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Send us Fan Mail Some leadership habits are obvious. Others quietly shape trust behind the scenes. In this episode, I’m diving into one of the most overlooked but powerful leadership behaviors: closing the loop. From follow-ups and feedback to everyday conversations, this is about what happens after the moment passes. Because leadership isn’t just about what you say, it’s about whether you come ba...

Send us Fan Mail Parenting and leadership may look like two completely different roles, but in practice, they mirror each other more than we realize. In this episode, I’m exploring the parallels between raising a child and leading a team, and what both roles teach us about patience, growth, and showing up while we’re still figuring it out. From emotional regulation to consistency and learning in r...

Send us Fan Mail  Opening a seat at the table sounds simple, but in leadership, it’s far more nuanced. In this episode, I’m diving into what it really means to bring people into the room where decisions are made and how to do it with intention, clarity, and purpose. From leadership development to team alignment, this conversation explores the balance between inclusion and discernment. Because brin...

Send us Fan Mail  Perspective shapes more than mood. It shapes leadership, energy, and what happens next. In this episode, I’m diving into the difference between seeing the glass half full or half empty and why that choice matters so much more than we often realize. From running and motherhood to work and team dynamics, this is a conversation about choosing possibility without pretending things ar...

Send us Fan Mail  This episode is a little different and a lot of fun. Instead of my usual format, I let ChatGPT ask me the questions and I answered them live, unscripted, and completely off the cuff. From leadership and motherhood to running, resilience, and personal growth, this conversation gave me a chance to reflect in real time and let you hear what was actually on my heart. If you’ve ever w...

Send us Fan Mail Attending a webinar or conference is easy. Actually getting value from it? That’s where most people fall short. In this episode, I’m sharing what I learned from my first CMAA World Conference and how to turn any learning experience into real, tangible growth. From short webinars to multi-day conferences, the real impact doesn’t come from just showing up. It comes from how you enga...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes the very people who excel in their roles struggle once they step into leadership. Not because they lack ability, but because the job itself has completely changed. In this episode, I’m diving into the Peter Principle, the idea that employees are often promoted based on success in their current role until they reach a level that requires entirely different skills. In indu...

Send us Fan Mail  Culture rarely collapses because of one big moment. More often, it erodes slowly through small behaviors, missed conversations, and leadership decisions that seem harmless at the time. In this episode, I’m unpacking the quiet culture killers that often go unnoticed but quietly shape how teams feel about showing up to work every day. From tolerating difficult high performers to ov...

Send us Fan Mail  Leadership strength does not always look loud, dominant, or aggressive. Sometimes it looks calm, precise, and deeply grounded in who you are. In this episode, I share leadership lessons inspired by the novel The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn and the story of a Ukrainian historian who became an elite sniper during World War II. What stood out most was not the war story itself, but the...

Send us Fan Mail  Fear does not disappear just because you have proof that you are capable. In this episode, I share what running has been teaching me about doubt, imposter syndrome, and the mental battles that show up long before your feet hit the pavement. From worrying about pace and injury to questioning whether I am “really” a runner, this is an honest look at what happens when your head trie...

Send us Fan Mail Delegation is not just handing off tasks, it is building people. In this episode, I share what I am learning as a Chief Business Officer about shifting from control to trust and from doing the work to developing the leaders around me. We will explore why delegation feels harder at higher levels of leadership, how micromanagement quietly damages culture, and what it really takes to...

Send us Fan Mail Leadership isn’t built by hustle, it’s sustained by rhythm. In this episode, I’m unpacking how to create leadership rhythms that support your clarity, confidence, and capacity, especially when life feels full and unpredictable. From parenting and running payroll to traveling for work and navigating chaos at home, this is a candid look at how rhythm (not rigidity) keeps your leader...

