Leadership is Feminine®
Episodes
The Courage to Stop A New Chapter in Leadership and Life
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the bravest act of leadership is knowing when it's time to pause? In this deeply personal episode, Kris invites listeners into the raw, honest...
Before You Hold Anyone Accountable, Start Here
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We love the idea of accountability—until it gets uncomfortable. Until it requires us to tell the truth and stop making excuses for what we've been t...
Why Play Belongs in Leadership
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Leadership is Feminine®, Kris speaks straight to the hearts of high-achieving women who are carrying so much—the business...
The Real Cost of Avoiding Accountability
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kris is back with another round of the pet sitting saga—but this time, it's about more than just unreliable pet sitters. It's a story about accounta...
The Power of Discomfort in Developing Real Leaders
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy and her Director of Operations, Michelle Arant, sit down for an unscripted conversation that captures...
Brainkeeping: The Leadership Practice You Didn't Know You Needed
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your mind needed the same care as your home? In this episode, Kris introduces the concept of brainkeeping—a leadership practice as vital as ...
Stop Wing-ing It: Make Your Business an Asset (Not a Job)
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we head into the final quarter of the year, Kris invites you to shift your focus—from running the business to owning the business. She challenges...
Tactical Advice Won’t Save You, But Self-Trust Will
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it feel like to finally stop overworking, over-explaining, and over-proving—and instead lead from a place of grounded confidence? In this ...
Success Won’t Fix Your Worthiness Problem
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your worth wasn’t tied to your revenue, your output, or anyone else’s approval? In this episode, Kris takes us deeper into the heart of wo...
Stop Compartmentalizing Your Confidence
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why can you trust yourself to build a multimillion-dollar company—but not to have one hard conversation? In this episode, Kris pulls back the curtai...
Breaking the Generational Code of Self-Doubt
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do so many accomplished women still doubt themselves—even after building extraordinary lives and businesses? Kris continues her Self-Trust & Sel...
What Happens When You Finally Believe in Yourself
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kris launches a brand-new mini-series with a masterclass on Self-Trust and Self-Worth for Female Founders. And she encourages us to ask: Why do we tru...
The Most Overlooked Step Between Leading and Leaving
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s your plan for the business you’ve worked so hard to build? After walking through all seven transitions in the Beyond the CEO series, Kris i...
The Transition That Changes Everything
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you willing to release control and trust others with what you’ve built In this episode, Kris closes out the Beyond the CEO series by walking thr...
Your Next Chapter Won’t Come From Your Old Blueprint
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been intentional about what stays in your life—and what goes? If you’ve been following this special Beyond the CEO mini-series on the sev...
You Don’t Have to Stay in Your Comfort Cage
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Play. Stillness. Curiosity. When did you stop giving yourself that permission? You’re going through the motions in a life you once dreamed of—and ...
The Striver’s Dilemma: Who Are You Without the Push?
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this fourth installment of the Seven Transitions Every Successful Woman Must Navigate series, Kris explores the fog that can settle in after years...
If You’re Still Holding On, What Are You Really Afraid Of?
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’re not trapped by your business, your team, or even your schedule. You’re trapped by the stories you’ve been telling yourself about what has...
From Operator to Advisor: What Your Business Really Needs From You Now
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you the biggest bottleneck in your business—and don’t even realize it? You didn’t build your company to babysit it. But if you’re still th...
When You’re Ready to Move On, But You’re Still Afraid to Let Go
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You say you want freedom. But are you really ready for it? This week, Kris kicks off the first of seven essential transitions every successful woman m...
What About The Restless Leader: A Call to Explore What’s Next
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This season marks a turning point—not just for the podcast, but for the visionary women who listen. If you’ve ever wondered what comes after succe...
When Leadership Isn’t Enough Anymore—And You Know It’s Time to Evolve
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You built the business. You built the team. You built the life. But now… what? This is the moment no one warns you about. When the business you pour...
Live Coaching Conversation: When the Mask Comes Off—and You Finally Say What You Want
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This one’s raw. Tender. And so incredibly real. My client came into this conversation thinking she needed clarity. She was looking for the right ans...
