/appointment/
© 2020 Kris Plachy
In today’s interview, Kris talks with clients Laura Patrick, Jennifer Hood and Kira DeRito about what it’s been like for them to negotiate the challenges that COVID has presented to their business and to them as female founders.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- What each business owner’s thoughts were when all of the COVID stuff started.
- Things that they have done for themselves to help navigate the moment.
- What unexpected benefits or by-products resulted from the whole thing.
- How each business owner pivoted and what adaptations they made to their business models that helped.
- Advice for the woman who is listening who’s still in it and needs some wisdom about what to do next.
Follow me on Instagram and send me a DM. https://www.instagram.com/krisplachycoach/
For the next couple of weeks I’m accepting new clients – then none after that for a bit. So, now’s the time to come work with me! https://krisplachy.com/appointment/
© 2020 Kris Plachy
Your growth and your ability to scale and make more money in your business depends on your willingness to allow other people to fail. It depends on your willingness to tolerate other people’s mistakes.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- You don’t have to give up tasks you love to do or that are your superpower.
- What the definition of “doing it wrong” is to female entrepreneurs.
- There are people who know how to do what you’ve been doing, and some can even do it better than you.
- Just because team members sometimes mess up doesn’t mean you dismiss the idea of having help.
- The investment you make in yourself to be able to learn how to hire, train, onboard, delegate and then hold people accountable - exponentially pays off in your company.
Follow me on Instagram and send me a DM. https://www.instagram.com/krisplachycoach/
For the next couple of weeks I’m accepting new clients – then none after that for a bit. So, now’s the time to come work with me! https://krisplachy.com/appointment/
© 2020 Kris Plachy
When you are a leader and own a business, it’s not only okay to have expectations, it’s your responsibility to have them. But most female entrepreneurs that I work with usually wrangle with these three issues when it comes to expectations.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- The three main issues that female entrepreneurs wrangle with when it comes to expectations.
- Many female entrepreneurs think that their expectations are too.
- The Olive Garden analogy.
- Many women think it’s selfish to 1) expect things to be done and 2) to want them done in a certain way.
- Female entrepreneurs tend to worry about what other’s expect of them.
- This self-evaluative judgement is not useful; it drags you down. Guilt is not useful.
- Why every female entrepreneur needs a coach.
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For the next three weeks I’m accepting new clients – then none after that for a smidge. So, now’s the time to come work with me! https://krisplachy.com/appointment/
© 2020 Kris Plachy
In today’s interview, Kris talks with Dr. Camille Broussard Wise, a scholar-practitioner of leadership, management, and advancing diversity and equity. A passionate social justice advocate, she holds a safe space for inquiry and growth while also equipping leader-learners with tools to facilitate their own growth and accountability.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- The distinction between racism as a system and being a racist.
- The importance of educating yourself.
- De-center yourself and your feelings.
- Having empathy for someone else’s perspective.
Conscious Inclusion for Female Entrepreneurs Course http://www.inclusiveentrepreneur.com/
My Q2 Pivot program https://krisplachycoaching.mykajabi.com/q2pivot
For the Founder’s Lab and to check out my other programs: https://krisplachy.com/join
© 2020 Kris Plachy
When you have one employee who’s bringing your company’s performance down, the impact on the team is very noticeable. Here’s why that one person is standing between you and total magic.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- Once you remove the negative energy from your business and brain you create all kinds of space for something new.
- If that person hasn’t grown with the business, they’re almost like a memory of who you were when you started, and that’s not who you are today. It keeps you stuck energetically.
- When you let that person go and create room in your business, then you can get intentional about what you want to create and the results you want to achieve.
- You have to learn the processes to follow, the words to say, the conversations to have in order to foster the change necessary to get you where you need to be.
Conscious Inclusion for Female Entrepreneurs Course
My Q2 Pivot program
The Founder’s Lab
To check out my other programs visit krisplachy.com/join
© 2020 Kris Plachy
The only way to learn things you don’t know, and to gain an understanding of them, is to be willing to tolerate and sit with discomfort. It doesn’t mean you have to agree. It means you have the opportunity to listen, to stretch and to grow.
What you'll find in this episode:
- Why it’s so important to get out of the echo chamber.
- Pay attention to how you feel. If someone introduces you to something and you feel repulsed, indignant, angry, resentful – pay attention.
- Find new teachers, thought leaders and discussion groups.
My Q2 Pivot program https://krisplachycoaching.mykajabi.com/q2pivot
The Founder’s Lab https://krisplachy.com/join
To check out my other programs visit https://krisplachy.com/join
© 2020 Kris Plachy
Who do you want to be as a leader? When your presence is unfelt, someone else’s will be, and they will control the message and direction of your business. You have a voice whether you’re aware of it or not. So my recommendation is - let’s be aware of it.
What you'll find in this episode:
- Why having a clear sense of direction for your company and what you want to achieve is essential.
- The heart of the voice is that it has a line to it. It creates clarity.
- You must be willing to have the consequences and the benefits of that voice.
- When your presence is unfelt, someone else’s will be.
- If someone doesn’t want to align to your voice and your vision for your business, let them go.
- My thoughts for myself as it relates to my voice.
My Q2 Pivot program
The Founder’s Lab
My program Leading Through Crazy Times
To check out my other programs visit krisplachy.com/join
© 2020 Kris Plachy
High-performing leaders with high-performing teams are able to replicate that over and over again. That’s not luck; that’s a system, and here are the elements of that system for building high-performing teams.
What you'll find in this episode:
- As a leader, you have to have your own expectations of high performance.
- You have to be self-aware. You have to understand who you are and how you affect the team.
- Recognize that there is a process to attracting great talent. You must be clear with what you expect of people who work for you. Additionally, there’s the accountability piece – you have to take ownership.
- Think about what you do and why you hire the people that you hire. You have to be building a team for where you’re going and not for where you’ve been.
- A high-performing team attracts high-performing players. This requires a leader who is willing to audit her team and trim it when necessary.
