Lead Through It with Kim and Jada

Ep. 35 Part 1 - Behind the Curtain in Coaching

In this episode of Lead Through It, Jada and Kim pull back the curtain on the kinds of conversations showing up in real coaching sessions right now. From overwhelmed leaders and overextended managers to team members who need clearer expectations, they unpack why so many leadership challenges start with the same root issue: the leader carrying too much. Together, they talk about burnout, boundaries, self-leadership, and the power of small experiments that help leaders create space before everything falls apart. This episode is honest, practical, and deeply relatable for anyone who has felt stretched too thin while still trying to show up well for their team. Part one sets the stage for a deeper conversation about the simple but powerful leadership tool they both found themselves recommending to clients. Before getting there, Jada and Kim remind listeners that progress does not have to be perfect. Sometimes the first step is one small shift, one intentional boundary, or one tiny win that helps you feel like change is possible again.  If today’s conversation resonated, connect with us and be part of the community of leaders who refuse to lead alone.  JadaWillis.com [https://jadawillis.com] | KimAndrewsCoaching.com [https://www.kimandrewscoaching.com/] Jada@jwillisconsulting.com | Kim@kimandrewscoaching.com

Ep. 34 - Overwhelmed? Here's What Kim is Trying

When everything feels like too much, it can be hard to know where to even begin. In this solo episode, Kim gets real about the overwhelm so many leaders, parents, and professionals are carrying right now. She shares what she is personally trying to get back on top of the mental load, from going back to pen and paper to experimenting with new boundaries around work and rest. Kim also talks about what she is seeing with clients who are struggling to slow down, stop working late, and lead in a way that is actually sustainable. This episode is a reminder that you do not have to solve everything at once. Pick one thing. Try one new habit. Notice what happens. Because being overwhelmed does not mean you are failing. It usually means you have been carrying too much for too long.  If today’s conversation resonated, connect with us and be part of the community of leaders who refuse to lead alone.  JadaWillis.com [https://jadawillis.com] | KimAndrewsCoaching.com [https://www.kimandrewscoaching.com/] Jada@jwillisconsulting.com | Kim@kimandrewscoaching.com

Ep. 33 - Rallying People When Wins Are Hard to See with Jace Woodrum

In this episode, Jada and Kim sit down with Jace Woodrum [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacewoodrum/], a South Carolina native, longtime advocate, and the first transgender executive director in the 100-year history of the nationwide American Civil Liberties Union. Jace has spent his career fighting for LGBTQ rights, healthcare access, and civil liberties, and now leads the ACLU of South Carolina at a time when many South Carolinians feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and unsure if progress is possible. Together, they talk about what it means to lead when the wins are hard to see, how to keep people motivated after setbacks, and why building connection and community matters so much in difficult seasons. Jace also opens up about leading as a transgender man in a politically charged environment, carrying the weight of advocacy work, and helping people hold onto hope even when change feels slow. This episode is a powerful reminder that leadership is not always about immediate victories. Sometimes it is about helping people keep going, keep believing, and keep showing up. If today’s conversation resonated, connect with us and be part of the community of leaders who refuse to lead alone.  JadaWillis.com [https://jadawillis.com] | KimAndrewsCoaching.com [https://www.kimandrewscoaching.com/] Jada@jwillisconsulting.com | Kim@kimandrewscoaching.com

Ep. 32 - Baby Steps To Get Your Team Back on Track

What do you do when your team feels off, culture feels heavy, and “fixing it” feels overwhelming? In this episode, we’re coming off a powerful conversation about what great culture looks like and bringing it back down to reality. Because most leaders aren’t starting from scratch… they’re stepping into something messy, unclear, or already strained. So where do you begin? We break it down into simple, actionable steps. Not a full culture overhaul. Not a 12-month plan. Just the next right move. We talk about: *  Why trying to fix everything at once will backfire  *  How to identify one change that actually moves the needle  *  The power of honest, low-pressure conversations with your team  *  How to get a real read on your culture without overcomplicating it  *  What 1% better actually looks like in practice  If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start, this episode will help you take that first step and build momentum from there. Because getting your team back on track doesn’t start with a big move. It starts with a small one done well. If today’s conversation resonated, connect with us and be part of the community of leaders who refuse to lead alone.  JadaWillis.com [https://jadawillis.com] | KimAndrewsCoaching.com [https://www.kimandrewscoaching.com/] Jada@jwillisconsulting.com | Kim@kimandrewscoaching.com

Ep. 31 - Cheryl Holland Gives a Masterclass on Creating Exceptional Culture

What does it actually take to build a culture people don’t want to leave? In this episode, we sit down with Cheryl Holland [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylrholland/], Founder of Abacus Planning Group, to unpack what exceptional culture looks like in practice, not theory. This is not about perks or pizza parties. It is about the intentional, daily work of valuing people, building trust, and creating systems that support both performance and humanity. Cheryl shares how her team built a culture so strong that it shows up without prompting, why praise is a leadership skill most people get wrong, and how culture must be embedded into hiring, onboarding, feedback, and decision-making. We also go deeper into the hard side of leadership. Cheryl opens up about a defining moment when multiple team members exited at once, including a breach of trust, and what that revealed about leadership, accountability, and strengthening culture under pressure. If you are a leader trying to “fix culture,” this conversation will challenge how you think about it entirely. Key takeaways: *  Why people cannot care for others if they do not feel cared for first  *  How to use specific praise to build stronger, more effective teams  *  What it really means to build culture into the DNA of an organization  *  How to lead through trust-breaking moments and come out stronger  *  Why attention, not time, may be your most valuable leadership tool  This episode is a masterclass in leading with intention, even when it is hard. If today’s conversation resonated, connect with us and be part of the community of leaders who refuse to lead alone.  JadaWillis.com [https://jadawillis.com] | KimAndrewsCoaching.com [https://www.kimandrewscoaching.com/] Jada@jwillisconsulting.com | Kim@kimandrewscoaching.com