The holidays can be joyful but for many it can be a stressful time.  For Leaders, the holidays can be stressful during normal times.  The current stress Leaders are facing at the end of this fiscal year is unprecedented. Some hard decisions have been made and news will break over the next 30 days. How do Leaders anchor themselves during such turbulent times? The answer is surprisingly simple. In this episode, Dr. Kim speaks with Sue Shibley. Sue Shibley is a Mindfulness, Wellness and Somatic Life Coach who helps others to live their Purpose, and realize the gifts they bring to the world.

About Sue: Sue Shibley is a Mindfulness, Wellness and Somatic Life Coach, known for her compassion and understanding in building a deep and trusting relationship with her clients.  Sue was born in Ontario Canada.  She attended the University of Western Ontario Canada, where she met her husband of close to forty years.  Together they built successful businesses in The Turks and Caicos Islands, and Dallas, Texas.  More of Sue’s international experience began when her husband, Brian, was offered an opportunity in Dubai, UAE.  Embracing the culture and acting as ambassador to other Ex-patriots, Sue became The Parent Liaison at the Five-Star, State of the Art GEMS World Academy, International Baccalaureate School.  Her position quickly grew to overseeing the Front Office Office Operations and School Registration.  When the school opened in August 2008, she and her team had successfully enrolled 450 students, representing 60 countries from around the world. In 2012 Sue became a certified True Colors Facilitator, which gave her the opportunity to coach schools and business leaders to better understand personality traits, and be more effective in their communication skills and improve team cooperation. In 2016 she began studies at The Mindfulness Coaching School where she gained Mindfulness, Somatic and Wellness Coaching knowledge and tools which lead to her lifestyle change of incorporating Mindfulness and Meditation into a daily practice.  In the winter of 2019 she obtained her Associate Coaching Certificate on the path to receiving her Professional Coaching Certificate, and will receive her Mindfulness, Somatic and Wellness Coach Certificate at the end of November 2020.  Sue currently lives in Dallas, Texas, coaching clients remotely in countries all over the world, eagerly building her Coaching business and supporting her colleagues.

To connect with Sue visit http://sueshibley.com 

2020 has been a long year and even the most experienced Leaders are exhausted. It's not looking good. It's not feeling good. So how do we support our teams when we are depleted? That's where Dr. Kim's next guest comes in. Kaylan Thompson is a Hiring & Leadership Coach for Joy to Lead. In this episode, Dr. Kim and Kaylan discuss the relationship between joy and productivity as well as how to stay true to our vision. 

About Kaylan: Kaylan Thompson is a former CMO who now a Hiring & Leadership Coach. Her company offers programs designed to help entrepreneurs crack their CEO code and make profitable decisions that strengthen their teams, increase their bottom line, and extend their legacy. 

It's impossible to lead and take risks without being wounded. In this episode, Dr. Kim shares here own experience of turning a wound into wisdom. Listen to hear how she knows when a Client is ready for coaching.

"Trust" was quite the buzzword during the World Economic Forum Annual Meetings in 2019 and 2020. Leaders know it is important but most do not understand the true value of trust much less how to cultivate it among their teams. In this episode, Dr. Kim is joined by Mr. Jesse Curry. Jesse shares how to build trust through leadership lessons from his experiences as a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, a commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army, and an Apache Helicopter pilot.   

About Jesse: Jesse Curry is a native of Harlan, KY and a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he majored in Management with a focus in Civil Engineering. Upon graduation from West Point, he commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Army. He served for over seven years as an Apache Helicopter pilot, including time in Kandahar, Afghanistan, as an Intelligence Officer for a rotary-wing task force consisting of over 500 Soldiers and pilots. Following his time as a company and airfield commander, Jesse began his career with a Fortune 50 healthcare company where he currently works as a continuous improvement manager.

In 2019 he founded First-String Leadership, a company whose mission is to serve the founders of rapidly growing companies and junior leaders by helping them develop their leadership capabilities through leadership lessons, training, and coaching.