My Q2 Pivot program here: https://krisplachycoaching.mykajabi.com/q2pivot
The Founder’s Lab: https://krisplachy.com/join
My program Leading Through Crazy Times here: https://krisplachycoaching.mykajabi.com/leadingthroughcrazytimes
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© 2020 Kris Plachy
Is it your belief that you can’t manage people’s performance and hold them accountable unless they’re sitting in the same building as you? Nothing could be further from the truth. Here's how to ensure that performance has nothing to do with location.
What you'll find in this episode:
- Kris’ story about managing remotely
- Kris’s blueprint – the five steps to managing a remote team. (Note: this applies whether they’re in the building or not.)
- If you’ve switched to a remote culture, you should be doing lots more communicating.
- “You aren’t paying people for time. You’re paying people for results.”
- How you hold people accountable has nothing to do with where they sit, and it has everything to do with your leadership philosophy.
- Marissa Mayer, Yahoo CEO – why she had a leadership problem.
The How to Manage Virtual Employees Course - A step-by-step course on how to manage remote employees AND hold them accountable for results. Now.
To check out my other programs visit krisplachy.com/join
© 2020 Kris Plachy
At some point in the trajectory of a founder’s business growth, she inevitably finds that some of the people she’s working with haven’t kept pace… the business has outgrown their skillset. Here's how the “re-offer” can help.
What you'll find in this episode:
- This is a good time to re-evaluate why you do what you do, what it is that you do, what the reason is to continue doing it and who the people are that you want to surround yourself with.
- Detailed steps to the re-offer.
- How to use the re-offer in a “culture reset.”
- Using the re-offer to address poor behavior performance, someone who has never had a job description or someone who isn’t fulfilling the needs of their position.
For my free class visit www.krisplachy.com/theclass
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© 2020 Kris Plachy
Is your business being steered by your opinion or is it being guided by clear, measurable, well-defined performance expectations for people on your team?
As we’re in this great reset, this is an incredible opportunity for you to look, with total objective perspective, at every single person on your team. Filter them through a decision-making process and determine who should stay and who should go.
What you'll find in this episode:
- Now is an incredible opportunity for you to look, with total objective perspective, at every single person on your team.
- About filtering employees through a decision-making process to determine who gets to come with you.
- Details about my upcoming live workshop for female founders who are running 7 figure businesses.
- That 90% of what I coach clients on are performance issues related to behavior, not production.
Visit: The Lead Your Team Podcast for show notes and available downloads.
© 2020 Kris Plachy
In today’s interview, Kris talks with Ali Brown, the Founder + CEO of the women’s business empowerment company We Lead. She is one of the most recognized entrepreneur coaches in the world and the founder of The Trust – the new, private, premier network for 7- and 8-figure women leaders.
What you'll find in this episode:
- What Ali is noticing in her own clients around reinventing.
- Why now is a good time to give yourself permission to “let this go.”
- Who knew that employees not wanting to come back to work would be “a thing”?
- Why now is a great time to evaluate where you’re going to spend your energy for the rest of the year.
- The three “amazing questions” posed by Ali.
- What does it mean to “fire the Sherrys”?
Visit: The Lead Your Team Podcast for show notes and available downloads.
© 2020 Kris Plachy
People have mistaken effective leaders for somebody who can make a lot of money or come up with products. Real leaders have invested in learning how to lead and are the ones who are able to rebound and pivot during times like these.
What you'll find in this episode: Leaders ...
- Are the ones who are able to rebound and pivot.
- Have learned how to establish and communicate a clear vision.
- Know how to communicate and hire and fire by values.
- Have learned how to set, clarify and communicate expectations for performance.
- Know how to have difficult conversations.
- Are able to help people and have empathy while still holding accountability and expectations for performance.
- Have learned how to manage their own minds so they don’t get swept up in hysteria, overwhelm or confusion.
- Have to have work and rest hours.
Visit: The Lead Your Team Podcast for show notes and available downloads.
© 2020 Kris Plachy
I have terrible anxiety. I had my first panic attack when I was 20 years old. At least half, if not more, of the people I know, who are also entrepreneurs, are negotiating this as well. I want you to know you’re not alone.
What you'll find in this episode:
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- Kris’ personal story about her anxiety.
- Assume a leadership position with your anxiety.
- Talk to a professional and ask for help.
- Use the Thought Model.
- Demonstrate self-compassion.
- Have your own ritual for self-care. See Angela Jia Kim owner of Savor Beauty.
- Take work breaks and have work hours.
- Know the best way to recharge.
Visit: The Lead Your Team Podcast for show notes and available downloads.
© 2020 Kris Plachy
In today’s interview, Kris talks with CEO and co-founder of The Life Coach School, Brooke Castillo. Listen, learn and laugh as they discuss ideas for navigating these crazy times.
What you'll find in this episode:
- What Brooke’s first thoughts were once she realized the pandemic was going to last more than a couple of weeks.
- “When you don’t have control over what you get, you have to take control over what you can give.” ~ Brooke
- “Value is in my mind and not in the world.” ~ Brooke
- Brooke’s thoughts and advice on pivoting now.
- “Create some virtual solutions that will serve you long-term.” ~ Brooke
- Kris' “Stop. Start. Continue” exercise.
- “All of your power as a business owner, as a leader, is in your ability to make decisions.” ~ Brooke
Visit: The Lead Your Team Podcast for show notes and available downloads.
© 2020 Kris Plachy
Kris interviews an amazing team. Tami Ramsay and Krista Nye Nicholas are partners and principal interior designers of Cloth & Kind, a nationally recognized residential and commercial interior design studio.
What you'll find in this episode:
- What their first thoughts were once they realized the pandemic was going to last more than a couple of weeks.
- How they are engaging with, and communicating with, their team now that so much has changed.
- What they are doing, and how they are using this time to make the best of it.
- Do they think selling is still okay? There’s a lot of shaming going on right now.
- What they’re doing that is helping their business pivot to adapt to the situation.
