LEAD LIKE A GIRL

About LEAD LIKE A GIRL

We are empowering everyday women through our stories – the good, the bad, and the funny. Join hosts Jessica, Jamie, and Coralyn as they dive into unfiltered stories, big lessons, and real conversations. They met in their 20s as ambitious sales pros, quickly rising to the top. Careers shifted, industries changed, and life threw curveballs—but their drive never wavered. Now, they’re sharing the highs, lows, and hilarious moments of balancing career, family, faith, and friendship. If you’re ready to lead, laugh, and level up, you’re in the right place!

Publisher

Jessica Smith, Coralyn Musser and Jamie Knebel

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Aug 2023

Latest episode

30 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

163 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Sept 2026

   The Biggest Mistake We Make After Falling Off Our Goals |E125

   Did your New Year’s resolutions fall apart somewhere around January 19? You’re definitely not alone. But you don’t need to wait until January 1, next month or even Monday to start again. In this episode of Lead Like a Girl, Jessica, Jamie and Coralyn talk about how to get back on track with your goals, build better habits, stay motivated and recover when you fall off. Whether you want to exercise consistently, eat healthier, save money, change careers, travel more, reconnect with friends or finally pursue a personal goal, the same principle applies: stop waiting for the perfect time to begin. We talk about why goals fail, the problem with all-or-nothing thinking, accountability, tracking progress, creating realistic goals and building a recovery plan for the days when life inevitably gets in the way. In this episode: • Why waiting until Monday keeps us stuck • How to restart a goal after falling off • Why one bad day doesn’t mean you failed • Setting smaller, realistic goals that create momentum • Tracking progress beyond the final outcome • Finding an accountability partner who actually helps • Creating habits that fit who you really are • Applying these ideas to fitness, money, careers, relationships and travel • Why “partial credit is still credit” • Building a recovery plan before you need one One of our biggest takeaways? Don’t chase the outcome. Chase the behaviors that get you to the outcome. The calendar didn’t fail you. Maybe the plan just needs to change. You still have time. Start again today. Lead Like a Girl is empowering everyday women through our stories, the good, the bad and the funny. Learn more and connect with us: https://leadlikeagirllab.com (https://leadlikeagirllab.com/) If there’s one goal you’ve fallen off this year, tell us in the comments what you’re starting again. We might just hold you accountable. #Goals #Motivation #Habits #PersonalGrowth #WomenInLeadership #GoalSetting #LeadLikeAGirl

2. 

   23 Sept 2026

   Why Are We So Proud of Being Busy? Boundaries, Burnout & the Pressure to Do It All | E124

   When did being exhausted become something we brag about? “I’m slammed.” “I haven’t stopped all day.” “I’m running on four hours of sleep.” In this episode of Lead Like a Girl, Jamie, Jessica and Coralyn are talking about our obsession with being busy and asking a bigger question: Are we actually being productive, or have we just gotten really good at filling our time? From answering emails at 10 PM and feeling guilty about PTO to struggling to delegate, overexplaining our “no,” and even organizing the pantry when there are more important things to do, we get into the habits that keep women constantly running. We talk about setting boundaries at work and home, delegating without expecting perfection, saying no without a 10-minute explanation, making room for rest, and recognizing when busyness has become part of our identity. Three takeaways: A full calendar doesn’t necessarily mean a full life. Measure productivity by results, not activity. Every yes costs you something, so know what you’re trading your time for. And maybe the biggest reminder: You don’t get extra points for being the most exhausted person in the room. Lead Like a Girl is empowering everyday women through our stories, the good, the bad and the funny. Topics: work-life balance, burnout, busyness, productivity, time management, setting boundaries, saying no, delegation, women in leadership, career growth, working women, leadership and personal development. LeadLikeAGirlLab.com

3. 

   17 Sept 2026

   I Nailed the Event. My Boss Said Nothing. | Why Does Recognition Matter More Than Your Paycheck? | E123

   She pulled off a flawless multi-day event, everything went exactly as planned, and her manager said absolutely nothing — not a text, not a thumbs up, not even a "good job" — and that silence is exactly what this episode is about. This week Coralyn, Jamie, and Jessica dig into why praise matters so much more than most leaders realize — and why a paycheck is not the same thing as recognition. They talk about the husband who asks "how does the lawn look?" after mowing it, the boss who believed a paycheck was the only "good job" you needed, and why some of us have been chasing a gold star since third grade and never stopped. They get into the psychology behind why recognition can matter as much as money, how to actually give praise that lands, whether praise should happen in public or private, and why accepting a compliment is not the same as being arrogant. If you've ever done something great and heard nothing back, or you're a leader who assumes people already know they're doing well — this one is for you. Topics covered in this episode: Why recognition and a paycheck are not the same thing The psychology behind why people crave praise Whether needing praise is a personality trait or a gender pattern How to give praise that actually sounds genuine Public praise versus private praise, and when each one works Why accepting a compliment is a sign of confidence, not ego If this hit home, send it to someone who needs to hear "good job" today — or to a leader who needs the reminder to say it. Follow Lead Like a Girl on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode. leadlikeagirllab.com youtube.com/@LeadLikeaGirlLab linkedin.com/company/leadlikeagirllab

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

4.2 / 5

5 ratings

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