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Creating impactful leadership starts with understanding and evolving your own way of being.

This week, we’re joined by Kelly Ramirez, an executive coach and founder of Elemental Leadership, a coaching practice focused on helping leaders unlock their full potential. Kelly’s career has been shaped by her passion for helping individuals and organizations overcome personal and professional barriers, and today she’s sharing insights on how leaders can reframe their mindset to drive more meaningful outcomes.

In this conversation, we explore the power of ontological coaching, why emotional awareness is essential for effective leadership, and how embracing discomfort can lead to transformational growth. Kelly shares how leaders can move beyond tactical decisions and build a deeper connection with their teams by shifting their way of being.

What you’ll learn:

• Why embracing discomfort can be a powerful tool for growth and overcoming limitations
• How ontological coaching can transform leadership by focusing on your way of being
• The role emotional awareness plays in effective decision-making and leadership presence

Jump into the conversation:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:28) Celebrating podcast milestones and successes

(04:50) Epic adventures: personal growth beyond business

(10:42) What is ontological coaching and how does it transform leadership

(14:17) Client stories: real-life impact of coaching

(31:45) The power of self-observation in leadership

(32:11) Understanding your default mood and its influence

(34:44) Neuroplasticity: rewiring your brain for growth

(36:22) Challenging yourself for greater impact and leadership

(36:47) Easy vs. ease: finding flow in leadership

(39:25) Identifying challenges and finding solutions

(44:49) Making difficult decisions as a leader

Connect with Kelly Ramirez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyramirezelemental/ 

Check out Elemental Leadership: https://welcometoelemental.com/ 

Check out Arcadia: https://www.BeArcadia.com  

Connect with Sam Yarborough: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-yarborough/ 

Connect with Jason Yarborough: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yarby/ 

Produced in partnership with Share Your Genius

https://www.shareyourgenius.com 

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