Best Howtolead Podcasts (2025)

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The Striver’s Dilemma: Who Are You Without the Push? 28:08

7d ago28:08

28:08

In this fourth installment of the Seven Transitions Every Successful Woman Must Navigate series, Kris explores the fog that can settle in after years of striving, building, leading, and achieving. When the urgency fades, when the goals have been met, when your days are no longer dictated by survival or ambition... who are you now? This is the striv…

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You Can Choose or Change Your Identity | DFS 358 21:39

7d ago21:39

21:39

Get all the inside secrets and tools you need to help you develop your intuitive and leadership skills so you are on the path to the highest level of success with ease. Your identity comes to you or is thrust upon you in several ways - you’re born with it or create it. In this episode you will learn: Family Identity - how you are identified in your…

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If You’re Still Holding On, What Are You Really Afraid Of? 20:08

14d ago20:08

20:08

You’re not trapped by your business, your team, or even your schedule. You’re trapped by the stories you’ve been telling yourself about what has to happen next. In this third installment of the special mini-series on the seven transitions every successful woman must navigate when she knows it’s time for something new, Kris unpacks the beliefs that …

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Imagine the Impact You Can Make | DFS 357 18:40

14d ago18:40

18:40

Get all the inside secrets and tools you need to help you develop your intuitive and leadership skills so you are on the path to the highest level of success with ease. We are making impacts/impressions on people all day, everyday, whether we want to admit it or not. Imagine the positive impact you can make with a little intention. In this episode …

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From Operator to Advisor: What Your Business Really Needs From You Now 15:10

21d ago15:10

15:10

Are you the biggest bottleneck in your business—and don’t even realize it? You didn’t build your company to babysit it. But if you’re still the one making every call, solving every fire, and holding the reins so tightly no one else can lead...this episode is your wake-up call. In this second installment of the special mini-series on the seven essen…

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You are making an impact | DFS 356 12:56

21d ago12:56

12:56

Get all the inside secrets and tools you need to help you develop your intuitive and leadership skills so you are on the path to the highest level of success with ease. In this episode you will learn: Comments on Social Media have an impact E + R = O Every interaction makes an impact - good or bad If you are ready to start reaching your goals inste…

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Public Speaking Secrets for Entrepreneurs with Leisa Reid | DFS 355 29:18

28d ago29:18

29:18

Get all the inside secrets and tools you need to help you develop your intuitive and leadership skills so you are on the path to the highest level of success with ease. Leisa Reid shares her tips and strategies to become a public speaker and create the business you desire. In this episode you will learn: Redefine Success as a Soul-Led Speaker Lead …

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When You’re Ready to Move On, But You’re Still Afraid to Let Go 24:57

28d ago24:57

24:57

You say you want freedom. But are you really ready for it? This week, Kris kicks off the first of seven essential transitions every successful woman must navigate when she knows it’s time for something new. It starts with a brutally honest question: Is your business ready to run without you? And are you ready to let it? In this episode, Kris unpack…

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What About The Restless Leader: A Call to Explore What’s Next 12:24

1M ago12:24

12:24

This season marks a turning point—not just for the podcast, but for the visionary women who listen. If you’ve ever wondered what comes after success, you’re in the right place. In this kickoff to a brand-new series, Kris introduces a deeply personal—and much-needed—conversation: what it means to go beyond the CEO. Because sometimes, the biggest tra…

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Cracking the Collaboration Code: The Smart Way to Scale Your Business with Virginia Muzquiz | DFS 354 31:41

1M ago31:41

31:41

Get all the inside secrets and tools you need to help you develop your intuitive and leadership skills so you are on the path to the highest level of success with ease. Virginia has learned the key to collaboration and shares her secrets here! In this episode you will learn: Connection and collaboration begin with giving Dive deep into clarity on 6…

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When Leadership Isn’t Enough Anymore—And You Know It’s Time to Evolve 27:16

1M ago27:16

27:16

You built the business. You built the team. You built the life. But now… what? This is the moment no one warns you about. When the business you poured everything into is running—maybe even thriving—but you feel restless. Detached. Like maybe you’ve outgrown what once felt like everything. In this episode, Kris Plachy opens the door to a new convers…

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It all starts with YOU! | DFS 353 14:29

1M ago14:29

14:29

Get all the inside secrets and tools you need to help you develop your intuitive and leadership skills so you are on the path to the highest level of success with ease. It’s easy to give your power away, but really, all success begins with YOU! In this episode you will learn: Your stories matter! Connect with people by giving first Remember you are…

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Live Coaching Conversation: When the Mask Comes Off—and You Finally Say What You Want 40:26

