Stacking Your Team | Leadership Advisor for Women Entrepreneurs

217: 3 Common Struggles with a Growing Team

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As a CEO with a growing team, you may see that growth sparks complexity. On today's episode, Shelli offers some solutions to three very common struggl...

216: How to Attend Fewer Meetings

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a CEO who's looking to attend fewer meetings and gain back some of your time? Today, Shelli talks about the meetings you need to attend as a C...

215: Leading Through Team Burnout with Jodie Sheraton

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a CEO who's concerned about your team suffering from burnout?  Jodie Sheraton is a member of the Leadership Lab, a registered Dietitian and a...

214: [Ask Shelli] How to Deal with a Crisis

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this month's segment of Ask Shelli How to Say It, Shelli gives tips to navigate two common crises in service-based businesses and how you as the CE...

213: Asking Great Questions, a Key Leadership Strength with Shanna Klump

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode Shanna Klump, a member of the Leadership Lab and the CEO of Kid Connection, a pediatric speech-therapy practice, joins Shelli to ta...

212: Thinking Broader than your Own Business During a Crisis with Natalia Rosa

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest, Natalia Rosa, is a marketing and communication expert for the travel and tourism industry and is also a member of the Leadership Lab. ...

211: Leading From Your Team's Perspective with Christine Walsh

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Christine Walsh is the CEO of Alpha Graphics, a design, graphic and printing company that provides custom graphics and prints for a variety of clients...

210: Often Overlooked Team and Leadership Metrics to Track

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

All metrics tell a story, so why not make sure you have the whole story, not just the one that the business world is declaring important.  Today,...

209: [Ask Shelli] How to Help Your Recently Promoted Leaders Succeed

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this monthly segment of Ask Shelli How to Say It, Shelli helps a leader prepare a newly promoted team member for their new leadership role and give...

208: How to Lead Former Corporate Team Members

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have team members who came to you from corporate? It's a big transition for your corporate team members to shift into the small business world ...

207: Building a Team of Specialists with Amy Adkins-Dwivedi

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Was there a time when you questioned if there were opportunities outside of the traditional career path you chose?  On today's episode, a member of t...

206: Why Your Team Isn't Responding to You

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a leader who's frustrated by the lack of response and engagement from your team lately? Does it feel like your team is ghosting you? Today, S...

205: [Ask Shelli] How to Create a Bond with your New Hire

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a leader who wants to know how you can establish a bond with your new hires from the start? On today's segment of Ask Shelli How to Say It, Sh...

204: What Does it Take to be a Virtual CEO with Danielle Hayden

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to lead a large virtual team?  Danielle Hayden is a member of the Leadership Lab and a CEO who's built a...

203: Deliberate Decisions to Design a Business Ready to Scale with Dr. Sarah Wilson

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a CEO who has been thinking about launching a secondary complimentary business?  Today, Shelli is joined by Dr. Sarah Wilson, a member of the...

202: [#breakthebias] A Workplace Where Everyone Belongs with Dr. Traci Baxley

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's International Women's Day and today, Shelli is sharing a replay episode that will help you consider how gender bias might be affecting how you hi...

201: Are you Paying Well or Over-Paying?

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Compensation is often one of the biggest expenses and can be a hot topic for CEO's.  Today, Shelli is sharing some conversations from the Leadership ...

200: [Ask Shelli] How to Talk About Missed Expectations

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a CEO who has a team member that isn't meeting expectations, but you're not sure how to approach the subject? On today's segment of Ask Shelli...

199: [Success Story] This One Skill Can Elevate Your Entire Team with Stephanie Pitts

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered what's holding your team back and how you can help them improve their performance?  On today's episode, Stephanie Pitts, the C...

198: [4th Anniversary] Life and Business Behind the Microphone with Shelli Warren and Natalie Eckdahl

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Stacking Your Team Podcast has officially been on the air for 4 years.  Today, our CEO and Founder of BizChix and the host of the BizChix podcast...

196: [Ask Shelli] How to Discuss Emotional Outbursts at Work

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a CEO who has a team member that is struggling to keep his or her emotions in check? In this week's segment of Ask Shelli How to Say It, Shell...

194: 3 Critical Conversations to Improve Retention

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you an entrepreneur who's concerned about team turnover this upcoming year? Maybe you're wondering how you can slow down the rate of turnover or e...

192: [Ask Shelli] How to Talk About Someone Being Messy

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a messy team member but you're not sure how to approach the subject or how to find a solution to the behavior?  In today's episode and th...

191: Is Your Team Running You?

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you realizing that you have some unlikely outcomes after building your team? Maybe you feel like your team is actually running you?  On today's e...