- Why now is a wonderful time to think about the future of your business.
Visit: The Lead Your Team Podcast for show notes and available downloads.
© 2020 Kris Plachy
Kris interviews another amazing woman who shares how she’s leading through these crazy times. In this interview, Kris talks with Leila Hormozi, Co-CEO for three separate companies; A.L.A.N, Prestige Labs, and Gym Launch Secrets.
What you'll find in this episode:
- What Leila’s first thoughts were once she realized the pandemic was going to last more than a couple of weeks.
- The common practices that she has as a business that operates with everybody in their own part of the world.
- Some of the things that she’s doing right now that are helping her business pivot.
- What her thoughts are around being prosperous and generating revenue right now.
- Leila’s company’s core values.
- Leila’s advice for leaders who are trying to hold it down and keep it going through all of this.
- The importance of looking at your WCS – worst case scenario.
Visit: The Lead Your Team Podcast for show notes and available downloads.
© 2020 Kris Plachy
This week, Kris interviews amazing women who talk about how they’re pivoting and negotiating these unparalleled times. In this interview, Kris talks with Jody Moore, Certified Life Coach, Podcaster, Leadership and Sales Coach, Latter-day Saint.
What you'll find in this episode:
- What Jody’s first thoughts were when she heard about the pandemic.
- The importance of changing your lens length.
- What Jody means by sowing activities and reaping activities in her business.
- About Martha Beck, the evolution of the caterpillar and the need for cocooning.
- What Forrest Gump and the shrimping business can teach us during these times.
- Why not to be afraid of the wisdom that might be whispering to you right now.
- The risks Jody has taken while not being afraid to be seen.
Visit: The Lead Your Team Podcast for show notes and available downloads.
© 2020 Kris Plachy
For those who are having to shelter in place, here are five key principles to keep in mind to help you with leading through this moment.
What you'll find in this episode:
- The first principle is to manage your mind.
- Be able to fail while being seen – it’s a superpower.
- Innovate and solve, don’t shut down and fret.
- Fourth is serving.
- Just keep working. Keep showing up.
Visit: The Lead Your Team Podcast for show notes and available downloads.
© 2020 Kris Plachy
Everybody who is willing to develop a plan and create certainty for themselves and others will come out of this knowing more, learning more, and connecting more than the people who want to believe this is unfair and who want to find someone to blame.
What you'll find in this episode:
- "Leadership is making decisions when there’s no right answer.” ~ Kris
- Ideas will flow when you surround yourself with people who want to stimulate forward action.
- “Your certainty as a leader will come from your mind. It does not come from your circumstance.” ~ Kris
- “Own your success so you can own your future success.” ~ Kris
- "If you give away your past success as luck, you don’t accept ownership for what you can create.” ~ Kris
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© 2020 Kris Plachy
Times are crazy right now! You're in charge even though you think you have no idea what you're doing. You want there to be a manual somewhere to help you with mandates, employee fears, and ambiguity.
Never fear. This special episode introduces you to a resource for navigating these uncharted waters you find yourself in.
In order to build a team performance culture, you have to have a mindset around why you are adding people to your business that supports what you’re trying to do in the long term. Your culture is not driven from the bottom up. It’s driven from you down.
What you'll find in this episode:
- How knowing your vision, values and expectations comes into play.
- The definition of “performance culture” according to Kris.
- How the culture you have with your team is a direct result of your own thinking about the team.
- Hiring people who are better than you doesn’t mean to give them free reign.
- A key turn is going from “I’m hiring someone to work for me” to “I’m hiring someone to get results for me and to help me scale and think.”
- Your assignment after listening to this podcast – write down how you would describe your team culture and why it is that way.
- Then, if you would want it to be different than it is – what would you want it to be? Why? And what are the thoughts you need to believe about team members that will get you there?
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© 2020 Kris Plachy
Kris talks with Michelle Arant, the Operations Director of Kris Plachy Coaching.
What you'll find in this episode:
- Michelle joined the team in October 2019 and talks about her experience and what led her to become a coach.
- The role Michelle plays at Kris Plachy Coaching.
- A little bit about Michelle’s clients and the industries they come from.
- Some of the topics Michelle has recently been working on with her clients.
- About the twelve-week program called The Founder’s Lab Foundations.
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© 2020 Kris Plachy
What is the wake you leave behind? How do others experience you? What is your brand as a leader? Do you even know? When you understand yourself and how you affect others, you can be so much more impactful as a leader. It doesn’t mean you have to change, but making conscious choices about how you make decisions and interact with others can be a superpower.
What you'll find in this episode:
- What do people think about when they think about you?
- We all have habits, behaviors or expressions that are not helping our presence. Are you keeping those parts about you around out of spite - or out of fear because you don’t know how to change it?
- Power of voice. Power of presence. Power of appearance.
- Spend some time this week paying attention to yourself.
- Your presence is a silent asset.
- Don’t contrive or fake it. Be conscious and tap into your superpowers.
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© 2020 Kris Plachy
Let’s talk about the five types of expectations women should have and implement in their businesses. By setting clear expectations, leaders can do a better job of achieving improved results and holding their team members accountable.
What you'll find in this episode:
- The manual is a set of rules that you have for other people that you believe are true and that you hold other people to.
- Expectations are those behaviors that you expect of people who work for you that are based on the values of your business -- and you DO communicate them.
- Standards are measurable policies and rules. They’re black and white and are born out of the values and expectations.
- Key performance measures for every role in your company.
- Individual goals.
- The majority of the issues we have in a business, when it comes to “team,” is behavior, not skill set.
- You have to set expectations regarding behavior because that also sets the tone for your culture.
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© 2020 Kris Plachy
Some people just seem to have all the luck. But what if it isn’t luck? What if it’s just a pattern? Once you recognize it, you can change it. Here’s how.
What you'll find in this episode:
- How patterns with money affect your life.
- Some time patterns that many of us deal with.
- Patterns with your team and your business.