2M ago40:26

40:26

This one’s raw. Tender. And so incredibly real. My client came into this conversation thinking she needed clarity. She was looking for the right answers—about her role, her goals, her business. But what came out was something much more vulnerable: the pressure to perform, the fear of letting people down, and the quiet ache of not being fully seen. …

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Joy, Anyway with Jan Hoath | DFS 352 33:47

2M ago33:47

33:47

Get all the inside secrets and tools you need to help you develop your intuitive and leadership skills so you are on the path to the highest level of success with ease. Jan has had many experiences that could have kept her from experiencing Joy, but she has discovered how to find it and how you can too! In this episode you will learn: Joy as a Tran…

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Live Coaching Conversation: You Can’t Pivot Until You Admit You’re Done 37:20

2M ago37:20

37:20

This one hit deep. I’m talking to a founder who’s done everything “right.” Built the business. Achieved success. Carried the weight. But now… she’s just tired. Tired of running, of holding it all together, of pretending she still wants what she once did. She thought we’d be talking about planning and priorities. Instead, we had one of the most hone…

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Mandy Keene shares How Coaches Can Easily Get Clients Without Marketing & Sales | DFS 351 39:43

2M ago39:43

39:43

Get all the inside secrets and tools you need to help you develop your intuitive and leadership skills so you are on the path to the highest level of success with ease. As entrepreneurs, we are often chasing clients and trying to follow all the steps. Mandy Keene breaks it down so you can quit chasing! In this episode you will learn: Heart Wisdom &…

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Live Coaching Conversation: When You’re Ready to Let Go, But Don’t Know What Comes Next 38:27

2M ago38:27

38:27

This episode is for the woman who’s built a thriving business—and still hears a quiet voice inside asking, “Is this really it?” My client came to this session frustrated with herself for not trusting her team or delegating enough. But what we uncovered wasn’t about delegation at all. It was about the fear of stepping away. The pressure to keep goin…

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Evolving as a Person and Your Business | DFS 350 28:07

2M ago28:07

28:07

Get all the inside secrets and tools you need to help you develop your intuitive and leadership skills so you are on the path to the highest level of success with ease. I’ve been evolving as a person and my business has been evolving along with me! In this episode you will learn: It’s about you - Thriving not just surviving You can learn to trust y…

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Live Coaching Conversation: Spotting the Right Hire in 5 Minutes 52:50

2M ago52:50

52:50

Ever hired someone because they “seemed great”... and then spent months wondering what the hell happened? This week on Leadership is Feminine starts the series where I am letting you listen in on actual coaching conversations with female founders. I coach a founder who’s been there. She’s rebuilding her team—and this time, she’s determined to do it…

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Self Leadership as an Entrepreneur | DFS 349 35:31

2M ago35:31

35:31

Get all the inside secrets and tools you need to help you develop your intuitive and leadership skills so you are on the path to the highest level of success with ease. James Corwin didn’t let the naysayers hold him back! He had his vision and created the business and life of his dreams! In this episode you will learn: Blending Creativity with Busi…

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The Question Every Successful Woman Eventually Asks 21:02

3M ago21:02

21:02

What if the next step in your evolution has nothing to do with scaling, systems, or solving that one nagging employee issue—and everything to do with who you’re becoming? In this very personal episode, Kris Plachy sets the stage for a powerful shift. If you've been a long-time listener—or a longtime leader—you’ll want to hear where we’re going next…

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If your past doesn’t define you, how does it keep standing in your way? | DFS 348 16:21

3M ago16:21

16:21

Get all the inside secrets and tools you need to help you develop your intuitive and leadership skills so you are on the path to the highest level of success with ease. You thought you left your past behind, but it keeps popping up, at the most inopportune moments and knocks you off track. Let’s leave it behind, for good! In this episode you will l…

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Team Member Episode: Accountability Isn’t a Toxic Workplace 23:45

3M ago23:45

23:45

This week on Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy offers a candid exploration of the employee-employer dynamic—and the personal responsibility that comes with being part of any team. With her trademark clarity and insight, Kris challenges listeners to rethink what it truly means to be employed: It’s not just about time—it’s about delivering results.…

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Your Past Does Not Define You, Unless You Let It | DFS 347 29:58

3M ago29:58

29:58

Get all the inside secrets and tools you need to help you develop your intuitive and leadership skills so you are on the path to the highest level of success with ease. Tammy Vincent will share her insights to helping adult children of alcoholics heal from childhood trauma In this episode you will learn: How to have a better life Reparent your inne…