190: Moving from Practitioner to CEO

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been wanting to make the shift from practitioner to CEO, but you're not sure you'll ever be able to step away from providing services to clie...

189: [success] How She's Now Mastering Her CEO Role with Mimi Amos

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, a member of the Leadership Lab, Mimi Amos, joins Shelli to talk about how she was able to transfer her valuable career experience and skills in...

188: [Ask Shelli] How Can She Start to Take Over My Email Inbox

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's installment of Ask Shelli How to Say It, Shelli gives a leader advice on how she can coach her assistant on what to say to clients, how...

187: Building Your Brand Beyond Your Private Practice with Dr. Jonelle Anamelechi

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode a member of the Leadership Lab, Dr. Jonelle Anamelechi, a pediatric dentist and an entrepreneur, joins Shelli to talk about how...

186: Right-Sizing Your Business and Life with Daysha Palacio Miller

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Daysha Palacio Miller is a great example of a woman who leads all day, every day, and when she recognized that she wasn't feeling great in spite of he...

185: Behind the Doors of the Leadership Lab

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you the CEO of a service-based business who's been wondering what the Leadership Lab group coaching program is all about? Maybe you're not sure wh...

184: Unapologetic Scheduling for Home and Your Business with Mary Spellman

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a busy entrepreneur trying to figure out how you can do it all without stressing yourself out during the process? It's no secret that women ar...

183: [Ask Shelli] How Can I Help My Leaders to Coach During 1:1's?

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Your leadership team may be reluctant to host 1:1's because they don't know what to say or how to keep the coaching conversation going. Everyone wants...

182: How Does a CEO Prepare for Maternity Leave with Erica Mandy

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you expecting and you're worried that you'll be pulled back into the business while you're busy being a new mom? Or maybe you need to step away fr...

181: Putting Smart People Together Doesn't Guarantee a Smart Team

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been attracting top-notch talent, but your team still isn't running as smoothly as you'd like? Often leaders think that when they hire high-p...

180: How Media Amplified Her Leadership Style with Rosanna Berardi

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been considering leveraging different forms of media to create more credibility for your business? Or maybe you want to pitch yourself as an ...

179: [Ask Shelli] Tell Her She Can't Ditch Team Celebration Events

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a leader who's having a tough time getting your team members to see the value in joining your organization's team celebration events? In this ...

178: Common Mistakes to Avoid When Making a Job Offer

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you hiring? Have you ever made a job offer to a perfect candidate but it didn't go as expected? With the sea of job openings available right now, ...

177: 3 Things Leaders Outgrow with Natalie Eckdahl

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When shifting into your role as a CEO, you may realize that you outgrow some of the thought patterns and actions you had when you first started your b...

175: [Ask Shelli] Tell Him He's Not a Fit for the Role

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a team member who thinks they are ready for a promotion, but you don't agree? Do you want to know how you can navigate the situation while...

174: Easy Team Culture Improvements You Can Start Today

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been thinking about making some small shifts in your team culture to guarantee that your team members feel like they are truly being seen and...

173: Leaders Grow More Leaders

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you remember what sparked your leadership journey? Maybe you have been wondering how you can ignite that same fire in your team and develop the qui...

172: [mindset] I'm in Scarcity, But My Business is in Abundance with Natalie Eckdahl

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like you're stuck in a scarcity mindset even though your business is currently in abundance? Or maybe you need help shifting your mindset ...

171: Building a Shared Leadership ORG Structure with Maaliea Wilbur

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Maaliea Wilbur is an alumni member of the Leadership Lab and has recently celebrated 11 years of leading her premier psychology practice.  In today's...

170: [Ask Shelli] Tell Her She's Oversharing

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a leader who isn't sure how to give feedback to your team about their performance or behavior?  In today's episode, Shelli gives strategies t...

169: 3 Watch Outs When Leading Part-Time Team Members with Natalie Eckdahl

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As more people take advantage of part-time opportunities, you may be wondering the best way to lead your own part-time team members so you not only im...

168: The Easiest Weekly Team Report EVER

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a leader that's wondering how you can stay ahead of the trend with your team when it comes to providing support and celebrating wins? Creating...

167: Are You Hosting Career Planning Discussions with Your Team?

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have your team members had an opportunity to open up about their potential career path with you? How can you align with your team's goals while also h...

166: My Clients Do This On A CEO Day

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

At BizChix, we encourage our clients to regularly take time away from their business to think, plan and take action on key items that impact their str...

