Leadership is Feminine®

The Power of Saying No: Why Good Leaders Set Boundaries and Embrace Authenticity | E146

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy dives into the concept of why good leaders say no. She presents her perspective on how saying n...

From Decision Fatigue to Leadership Clarity Navigating Growth Beyond Seven Figures | E145

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy shares her insights on the unique challenges faced by female business owners whose compani...

Intentional Leadership Sustaining Focus for Female Founder Success | E144

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy dives into the power of intentionality in achieving our goals and becoming effective leaders. S...

The One Hour Leader: Build a Self-Directed Million Dollar Team | E143

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy introduces the concept of the One Hour Leader, a new offering designed specifically for female...

Hello 2024! Start Your New Chapter with These Thoughtful Questions | E142

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this New Year episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy takes us on a journey of self-reflection and goal setting. With the turn of the year, ...

Gen X Women Founders: Our Collective Emotional Load | E141

25 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this final installment of this Gen-X Women Founders mini series, host Kris Plachy dives into the emotional load and labor that comes with being a G...

Gen X Women Founders: How Can WE of All Women on the Planet, Be Afraid of Change? | E140

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this latest episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy dives into the unique world of Gen-X women and the impact they have on leadership and ch...

GenX Women Founders: Confronting Imposter Syndrome in Gen X Women's Leadership | E139

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In our 3rd installment of Kris Plachy’s GenX Female Founder Series of "Leadership is Feminine," host Kris addresses the unique challenges and experi...

The Sandwich Generation: How Gen X Women Balance Business, Family, and Aging Parents | E138

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we continue our conversation about GenX Female Founders in Leadership is Feminine, this enlightening episode explores the unique world we all opera...

GenX Women Founders - A Generation of Leaders that is Changing the World | E137

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the first episode of the Gen-X Women Founders mini-series. In this episode of "Leadership is Feminine," host Kris Plachy delves into the di...

Lead Better with These 3 Essentials | E136

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Despite what it may seem like in the business world, there are alternative ways to address the normal processes of running a business. And, as women, ...

How to Lead My Business and Team When Revenue is Down | E135

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for real talk. Revenue is down for many businesses. That’s the reality but that doesn’t mean there aren’t solutions. But we have to ...

Pickle Ball, Leadership and How to Get Better | E134

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At a certain level, you can feel very comfortable as well as powerful in your ability to handle whatever comes your way in that expertise. It’s an a...

Chat GPT- Your New Favorite Team Member | E133

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

AI through Chat GPT is a resource you can leverage to complete tasks you don’t want to do. It can be set up to automatically document and organize v...

Solving for the Higher Level Problem | E132

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When we’re constantly distracted and drained by lower level problems, the higher level ones never get solved. This reality is plain and simple and w...

Healthy Success | E131

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you’ve achieved the same success over and over, the initial euphoria of feeling extremely accomplished and excited can wane. It just feels diff...

Are you an Answer Junkie | E130

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I’m an answer junkie. Are you one too? What exactly is an answer junkie? In short, it’s someone who wants answers and is not content in not knowin...

Where Leadership Really Comes From | E129

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Unconventionality produces unconventional leadership. But what, exactly, is unconventional leadership and why should we desire to be an unconventional...

An interview with Maui Business Owner, Keani Barnes | E128

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When a major tragedy strikes, businesses and personal lives are affected in countless ways. Some effects are easy to see, some are less obvious. But a...

Leading Like a Coach: How Sports-inspired Accountability Can Transform Your Team | E127

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In sports, the person who shows up, puts in the hard work, and listens to the coach gets the spot. Just being on the team isn’t enough. You don’t ...

Lead with Confidence | E126

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes you just need defined steps to tap into necessary certainty. That’s why I put together a masterclass in which I give you 10 steps to lead ...

Ownership vs. Victim Thinking | E125

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Victim thinking needs to be detoxed from our lives. There are so many negatives that invade when we permit victim thinking, as well as victim thinkers...

Top Leadership Challenges for Female Entrepreneurs & Executive Leaders | E124

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tailored help for your business and the unique circumstances you face is invaluable. While many issues are universal, your position alters your challe...

Leadership for Executive Women | E123

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Executive leadership is a visionary role. You’re inspired to lead at a higher level, increase and improve team productivity and efficiency to meet...

