Leadership isn’t about the title you hold—it’s about the influence you use.

In this episode of The Clark Connection Podcast, Coach Aaron Clark is joined by Caitlin Michelet, co-host of the show and Director of Admissions at Delta College, for a powerful conversation on leadership development, mentorship, and personal growth.

Caitlin shares her leadership journey from college athletics and serving as a resident assistant to working in mental health and higher education administration. Together, we unpack what leadership really looks like behind the scenes—learning patience, handling responsibility, navigating feedback, and creating a positive work environment that helps people grow.

This episode is for emerging leaders, professionals, and anyone serious about developing real influence—not just chasing titles. If you’re focused on continuous learning, career growth, and becoming a better leader in your workplace and life, this conversation will resonate.

🎧 Topics covered include:

- Why mentorship is critical to leadership development

- Leadership as influence—positive or negative

- Lessons learned from college athletics and student leadership

- The mental and emotional weight leaders carry

- The importance of feedback, patience, and continuous learning

- Creating a healthy and positive work environment

⏱️ EPISODE TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Welcome to The Clark Connection Podcast

01:05 – Fast Leadership Truth: Leadership Is Influence

03:10 – Introducing Caitlin Michelet

05:30 – Caitlin’s leadership journey and college experience

09:45 – Lessons learned from college athletics

13:40 – Serving as a resident assistant and handling conflict

18:10 – The transition from co-host to Director of Admissions

22:30 – Leadership lessons from working in mental health

27:15 – The responsibility and weight leaders carry

31:50 – Mentorship and patience in career growth

36:20 – Creating a positive and healthy work environment

41:10 – The role of feedback and learning from mistakes

45:30 – Final leadership takeaways

48:00 – Episode wrap-up and closing message

👉 Connect with Coach Aaron Clark:

Website: coachaclark.com

Email: [email protected]

Social Media: @coach.a.clark

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