Stacking Your Team | Leadership Advisor for Women Entrepreneurs

Let’s face it, losing your job is rarely about one single mistake. It’s almost always the result of avoidable patterns and tendencies that build up over time. Whether you’re a business owner struggling with a tough decision, a leader wanting to strengthen your team, or someone just trying to stay off the chopping block, I’m here to give you the real talk with no fluff, just the straight facts.

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In this short special bonus episode of the Stacking Your Team Podcast, I’m sharing all the unforgettable moments from a recent trip to Buffalo, New York, a free bra, a reminder of why women must celebrate their wins, and some personal reflections from our latest Leadership Lab retreat. From toasting a client’s 20th business anniversary in style to witnessing the magic that unfolds when women come together in person, I’...

Today, we’re tackling a topic that just about every leader, including me, has struggled with: micromanaging. If you’ve ever thought, “It’s faster if I just do it myself,” or caught yourself hovering a little too close over your team’s work, you’re not alone. Sometimes, micromanaging isn’t as obvious as we think, but it always slows us down and keeps us stuck in the weeds.

In this episode, I’ll help you rec...

If you want a real look into what it takes to lead a team in an emotionally charged, high-stakes industry, you’ll love this episode. I had the pleasure of chatting with Courtney Bullard, CEO of ICS Institutional Compliance Solutions and one of my longtime clients. Courtney opens up about leading her team through the complex world of Title IX compliance, not just the challenges, but the heart and empathy it demands ever...

Have you ever found yourself hesitating to hire someone who seems overqualified for a role on your team? I know it can feel risky, but it can also be a huge win for your business. In this episode of the Stacking Your Team Podcast, I’m diving into the realities of hiring overqualified candidates. With more talented professionals seeking roles in small businesses, it’s more important than ever to weigh both the benefits,...

This episode features a powerful conversation with Jessica Cowling, a remarkable member of our Leadership Lab and the founder and CEO of InnerWorks Counseling in London, Ontario.

In this episode, Jessica opens up about the bold, intentional moves she’s made to set her team and her business up for long-term success. We dig into how she transitioned her rapidly growing team to salary-based compensation for m...

Your workplace is so much more than just four walls. It can be a true magnet for top talent. 

In this episode, I sit down with JennI Egger, the visionary CEO and founder of JennI Egger Designs, along with her Director of Brand Marketing, Lindsay Martin. Together, we pull back the curtain on their inspiring office space at 23 East in Indianapolis. Their space is not only beautiful and distinctive, but also ...

On this week’s episode of the Stacking Your Team Podcast, you’ll meet one of my longtime clients, Dr. Rebecca Dekker, founder of Evidence Based Birth®. We jump into the tough leadership lessons learned from over a decade of running a purpose-driven remote business. We talked about trusting your instincts, navigating boundary setting, mastering conflict resolution, and how to handle when team members project their own t...

Today, I’m excited to introduce you to one of my incredible clients, Rebecca Rowe. She’s the CEO of Act Therapy Services, who has gone from running a solo practice to overseeing three thriving locations and a team of 22 in North Carolina, without sacrificing her own well-being in the process.

In our conversation, Rebecca pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to scale a service-based business while...

This episode is all about helping you confidently identify emerging leaders within your team using clear, observable evidence instead of just gut instinct or memory. I’ll walk you through the exact questions and criteria I use to spot who’s ready to take on more responsibility, so you can stop guessing and start building a sustainable leadership structure in your business.

Whether you run a brick-and-morta...

If you’ve ever wrestled with limited growth options, felt overwhelmed by the idea of truly leading your team, or found yourself wishing you just had more people ready to step up, you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing three big challenges that keep so many business owners, especially those of us in smaller towns or cities, feeling stuck as they grow their  teams and businesses.

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You know how invaluable your highest-performing team members are, but keeping them isn't just about offering a bigger paycheck. Your top talent is well aware of their worth in the job market and how their role impacts their overall well-being. 

In this episode, I’m sharing actionable strategies you can implement today to better lead, inspire, and retain these key team members. From creating compelling care...

Do you ever wonder what the mysterious "secret sauce" is that allows some businesses to continuously grow with top-notch team members and low turnover rates? Spoiler alert: it's not magic! 

With 92% of candidates willing to leave their jobs for a company with an excellent reputation, I'll be sharing five key strategies that can immediately enhance your ability to attract great people to your team.

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