Live Coaching Conversation: You Can’t Pivot Until You Admit You’re Done
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This one hit deep. I’m talking to a founder who’s done everything “right.” Built the business. Achieved success. Carried the weight. But now…...
Live Coaching Conversation: When You’re Ready to Let Go, But Don’t Know What Comes Next
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for the woman who’s built a thriving business—and still hears a quiet voice inside asking, “Is this really it?” My client came...
Live Coaching Conversation: Spotting the Right Hire in 5 Minutes
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever hired someone because they “seemed great”... and then spent months wondering what the hell happened? This week on Leadership is Feminine star...
The Question Every Successful Woman Eventually Asks
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the next step in your evolution has nothing to do with scaling, systems, or solving that one nagging employee issue—and everything to do wit...
Team Member Episode: Accountability Isn’t a Toxic Workplace
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy offers a candid exploration of the employee-employer dynamic—and the personal responsibility that c...
Team Member Episode: It's Your Life. Don't Wait for the Business to Save You.
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode of Leadership is Feminine is a little different. Kris Plachy offers a compelling call to action for team members everywhere to t...
A Well-Resourced Woman & Leadership
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy explores the transformational power of leadership and what it really means to lead as ...
A Well-Resourced Woman and Personal Agency
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy unpacks the powerful connection between personal agency and what it truly means to be ...
A Well-Resourced Woman and Money
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy discusses the ever-important topic of money and how it influences the concept of being a...
A Well-Resourced Woman and Health & Energy
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy shares a powerful reminder: your body is the vessel for your leadership, your dreams, and your ...
A Well-Resourced Woman & Time
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like your time and energy are stretched too thin? In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy kicks off a limited series o...
Call-in Coaching w/Kris Request
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey! Let's do some call-in coaching! To submit your name and coaching topic request go to https://thevisionary.ceo/callin. We'll respond with the det...
Confronting Difficult People: The Leadership Skill You Need to Master
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy dives into a topic we all know too well—difficult people. We’ve all worked with someon...
How to Make Hiring Easy
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy simplifies the hiring process with a tactical, no-nonsense approach. If you've ever felt overwh...
Creating a Legacy: The Essential Resources for Women in Leadership
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy introduces a profound and necessary conversation: What does it mean to be a well-resourced woma...
Transforming Uncertainty into Action
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for another compelling episode of Leadership is Feminine with your host, Kris Plachy! This week, we're diving into the intriguing concept of...
Developing Leaders Through Energy Awareness and Emotional Intelligence
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another engaging episode of the Leadership is Feminine podcast with your host, Kris Plachy. In today’s episode titled “Developing Leade...
Do You Have a Leadership Problem? | E202
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy challenges leaders to take a hard look at their role—not just as decision-makers, but as the ...
Developing Leaders Who Can Lead Without You | E201
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt like your business depends too much on you? Do you wonder how to step back without everything falling apart? In this episode of Lea...
It's Time To Value UP! | E200
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy explores the profound responsibility that comes with leadership and the undeniable influen...
A Call to Leaders for More Connections
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy explores the transformative power of in-person connection in business and leadership. Fresh fr...
Who Will Lead Your Business Without You?
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy takes us on a journey through the stages of leadership and what it means to become a Sage—a ...
Necessary Endings: How Letting Go Fuels Growth | E197
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy invites us to explore the transformative power of belief and the role it plays in achieving ou...
If You Want Different, Think Different | E196
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy explores the power of our thoughts and the processes they set in motion. Kicking off the new y...
You Are the Asset – Kicking Off 2025 | E195
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy kicks off 2025 with a powerful reminder: You are the asset. Through a heartfelt and insightfu...
"I Don't Have Time."The Truth About What Matters Most | E194
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you stuck in the cycle of saying, “I don’t have time,” and wondering why your goals feel out of reach? As the new year approaches, it’s ti...
Believe: One Month to Believe. One Year to Achieve. | E193
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are your beliefs holding you back from achieving your full potential? In this quick episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy dives into t...
Your Leadership Audit for End of Year | E192
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you carrying the weight of poor performance on your team? As the year winds down, it’s time to get honest: are your employees aligned with the s...