164: Leading Through Rapid Growth with Nancy Pruitt

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is the biggest barrier holding you back from your next phase of growth? Is it space, team, operations, automation, systems, finances, or demand? ...

163: Why Your Business is So Hard

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever wonder why things aren't easier in your established business as the years go by?  Why do you keep doing things the same way if things are...

162: My Leadership Mistakes

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you tried to create a smart team by putting smart people together? Perhaps you have thought that leaders were only found in specific roles or tha...

161: My 4 Favorite Team Leadership Tools with Natalie Eckdahl

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a service-based business owner that has reached their max capacity and needs to build a team? Are you equipped with key leadership tools to he...

160: Is it Lonely at the Top?

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you at the top of your industry and now feeling lonely? If you are feeling lonely, where is this feeling coming from? In this episode, you will he...

159: How to Lead Top Talent

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have people on your team who positively impact your business and stand out amongst their peers?  You know the value they bring to the business...

158: Are You Ready to Listen to Team Feedback? with Corey Roan

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Teams evolve, especially when they are under the care and guidance of a strong leader who introduces new styles of addressing challenges, encourages p...

157: Are You Afraid of Being Judged?

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's a real thing amongst some successful women where they feel compelled to hide their wealth or dim down their impact because they fear what people ...

156: How She Stopped Seeing Clients with Tanya Kelker

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As a business owner you know the value in having time to work ON your business instead of IN it. Even though you get it, are you still just dreaming a...

155: Are You REALLY the Only One Who Can Do That?

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How would you like to be an even more valuable asset to your business?  We know how tough it is to let go of control, but when you shift your habits ...

153: Why You Need to Turn Team Performance Around

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Before you make the decision to terminate a team member, let's stop and look at what's being impacted when you don't coach your team members to turn t...

152: What to Know About Hiring Remotely and Overseas with Tiffanie Jordan

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm joined by Tiffanie Jordan, our Operations Leader here at Biz Chix, Inc., to share some tips and insights on what to expect when you hire for...

151: Firing Should Never Be a Surprise

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm sharing a real-life firing story stripped from the headlines that backfired so badly, the brand is still recovering. I'm also on a mission t...

150: Making Time for Onboarding

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm showing you how to set aside time for training and providing feedback for your new hire.  You know you want to. You know you should create ...

149: Diagnosing Team Issues

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When you spot a team issue do you stop to consider if you are a part of the problem or the solution?  In today's episode, we are talking about 4 root...

148: Don't Skip the Paid Trial

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My goal for today's episode is to convince you to NOT skip the paid trial when you're hiring. It is the best way to see someone in action by doing rea...

146: Why I Became a Certified Life Coach

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join me in today's episode as I spill the beans on why I became a certified life coach.  Being a coach with different skills and experiences has help...

145: [anniversary] Meet Your Coaches

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Guess what? It's the 3rd anniversary of the Stacking Your Team Podcast! To celebrate, we are joined today by Natalie Eckdahl, our founder and host of ...

144: Why You Should Always Be Hiring

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, let's dive into what it means to "always be hiring." Listen in as I share simple actions you can take to make sure that you are al...

143: When You're Scared to Hire Again

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today let's answer the big question: "Why do I feel so overwhelmed just thinking about hiring?" Feeling scared about hiring is a common struggle which...

142: Hiring is a Project

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you made some hiring decisions that you regret?  Today we are uncovering why you've made some of those missteps and what you can do to have a be...

141: The team that got you HERE, may not be the team that gets you THERE

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You've heard me say it in each episode: the team that got you here, may not be the team that gets you there.  When I say "there," I mean your vision....

139: Get Back to Basics with Team Expectations

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you're listening in real-time, then it's almost the start of a new year! This is the perfect time to set or reset expectations with your team.   ...

138: Sustaining Leadership Stamina and Strength with Antonia Beauvoisin-Brown

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we catch up with Antonia Beauvoisin-Brown who is a Leadership Lab member I featured on the podcast way back on Episode 27. Ant...

137: Evolving as a Leader, It's Part of the Journey with Dr. Sarah Radabaugh

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You know how you hear me say each episode that, "The team that got you here may not be the team that will get you there?"  Our guest for today and he...

136: Who's Your Next Best Hire?

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A brand new year is just around the corner. So on today's show, we are looking into the first quarter of 2021 to see who your next best hire should be...

135: Stories of Team Gratitude

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week is Thanksgiving season so I thought it was fitting to hear a few messages of gratitude from our clients who have been incredibly thankful fo...

134: Are You Making Decisions Based on Data or Emotions?

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever made a decision based on emotions only to have it backfire on you? Today we're going to look at why this happens, and how data-driven de...