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Team Member Episode: It's Your Life. Don't Wait for the Business to Save You. 12:09

3M ago12:09

12:09

This week’s episode of Leadership is Feminine is a little different. Kris Plachy offers a compelling call to action for team members everywhere to take ownership of their well-being and personal power in the workplace. Rather than placing full trust in employers to manage our financial, mental, or emotional health, Kris invites listeners to reexami…

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Identify What Success Means to You! | DFS 346 21:31

3M ago21:31

21:31

Get all the inside secrets and tools you need to help you develop your intuitive and leadership skills so you are on the path to the highest level of success with ease. You want to be more successful, but what does that mean to you? If you don’t identify it, you will struggle to achieve it! In this episode you will learn: High Performance Coaching …

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A Well-Resourced Woman & Leadership 12:57

3M ago12:57

12:57

In this week’s episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy explores the transformational power of leadership and what it really means to lead as a well-resourced woman. Kris invites listeners to rethink leadership not as a title or destination, but as a lived experience. Leadership is about taking up space, having a voice, and guiding others tow…

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Glenda Chen Shares the New Rules of Success: Align, Don’t Hustle | DFS 345 35:46

3M ago35:46

35:46

Get all the inside secrets and tools you need to help you develop your intuitive and leadership skills so you are on the path to the highest level of success with ease. Glenda Chen shares her journey from hustle to alignment In this episode you will learn: Hustle led to literally being hit by a bus Depression and lack of fulfillment Developed Metho…

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A Well-Resourced Woman and Personal Agency 8:54

3M ago8:54

8:54

In this week’s episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy unpacks the powerful connection between personal agency and what it truly means to be a well-resourced woman. She invites listeners to consider how much of their lives they’re actually claiming—and how much they’ve unintentionally handed over. Kris speaks directly to the millions of wome…

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Meet Your Ideal partner without dating - for high achieving women who don't have time or energy to do the dating thing | DFS 344 31:04

3M ago31:04

31:04

Get all the inside secrets and tools you need to help you develop your intuitive and leadership skills so you are on the path to the highest level of success with ease. Michelle Chung was ready to meet a great man, but was tired of dating! In this episode you will learn: WRITE it down! Change your environment! Identify and release resistance! Today…

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A Well-Resourced Woman and Money 12:47

4M ago12:47

12:47

In this week's episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy discusses the ever-important topic of money and how it influences the concept of being a "well-resourced woman." Kris doesn’t just scratch the surface; she opens up about her personal experience and tackles the complex relationship many women have with money. Kris argues for seeing money…

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The BlaBla Car | DFS 343 12:21

4M ago12:21

12:21

Get all the inside secrets and tools you need to help you develop your intuitive and leadership skills so you are on the path to the highest level of success with ease. Sharing your story is a healing journey. This episode is a bit more lighthearted. I share about travel to Spain. And … the BlaBla Car! In this episode you will learn: What is a BlaB…

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A Well-Resourced Woman and Health & Energy 16:33

4M ago16:33

16:33

In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy shares a powerful reminder: your body is the vessel for your leadership, your dreams, and your impact—and it deserves your full attention. Kris explores what it means to be physically well-resourced as a woman in leadership, especially as we navigate the transitions of our 40s and 50s. Health a…

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Success and Service WITHOUT Unnecessary Sacrifice | DFS 342 34:03

4M ago34:03

34:03

Get all the inside secrets and tools you need to help you develop your intuitive and leadership skills so you are on the path to the highest level of success with ease. In this episode you will learn: Sometimes, it’s the wrong audience! We can move FASTER in community Story-telling is a healing art Amanda Johnson alchemizes twenty-five years of tra…

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A Well-Resourced Woman & Time 22:41

4M ago22:41

22:41

Do you ever feel like your time and energy are stretched too thin? In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy kicks off a limited series on what it truly means to be a well-resourced woman. She explores the unique challenges women in leadership face—especially the pressure to juggle it all. From running a business to managing personal r…

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Celebrate each step! | DFS 341 9:29

4M ago9:29

9:29

Get all the inside secrets and tools you need to help you develop your intuitive and leadership skills so you are on the path to the highest level of success with ease. We often fail or forget to celebrate our wins, both big and small. Now is the time to step into celebration! In this episode you will learn: Kids celebrate everything and are applau…

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Call-in Coaching w/Kris Request 2:31

4M ago2:31

2:31

Hey! Let's do some call-in coaching! To submit your name and coaching topic request go to https://thevisionary.ceo/callin. We'll respond with the details. Yay! Let's do this!By Kris Plachy

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Confronting Difficult People: The Leadership Skill You Need to Master 18:18