Send us Fan Mail  Leadership lessons don’t always arrive in the boardroom, sometimes they show up on the treadmill. In this reflective episode, I share what running 100 miles in January taught me about discipline, mindset, and sustainable leadership growth. Spoiler: it’s not about intensity, but consistency. We’ll talk about motivation vs. momentum, how to lead even when life feels full, and why t...

Send us Fan Mail Managing up is one of the most important (and overlooked) leadership skills, especially as you grow into higher-level roles. In this episode, we’re diving into how to manage up with clarity and confidence, without falling into people-pleasing or losing your autonomy. Whether you’re navigating unclear expectations, juggling priorities from multiple directions, or simply trying to l...

Send us Fan Mail Originally aired as episode 170 on July 2, 2024 I want to share something personal and relatable, my recent struggle with staying motivated in my business. It's been a challenging period, and I believe it's important to share this journey with you because we all go through different seasons in life. Remember, it’s okay to face challenges and lose motivation at times. Wha...

Send us Fan Mail There are leadership lessons you only learn by living them, often through burnout, over-explaining, and saying sorry when you shouldn’t have. In this episode, I’m sharing the mindset shifts that have reshaped how I lead and what I’m no longer apologizing for as I grow into unapologetic, grounded leadership. From having standards and setting boundaries to resting without guilt and...

Send us Fan Mail Some years pass quietly, but others leave a mark, and 2025 was one of those years. In this deeply personal episode, I’m reflecting on the growth, challenges, and quiet victories that have shaped me as a leader, mother, wife, and human. From running my first 10 miles to navigating tough leadership seasons, this is a conversation about becoming, not arriving. Whether you're ref...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we unpack the often misunderstood distinction between being busy and being truly effective. Being busy can feel productive, validating, and even praised, but effectiveness is quieter, more intentional, and far more impactful over time. This conversation is for leaders, business owners, and high achievers who are doing a lot but still feeling behind. We explore why...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk about leading during seasons of uncertainty, when direction is shifting and decisions are happening above your level, yet your team still looks to you for steadiness and clarity. We explore the difference between leadership vision and organizational strategy, how to lead confidently without full authority, and why presence, consistency, and communication m...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, we’re diving into a leadership tension that so many thoughtful, empathetic leaders face: how to lead with compassion without slipping into people pleasing. If you care deeply about your team, want to create healthy environments, and still find yourself exhausted or overextended, this conversation is for you. We unpack the critical difference between compassion an...

Send us Fan Mail  In today’s episode, we’re talking about a leadership shift every growing leader must make: moving from building a team that simply executes tasks to building a team that thinks, anticipates, and leads alongside you. If you’ve ever felt like everything flows through you or that it’s faster to just do it yourself, this episode is for you. We explore why execution-only teams happen...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we’re exploring the honest, human truth that you can be the same person at your core while showing up differently in different spaces. The steady, composed leader who walks into work each morning isn’t the exact same version who walks into a home full of toys, coffee cups, and a child with freshly self-cut bangs, and that doesn’t make you inconsistent. It makes...

Send us Fan Mail Personal growth doesn’t always come with fireworks. Sometimes, it unfolds in quiet, tender moments, like choosing patience with your child, letting go of anxious habits, or learning how to lead with trust. In this deeply personal episode, I’m sharing the layered transformation she’s experiencing as a leader, wife, mother, runner, and woman. If you’ve ever felt yourself changing in...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes leadership feels like running alone on a quiet trail, no crowd, no applause, just the steady rhythm of doing the right thing when no one’s watching. In this episode, Katy opens up about her personal running journey and how it mirrors the emotional reality of leadership, messy, unglamorous, and absolutely worth it. If you’ve ever felt like your hard work goes unnoticed or...

Send us Fan Mail Originally aired as episode 175 on July 23, 2024 In today’s episode we're diving into the crucial topic of "Differentiating Between Excuses and Real Reasons." Join Katy as she unpacks how excuses, often rooted in fear, procrastination, or lack of confidence, can hold us back from meeting our goals. Differentiating between excuses and real reasons is crucial for pers...