133: Should You Hire Overqualified Candidates?

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever struggled with the decision of hiring an overqualified candidate for your role? In today's show, let's look at the risks and rewards of ...

132: Tips to Boost Your Team's Engagement During Team Meetings

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meeting fatigue is a real thing. Whether you're hosting a team meeting in-person or via Zoom, they can lose their steam over time. Today I will be sha...

131: Wicked Worries That Are Affecting Your Team Too

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Halloween is here! And while ghosts and goblins run amok, let's talk about a different kind of scary with your current business situations. You may th...

130: How to Coach Your Administrative Team Members with Liz Van Vliet

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have an Executive Assistant or an Office Manager that you want to build a long-lasting partnership with?  Today we invited Liz Van Vliet of My...

129: Is Your Team Process Dependent or People Dependent?

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With the effect of the pandemic on people's health and team members having to go virtual or work from home, a lot of business owners are realizing tha...

128: How to Be a Magnet for Attracting Top Talent

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I am unpacking my tool box to share 5 key strategies that will help you attract top talent to help you in your business.  It starts ...

127: How to Recover from a Bad Hire or Fire

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As a team leader, experiencing a bad hire or fire may fill you with regret, judgment, and maybe even shame. This is why you need a recovery plan that ...

126: Teach Your Team to Sell High Priced Services with Reena Philpot

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to selling high-priced services, does everyone in your team contribute to the overall sales goal of your business? Today we are joined b...

125: How Your Team Can Elevate Your Brand on LinkedIn with Louise Brogan

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why stress over LinkedIn on your own when you can make it into a team project?  Today we are joined by renowned LinkedIn expert, Louise Brogan of Soc...

123: Leverage the Team You Have with Tiffanie Jordan & Elizabeth Cook

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth Cook, our Accountability Coach for our Six Figures Lab group and Tiffanie Jordan, our Operations Leader at BizChix, join Shelli for a discus...

122: Mobile Teams Who Service Your Region with DeAnne Mitchell

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

DeAnne Mitchell is the leader of two businesses and a lifelong resident of stunning Savannah, Georgia. She has the natural ability to customize travel...

121: 5 Common Team Leadership Mistakes with Natalie Eckdahl

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Natalie Eckdahl, CEO and host of the award-winning BizChix Podcast, joins Shelli Warren as they coach and train women entrepreneurs to grow their busi...

120: Workplaces Where Everyone Belongs with Dr. Traci Baxley

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Traci Baxley is a consultant, coach, and educator.  She is dedicated to supporting families, organizations, and corporations in developing inclus...

119: Why You Need a Leadership Coach RIGHT NOW

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Running a successful business, a team, a home, and schooling for your kids is a lot to handle right now. Your kids are resilient. They will recover fr...

118: Multi-Passionate Leadership with Carrie Meo

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Carrie Meo is a CEO of 2 businesses and a VP of another. At first glance you'd think her businesses wouldn't have any similarities, but they actually ...

117: The Value of Paid Mentorship with Annie Mori

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Annie Mori is the owner of PlaySense, a service that provides occupational therapy for kids in Los Angeles' South Bay Communities. She is also a membe...

116: Building an Agency Without a Website with Rachelle Davis

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet another member of our Leadership Lab. Rachelle Davis is a fully-licensed Speech Pathologist and the CEO of Speak Speech Therapy, a Staffing Agenc...

115: Raising the Bar for Your Clients with Marsha Hansen

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I shine a light on Marsha Hansen, one of our Leadership Lab members. Her manifesto is the idea of "starting out with the end in mind"...

114: The Value of Goodwill with Colleen Ganjian

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Colleen Ganjian is a seasoned educational consultant and a nationally-recognized authority in the field of college admissions. Her company, DC College...

113: Frustration Can Fuel Progress

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

No one enjoys hosting tough conversations but as a business owner, you know that it's not only important but a requirement to effectively lead your te...

112: Getting Clients Excited to Work with Your Team

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For most entrepreneurs, having a waitlist is a dream come true. But what do you do when you have more clients than time, and you find yourself working...

111: Best Beach Reads for Leaders with Jessie Ginsburg

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jessie Ginsburg is joining me today as my co-host and together we are sharing our recommendations.  We are going deep into a revealing conversation a...

110: Follow Through for the WIN with Stephanie Pitts

02 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Los Angeles native Stephanie Pitts is a podcaster, a traveler, mom to two wildly popular furbabies, and she's been building her team. She also happens...

109: Planning for Doors Open

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

During this pandemic, you've been taking care of your family and your business, but now that the restrictions are starting to lift in your area, are y...