Dr. Katharine Schmidt - Secrets of Leadership - How one woman went from a commune childhood to coaching top CEOs

In this episode of Better Together, we sit down with Dr. Katharine Schmidt — one of America’s top executive and strategic coaches, working with CEOs and senior leaders across business, nonprofit, and civic sectors.

Dr. Schmidt shares a remarkable personal journey: growing up in a commune, navigating a radically different path into the business and leadership world, and eventually coaching some of the nation’s top CEOs. She also opens up about her beautiful marriage to Arne Arens (former CEO of The North Face and Boardriders), the challenges and hopes within their family story, and how hope was eventually answered.

Through her story and work, we draw out transferable principles for unity and collaboration in any context — business, church, nonprofit, community, family, or relationships.

You’ll hear Dr. Schmidt unpack:

• ​ How curiosity and respect across difference unlock trust and unity
• ​ What great leaders do to collaborate without fear of losing control
• ​ How to lead people you disagree with without dividing
• ​ Practical ways to create environments where people feel safe, seen, and empowered

If you want to grow in leadership and learn how to build unity that actually transforms your context — this conversation is for you.

Emily Brimlow is a well known, California based multi-genre musician with fresh music and deep insight on what it means to fight for unity and build bridges. Listen in on this light hearted but profound conversation, as we explore Emily's story, her journey with music and how she's learned to catalyze unity along the way. We talk through family life, marriage, living in community, song writing, producing an album with Zach Winters, speaking into culture as an artist, and more. We highlight the value of humility, selflessness, and partnership. Find Emily Brimlow on Spotify, iTunes etc.

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We decided to invite ourselves as this months podcast guests! Ian shares the story of Trellis, the nonprofit he leads that catalyzes unity. He also shares some values and principles about unity in every context (marriage, community, the city, etc.) Kayton also shares on the beauty and value of relationship with diverse people, and how unity is expressed tangibly.

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