Mental Illness at Work | E122

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Team member mental health is an important, sensitive and timely topic. But it can be difficult to navigate as a leader because it is also a very heavy...

Leadership Lessons from The Barbie Movie | E121

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you liked, disliked or are indifferent toward The Barbie Movie, I thought after viewing it that there were some positive lessons in the movie ...

Why Women Leaders Need to Stop Being Nice | E120

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In most cultures, there has been a prevalent teaching–whether direct or indirect–that women should always be nice. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m...

Mentor Don't Manage

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There has been a death of the art of mentorship. We moved from the emphasis of knowing how to do things into the emphasis of education and holding a d...

Top Five Hiring Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make | E118

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hiring is a delicate process and I don’t really think there is just one right way to do it. What worked for one person may not work for you. After a...

Why We Don't Have Honest Conversations

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Self-honesty and the ability to express that honestly is a game changer in life. Yet we avoid telling some truths, both to ourselves and others. Why i...

The Leadership Training for Women | E116

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s finally live! After a very long time of contemplation, evaluation and hard work, LEAD FOR WOMEN is ready. As I’ve moved through this extrem...

Money Thoughts for Female Entrepreneurs | E115

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to releasing and detoxing, money can be a huge issue. Some people have a great relationship with their finances, others a horrible one, ...

The Business & Life Edit | E114

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Editing and evaluating your life is super powerful. It reinforces a firm foundation when you take time out to evaluate where you’ve been and then de...

Success, Shame and Guilt | E113

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we feel shame and guilt when we succeed? Where does that come from and why does it hang on, despite the fact that women are punching through ol...

Your Subconscious Business and Life Plan | E112

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all have a subconscious or invisible internal compass. Like a physical compass, it naturally shows us where we currently are in space and time, and...

The Visionary Summer Detox | E111

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What about rest? True rest? What would that look like? Most of us are not very good at facilitating and executing true rest. We are, on the other hand...

Why Aren't There More Women at the Top | E110

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We may not–yet–be able to address all the reasons there are not more women at the top of organizations, but we can address areas in which we have ...

A Strong Woman Needs A Strong Team | E109

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You need a crew, strong woman, a team. As women, we are conditioned to be the caregivers, the ones helping everyone else. Unfortunately, this can lead...

The Prize Does Not Chase | E108

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

YOU are the prize and you do not chase. But, if this is true–and it is–why do we not live in this reality? Why do we find ourselves chasing, rathe...

The One Decision Standing in Your Way | E107

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is a decision that has the power to separate you from where you are to where you want to be. But if you don’t even know what it is, if you’r...

The Visionary's Journey | E106

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we go along in our journey, especially as visionaries, we grow, we change, our thinking evolves. It can be liberating and scary and wonderful and n...

Visionary Shame | E105

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Visionaries are more than simply dreamers. Visionaries focus not only on what might be but how to make it into reality. They hold a deep belief that w...

Leadership Isn't Telling People What To Do | E104

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is a myth that authority and leadership looks and sounds a certain way. Traditionally, this has been the expected look and voice pattern of a wh...

The In Between: Restless Visionary Syndrome | E103

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As visionaries, it is vital we create and embrace the flexibility to be able to pivot within our businesses and our focuses. Even if and when thing...

What are Your Office Hours | E102

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Keeping a schedule may not come naturally to you. But developing the habit of holding specific hours gives you the boundaries and structure you need. ...

A Love Letter to You | E101

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes you just need to be reassured: You are incredibly important, you are amazing, you are worthwhile. But I know you question from time to time....

How to Lead | E100

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Growing in leadership involves asking yourself: Where did I learn those things that aren’t really right? Especially as women. For instance, where di...

Entrepreneurial Boredom | S06E13

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling bored, unmotivated, even lazy in building our businesses is normal. We hit inflection points in which we need to make and implement decisions ...

And What Pray Tell are you Waiting For | S06E12

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we go through life, we are given time to accomplish what we’re supposed to accomplish. Some get more time given to them than others. But every pe...

Live Podcast: How to CEO Your Business When It's Time for Massive Change | S06E11

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I almost called this episode, How Do You CEO Your Business When You Wanna Burn the Whole F-ing Thing Down? Because, let’s be honest, sometimes it se...

