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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...

Send us Fan Mail Somewhere between the back-to-back meetings, the unread emails, and the endless performance goals, many leaders lose something vital, joy. Not fleeting happiness, but that deep sense of meaning, energy, and lightness that makes you remember why you started in the first place. In this episode, we’re diving into the very real emotional toll of leadership and how to rebuild joy, not...

Send us Fan Mail  Some leaders command the room with volume, but what if true leadership doesn’t need to be loud? In this episode, we explore the underrated power of quiet confidence: the kind of strength that shows up calm, grounded, and intentional. I’m sharing how redefining what leadership “should” look like changed the way I show up at work, in meetings, and even in motherhood. If you’ve ever...

Send us Fan Mail No one tells you how isolating leadership can feel, until you’re in it. In this episode, I’m opening up about the quiet ache that can come with leadership: the in-between space where you’re not quite “one of the team” anymore, but also not fully understood by those around you. From my own experience navigating these dynamics in the workplace (and on the running trail), we’ll explo...

Send us Fan Mail  In today’s episode, we’re diving into one of the most underrated superpowers in leadership and life: deep, intentional listening. From building trust and diffusing conflict to strengthening culture and deepening relationships, listening is more than just a soft skill, it’s a strategic one. We explore what it means to really listen (not just hear), how to bring presence into conve...

Send us Fan Mail Leadership isn’t always about confidence or control, it’s about what you do when things get messy, uncertain, or imperfect. In this episode, I’m diving into what it means to lead with grace in the in-between moments. Whether it’s navigating unclear plans, owning your mistakes, or extending compassion (to yourself and others), this is a powerful conversation on the kind of leadersh...

Send us Fan Mail Originally aired as episode 120 on January 2, 2023 In this episode, we'll unravel key principles that contribute to business momentum, from performance assessments and innovation to employee engagement and strategic marketing. Whether you're an entrepreneur steering a startup or a seasoned business owner navigating growth, these insights are designed to equip you with ac...

Send us Fan Mail Every new beginning comes with nerves, doubt, and the temptation to wait until we feel ready. But what if the true transformation happens not at the finish line, but the moment you dare to begin? In this episode, I’m reflecting on my recent journey into running and how it mirrors the realities of leadership, growth, and courage. From learning payroll to pounding the pavement, I’m...

Send us Fan Mail Inclusion isn’t just a buzzword or a policy, it’s a way of leading. In this episode, we’re diving into what inclusive leadership really looks like, why it matters more than ever, and how you can start practicing it in small, meaningful ways. From empowering interns to creating culture-shifting spaces like the Women’s Collective, this conversation is full of real-life examples, pra...

Send us Fan Mail  Leading when you’re the youngest one in the room can feel like walking a tightrope, balancing the need to prove yourself without coming off as insecure. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it’s really like to lead at a young age, from assumptions about experience to navigating awkward introductions at networking events. Whether you’re managing people older than...

Send us Fan Mail In a world filled with filters, noise, and flashy sales tactics, sometimes the most powerful marketing comes from the smallest moments. In this episode, we’re diving into how “romanticizing the ordinary” can shift your marketing strategy from salesy to soulful. Think cozy mornings, everyday rituals, and the beautiful in-between moments of real life. I’m sharing why micro-moments b...

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever awkwardly dodged a compliment or felt uncomfortable when someone recognized your work, this one’s for you. Praise can be surprisingly difficult to receive, especially when imposter syndrome, perfectionism, or old conditioning are at play. In this episode, I’m unpacking why praise feels so hard to accept and how learning to receive it can actually make you a better l...

Send us Fan Mail We often think of leadership as a never-ending sprint, constant effort, nonstop output, and relentless hustle. But what if real leadership is more like interval running: focused bursts followed by intentional rest? In this episode, I’m sharing the leadership lessons I’ve learned from lacing up my running shoes. We’ll explore why leading in seasons, prep, push, plateau, and recover...

Send us Fan Mail Originally aired as episode 79 on August 1, 2023 Perfection can really get you! Why is that? And more importantly, how can we recognize it and turn our focus to seeing the benefits of forward movement, even in the absence of perfection.  Today we will have an honest conversation about the power of starting now vs waiting for perfect. ______________________________ You can find me...

Send us Fan Mail Some of my most valuable leadership lessons haven’t come from books or conferences, they’ve come from my five-year-old daughter. From clear communication to adaptability, her everyday actions have reminded me of what truly matters when leading a team. In this episode, I’m sharing 10 unexpected lessons from parenting that have reshaped my approach to leadership, proving that someti...

Send us Fan Mail As leaders grow, so do their responsibilities, and sometimes that means doing less, not more. In this episode, I’m opening up about what it really looks like to loosen your grip, delegate with purpose, and create space for your team to rise. From the emotional challenges of handing off work to the practical mindset shifts that make it possible, this episode is full of lessons from...

Send us Fan Mail We all say “hindsight is 20/20,” but when it comes to our careers, the clarity we gain over time can be incredibly powerful, and humbling. In this episode, I’m reflecting on the lessons I wish I had known earlier in my professional journey, from prioritizing progress over perfection to learning when to say no. Whether you’re just getting started or years into your career, these in...