December 2, 2025

Episode 145:

Lead Yourself First: The Foundation of Strong Leadership with Kathy Archer

In this episode, Kathy discusses the foundation of strong leadership — leading yourself first.

Show Notes

  • Discover why leading yourself first is the essential foundation of strong leadership (and why so many leaders skip this step)
  • Kathy Archer shares her journey from frontline nonprofit work to becoming a leadership coach for women—and the surprising lessons along the way
  • Explore how self-awareness, reflection, and understanding your own values can transform your leadership style and impact your team
  • Learn practical ways to build self-leadership in everyday moments—even when you’re busy or overwhelmed
  • Hear why it’s perfectly okay (and even powerful!) for leaders to admit they don’t have all the answers

 

Podcast Links

Kathy’s Book: kayladas.com/kathyarcherbook

Kathy’s Website: kathyarcher.com

Free Boosting Business Community: facebook.com/groups/exclusiveprivatepracticecommunity

Passive Income Personality Quiz: kayladas.com/passiveincomequiz

Credits & Disclaimers

Music by ItsWatR from Pixabay

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