How to Make Leading People Easy | S06E10

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re like so many business owners, you absolutely love what you’re doing, what you’re bringing to the world… But managing people? Not so ...

Leader Work Addiction | S06E09

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In my definition, addiction is doing anything against your own will, knowing it’s not good for you. After all, if you weren’t addicted, you wouldn...

Start Here to Become the CEO | S06E08

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The feminine CEO formula. What does it entail, exactly? How do you go from being kissed with an idea to having a thriving business with an incredible ...

Why Female Entrepreneurs Struggle with Support | S06E07

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Being supported is a vital need but we struggle with seeking and accepting support. We know, intellectually, that leadership is an inside job yet we r...

What is Your Calling? | S06E06

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With calling comes responsibility. In order to fully embrace your calling, you first must know what it is – not just generally, but specifically. Th...

The All In Woman | S06E05

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What are you all in on? Does it show? What happens to you when you think about going all in on what matters to you most? What precious things… and, ...

Fire Them Now | S06E04

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Firing people is extremely uncomfortable, to state the obvious. What may not be quite as obvious, however, is exactly why you’re not firing them, wh...

Leadership Mindset | S06E03

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I do not believe that the strongest, loudest or most commanding are necessarily leaders. While there are some with great ideas or charisma, those qual...

Strategic Planning with Tanya Dalton | S06E02

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m featuring my friend Tanya Dalton on the Leadership is Feminine Podcast and I’m so excited! You see, Tanya is the yin to my yang. She...

Why CEO's Should Train Up Their Management Team | S06E01

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Operations managers (or similar) often go into the work field and do great work for a CEO with training in things like operations, business management...

Managing Made Simple | S05E14

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Straightforward advice on what to do to manage people is invaluable, especially since typical management discussions center around how hard it can be....

My New Year Plan| S05E13

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From time to time, we need a reset. We may even need to burn it all down, let it all go and see what remains. But because many of us are healers and p...

Second Guessing Yourself | S05E12

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all go through periods of uncertainty about the direction of our business, about decisions, even about ourselves. Second guessing yourself is part ...

What Do You Do When All Your Dreams Come True? | S05E11

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This question is so interesting to ponder. What do you do when all your dreams come true? And here's another to go with it: Have you had a dream come ...

Women, Leadership, and Self-Worth | S05E10

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There is tremendous value in each woman but so many of us have felt unseen, suppressed and overlooked. In relation to this, recently the truth struck ...

You are the Asset | S05E09

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Guiding women and solving issues is my passion. Tackling things that can appear to be unsolvable but really are not. Being real with thoughts and feel...

How to Collaborate as an Entrepreneurial Leader | S05E08

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As women, we like to collaborate. It’s part of our makeup. However, it’s essential to know how to collaborate as an entrepreneurial leader because...

Leadership is Feminine Formula Day One | S05E07

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As women, we have enormous potential to lead. It’s inherent in who we are. But we tend to dismiss a lot of our feminine attributes as not being effe...

Women Leaders, Accountability and Self Worth | S05E06

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How does your self-worth relate to accountability? As women, we often relate our responsibility in needing to hold people accountable to how we view o...

How to Hold People Accountable | S05E05

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why is holding people accountable so difficult as a female business owner? How did simply holding people accountable become associated with being bitc...

How to Know if it's Time to Quit | S05E04

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Finding the right people to work, especially in the last couple of years, has become very tangled. People have started new businesses, closed business...

How to CEO Instead of Being a CEO | S05E03

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is CEO a noun or a verb? You may have never contemplated that question but the differences it implies are significant. What do you think of, what come...

The Difference Between a Visionary Leader and an Operational Entrepreneur | S05E02

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can you be a successful entrepreneur but not a visionary? And vice versa, can you be a successful visionary but not really an entrepreneur? Perhaps be...

People Pleasing and Controlling Leaders | S05E01

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why do I say yes when I really want to say no? Why do women, more often than men, gravitate toward people pleasing? I found myself asking these questi...

Quiet Quitting for Small Business | S04E14

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a current phenomenon called “quiet quitting”. As business owners, we need to be aware of trends like this because they can potentially a...

