Layci Nelson
Confessions of a Terrible Leader
Welcome to Confessions of a Terrible Leader, where real leaders share the raw truth about the lessons they learned the hard way, so you don’t have to. Join our host, Layci Nelson, founder of Transcend Leadership Collective and former terrible leader. Every leader can become worthy of being followed if they are willing to put in “the work.” On this podcast, we share the messy stories and behind the scenes reality of what the work actually entails.
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Layci Nelson
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May 12, 2026
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Episodes
7: Two Times I Shouldn't Have Pushed Through 11.10.2023 11:16
So many leaders have a tendency to use work as a shield from dealing with complex and difficult emotions, such as grief and loss. Using work to avoid processing deep emotions will only get you so far, as Layci can attest to. In this episode, Layci shares two very painful moments in her life where she had to learn the hard way that ignoring her pain through losing herself in her work only resulted...
6: (Part 2) Leadership Happens in the Mirror, feat. George Bryant of The Mind of George Show 04.10.2023 17:28
Join us for Part 2 of Layci's conversation with George Bryant as they continue to tap into essential leadership topics of self-awareness, stillness practices, and living in full integrity & alignment. To learn more about George and his work, visit his website or hop over to his podcast. You can also find George on Facebook and Instagram . To learn more about how self-awareness can tr...
5: (Part One) Leadership Happens in the Mirror, feat. George Bryant of The Mind of George Show 27.09.2023 34:25
On a scale of 1-10 with 1 being "I haven't got a clue" and 10 being "I am the epitome of self-awareness," how would you rate your own self-awareness? Join Layci in Part One of this episode as she discusses the real deal with self-awareness, accountability, and facing rock bottom with George Bryant of The Mind of George Show. To learn more about George and his work, visit his website or hop over to...
4: Take the Vacation: Delegating with Teams 20.09.2023 12:00
Can you envision being able to leave your business for a month-long vacation? Seems impossible, right? Not if you delegate with clarity and take the time to put the proper systems in place. In this episode, Layci shares how she is preparing her team to keep the business running while she enjoys a much-deserved Scandinavian adventure with her family. Drawing upon past experiences and some examples...
3: There Are No Mistakes; Only Learning, feat. Amy Gurske, Founder and CEO of SayHii 13.09.2023 33:23
Mistakes. Do you immediately cringe when you hear the word "Mistakes?" Despite being surrounded by a growing cultural understanding and positivity around making mistakes and growing from them, it can be so difficult to overcome our own negative inner narrative around making mistakes. But what if we could fully embrace our mistakes as part of our learning, our growth, and even as an integral part o...
1: Communicate Clearly, Early, and Often, feat. Meredith Root, founder of Tactic Functional Nutrition 13.09.2023 30:52
It's all too easy to make assumptions and leave things to chance when we're communicating with others, both in our work lives and personal lives. In this episode, join Layci and our guest Meredith Root, founder of Tactic Functional Nutrition, as they discuss what it looks like to communicate clearly, early, and often. Meredith also shares her "Terrible Leader" moment where she learned some incredi...
2: Pro Tip! Don't Treat Your Staff Like A Dog 13.09.2023 13:10
We've all experienced the impact of body language, whether it was a positive or a negative experience. On this solo episode, Layci tells on herself about a time where her own body language did not align with her self-perception and the following impact it had on her team. Body language can be far more impactful than our words, and our perception of others' body language towards us is innate to our...
Welcome To Confessions of a Terrible Leader! 08.09.2023 16:38
We're so excited to unveil our brand new podcast, Confessions of a Terrible Leader! Layci shares a brief glimpse into the how and why behind the formation of this podcast and what listeners can expect to learn with each episode. We're so glad you're here, and we hope to encourage each and every leader in their journey of self-growth and discovery. To learn more about Layci and her work, visit www....
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