The Leadership Edit

Welcome to Episode 6! This week, Kelly unpacks what it means to shift from reacting to change to choosing how you move through it, especially during seasons like “Maycember,” when life feels especially chaotic.

She shares how a simple check-in, what she calls the “State of Your State”, can release pressure, help you respond to change more intentionally, and create space for personal growth.

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In this episode of The Leadership Edit, Kelly walks through how to navigate personal and professional transitions with clarity and purpose. She explains the Four Ps of transitions, shares how to reframe your environment and mindset when everything around you is shifting, and describes how your five senses can help you feel grounded.

Maybe you’re stepping into something new, or you're finally letting go of what’s no longer working. This conversation is a reminder that you’re not alone—remember, it'll all work out in the end, and if it isn't worked out, it isn't the end.

Download our free Change and Clarity Worksheet to reflect on where you are and what you need to move forward with purpose.

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This week on The Leadership Edit, Kelly is here to help you stop spiraling and start leading calmly and clearly. Drawing from her work with executives and students and her own leadership research, Kelly brings the chaos down a notch and hands you simple, science-backed shifts to feel better and lead better.

This episode is packed with practical tips to reset your brain, including:

🧠 Bonus! Download Kelly’s free Change and Clarity Worksheet to put these edits into action this week:
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If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly on the go with work—with little time left for your personal life—you’re not alone! In this episode of The Leadership Edit, Kelly breaks down her 85/15 principle: a practical way to assess how you’re spending your energy both professionally and personally. She guides you through how to tell whether your energy is being used in positive or negative ways, and how to start shifting that balance.

🎧 Stick around to the end for her three "leadership edits "of the week—small but meaningful steps toward a more intentional and comfortable work-life balance.

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Episode 2 of The Leadership Edit is here to help you set the foundation for stronger, smarter leadership.

This week, Kelly lays out three questions every leader should ask themselves:

1. What’s the most important thing I can do?

2. What’s the most impactful thing I can do?

3. What’s the thing only I can do?

She also breaks down the 3 P’s of leadership — People, Process, and Performance— and how aligning these can change how you lead for the better.

Stick around for this week’s leadership tip at the end!

In addition to being an executive coach, Kelly is also a professional speaker — if you’re looking for someone to energize your next event or team training, visit kellyoconnellinc.com to book her.

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New episodes drop weekly. See you next time!

Welcome to The Leadership Edit — the podcast that cuts the clutter and gets to the good stuff: helping you become the kind of leader people actually want to work with.

Kelly O’Connell is an executive coach, business owner, professional speaker, and your new real-talk leadership partner. In this quick intro episode, she shares the reason she started coaching, what pushed her to launch this podcast, and what you can expect from her every week.

Whether you’re managing a team or just trying to manage yourself until Friday, this podcast is for you.

Stick around until the end for a secret leadership tip you can use today.

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See you here next week!