On the first episode of the Authenticity is Contagious Podcast, leadership coach Kathleen O'Grady embraces her nerves and her authenticity by letting Weddings for Real host Megan Gillikin ask her questions on her journey to leadership. And then Kathleen goes into coach mode with Megan, as the listener gets an inside glimpse into what a coaching session sounds like.

Founder of Raleigh Coaching, LLC and Raleigh Coaching Academy, Kathleen O'Grady is a visionary leadership coach and fearless leader. She supports driven individuals and organizations to achieve the impossible. Her ability to act as a catalyst for people to discover, rediscover, and embrace their unique genius is what makes Kathleen one of the most sought-after global executive coaches. She is a two-times past president of the International Coaching Federation Raleigh Chapter, and her work is featured in web articles by the NYTimes.com, Huffingtonpost.com, Forbes.com, and eFinancialCareers.com.

Her real-world stories, practical tools, and actionable insights help clients step out of their comfort zone to create authentic meaning and purpose in their life and work. By embracing change, Kathleen believes everyone can achieve something extraordinary.

Authenticity is Contagious is produced by Earfluence. Intro and outro music provided by Autumn Rose Brand.