He is proudly married to his wife, Sarah, of 10 years. They have two children and reside in the Athens, GA area.

As we sift through all of the chaos and the noise of the current times, people are in search of leaders who they can trust.  Why is trust so important? How do Leaders build trust? In this episode, Dr. Kim answers those questions.

In today's episode, Dr. Kim speaks with William Warren. In an incredible interview filled with expertise, vulnerability, and transparency, Warren shares his journey of redefining the win in the midst of crisis. 

About William: William Warren is an entrepreneur, illustrator, and writer who has spent his career using visuals to help communicate ideas in an effective and enjoyable way. He is the Founder and CEO of The Sketch Effect, a Visual Communication agency that helps make ideas understandable and actionable through animation, live event sketching and graphic design. The Sketch Effect's client list includes top-tier brands such as Marriott, Walmart, Microsoft, Chick-fil-A, P&G, and Delta in addition to premier consultancies including Boston Consulting Group, Bain, Ernst & Young and Accenture. The Sketch Effect has sketched for thought leaders such as Steve Wozniak, Brene Brown, Malala Yousafzai, Sheryl Sandberg, Peyton Manning, and more. William lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife Monica and young kids, Liam and Gracie.

To connect with William and his Team, visit https://thesketcheffect.com/ 

No, we are not playing a childhood game. In this Monday Motivation, Dr. Kim takes you through one of her favorite exercises to get through hectic weeks. 

Leadership provides Power and Privilege that has the ability to corrupt Leaders with the best of intentions. In this episode, Dr. Kim speaks with international leadership Consultant Bill Treasurer about his latest book, The Leadership Killer: Reclaiming Humility in an Age of Arrogance.  The conversation dives into national leadership scandals, Black Lives Matter and all things in-between. 

About Bill: Bill Treasurer is the founder of Giant Leap Consulting, a courage-building company, and the author of the international bestseller, Courage Goes to Work. He is also the author of The Courageous Leadership Training Guide, the world’s only off-the-shelf facilitator training program, and his courage-building workshops have been taught to thousands of executives in eleven countries on five continents.

Bill’s newest book is The Leadership Killer: Reclaiming Humility in an Age of Arrogance, which he wrote with Captain John Havlik, retired Navy SEAL.

Upon release in 2017, Bill’s book A Leadership Kick in the Ass became the top-selling leadership training book on Amazon. It focuses on the importance of leadership humility.

Bill is also the author of Leaders Open Doors, which helps leaders shift from selfishness to service. Notably, Bill donates 100% of the royalties he receives from the book to programs that support children with special needs.

For more than two decades, Bill has designed and delivered leadership and succession programs for emerging and experienced leaders from such organizations as NASA, Saks Fifth Avenue, Lenovo, eBay, UBS Bank, Spanx, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Prior to founding Giant Leap Consulting, Bill served as an executive in Accenture’s change management and human performance practice, eventually becoming the $35 billion company’s first full-time internal executive coach.

Bill attended West Virginia University on a full athletic scholarship for springboard diving and earned his Master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay.

Bill’s most important roles are that of husband to his wife, Shannon, and father to their three beautiful children, Alex, Bina, and Ian.

To learn more about Bill, visit https://www.giantleapconsulting.com/services/ 

As Leaders, our Self-Awareness is crucial to our success. In this Motivational Monday episode, Dr. Kim challenges Leaders to elevate their awareness and increase mindfulness. 

Leadership is dynamic but messy. It's really messy in the midst of a pandemic and racial reckoning. In this episode, Dr. Kim speaks with Empathetic Leadership Expert, Dr. Kristin Moody.  In between laughs, they define empathetic leadership, discuss how the most successful organizations are lead by Leaders  who practice empathy, and provide practical tips for increasing empathy and emotional intelligence for leaders across levels and industries.