OTS 098: Lead by Example – Kathryn Kemp Guylay

On the Schmooze Podcast: Leadership | Strategic Networking | Relationship Building

Today’s guest is a bestselling author, CEO, coach, consultant, speaker, podcaster, and nonprofit leader with over 25 years of experience in the business and nonprofit management world. She used her experiences from world-class international organizations to help her serve the entrepreneurial community as CEO of the Ketchum Innovation Center, and to help with her online coaching that focuses on strategy, productivity, and personal growth. Her current entrepreneurial project is a platform for online education, training, resources, and podcasts, called MakeEverythingFun.com. She is also working on her seventh book, and has received ten awards for the six books she’s written, which span nonfiction, self-help, and children’s books. Please join me in welcoming Kathryn Kemp Guylay. Would you leave an honest rating and review on iTunes? Or Stitcher? They are extremely helpful and I read each and every one of them. Thanks for the inspiration! In this episode we discuss: her thoughts on leadership: “The best kind of leadership we can provide is by being inspirational and leading by example.” how the birth of her daughter was a significant milestone on her leadership journey. how she has learned to find the fun in everything she does, in order to avoid entrepreneur burnout. two specific moments as a working mom when she realized she needed to make a change to balance differently. her process for networking, including reaching out to people she meets and also allowing extra time for connecting with people after attending conferences. how one of her biggest roles as CEO involves constantly looking for ways to connect people to one another. Links Kathryn Kemp Guylay on LinkedIn and Twitter www.ketchuminnovationcenter.org www.makeeverythingfun.com Positive on Publishing Podcast hosted by Kathryn Mountain Mantras Podcast: Wellness and Life Lessons hosted by Kathryn Free Gift: www.makeeverythingfun.com/robbie Books mentioned in this episode: “Croissants vs. Bagels: Strategic, Effective, and Inclusive Networking at Conferences” by Robbie Samuels “Look Before You Leap: The Smart Author's Guide to Avoiding the Money Pit and Achieving Financial Success in Publishing” by Kathryn Kemp Guylay “Mountain Mantras: Wellness and Life Lessons from the Slopes” by Kathryn Kemp Guylay “Make Nutrition Fun: End Food Fights and Find Family Peace in Just 30 Days” by Kathryn Kemp Guylay “Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead” by Sheryl Sandberg “Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges” by Amy Cuddy “Sprinkles: Creating Awesome Experiences Through Innovative Service” by Chip Bell Other Resources: Listen to my interview with Dana Malstaff. Watch Amy Cuddy’s TedTalk: Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are. Learn more about the presentation software called Prezi. Interested in booking Robbie to speak? Learn about his signature Art of the Schmooze session on effective and inclusive networking, and the other sessions he offers. Thinking of hosting a podcast? Writing a book? Want to launch an Amazon bestseller?Robbie offered several free Masterclasses on these topics. Each one of these Masterclass replays is over an hour-long and contain valuable takeaways to help you grow your business or in your career. Find all the free Masterclasses at www.robbiesamuels.com/masterclass. Looking to get M.O.R.E.? A few times a year Robbie runs The M.O.R.E. Program for Entrepreneurial Women. He meets bi-weekly online with four women who want more Money, Opportunities, Referrals, and Engagement. It’s a mix of mastermind hot seats and content-rich masterclass sessions scheduled over 90 days. Learn more and schedule a complimentary strategy session with Robbie at www.robbiesamuels.com/more-program. Stay Connected: Connect with Robbie on LinkedIn @RobbieSamuels on Twitter and Instagram New to this website? Start here