On this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis is joined by Kim Becking who shares what it takes to lead with resilience and build unstoppable momentum. From embracing failure to fostering emotional intelligence, Kim explores practical ways to help teams thrive in times of change and uncertainty. 

Show Notes

In this energizing and insightful episode, bestselling author, change and resilience strategist, and keynote speaker Kim Becking shares how to build sustainable resilience and create Unstoppable Momentum during times of nonstop change and uncertainty. Drawing from her personal experiences and work with thousands of leaders and teams, Kim introduces her powerful framework—Stop, Shift, Reframe—and explores what’s busting our momentum and what can boost it. You'll walk away with actionable tools, and the reminder that you are allowed to feel, lead, and grow in the “so muchness” of life and work.

Key topics in this episode include:

• Change is constant and requires adaptability.
• The new definition of resilience and why traditional change management no longer works.
•  Resilience and adaptability are no longer “soft skills” in this rapidly changing world -they are REQUIRED. 
• Today’s leaders must learn to adapt in real time and thrive in the gray.
• Resilience isn’t about pushing and grinding no matter what. It’s about refueling yourself and your team so you can bounce forward, not just back.
• Resilience is no longer about bouncing back—it's about bouncing forward with intention.
• Emotional intelligence is crucial for effective leadership.
• The 'You Are Allowed' card helps normalize feelings during change.
• Building a resilient culture involves open communication and support.
• Daily habits and rituals can sustain momentum.
• Leaders must give themselves grace during challenging times.
• Failure is a part of growth and should be embraced.
• Strategic breaks during the workday enhance productivity and well-being.
• Personal experiences shape our perspectives and leadership styles.
• Kim shares her proprietary Unstoppable Momentum Framework - rooted in positive psychology, emotional intelligence and years or research. Her framework  empowers leaders and teams to embrace change as a catalyst- so that instead of holding them back, it becomes the rocket fuel that propels them forward - by learning to Stop. Shift. And Reframe the Change and Challenge so they can become more adaptable, more resilient and are able to grow in powerful, unexpected ways.
• Overview of Kim's Unstoppable Momentum Framework: STOP – Pause, assess, and give yourself and those around you to feel what you need to feel during change. SHIFT – Grit up, don’t give up. Turn obstacles into opportunity and fear into fuel. REFRAME – Take the next best step to move forward - even if you don’t have all the answers. 
• Key momentum busters: negativity bias, fear, uncertainty, change fatigue, inner critic
• Momentum boosters: emotional intelligence, psychological safety, connection, daily Momentum Micro-Moves to refuel
• Hope alone is not a strategy—action is what builds momentum.
• Sustainable resilience blends grit + grace—you need both to lead effectively.

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