End of Year Questions for Entrepreneurs | E191
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling the tension between being the visionary leader your business needs and effectively managing your team? As the year comes to a close, d...
Why So Many Women Who Lead Don't Believe They are Good at Leading | E190
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt unsure about your leadership instincts? Do you question your decisions because they don’t align with traditional expectations? In...
Navigating Disappointment Finding Strength & Purpose in Leadership | E189
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling discouraged by the current state of leadership and wondering how to lead with more empathy and purpose? Do recent events have you ques...
Being a Trailblazing Woman | E188
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like your instincts are leading you down a different path than others in your field? Have you questioned whether your unique approach...
On Being Committed
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you finding it challenging to follow through on your goals, even though you genuinely want to achieve them? Do you notice a gap between your inten...
Why New Hires Don’t Work Out - and How to Fix It | E186
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling frustrated because the people you hire just aren’t working out the way you’d hoped? Do you wonder why new hires struggle to fit in...
Why Do You Work? | E185
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find yourself frustrated because your team isn't working the way you expected? Are you struggling to understand why your employees don’t seem...
Visionary Doubt | E184
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As a driven visionary, you have a clear idea of what success looks like—but the path to get there isn't always straightforward. Doubt, fear, and ...
From Resistance to Acceptance | E183
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy dives into the power of acceptance and the futility of resisting reality. Drawing from he...
Why Gen X Women Struggle So Much With Support
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As a driven entrepreneur, you likely pride yourself on being self-reliant and handling everything on your own. Yet, deep down, you know that to grow y...
The Influence of Change on Effective Leadership | E181
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As someone who is leading a business and looking to uplevel your life, not only have you endured a lot of change, but it’s also something you seek. ...
People Pleasing and Getting Into Trouble | E180
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many leaders carry a worry that they will make a mistake and it will land them in trouble. This worry of being in trouble can be overwhelming, paralyz...
Why Are Good People So Hard to Find? | E179
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You started your business, had some success, and now you need to add people to your team. Or, maybe you’ve been at this for a while, you’ve had so...
Say What Needs to Be Said Even When You Don't Want to & They Don't Want to Hear It
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our final Bonus Episode focused on ‘the biggest bummers you didn’t see coming as a female entrepreneur, Kris dives deep into how communication ...
Confronting the Accountability & Responsibility Crisis in Small Business Teams
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This bonus episode is for you if you are you tired of dealing with team members who refuse to take ownership, accountability, or responsibility? Too m...
From Gossip to Meltdowns: Dealing with Employee Drama
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you tired of feeling like a babysitter or a referee in your own business? Are your employees giving reality TV a run for its money with all their ...
How to Deal with Low Team Motivation & Engagement
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Transform Your Team Dynamics Are you a female entrepreneur facing the relentless challenges of managing a team that just doesn’t seem to care as m...
10 Biggest Bummers as Reported by Female Entrepreneurs | E185
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You started with a dream. A vision. And you created a business in order to bring your dream to life. But along the way, you’ve had sticking points t...
How to Start a Performance Conversation
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How to Start a Performance Conversation: Key Insights from Kris Plachy on The Visionary.CEO Podcast 🚀 As leaders, effective communication and maint...
Making Leadership Simple: Exploring the One Hour Leader | E176
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an entrepreneur who just wishes someone would tell her what to do to get her team members to do their jobs? Are you striving to strike a balan...
Abusive Leadership: Understanding How You Affect Your Team | E175
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to step into conscious, intentional leadership rather than letting your emotions sway your decision-making or responses? This episode of...
The Innovative Sage Approach to Feminine Leadership: Unlocking the Next Level of Your Potential | E174
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you passionate about leading and ready to explore beyond the traditional methods of learning and growing? In this episode of Leadership is Femini...
7 Truths Every Business Founder Should Know and How to Navigate Them | E173
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt like you're navigating the difficulties of entrepreneurship all on your own? Do you wonder if the challenges you face are unique to...
Women Who’ve Sold Their Business Series: Dr. Debra King | E172
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the past 20 years, there has been a wave of women-owned businesses, and women selling those businesses. However, no one is really talking about it....
