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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S3, Ep. 10: Connecting with Yourself & Your Community, feat. Becky Plautz, Connection Strategist & Founder of Digital Co-Work Space
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In this episode, we dive deep into the world of self-discovery and community building with Becky Plautz, a dynamic connection strategist. Becky's unique blend of photography and coaching has helped countless women connect with their authentic selves and find the support they need to thrive. Key Takeaways: The Power of Self-Perception: Becky shares …
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S3, Ep. 9: Cultivating Agricultural Leadership & Beyond, feat. Dr. John Reeves of the Agribusiness Leadership Institute
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In this insightful episode, we sit down with Dr. John Reeves, a seasoned expert in the farming industry, as he shares his inspiring journey and the valuable lessons he's learned along the way. Dr. Reeves opens up about the importance of treating people with respect, the power of truly listening to their ideas, and the critical role that training an…
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S3, Ep. 8: Unlocking the Power of Epigenetics, feat. Cara Jean Wilson of Taking Cara Business
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Welcome to another enlightening episode of Confessions of a Terrible Leader, where we explore cutting-edge ideas and insights that can transform your life and business. In this episode, Layci sits down with Cara Jean Wilson, the visionary CEO of Taking Cara Business, to delve into the fascinating world of the CARA method. Episode Highlights: -The C…
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S3, Ep. 7: Q&A- Visionary Leadership: Turning Ideas into Action
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Welcome to this inspiring episode where Layci and Mary dive into the art of being a visionary leader. Ever wondered what it truly takes to transform bold ideas into reality? This episode is your guide to understanding the delicate balance between vision and execution. Key Takeaways: The Essence of a Visionary: Layci and Mary explore what it means t…
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S3, Ep. 6: Healing and Leading: Donna Temm on Trauma-Informed Leadership
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CW: This episode mentions childhood abuse. In this heartfelt episode, we welcome Donna Temm, a trauma-informed coach for high performers. Donna bravely shares her personal journey of overcoming childhood abuse and explains how it inspired her to support others who have experienced trauma. Key Takeaways: Understanding Trauma: - Donna delves into the…
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A Hint of Things to Come: Don't Miss The Lift 2.0!
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We launched our very first cohort of The Lift back in April, and we've received amazing feedback from our Lift graduates! If you are an emerging leader, or a seasoned manager with young leaders in your organization, The Lift is for you! Listen in for more info and get yourself on the waitlist for our September launch! The Lift Waitlist: https://www…
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S3, Ep. 4: Change is Inevitable- Here's How to Do it Well, feat. Carl King, Change Consultant and Coach
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In this episode, Layci interviews change consultant Carl King about his journey and the importance of navigating change. Carl shares his background and the various paths he has taken, including being a preacher and a professional musician. He emphasizes his purpose of helping people and being their best selves. The conversation then delves into the…
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S3, Ep. 3: Confessions of a Micromanager: Learning to Let Go and Trust the Team
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Amanda Bedell, the Business Chaos Sorter, shares her journey from running a bakery business to becoming a consultant helping business owners get their chaos sorted. She talks about the challenges she faced, including financial struggles and the need to sell her business. Amanda emphasizes the importance of looking at the numbers and making strategi…
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S3, Ep. 2: Your Reputation Is Your Brand, feat. Seth Tower Hurd of Manx Solutions
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Seth Tower Hurd, owner and founder of Manx Solutions, shares his career journey from playing college basketball to working in media, nonprofits, and the marketing agency world. He emphasizes the importance of being present in conversations and not trying to control them. Seth also discusses the difference between leadership and management, highligh…
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S3, Ep. 1- Q&A- Introducing: The Collective!
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In this episode, Layci and Mary discuss the Transcend Leadership Collective and how it came about. The Collective is a group of like-minded professional trainers and instructors who are united under the banner of the Transcend Leadership Collective. They share a vision and core values centered around HHART-first leadership principles. The Collectiv…
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S2, Ep. 23: Q&A- What Does It Mean To Be A Well-Differentiated Leader?