- About the shiny object syndrome.
- What are the patterns with YOU?
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© 2020 Kris Plachy
This month the podcast is about you as a boss, and today in particular is about your point of view. Your point of view influences the results you get from those you manage as well as how you invest in people.
What you'll find in this episode:
- My hypothesis on how to help leaders.
- One of the first core areas of understanding I want everyone to have.
- What happens when you don’t have a mechanism of awareness to supervise your own point of view.
- Where your point of view and values come from.
- “Common sense is what YOU think is common.”
- Your mind is your most powerful, yet least utilized, performance tool.
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© 2020 Kris Plachy
Being able to delegate properly is a superpower. Here’s a short checklist to help you master that skill.
What you'll find in this episode:
- A short delegation checklist.
- Determine if the job or task is tactical or strategic.
- Write it out. Here’s what I want done. Here’s the result I want. Be specific.
- The three steps to properly assigning a task to someone.
- Why follow up is essential.
- The importance of giving feedback.
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© 2020 Kris Plachy
Would you say that you’re mature – entrepreneurially? Are you willing to understand, confront and acknowledge everything about your business – without emotion? If not, here are some tips for stepping into your maturity.
What you'll find in this episode:
- The importance of developing maturity in these five relationship areas.
- Your relationship with Money - what do you tell yourself about money today?
- Time – what’s your relationship with Time?
- Your Team and Your Business – the relationship.
- Who You Are – you as a business owner have your own thoughts, beliefs and feelings.
- Entrepreneurial maturity is a journey not a final destination. You never arrive.
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© 2020 Kris Plachy
Are you frustrated in your business because your employees don’t do what they need to do? With these primary tenets in place, holding employees accountable becomes simple math.
What you'll find in this episode:
- Some of the tools that we’ll be using in my Founder’s Lab this year.
- The importance of having and sharing your business vision.
- How to identify your top three values.
- Why leading with behavior expectations instead of managing to rules is so important.
- How to create your business manifesto.
- Where employee goals and benchmarks come in.
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© 2020 Kris Plachy
What are the most common feelings you have every day at work? Frustration? Disappointment? Let me show you why the solution lies in “math” and how you can take the emotion out of that equation.
What you'll find in this episode:
- Performance is not an opinion – it’s based in facts.
- The exercise that will help you identify the problem and address it.
- Why having clear expectations is so important.
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© 2020 Kris Plachy
“Managing” is not very sexy, but management is what gets it done in your business. Kris shares 10 “truths” about entrepreneurial management so you can be aware of them, accept them and move on.
What you'll find in this episode:
- Leading isn’t required to manage, but managing is required to lead.
- How you go, so it goes.
- You’ve got to grow or die.
- It’s not supposed to be fun.
- People will leave you, and you will leave them.
- Communication is everything.
- No one will ever care as much as you do.
- Every year is a new year.
- Entrepreneurial management is a relationship, not a job.
- You are not alone.
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© 2019 Kris Plachy
Kris talks with Heather Dominick, the founder and leader of the Highly Sensitive Entrepreneur® movement.
What you'll find in this episode:
- The key characteristics of an HSE – Highly Sensitive Entrepreneur.
- The top three HSE shadows and top three HSE strengths.
- The three HSE Coping Mechanisms.
- How “shame” fits into the life of an HSE.
- Why the thought of hiring and managing people is overwhelming to HSEs.
- How to recognize when you’re in the coping cycle and how to shift from coping into creating.
- The importance of the “element of community.”
- The key practices Heather has in place, as a leader, that help her lead and also stay in integrity with who she is.
© 2019 Kris Plachy
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As we prepare to say goodbye to 2019, here’s some help for creating a 2020 plan. Let’s acknowledge where we’ve been, where we are and where we’re going.
What you'll find in this episode:
- First download the free workbook here!
- Some reflective exercises to take a look at this past year.
- How to take a dive into your current reality.
- What “My 25” is.
- About “goal squares” and what they are.
© 2019 Kris Plachy
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Reaching the place of entrepreneurial wisdom is an ambitious and worthy goal. Wisdom never leaves you. It’s yours. And it’s grounded in facts, real tools, and proven strategies that you get to leverage over and over again.
As an entrepreneur, learning how to manage and lead a team involves a transition from being totally self-reliant to learning how to delegate your abilities and results to other people. FYI - it’s totally normal to struggle with that.
Are your employees’ mistakes and behaviors really affecting your business or are they just annoyances that are driving you crazy? Let’s take a look at the difference and a few suggestions for how to address each one.
What you'll find in this episode:
- Take a step back and look at the mistakes employees are making. Is this a real business issue or just annoying?
- My advice – say to the employee, “This wasn’t done right. Here’s what my expectation was and still is. Do it again.
- The differences between things that people do or don’t do and behaviors that people do that annoy you.
- When you address these things in this manner, you are building your business brain.
© 2019 Kris Plachy
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Kris talks with Kelly Roach, THE BUSINESS CATALYST, who helps elite business owners become game changers in their field and achieve million-dollar+ breakthroughs in their business.
What you'll find in this episode:
1) The biggest differences between leading in a company versus leading your own company.
2) Kelly’s thoughts on finding the ideal employee for a female entrepreneur or founder.
3) What “Look in the Mirror Leadership” is.
4) What is a “franken-business.”
5) The danger of personalizing your business.
6) Things we need to think about when growing the business to be bigger than us.
7) What the “Four-Times Model for Profitability” is.
8) The biggest challenge Kelly experienced when scaling her business and adding employees.
9) The main characteristic Kelly brings to leadership that has helped her business grow.
© 2019 Kris Plachy
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Are you comparing other people’s perceived success to your own and feeling terrible about yourself? That shame can trigger paralysis in your business - which stimulates further shame. Let’s talk about your own compass and how to honor that instead.
What you'll find in this episode:
- Knowing the “steps” to take is not the only part of success. The other part in achievement of outcomes is your brain and mindset.
