169 | Stop Shrinking: Take Up Space and Lead Unapologetically

173 | Your Business Needs You to Have a Life Outside of It

Today’s conversation is a little different, but one I think many entrepreneurs need to hear. We’re talking about hobbies. Not side hustles. Not productive downtime. Real hobbies that exist simply because they bring you joy. Somewhere along the way, many of us stopped doing things for fun and started measuring everything by its usefulness. In this episode, I’m sharing why hobbies matter, how they fuel creativity, and why reconnecting with life outside of work might be exactly what your business and your well-being need right now. You’ll Discover: • Why burnout may be caused by a lack of play, not a lack of productivity • How hobbies can improve creativity, leadership, and problem-solving • Why high-achieving women need spaces where they can be beginners again Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kalandco]  Want to Be a Guest? Have a story, lesson, or business breakthrough to share with other CEOs? → Apply to Be a Guest [https://www.thekalandco.com/podcast]  What if your business had a solid foundation by this time next week? → Download the Free CEO Starter Kit [https://thekalandco.com/starter-home] Could a supportive community be the thing you're missing in your momentum? → Join The Kallective [https://thekalandco.com/reroute-membership] Mentorship, accountability, and bi-weekly sessions to build your business the smart way.  → GET THE GOOD MAIL [https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/9CyQ6dxw0VQKmvl0yL4l] Lots of fun. Never spam. Promise. Let’s be friends on social: Instagram @_kalandco [https://www.instagram.com/_kalandco/] I would be grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and turn on their CEO Energy too! Just click here to review [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-big-ceo-energy/id1559389361], select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”

172 | Mid-Year Calendar Audit: The Truth Your Schedule Is Telling You

Watch on Youtube [https://youtu.be/XO7dnbjX1Yk] We’re officially halfway through the year, and in this episode of That Big CEO Energy, I’m talking about something that might be impacting your life more than you realize: your calendar. This isn’t about productivity hacks or color-coded schedules. It’s about getting honest about the life you’re actively building, the commitments draining you, and whether your systems actually support the goals you say you want. I’m sharing my own mid-year reflections, what I’ve removed from my schedule, and why alignment matters more than hustle.  You’ll Discover: *  Why burnout might actually be a calendar problem, not a motivation problem  *  How your schedule reveals your real priorities and patterns  *  The mid-year calendar audit questions I use to realign my life and business Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kalandco]  Want to Be a Guest? Have a story, lesson, or business breakthrough to share with other CEOs? → Apply to Be a Guest [https://www.thekalandco.com/podcast]  What if your business had a solid foundation by this time next week? → Download the Free CEO Starter Kit [https://thekalandco.com/starter-home] Could a supportive community be the thing you're missing in your momentum? → Join The Kallective [https://thekalandco.com/reroute-membership] Mentorship, accountability, and bi-weekly sessions to build your business the smart way.  → GET THE GOOD MAIL [https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/9CyQ6dxw0VQKmvl0yL4l] Lots of fun. Never spam. Promise. Let’s be friends on social: Instagram @_kalandco [https://www.instagram.com/_kalandco/] I would be grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and turn on their CEO Energy too! Just click here to review [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-big-ceo-energy/id1559389361], select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”

171 | You Don’t Have a Time Problem—You Have a Starting Problem

In this episode of  That Big CEO Energy, I’m asking you to get honest about what you’re avoiding and why. I break down why it’s usually not a time problem—it’s a starting problem—because we tie starting to finishing and treat everything like it requires 100% of our energy.  Here’s what you’ll learn:  - How attaching “starting” to “finishing” keeps you stuck (and how to break that pattern)  - How to lower the entry point to create momentum without needing perfect conditions  - How small starts reshape your identity into someone who moves and follows through Timestamps: 01:03 The Avoidance Question 01:40 Time Problem Myth 02:12 Completion Trap 04:05 Self Leadership Shift 04:57 Lower The Entry Point 05:47 Momentum After Starting 06:51 Identity And Decisions 08:26 Spokes And Center Framework 11:09 One Thing Action Plan Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kalandco]  Want to Be a Guest? Have a story, lesson, or business breakthrough to share with other CEOs? → Apply to Be a Guest [https://www.thekalandco.com/podcast]  What if your business had a solid foundation by this time next week? → Download the Free CEO Starter Kit [https://thekalandco.com/starter-home] Could a supportive community be the thing you're missing in your momentum? → Join The Kallective [https://thekalandco.com/reroute-membership] Mentorship, accountability, and bi-weekly sessions to build your business the smart way.  → GET THE GOOD MAIL [https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/9CyQ6dxw0VQKmvl0yL4l] Lots of fun. Never spam. Promise. Let’s be friends on social: Instagram @_kalandco [https://www.instagram.com/_kalandco/] I would be grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and turn on their CEO Energy too! Just click here to review [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-big-ceo-energy/id1559389361], select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”

