Never Been Promoted Podcast with Thomas Helfrich

Katy Rey, founder of Fostering Hearts Florida and Humans First Coaching, joins Thomas to discuss her incredible journey from corporate sales to nonprofit leadership. Katy shares her passion for supporting foster children and helping organizations pour into their people for greater success. Her energy and commitment to fostering personal and professional growth shine through in this heartfelt conversation.

About Katy Rey

Katy Rey is an entrepreneur, coach, and nonprofit leader with a background in sales and executive leadership. She founded Humans First Coaching to focus on creating environments where people thrive, both personally and professionally. In addition, she established Fostering Hearts Florida, a nonprofit dedicated to providing foster children with the educational resources they need to succeed. Katy's dedication to people is at the heart of everything she does.

In this episode Thomas and Katy discuss:

• From Corporate Sales to Coaching
  Katy shares her journey from a high-pressure sales environment to starting her own business. She reflects on how her people-first approach led her to establish Humans First Coaching, where she helps leaders foster growth in their teams.
• Fostering Hearts Florida
  Katy talks about her nonprofit, which aims to fill the gaps in education for foster children. She explains how Fostering Hearts Florida provides a safe space for foster kids to catch up on their studies with the help of accredited curriculums and dedicated educators.
• Balancing Passion and Professionalism
  Katy emphasizes the importance of balancing personal passions with professional goals. Whether working on her nonprofit or leading a workshop, she’s committed to showing up fully for those she serves.
• The Challenges of Entrepreneurship
  Katy opens up about the loneliness and challenges of entrepreneurship. She offers insights on building a support system and surrounding yourself with people who align with your mission.
• Measuring Success Beyond Financials
  While financial stability is important, Katy shares how she measures success through the impact she has on others. Her goal is to leave every encounter with people better than she found them.

Key Takeaways:

• People-First Leadership Matters
  Katy’s focus on pouring into people is central to her success. She advocates for environments where personal and professional growth are intertwined, which is the foundation of Humans First Coaching.
• Fostering Hearts Is Filling Critical Gaps
  Fostering Hearts Florida aims to provide foster children with the educational support they need, tackling a major issue where less than 40% of foster kids graduate high school.
• Success Is Defined by Impact, Not Titles
  Katy’s approach to success is about making a difference in the lives of others. Whether through coaching or her nonprofit work, her mission is to uplift and empower people to realize their full potential.

"I want to leave people better than I found them, pouring my energy into them so they can realize their own magic and potential." — Katy Rey

CONNECT WITH KATY REY:

Website: https://katyrey.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-rey-b12b9853/


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