- When learning from top performers: “Don’t just look at what they do. That’s just their action. Ask them why they do it.”
- “Comparison is the thief of joy.” ~ Theodore Roosevelt
- Are you building what you want, or have you spent so much time focusing on what everyone else has that you don’t even know what that is anymore?
- My favorite question I ask people at my Hawaiian retreat - “What do you really, really, really want? YOU.”
- Stop comparing and start really savoring and enjoying your own journey.
© 2019 Kris Plachy
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Two of the most common things I hear clients say in moments of total frustration are “Who does that?” & “You would think.” As your coach, I’m not going to indulge your confusion and perplexity, because it’s not serving you. Here’s what let’s do instead.
What you'll find in this episode:
- “Who does that?” It doesn’t matter. The question to ask is, “What are you going to do about it?”
- “You would think…” No need losing valuable time staying perplexed and confused about what someone did. Your job is to evaluate whether or not you've been clear about the expectation.
- “Being in someone else’s family is like being in a foreign country.” You have people who were raised in totally different environments than yours.
- Instead of saying – you would think – say, I think…” Instead of “who does that” – say “I want this done.”
© 2019 Kris Plachy
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Are you feeling overwhelmed with decision fatigue and emotionally exhausted? Either you haven’t built a business brain, or you have, but you don’t consult with her. Here’s a way to build that relationship and to deal with those unexpected situations.
What you'll find in this episode:
- The role that vision, values and expectations play in building a business brain.
- Brooke Castillo's Thought Model as a tool. It’s “the secret of the Universe."
- Why having a business brain is so important.
© 2019 Kris Plachy
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Do you have an actual relationship with money, or are you just having a one-night stand? Let’s talk about money and how your thoughts about it are affecting your business.
What you'll find in this episode:
- The five key relationships you have in your business – time, money, yourself, your team, your business. Today we talk about money.
- The common relationships I watch my clients have with money.
- Two of my favorite statements about money – one from Christine Kane and one from Brook Castillo.
© 2019 Kris Plachy
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Being able to identify the types of people to hire is key to your success. Here’s how to create a hiring manifesto that describes the types of people who can hang, and thrive, with you.
What you'll find in this episode:
- Examples of the types of people who can, and cannot, hang and thrive with me.
- How to make a list of people on your team who you love to work with and those you struggle with.
- It’s my goal to give you the things you need to improve – like being able to hire people, manage people, hold people accountable, to fire people, and to manage your time.
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When you have someone on the team who isn’t performing, there’s a gap between the outcome you expect and the results you’re getting. Here’s the formula for fixing that problem.
What you'll find in this episode:
- Reason 1 that performance problems occur – The expectation was not clear.
- Reason 2 that performance problems occur – You’re not holding them accountable to your crystal-clear expectations.
- Let’s not run our business by hoping people will just miraculously change. It doesn’t help you get exceptional results.
- I know that you plan to give exceptional results to your clients, which is why you went into business in the first place. Hold that same level of expectation for others.
© 2019 Kris Plachy
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If you’re a CEO, you’ve got to get good at being able to fire someone. You don’t have to love it. It’s a superpower, and once you have it, you won’t feel bound by someone’s poor performance again.
What you'll find in this episode:
- There should always be an evaluative measure, that’s outside your opinion of someone, that helps you know if this person is contributing so that the business is benefiting.
- Once you get good at this, you’re never intimidated by what people do or don’t do in your business. You’re never held hostage.
- Your business is only as good as your poorest performer.
- Once your values are dialed, this becomes an objective part of what you do. Values are not subjective.
© 2019 Kris Plachy
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Being able to give feedback for a female entrepreneur is not negotiable. You HAVE to get good at this. Here is what your responsibility is and a few tools to help you improve at this critical skill.
What you'll find in this episode:
- Your only responsibility in regard to feedback is just to give it.
- Don’t give it when you’re angry or don’t have all the information yet, and don’t base it on other people’s opinions.
- Step one – be direct and teacher-like.
- Step two - engage them and get them to talk. Determine if it’s a mindset issue or a skill set issue.
- Advice on what to do with new employees.
- Third step – now you must transition into performance conversations (we'll talk about this in another episode).
- Another reason why getting good at feedback is super powerful for a female entrepreneur.
- The goal of feedback is to give someone perspective that will help them change their performance so they get a different and better result.
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Kris talks with Kim Hall, founder of Physio2U, the largest in-home physical therapy company in Western Canada. As a trained physical therapist, Kim has worked hard to develop her business acumen and her leadership and entrepreneur skills.
What you'll find in this episode:
1) What Kim’s business growth has required she learn about herself.
2) Advice for those who feel they don’t have time to build out the various systems in their business that allow them to move into an overseeing role.
3) “You have to live it to give it.” – Kris
4) The unexpected thing that Kim learned.
5) Why Kim thinks it’s challenging to manage adults/professionals.
6) “Until you clear your mind and emotions of this extra stuff that we all bring, you won’t be able to be an effective manager.” – Kim
7) “I’ve learned that other people don’t work as hard as the founder does.” – Kim
8) “You have the choice, and you can create the life you want.” – Kim
9) “A lot of people quit because of the people part.” – Kris
10) “Continue to dream big and imagine the life you want to create for yourself. Then make sure you create step by step goals in order to get you there.” - Kim
© 2019 Kris Plachy
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Leaders today are so fearful of confrontation and giving feedback that they’re not holding employees accountable. Here’s the big mistake we all make, and how to keep it from being a drag on your business.
What you'll find in this episode:
- Accountability is your ability to account for someone else’s ability.
- If we, collectively, as business leaders, decided to consistently account for our employees’ ability, we would change the world.
- People who don’t care or want to be held accountable don’t hate you. They don’t like the transparency of witnessing their own inadequacy.
- Age is not related to accountability. It’s experience, and it’s the way people think.
- The first mistake we all make is hiring someone and assuming they’ll hold themselves accountable.
- Thinking about hiring someone to solve a problem is the seed of accountability. Once you know what the solution looks like, now you know the role that position must fill.