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In this episode, Layci and Mary discuss the challenges of leadership and the importance of making clear decisions. They reference the book 'How to Walk into a Room' by Emily P. Freeman, which explores the art of knowing when to stay and when to walk away. They emphasize the need for leaders to be well-differentiated, with clarity about their core v…
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S2, Ep. 22: You Think You Know What Burnout Is? Think Again. Feat. Avery Thatcher, Burnout Prevention Strategist
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Avery Thatcher, a burnout prevention strategist and former ICU nurse, shares her journey from experiencing severe, life-altering burnout to becoming an advocate for energy management. She discusses the impact of high achievement, sensitivity, and people-pleasing on burnout and offers insights into creating a culture of well-being in high-pressure e…
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S2, Ep. 21: Navigating Complex Terminations and Shining a Light on Blind Spots, feat. Rachel Brenke, CEO of The Brenke Group and Owner & Principal Managing Attorney of Eden Law Firm
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Today’s guest is Rachel Brenke; business owner, serial entrepreneur, and lawyer. Rachel discusses her experiences with leadership and management, highlighting the challenges and insights gained over her 20 years in business. She shares her struggles with self-awareness, communication, and the impact of her leadership style on her team. The conversa…
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S2, Ep. 20: Your Entire Career Doesn't Have To Be A Battle, feat. Liz Orr of The Rude Ass Enneagram
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In this conversation, Liz Orr, the Gordon Ramsay of the Enneagram and Associate University Chaplain at Wake Forest University, shares her journey from university chaplain to Enneagram expert and author. She discusses the unexpected growth of her Enneagram Instagram page, her transition to university chaplaincy, and the intersection of the Enneagram…
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S2, Ep. 17: The Power of One Conversation and How It Can Change Your Life, feat. Heather Criswell of The Conversation Academy
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Heather Criswell, an expert in communication, discusses the importance of effective communication in both personal and professional relationships. She highlights the challenges faced by children and adults in today's digital age, where face-to-face conversations are becoming increasingly rare. Heather emphasizes the need for genuine human connectio…
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S2, Ep. 19: Introducing the Dr. John Reeves Agribusiness Leadership Institute
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We have an incredibly exciting announcement to make! Listen in as Layci unpacks a very special something we've been keeping under wraps for quite some time. We are thrilled to announce the grand unveiling of the Dr. John Reeves Agribusiness Institute! To learn more about how this amazing partnership came about and hear about how we at Transcend Lea…
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S2, Ep. 18: Lightning Round Q&A with Layci in the hot seat!
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In this episode, Layci is interviewed by our producer Mary Skop in a lightning round Q&A format. They discuss trends in leadership, the challenges of managing Gen Z employees, and explore the complex concept of “leading for the least mature.” Layci emphasizes the importance of engaging and inspiring younger workers, as well as the need for leaders …
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S2, Ep. 16: Don't Ignore The Red Flags, feat. Julia Nepini of Compassionate Consulting Company and host of Compassionate Climb
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Julia Nepini, owner of Compassionate Consulting Company, shares her journey of starting her own counseling practice and the challenges she faced as a leader. She discusses the importance of self-awareness and learning about oneself in a leadership role. Julia also explains the difference between a coach and a therapist and the red flags to look out…
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S2, Ep. 15: This Lawsuit Could Have Been A Conversation, feat. Karelys Davis, Director of Workshops, Education & Training at Transcend Leadership Collective
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Today's episode features Transcend's very own Karelys Davis, our fearless Director of Workshops, Education & Training! Listen in as Karelys shares her own hard-won wisdom in how a lack of capacity led to a lawsuit that could have been a conversation, and how we cheat ourselves when we neglect the practices that increase our capacity. For decades, K…
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S2, Ep. 14: Learning as a Leadership Superpower, feat. Chad Wooters, CEO of Kairos Talks
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What if we embraced the mindset that learning is a true superpower? What if we could go beyond the mindset of "Well, I guess I have to learn how to use this platform" or "Yeah, I had to train the team to start using that project management software, ugh." Not-so-hot-take: When we have the mindset that true learning is a complete drag and we resist …
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S2, Ep. 13: Reinvent with Authenticity, feat. Shawn Marshall of Reinvent Yourself
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What comes to mind when you hear the word "Authenticity?" "They were really showing up as their authentic self." "He's authentic; he's the real deal." "She's one of the most genuine and authentic individuals you'll ever work with." Authenticity is one of those buzzwords that gets thrown around quite a bit, both in the corporate world and in our eve…
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S2, Ep. 12: Hot Take: Tracking Personal Development on Company Time?
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In this episode, you'll get to hear Layci unpack why she supports tracking personal development on company time. Wait; what?? You might be asking why on earth would you take the time to track personal development on company time? This may seem highly counterintuitive at first, but stay with us. First of all, we're not talking about unpacking the de…
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S2, Ep. 11: Register for "The Lift" & Sign up for our FREE webinar!