Women Who’ve Sold Their Business Series: Christina Scalera | E171
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the past 20 years, there has been a wave of women-owned businesses, and women selling those businesses. However, no one is really talking about it....
Women Who've Sold Their Business: Andrea Wagner | E170
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the past 20 years, there has been a wave of women-owned businesses, and women selling those businesses. However, no one is really talking about it....
Women Who’ve Sold Their Business: Carey Peters | E169
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the past 20 years, there has been a wave of women-owned businesses, and women selling those businesses. However, no one is really talking about it....
Women Who’ve Sold Their Business Series: Gail O'Rourke | E168
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the past 20 years, there has been a wave of women-owned businesses, and women selling those businesses. However, no one is really talking about it....
Believing in Your Visionary Ideas | E167
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When was the last time you had a great idea? Where were you? Who were you with? What were you doing? When women have great ideas, they lead to success...
Solving Difficult Leadership Issues Through Your Own Growth | E166
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You have built a successful business. You have a team and you’re making money, but something is just not right. It doesn’t feel the way it’s sup...
Embracing Challenges: Clotilde Dusoulier's Perspective on Living an Extraordinary Life | E165
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve checked all the boxes and you’ve reached a point where many other people would be satisfied, but you know you are ready for more. Do you kn...
Where Are You Following More Than You Are Leading? | E164
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you abiding by someone else's model of success or are you forging your own path? There’s a lot of noise when it comes to what it means to be a l...
Nurturing Future Leaders with Intent and Grace from Dr. Camysha Wright
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you building a business with intention? Have you thought about the kind of culture you want to cultivate in the workplace? This week on Leadership...
The Path to More: How to Create an Exceptional Life After Success | E162
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve worked hard to build a successful and thriving business and you feel like you’ve reached the top that everyone talks about. And yet, you lo...
Who Are You Without Distractions: The Value of Original Thinking for Female Entrepreneurs | E161
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy invites you to ponder a compelling question: What would your thoughts be if they weren't const...
Overcoming Internal Obstacles for Effective Leadership | E160
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy dives deep into how we view and face leadership challenges within oursel...
People Pleasing Leaders | E159
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we dive deep into the realm of people-pleasing, a topic that many of us can relate to. Host, Kris Plachy, self-proclaimed people-p...
The Power of Empathetic Leadership with Pets Are Family Author, Erika Sinner | E158
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Leadership is Feminine, we're diving deep into a subject matter that isn't often discussed - the emotional toll of pet bereavement, and h...
How to Say What Needs to Be Said | E157
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy dives into the essential topic of expressing assertiveness and setting boundaries in profe...
The Best Question for Leaders to Ask | E156
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In another episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy delivers powerful insights and thoughtful musings about a favorite topic: goals. Showcasing ...
Do You Really Want To Be a Leader? | E155
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy gets real about the journey of entrepreneurship, asking the crucial question: what kind of busi...
Abdicating is a Founder's Kryptonite | E154
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Leadership is Feminine! In this engaging episode, Kris Plachy sheds light on a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of running a busine...
Stop Giving People Jobs! | E153
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of Leadership is Feminine dives into the concept of designing roles within a business as assets, rather than thinking of them as emplo...
When Your Team Doesn't Like the Manager You Hired | E152
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kris Plachy dives into the complex dynamic of promoting employees into management positions and the resulting challenges. Kris unpack...
When Your Best Team Member Quits | E151
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy dives into the tough reality of losing key team members unexpectedly in your growing bus...
Should You Have An Open Door Policy? | E150
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy challenges the notion of open door policies and their effectiveness in leadership. With her sig...
When Venting Between Managers and Their Employees Is an Issue In Your Business | E149
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy addresses the challenges and dynamics that arise when a manager becomes the go-to person for co...
The Impact of Gossip on Team Dynamics and Productivity | E148
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kris Plachy is tackling the intriguing topic of team gossip – you know, that thing that has a way of sneaking its way into our busi...
Leading a Business While Honoring Self-Care with Brett Larkin | E147
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s enlightening episode of Leadership is Feminine, we delve into the exciting world of yoga, self-care, and leadership with our amazing gues...