- Accountability is not a corporate thing – it’s a relationship thing.
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Gossip is “talking to anyone about anything who doesn’t have any control to solve it.” It’s destructive to your business, and here are the foundational tools you need to fix it.
What you'll find in this episode:
- Why you have to know what your values are in your business. Listen to the previous podcast called “Entrepreneurial Values” here.
- The importance of setting expectations based on your values.
- How a company manifesto and a team book (not a policy book) can help.
- If you have all of that in place, and you still have an issue – you have an accountability gap.
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If you feel exhausted and impatient, it could be burnout. But your burnout is not because of your business. Burnout comes from your brain. Here are 5 things that are likely causing your burnout.
What you'll find in this episode:
- Burnout comes from your brain, and your body follows your brain. What are you indulging in your mind?
- Another cause of burnout is lack of decisions. Kris’ coach used to say, “Do it. Dump it. Delegate it.” Right now.
- Burnout comes from overworking in unproductive effort.
- Your lack of boundaries is also another cause of burnout. You’re too available.
- Another, you’re buffering. Entrepreneurs use their businesses to avoid feeling things.
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Kris talks with Eleanor Beaton, founder of Fierce Feminine Leadership, an organization that helps ambitious women develop the confidence, presence, political savvy and influence they need to smash the glass ceiling.
What you'll find in this episode:
- One of the most important factors for a leader is embarrassability.
- What Eleanor thinks makes a great team. “For me, the thing that threads a team together is this sense of trust in one another.” – Eleanor
- A great team is a group of men and women who also challenge our sense of who we are and cause that to expand. I have found as I brought people into my team, that they have their own zones of genius and that allows me to continue to withdraw from certain areas and focus on a smaller area that has broader impact. – Eleanor
- Eleanor’s vision.
- “I love the men! I coach men! I love the men! But women lead differently.” – Kris Plachy
- “Delegation does give you time… eventually.” – Kris Plachy
- “As soon as you have the right team, everything is exponentially better.” – Kris Plachy
- “To do consistent effort over time, we have to be able to rest and catch our breath through the hard things.” – Eleanor
- “Don’t worry if your body shakes, it’s just weakness leaving your body.” - Kris’ yoga instructor
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We recently looked at when to fire a team member. This episode is about when NOT to fire a team member. It’s a step by step thought process and it’s NEVER easy.
What you'll find in this episode:
- First, you have to do the audit.
- Second – question your reason. Are you in a position of emotional reaction to what someone is doing?
- Third – ask your business. Would you apply this decision to fire this person to anyone else on your team or is it just this person? Would you be consistent.
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Finish this sentence – “I will finally feel relief when …” What is that “thing” that, when finally achieved, will cause the overwhelm and stress to end for you? Good news! Here’s how to feel the joy sooner rather than later.
What you'll find in this episode:
- Relief doesn’t come from the “thing,” it comes from the way that you think.
- If you’re telling yourself that there is relief out there “when,” then you’re setting up a tension between where you are today and where you think the relief exists. That just sets you up to be uncomfortable chronically.
- Of the five relationships you must develop as an entrepreneur, the relationship with your brain is the most powerful and least utilized performance tool.
- Your exercise is to answer the question – what are you telling yourself right now is your relief point?
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Here are the basics you have to have in place in order to know when to fire someone and when NOT to fire someone.
What you'll find in this episode:
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1 – Set clear expectations.
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2 – Review their work.
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3 – Give them feedback.
- The way you know it’s time to fire is you’ve set the expectations, you’ve reviewed their work and given them the feedback and they’re just not meeting the objectives of the role.
- The way you know it’s not time to fire is when you’re bent out of shape and in total judgement.
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Are you having unsupervised thinking? You’re not alone. Many of those thoughts are probably negative in some way. Here’s a list of thoughts you can think instead.
What you'll find in this episode:
- Your business is hard because YOU THINK IT IS!
- Things to think instead:
- I’m getting better at it every day.
- Look at what I’ve built.
- I’m in the process of figuring it out. A la Danielle LaPorte
- Of course it happened that way.
- I’m totally capable.
- I can and will ask for help.
- I’m not alone.
- I’m really good at failing so I can succeed.
- The worthiness of you is always innate. It doesn’t go away. You’ve always had it and you can never lose it.
- Comparing thoughts is detrimental. Other people’s wins don’t compromise yours.
- What would your future self tell you to do and what to think about this?
- Write down all the things you’re thinking that aren’t helping.
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Typically, it’s a bad idea to make assumptions. But in this one case, I want you to always assume this one thing! It will be better for you, your business and your employees.
What you'll find in this episode:
- Always make this assumption – when someone on your team doesn’t do what you want, I want you to assume it’s your responsibility.
- When we see someone not do something the way we thought they should do it, it’s human nature to blame them for it.
- Blame creates lag.
- You need to make sure you:
- Have a clear vision for the business
- Have clear values
- Have clear expectations for every team member. Common sense is not common.
- Are delegating and not abdicating
- Are following up with people and looking at their results
- Are giving feedback
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If you are a female entrepreneur, and you’re either in, or considering getting into, a partnership or working relationship with your spouse, there are some absolute fundamentals we need to address.
What you'll find in this episode:
1) A marriage operates very differently than a business.
2) You need to have clearly defined roles in the business for each of you.
3) You need to have a clear definition of who does what and who owns what and what decisions each of you make.
4) You have to decide how you will communicate and have a scheduled, dedicated assigned time and a clear agenda; no after-hours discussions.
5) You have to talk about how you’re going to disagree; decide what the process will be.
6) You have to have clear values, a clear vision and a clear manifesto.
7) You have to have a conversation about how you want to be as leaders and managers of this business.
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There’s a misguided belief among entrepreneurs that team building should be fast and easy and that you shouldn’t have to slow down to do it. However, if you’re trying to cut corners here, it will be obvious in your outcomes.
