In this episode of LeadWell with Jacqui, I chat with Kayla Malss, marketing expert and co-owner of Allies Management. Kayla shares her journey of rapid career growth, navigating leadership challenges, and building a business. We dive into common challenges that most leaders face such as self-doubt, pricing struggles, and the importance of reflection, curiosity, and support networks.
This conversation is packed with insights on embracing trial and error, evolving styles, and detaching self-worth from work. Kayla's approach to self-leadership and intentionality offers inspiration for anyone striving for personal and professional growth. I can't wait to hear what resonates with you!
Connect with Kayla at Allies Management:
Instagram: @alliesmanagement
TikTok: @alliesmanagement
Subscribe to Kayla's Substack: Saved for Later
Hear more from Kayla: This is Business podcast
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Related episode: When Your Work Becomes Your Worth
Tune in to discover how embracing curiousity, self-leadership, and intentionality can transform your approach to leadership and help you thrive in both business and life.
00:00 Introduction to the episode and guest, Kayla Malss
04:15 Dynamic partnership: balancing strengths and weaknesses
05:26 Vulnerability in business partnerships
06:39 Complementary skillsets in leadership
08:45 Challenges of solo business ownership vs. partnerships
11:44 Importance of cheerleaders and overcoming self-doubt
14:07 Overcoming imposter syndrome and building confidence
16:44 Learning to celebrate wins and acknowledge progress
17:26 Scarcity mindset and its impact on leadership decisions
19:07 Tracking small achievements to combat self-doubt
19:42 Balancing reflection to avoid self-criticism
21:00 Using neutral statements to counter self-critical tendencies
23:36 Building supportive networks for validation and brainstorming
24:53 Finding genuine connections with other women in business
28:26 Challenges in pricing services in niche industries
30:09 Managing client expectations in service-based businesses
34:20 Shifting from scarcity to abundance mindset
35:50 Trusting the process to attract the right clients
36:20 Neutrality in evaluating client relationships
36:28 Aligning with the right clients rather than forcing connection
44:08 Embracing trial and error in business
51:11 The pressure to produce
52:51 Finding balance between work and rest
53:54 Understanding human design and rest
55:28 Intentional living and personal choices
57:07 Evolving leadership styles
57:58 The journey of leadership development
59:29 The importance of feedback in leadership
01:01:46 Navigating control and vulnerability in leadership
01:03:48 Learning leadership skills on the go
01:05:25 Advice for leaders at any stage
01:07:46 Grounded confidence in leadership
01:09:39 Women in leadership: challenges and opportunities
01:18:33 Empowering female leadership
01:21:11 The importance of self-leadership
01:24:54 Finding your purpose
01:27:44 The dangers of goal-centric thinking
01:30:58 Navigating purpose and goals
01:33:48 Lessons from experience
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