Kelly is a former clinical psychotherapist turned business coach, who has battled with the demanding challenges of chronic illnesses while growing her business to peak performance, only to scale things back when adversity struck in the form of long COVID. Despite these setbacks, her determination and expertise in fostering resilience have allowed her to adapt and continue to support fellow entrepreneurs.
In today's episode, Kelly shares her personal struggles and the profound impact they've had on her life and coaching practice. From living with ME/CFS and long COVID to reframing what high performance truly means, she brings a unique perspective on how to maintain a business through incredibly tough times. We'll unpack her strategies for emotional agility, discuss the power of vulnerability as a leader, and explore her focus on developing an “ultimate inner operating system” for sustainable success.
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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
05:18 Overcame challenges, now struggling with COVID impact.
08:36 Business hit by COVID, rebuilt, still challenging.
11:24 Advocate for self, choose supportive medical team.
13:11 Challenges of being a high-achieving woman.
19:05 Recognize and manage emotions, don't suppress them.
22:15 Acknowledge feelings, respond intentionally to emotions.
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