What you'll find in this episode:
- Do you feel like Kris’ client? “I feel like adding people to my business is slowing me down.”
- If you take the time and do it right, you can magnify the effort of your business through 10 people instead of just one.
- Investing in your human capital isn’t unique to you. It’s the same across all industries.
- There’s a right way to invest in, and develop, the human capital part of your business.
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What do your employees say about working for you? Do they say, “she’s a beast” or do they say, “I feel like I won the lottery”? Here are some things to consider when thinking about your employees’ experience of working with you.
What you'll find in this episode:
- If you treat your employees like you treat your clients, you’re going to get the most out of them.
- Think about who are you as a leader and how you act with your employees.
- How do you want them to experience various things like a performance review, getting an assignment or not meeting an expectation?
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Kris talks with Ruthie Schulder, CEO of The Participation Agency and one of Inc. Magazine’s top 100 female founders. Here she shares many of the challenges she has faced managing people and one thing people need to know in order to have the best chance at succeeding.
What you'll find in this episode:
- What Ruthie believes was the most startling part of hiring people.
- What Ruthie considers to be her greatest challenge.
- When it comes to how you want people to get their work done, this approach is the one female visionaries are most uncomfortable with.
- Let’s Work events occur every month in New York, quarterly in Los Angeles and are rolling out soon in Chicago.
- One thing Ruthie feels people need to know in order to have the best chance at succeeding.
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These are the five key relationships every female entrepreneur has. And as she scales her business, she may find that one or more of these becomes an issue. That’s totally normal and part of the process. Here's what to do.
What you'll find in this episode:
- The five key relationships are with: time, money, your team, your business, and yourself.
- Which relationship most entrepreneurs are terrible at.
- Whether or not you have a “servant leader relationship” with your employees.
- Your business is outside of you. There’s you and there’s the business.
- Everything requires brain-keeping.
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What’s your vision for your business? Do you have to look it up - or is it short and sweet and fits on a bumper sticker? Here are some tips for what your vision statement should look like and how to create one.
What you'll find in this episode:
- How I came up with my vision “sentence” - “She changed the way that people think.”
- Examples of some great vision statements.
- For your vision statement, make sure: you really understand it, you can translate it into business results, it’s well communicated, it can fit on a bumper sticker.
- Lastly - live the vision!
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Once you reach that one-million-dollar mark, you can’t rely on revenue to tell you how well you’re doing as a leader. You have to start using other methods that create a foundation for how you scale, manage and grow your business.
What you'll find in this episode:
- Most of us hit points where our revenue exceeds our ability to scale and overwhelm sets in.
- The two expectations we have in our brain related to revenue and confidence.
- When it’s time to work with a coach to start learning the fundamentals you need to have as a manager.
- What to look for to tell you how you’re doing at managing your business.
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Values are the rudder for your business and have to be an extension of you. There are no right or wrong values. They just need to be honest, because values determine who you hire.
What you'll find in this episode:
- Start by asking yourself, “What do I value in other people?” Do a brain dump. Start big and pare it down to three.
- What happens when you hire people who don’t align with your values.
- Once you’ve determined your values, then you need to communicate them to the team.
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As an entrepreneur, your brain is the directional force for everything that does or does not happen in your business. If your brain gets messy and cluttered, so does your business. Let’s do a little brain-keeping today!
What you'll find in this episode:
- The Thought Model and how it affects your ability to grow and love your business.
- How decision fatigue, control imbalance, mistaken tolerance and over-importance affect the cleanliness and tidiness of your brain.
- Why you need a coach or colleague to help you dump the weight you’re carrying around of a very messy brain.
- How to know if you’re in need of some brain-keeping.
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Kris talks with Jennifer Hood, owner and director of Jump Gymnastics. Jennifer was exhausted and struggling with performing most of the roles in her business. Now that has turned around and Jen shares advice on how she was able to maximize results with people.
What you'll find in this episode:
- The first thing that Jen learned that helped her be engaging from a leadership and management perspective.
- A valuable tip for other women out there who are doing well on paper but who are still struggling in the people aspects of their business.
- How her team responded to all the changes.
- The top three bits of advice for other women out there who want to maximize their results with people.
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What’s your relationship with money? There’s no right or wrong way to think about it, but the way we think about money does impact the results that we get related to money.
What you'll find in this episode:
- Be clear about why you started your business.
- What is your relationship with your money?
- Do you have symptoms of reverse entitlement?
- Exercise: Make a list of all your employees and write down how much money you pay them. How does that amount make you feel about each?
- There’s your money and the business’s money. Do you keep them separate?
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When some of the habits we have with our families come into our business, it can lead to problems. If you have people on the team who've been with you a while, listen to this for some quick and simple advice.
What you'll find in this episode:
- Your business is there to make money and serve a purpose. It’s not there to be an employer.
- Your business in not there to suffer and indulge dysfunction. It’s there to get the work done and serve the purpose of the business.
- A business has to have clearly defined, communicated and accountable to, expectations.
- A business has to have accountability to outcomes. When leaders want to treat people like a family, they don’t hold them accountable.
- A business has to factor in how growth affects the team it has now versus the team that was hired before.
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As your business grows, you’ll need to hire people to do some of the things you used to do. The first, and most important, step is to create a job description for the role. Here are some key steps in that process.
What you'll find in this episode:
- First, define the purpose of the job.
- Make a detailed list off all the things you want this position to do, and look for a theme.
- From the details, list your required skills and experience for the position.
- Include your cultural and fit component – “the vibe.”
- Verne Harnish believes we should only hire people who have already experienced success and results.
- Every role in your business should have a description, including yours.
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Kris talks with Angela Kim, founder and owner of Savor Beauty. They discuss what motivates Angela and what has been the most challenging aspect to growing and scaling her business.
Angela Jia Kim’s passion for beauty began with her mom. “Koreans are obsessed with their skin, and my mom always had something new sent over from her sisters in Seoul,” she says.