Who to Hire in the Messy Middle of your Entrepreneur Journey | S04E13

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re juggling the questions of “When should I hire?” or “Who should I hire?” – let me help guide you. The answers to those questions ...

What position should I hire first for my growing business? | S04E12

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As your business grows, you’re going to need help. You can’t build your queendom all alone. But what position should you hire first for your growi...

Build a Business that Supports Your Life | S04E11

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

“You should do this.” “You should do that!” “Hey, have you considered…” When you’re building a business, so many voices and ideas cons...

Inflation and Small Business | S04E10

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The cost of doing business seems to be rising by the day. Inflation is hitting small businesses pretty hard. The current economy and labor market are ...

Should I Hire a Business Coach? | S04E09

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Countless methods and resources are available to help you grow your business. Courses, programs, systems, outside help, advisors, even business coache...

How to Run Productive 1:1 Meetings with Your Team – Live Coaching with Kris | S04E08

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do your meetings with your team end up off track? Do you avoid scheduling meetings because they’re really not productive? If so, you’re definitely...

Should I Hire a Friend? -- Live Coaching with Kris | S04E07

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

All business owners face this dilemma: Should I hire a friend? Of course, there is an added emotional dynamic when employing someone close to you. Tho...

Business Minded with Jody Moore | S04E06

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Has believing you’re not business minded held you back? If so, I have good news to share: That may only be because being business minded may not be ...

How to Manage Stress for Women Business Owners | S04E05

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stress is inevitable. We’re running our businesses, cherishing our personal lives, navigating the changing world around us… No matter where we tur...

Business Strategy for Women Business Owners | S04E04

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Business models, kits, courses, systems and similar flood the marketplace. A simple online search pulls an overwhelming number of options. But finding...

How to Fire Someone Nicely | S04E03

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For many leaders, hiring is scary enough but what about when you need to let someone go? As I promised, throughout Season 4 of Leadership Is Feminine,...

The Founder's Curse| S04E02

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What exactly is The Founder’s Curse? Of course, it’s not truly a curse but there is a genuine concept here. One that, for lack of a better descrip...

Leadership Excellence and Mastery for Women| S04E01

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode starts Season 4 of Leadership Is Feminine. If you’ve not heard all of the amazing, everyday women I had with me in Season 3, I encourag...

A Conversation with Camysha Wright| S03E13

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Changing your mindset as a leader is a magical gift. It allows you to manage yourself, and therefore, your team, with greater empathy. The beautiful t...

An Interview with Kendall Summerhawk | S03E12

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How much do you allow yourself to have in regards to money? As women, we are conditioned to “tuck it in” when it comes to being extremely successf...

A Conversation with Deborah Perlman | S03E11

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

No matter how long we’ve been working at something or how much money we make, doubts will creep in and times of uncertainty will come. But we must l...

A Conversation with Emily Sandberg | S03E10

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our businesses, we all need someone who can help with the books. But we also need someone who can help us think forward. Someone who can help us fo...

A Conversation with Erika Sinner | S03E09

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As your business grows, your role as a leader should change and evolve. This includes what you do on a regular basis and what you relinquish to others...

A Conversation with Tara Fust | S03E08

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With the demands of life and business in our modern times, peace can be elusive. Yet, as female CEOs, we sometimes talk ourselves out of creating that...

A Conversation with Bernadette Doyle | S03E07

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The power of showing up, rather than serving in sacrifice, cannot be overstated. When we commit, when we are there, even when no one else is, a superp...

A Conversation with Karin Carr | S03E06

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The power of attraction can be magical for a female CEO. Attraction brings clients, connections and even team members. And when building a quality tea...

A Conversation with Jennifer Krepps | S03E05

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Whatever your individual purpose is, you are designed to make a difference. Finding precisely how, although, can be a winding path. The very focus on ...

A Conversation with Evelyn Hsu | S03E04

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The mindset of an intrapreneur (an introverted entrepreneur) is one of determination to fix what is wrong, even while it is not in their nature to see...

A Conversation with Krista St-Germain | S03E03

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When life doesn’t go the way we think it will, it can seem like a reason to stop dreaming. Tragedy, especially, drives us into a place of acute grie...

A Conversation with Elizabeth Purvis | S03E02

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When you are fully dedicated and intricately tied to your mission, it will attract clients to you and allow you to build a team that is also devoted t...