4M ago18:18

18:18

In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy dives into a topic we all know too well—difficult people. We’ve all worked with someone who’s frustrating, quirky, or just hard to get along with. And rather than facing the issue head-on, we tend to tuck these individuals away, hoping they’ll just disappear. If you’re someone who avoids d…

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You can move your mountains! | DFS 340 49:56

4M ago49:56

49:56

Get all the inside secrets and tools you need to help you develop your intuitive and leadership skills so you are on the path to the highest level of success with ease. Georges shares his story of how he was cured of cancer. Listen in as he shares his story. In this episode you will learn: Perfection - it doesn’t have to be perfect! Focus - on what…

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How to Make Hiring Easy 8:05

5M ago8:05

8:05

In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy simplifies the hiring process with a tactical, no-nonsense approach. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by recruiting, this episode will change the way you hire—fast. Kris walks through a step-by-step system to define the role you need, create clear objectives, and attract the right candidates. Sh…

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Focus - What you bring to it matters! | DFS 339 16:36

5M ago16:36

16:36

Get all the inside secrets and tools you need to help you develop your intuitive and leadership skills so you are on the path to the highest level of success with ease. What you focus on grows/multiplies. When you decide to focus, the intention you bring to it matters! In this episode you will learn: Eliminating Internal and External Distractions –…

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The Vehicle That Drives You to the Best Version of Yourself | DFS 338 23:20

5M ago23:20

23:20

Get all the inside secrets and tools you need to help you develop your intuitive and leadership skills so you are on the path to the highest level of success with ease. Chad shares his method for getting off the inconsistency rollercoaster! In this episode you will learn: ● Perfection - it doesn’t have to be perfect! ● Focus - on what we’ve done we…

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Creating a Legacy: The Essential Resources for Women in Leadership 25:26

5M ago25:26

25:26

In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy introduces a profound and necessary conversation: What does it mean to be a well-resourced woman? Kris explores the essential resources women need—not just financially, but in energy, time, self-trust, and personal agency. She challenges listeners to examine how they advocate for themselves, ma…

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Transforming Uncertainty into Action 11:42

5M ago11:42

11:42

Get ready for another compelling episode of Leadership is Feminine with your host, Kris Plachy! This week, we're diving into the intriguing concept of being "at the ready." Inspired by a thought-provoking chat with one of her clients, Kris explores what it means for leaders and their teams to be prepared for unexpected challenges. With a landscape …

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Intention Setting or Goal Setting? | DFS 337 13:31

5M ago13:31

13:31

Get all the inside secrets and tools you need to help you develop your intuitive and leadership skills so you are on the path to the highest level of success with ease. Are you reaching your goals? Let’s discuss intentions and goals. In this episode you will learn: Imagine what you really want Set your intention What is the next best step? If you a…

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Developing Leaders Through Energy Awareness and Emotional Intelligence 16:12

5M ago16:12

16:12

Welcome to another engaging episode of the Leadership is Feminine podcast with your host, Kris Plachy. In today’s episode titled “Developing Leaders Through Energy Awareness and Emotional Intelligence,” Kris takes a deep dive into leadership from an esoteric perspective. Moving beyond the typical tactical approaches, she explores the significance o…

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An Inside Out Approach To Freedom & Fulfillment | DFS 336 24:47

5M ago24:47

24:47

Get all the inside secrets and tools you need to help you develop your intuitive and leadership skills so you are on the path to the highest level of success with ease. Dominiece Clifton embarked on an entrepreneurial journey that she wants to share with the world! In this episode you will learn: Goal Attainment - repetition Accountability - tick i…

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Do You Have a Leadership Problem? | E202 14:32

6M ago14:32

14:32

In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy challenges leaders to take a hard look at their role—not just as decision-makers, but as the driving force behind the alignment, clarity, and culture of their organizations. As the person at the helm, your leadership defines everything. Kris emphasizes that self-awareness isn’t optional—it’s th…

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Act as if … | DFS 335 16:25

6M ago16:25

16:25

Get all the inside secrets and tools you need to help you develop your intuitive and leadership skills so you are on the path to the highest level of success with ease. To make it to the next level, you need to act as if you are already there! In this episode you will learn: Imagine the life of your dreams Spend time in nice hotels Sit in the car y…

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Developing Leaders Who Can Lead Without You | E201 20:28

6M ago20:28

20:28

Have you ever felt like your business depends too much on you? Do you wonder how to step back without everything falling apart? In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy unpacks the path from being the one in charge to developing leaders who can run the business without you. She introduces the three key questions that shape an entrepre…

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