How to Move from Middling to Magnificent (feat. Kelly Meerbott)
Kelly Meerbott is an executive coach and speaker Kelly who helps leaders move from burnout and fragmentation to clarity, connection, and purpose. She draws on a trauma-informed approach and deep experience with hundreds of C-suite leaders and military officers. She offers a refreshing take on what it means to lead from within.
HOST
Matt Poepsel, PhD
Vice President & Godfather of Talent Optimization
GUEST
Kelly Meerbott
Trusted Advisor to senior leaders, founders and the C-Suite
In this episode, executive coach and speaker Kelly Meerbott joins the show to explore how leaders can move from burnout and fragmentation to clarity, connection, and purpose. Drawing on her trauma-informed approach and deep experience with hundreds of C-suite leaders and military officers, Kelly offers a refreshing take on what it means to lead from within.
She discusses how to dismantle outdated leadership conditioning, why emotional clarity fuels courage, and how storytelling can unlock influence and authenticity. From co-founder conflict to middle manager fatigue, Kelly reveals how self-trust, vulnerability, and even humor can rebuild leadership from the inside out.
Key Takeaways:
- Leadership starts with clarity, courage, and compassion for yourself.
- Self-trust is the foundation for trusting and leading others.
- Storytelling is a must-have skill for influence and connection.
- Discomfort, silence, and failure are part of the leadership process.
- Your power lies in unlearning who you were told to be and remembering who you are.
Additional Resources:
Follow Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyameerbott/
Follow Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattpoepsel/
Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peopleforward-network/posts/?feedView=all
Learn more about PeopleForward Network: http://www.peopleforwardnetwork.com/
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