“I would play with her creams that were filled with ingredients like gold and silkworm cocoons.” Angela spent her early career as an award-winning concert pianist, until one day, onstage in front of hundreds of people, a so-called natural lotion she had applied made her break out in hives.
Horrified, she began to study ingredients and craft her own skin care products in her kitchen. “I added luxury ingredients with tremendous skin benefits like champagne, caviar, and truffles,” she says.
“I infused them with organic extracts for anti-aging results.” She started gifting these products to friends, and they wanted to buy them as gifts for their friends. She became the “accidental entrepreneur.”
"I wanted to incorporate the Korean beauty rituals that I grew up with. But as a busy mom and wife living the gorgeous chaos of New York City, I needed flawless skin in a New York minute. And it must be organic, and it must work."
Now Angela runs a group of holistic facial spas in New York City's West Village and Upper West Side, and in upstate New York. She continues to develop luxe organic products in the Beauty Kitchen with her team of Savor Spa Estheticians.
Her Dollars & Scents initiative hires women who are transitioning back into the workforce, by giving training and tools to develop new skills. They make and ship the beauty creams fresh from the Hudson Valley in New York.
Angela Jia Kim is a former concert pianist, wife to a Swissman who loves to brew craft beer in his spare time, and mom to a second grader CEO and a yellow lab named Ella Fitzgerald. They live in New York City's Upper West Side.
What you'll find in this episode:
- What it is that drives Angela to continue to excel and grow and take on new challenges.
- What the big areas are that you need to be conscious of as a woman who runs her own business.
- What the hardest part was of bringing other people into the business.
- Angela’s biggest insight to share with women around accountability.
- What Angela loves most about her business.
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As a visionary, you have tons of ideas all the time. But in order to up-level your business, you have to focus on your zone of genius instead of your zone of excellence. Here’s how.
What you'll find in this episode:
- When you grow and become more successful, your discipline with your brain has to increase.
- Identify your revenue goal for the year and the plan to make that happen.
- When you have new ideas, use your goal and plan as your filter.
- Visionaries tend to burn out team members.
- Visionary constraint reminds us that, in order to achieve what we want, we have to be willing to go “all in” on the belief that what we want to achieve is possible.
- Be willing to say “no” from abundance instead of saying “yes” from scarcity.
- Honor your ideas with a notebook and vet those ideas with someone you allow to tell you “no.”
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In order to move past those stuck spots as an entrepreneur, you have to be willing to work on yourself. You need to do some stretch assignments in your mind about what’s next. Here is a series of questions I’d like you to think about as a woman who is leading a business and a team.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- Who are you in this role as a leader?
- What do you find is easy and what is difficult?
- How are you different today than when you first started your business?
- What do you love about what you do in your business?
- What are you like to work for?
- What do you want to be like to work for?
- What’s your philosophy around paying people money?
- What expectations do you have of people who join your team?
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Kris talks with Laura Patrick, founder of Kids Physio Group. They discuss what it’s like being a solopreneur with one location and evolving into a leader managing five clinics and 35 employees.
Laura Patrick (nee Turner) was born and raised in North Vancouver, BC Canada. She is the founder and owner of Kids Physio Group - Canada's largest chain of private pediatric physical therapy clinics.
With a passion for sports, she first graduated from UBC’s Human Kinetics (Exercise Science) program in 2001 before continuing on to receive her Masters in Physiotherapy from McMaster University in 2003.
Laura founded Kids Physio Group in 2006 in the humblest of surroundings.
After 3 years working in the public system with school-aged kids, she recognized a need for all children to have access to trained pediatric physiotherapists in clinic space designed just for them.
In the past few years, Laura has stepped back from clinical work. Although she still loves taking on the occasional baby motor milestone assessment and the opportunity it gives her to connect with parents, most of her efforts are dedicated to running Kids Physio Group and seeking out new partnerships and markets for them to expand into!
On the personal front, Laura loves outdoor adventures with her family in Deep Cove, keeping up her fitness, exploring new cities abroad and cooking and eating delicious food!
What you'll learn from this episode:
- What it’s like going from technician/doer to manager/leader.
- Get a mentor; someone you can trust.
- Many of Laura’s team are working in the Manager Formula.
- Hire good people and then let go.
- The resources Laura thinks everyone should know.
- The unique challenges Laura believes that female entrepreneurs face.
- The qualities Laura looks for in someone she hires.
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There are several qualities that drive you and your entrepreneurial spirit. Here are some suggestions for avoiding wasting your brain space and your time dragging people along because they can’t handle working with you.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- Founders have high expectations and low tolerance for mistakes.
- They’re incredibly generous and want to recognize and reward people who work for them.
- They’re visionaries and they change their minds a lot.
- It’s hard to earn their trust, and that can feel like micro-management. Founders are "swoopers" and they always will be.
- Sometimes they forget to say thank you and they can be very direct.
- They move so fast.
- Founders must hire people with “a maturity of spirit” who have enough independence to take action and yet enough humility to not take it personally when they’re told they did it wrong and need to do it again.
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Thinking about your employees as human capital instead of an incurred expense will totally change the way you run your business and the results you achieve.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- Capital is the assets that add to the long-term wealth of a company.
- Instead of thinking of someone as an expense you need to incur, think of them as an asset and an investment into your wealth.
- In preparing to make such an investment, first ask yourself, “What is the result I’m trying to achieve with this role?”
- Second, ask yourself, “How will I track and measure the results of the role to make sure I’m achieving those results?”
- Third, “Have I clearly defined this asset’s job?”
- The four things you’ll stop doing as a result of thinking of employees as human capital.
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I coach female entrepreneurs and help them overcome their challenges. I have found that there are five key things that entrepreneurs struggle with. Here they are - along with their solutions.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- The first challenge is failure to lead.
- Second is failure to define the game.
- Third, not having very clear expectations as it relates to what you pay people.
- Fourth, thinking down instead of up and out.
- Lastly, not cutting the ties and continuing to drag parts of your business along that no longer serve the bigger goals you have.
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