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Did you know that a headhunter might be seeking out your top talent right NOW? Your favorite employee is up for grabs! Yes, you heard that right. The star of your show, the sunshine in the break room, the one who never fails to bring laughter to meetings – they're potentially on the move! Now, before you start panicking and rifling through your off…
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S2, Ep. 10: Pianist, Producer, and Everything In Between, feat. Mary Skop of The Number of Months
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CW: This episode mentions domestic abuse. Life rarely takes us where we think it will, and the only thing we can really prepare for is to plan to be surprised. Today's episode explores the always surprising, sometimes heartbreaking, and never-boring path of our very own podcast producer, Mary Skop! In addition to being our producer, Mary is a piani…
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S2, Ep. 9: Return To Your "Why," feat. Dr. Olivia Van Guyse, DPT
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Stepping into a leadership role will expand your own personal growth in surprising ways, especially in the realm of boundaries. So often leaders lose their way due to a desire to bring about client satisfaction, but they eventually find themselves compromising if conflict occurs. In this episode, Layci is joined by Dr. Olivia Van Guyse, a physical …
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S2, Episode 8: Making Stuff Happen: Behind The Scenes Leadership, feat. Natalie Gingrich of The Ops Authority
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Behind every effective leader is a different type of leader- someone who provides support, research, creates standard operating procedures, and serves as a strong partner and guide. That special someone is known as a Director of Operations! Today we're talking about the role of a Director of Operations with Natalie Gingrich of The Ops Authority. Na…
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Have you ever experienced what felt like an invisible set of rules or protocols in your workplace? Did you ever feel like there were unspoken practices that you just couldn't figure out? In this episode, Layci gives clear and actionable steps to identifying what aspects of company culture could fall into the category of "invisible" and how to fight…
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Last week, we had a fantastic Mini Series on what it actually means to be a mentor to the rising generation of leaders. Layci covered so many valuable topics throughout the series: 1. The importance of investing in a quality leadership program and how to evaluate and ensure that this training will produce a significant return on investment. 2. Unde…
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Aaaand we're back with the final episode of our Mini Series! As leaders, we need to know that it's up to us to equip the next generation of emerging leaders. But do you know what to look for and how to identify who might be a true emerging leader in your organization? Listen in as Layci wraps up our mini series and shares 5 key factors in identifyi…
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S2, Ep. 4: Core Competencies Every Leader Needs
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Coming in hot with Day 4 of our Mini Series! If you are a leader and are ready to be brutally honest with yourself, ask yourself these questions: How well do you lead yourself? How well do you lead your team? Do you feel you have a true understanding of how to lead an organization well? Do you have to capacity to self-regulate when tensions arise? …
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S2, Ep. 3: The MOST Important Skill All Leaders Need
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Let Day 3 of the Mini Series commence! What would you consider to be the most important skill all leaders need? Google Calendar proficiency? Nope. (But that doesn't get you off the hook for learning to use GC properly.) Ninja-like organizational capabilities on Slack and Trello? Nice, but yeah no. Research skills honed over the course of attaining …
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And we're back for Day 2 of our Leadership Mini Series! In today's episode, Layci discusses the 3 levels of leading well: Personal Leadership, Leading Teams, and Organizational Leadership. One common thread between all of these leadership components is radical self-awareness and self-regulation. Tune in to hear more, and don't forget to sign up for…
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S2, Ep. 1: Mini Series Launch! Let's Talk ROI
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Investing in your team is just that- an investment. But did you know that you get $7 back for every $1 you spend on quality leadership development? That is indeed a worthy investment! Join Layci as she launches the first of a five-episode mini series on leadership development, foundational tenets of what makes a healthy organization, and why invest…
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Starting next week, tune into the podcast for a special series exploring what it actually means to be a mentor to the rising generation of leaders. You will walk away knowing what you need to cover and how to connect with them. And, if you are in the early stages of leadership, as in you launched into a leadership role within the past five years OR…
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The healthiest, well-functioning teams have clear communication in regards to time off and availability in general. This can definitely be a balancing act, especially if you have contractors on your team. In this solo episode, Layci shares a glimpse into the day-to-day of her team and how they communicate their availability, specifically when life …
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22: Radical Self-Awareness & Curious Conversations, feat. Tim Whitaker of The New Evangelicals
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Hot take: No one has ever changed their point of view after getting blasted by another person online. What if we approached conflict with a commitment to curiosity and refused to dehumanize the other person? On today's podcast, Layci is joined by Tim Whitaker, creator of the podcast The New Evangelicals. Tim challenges listeners to find the balance…
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21: If You Don't Want Their Life, You Don't Need Their Approval
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It's a fact: Throughout your leadership journey, you will experience people cheering you on AND people who disagree with your approach and methods. The key to navigating this is to not let yourself get distracted by who is on the sidelines. In this solo episode, Layci discusses the importance of not getting distracted by who is on the sidelines. As…
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20: Crucial Conversations & Creating Culture, feat. Nate Skop, founder & owner of Fuel Inspired
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If you are in the early stages of business ownership, (as in you just launched a business in the past 5 years) this episode is especially for you! On today's episode, Layci welcomes Nate Skop, founder and owner of Fuel Inspired. Fuel Inspired offers 1:1 personal training, strength conditioning, and nutritional coaching, both virtual and in-person. …
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19: Flipping the Script on Degree Requirements
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It's time to flip the script on the discussion around viewing a college degree as the absolute end-all as a benchmark for intellect and competence. In this solo episode, Layci challenges leaders to examine their own personal biases and pause before making assumptions about what a team member can bring to the table, regardless of their level of educ…
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Coming in Hot in 2024: Don't Miss the Fun!