170 | You’re Not Reactive—You’re Unpracticed at Pausing

In this episode of That Big CEO Energy, I share why I don’t believe you’re “reactive” as a personality trait—you’re unpracticed at pausing. I break down how our brains chase familiarity, fill in gaps with assumptions, and move too fast from feeling to acting, then I share how therapy and my relationship with my daughter taught me to build capacity by creating space before responding so I can choose what happens next.  You’ll learn:  - Why reaction is a rehearsed pattern (not your identity) and how your brain defaults to what feels familiar  - What the pause actually looks like in real life (texts, emails, heated conversations) without needing to be perfectly calm  - How creating a small gap between trigger and action helps you lead yourself with clarity instead of spiraling Timestamps: 01:03 Why We React 02:41 Reaction Isn’t Identity 03:58 Your Brain Seeks Familiar 06:34 Therapy and Motherhood Loop 09:42 Building the Pause Skill 12:53 Practical Pause Examples 15:42 Pause as Leadership 18:11 Real Life Scripts Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kalandco]  Want to Be a Guest? Have a story, lesson, or business breakthrough to share with other CEOs? → Apply to Be a Guest [https://www.thekalandco.com/podcast]  What if your business had a solid foundation by this time next week? → Download the Free CEO Starter Kit [https://thekalandco.com/starter-home] Could a supportive community be the thing you're missing in your momentum? → Join The Kallective [https://thekalandco.com/reroute-membership] Mentorship, accountability, and bi-weekly sessions to build your business the smart way.  → GET THE GOOD MAIL [https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/9CyQ6dxw0VQKmvl0yL4l] Lots of fun. Never spam. Promise. Let’s be friends on social: Instagram @_kalandco [https://www.instagram.com/_kalandco/] I would be grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and turn on their CEO Energy too! Just click here to review [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-big-ceo-energy/id1559389361], select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”

169 | Stop Shrinking: Take Up Space and Lead Unapologetically

In this final Monday Moment episode of That Big CEO Energy, I share a real-talk pep talk about why I’m done with shrinking to make other people comfortable. I break down what “shrinking” can look like in real life—downplaying what I’m doing, lowering my prices, softening my voice, or making myself smaller so I don’t intimidate anyone—and why that only leads to resentment, burnout, and a business that doesn’t reflect who I am.  This week (and beyond), I challenge you to stop apologizing, post the win, charge the price, speak the truth, and take up the space you were meant to take. Timestamps: 01:16 Stop Shrinking Message 01:49 Why Your Bigness Matters 02:53 My Shrinking Story 03:35 This Week's Challenge Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kalandco]  Want to Be a Guest? Have a story, lesson, or business breakthrough to share with other CEOs? → Apply to Be a Guest [https://www.thekalandco.com/podcast]  What if your business had a solid foundation by this time next week? → Download the Free CEO Starter Kit [https://thekalandco.com/starter-home] Could a supportive community be the thing you're missing in your momentum? → Join The Kallective [https://thekalandco.com/reroute-membership] Mentorship, accountability, and bi-weekly sessions to build your business the smart way.  → GET THE GOOD MAIL [https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/9CyQ6dxw0VQKmvl0yL4l] Lots of fun. Never spam. Promise. Let’s be friends on social: Instagram @_kalandco [https://www.instagram.com/_kalandco/] I would be grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and turn on their CEO Energy too! Just click here to review [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-big-ceo-energy/id1559389361], select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”