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Happy New Year from all of us here at Transcend Leadership Collective! We wish only the very best for you in 2024! Listen in on today's podcast as Layci shares a sneak peek of what's in store for Transcend Leadership Collective in 2024 and how you (yes, you!) can become a part of the leadership revolution. To learn more about the Compass Sessions, …
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17: 2023 Recap: Mistakes Were Made, And It Was Still A Great Year
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It's a bit surreal, but this is our final podcast episode of 2023! We'll be back with a brand new episode the first week of January (and wow, do we have an exciting line up for 2024!) but in the meantime, listen in as Layci shares a very exciting recap of what 2023 looked like at Transcend Leadership Collective. Was it a year free from mistakes? No…
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16: (Part Two) From Trailer Park To Tesla, feat. Chad Peterson, owner of PTI Transportation
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"There is nothing that is going to hold your company together more than company culture." - Chad Peterson. Listen in on the rest of Layci and Chad's conversation as Chad gets into the details of how he turned his leadership journey around. Spoiler Alert: Reaching out for help is absolutely critical for the leadership journey (gasp!) LINKS & RESOURC…
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15: (Part One) From Trailer Park to Tesla, feat. Chad Peterson, owner of PTI Transportation
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The path to change moves from Awareness ➡️ Acceptance ➡️ Action. Did you know that we tend to spend most of that process hanging out between Awareness and Acceptance? Once acceptance truly occurs, action usually follows within days, but moving from awareness to acceptance can take YEARS. Yes, years! In this episode, Layci takes a deep dive into the…
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14: Swim Upstream Boldly, feat. Julia Bringolf, VP of Royal Bluff Orchards and CEO of Cash Butte Distillery
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When we talk about pivoting in the world of leadership, nothing quite encapsulates this like the experience of owning and running a family farm. On this episode, our guest is Julia Bringolf, VP of Royal Bluff Orchards near Royal City, WA, and CEO of Cash Butte Distillery. Julia shares from her experience in navigating the complexities of managing a…
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13: (Part Two) Leading with Belonging, feat. Tash Haynes
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Get ready for another great conversation with Layci and Tash Haynes as Tash unpacks her almost unbelievable journey into leadership and creating a following of over 250K. One of the greatest gifts as a leader is the ability to create space and belonging for others, and Tash Haynes has and continues to do just that through her work and influence. Do…
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12: (Part One) Leading With Belonging, feat. Tash Haynes
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Our leadership journey is inevitably tied to our roots and beginnings. In this episode, Layci is joined by Tash Haynes, who is a content creator, blogger, and co-owner of Ike & Tash Photography. Tash shares her own incredible story of growing up in the foster care system to building a following of over 250K and the immense challenges and joys she f…
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11: That Time Self-Regulation Left The Building
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In this solo episode, Layci shares a not-so-distant moment where she found herself "below the line." Join Layci as she shares what it means to be "at the line" or "below the line" and how having a healthy team who feels safe to communicate can bring an open leader back into self-regulation. To learn more about creating safe and open communication a…
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10: Control Is Not The Way; feat. Shawn Niles of Fat Pastor Productions
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One of the most imperative components of healthy leadership is an openness and ongoing commitment to self-growth. As many leaders discover, this commitment to self-growth means facing old patterns of behavior that are no longer serving themselves, their teams, and their families. In this episode, Layci is joined by Shawn Niles, AKA The Fat Pastor, …
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9: Reframing Failure- Leaders as Learners
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As leaders, we desire to thrive, succeed, and make an impact. The very thought of failure can be paralyzing, but what if you could reframe your understanding of failure and view it through the lens of learning and innovation? In this solo episode, Layci encourages leaders to leave behind an unsustainable perfectionist mindset and embrace the belief…
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8: Own Your Brilliance, feat. Anniedi Essien, Chief Swagger Officer of Idem Spark
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If your leadership journey is in need of some inspiration, joy, and a healthy dose of truth-telling, then today's episode will leave you fired up and ready to get back to it! In this episode, Layci is joined by Anniedi Essien, Founder and CEO of Idem Spark. Anniedi shares her empowering story of the corporate ladder falling out from under her to th…
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