Join Julie Riga as she sits down with Kate Hendrickson, Strategic Planning and Leadership Consultant, to explore how self-awareness, strategic thinking, and the courage to invest in yourself can transform not just your business but your entire approach to purposeful, authentic leadership.
In This Episode:
✨ Why hiring the right coach accelerates growth faster than going it alone
✨ How self-awareness is the foundation of every breakthrough leadership moment
✨ The power of continuous learning in a world that never stops changing
✨ Why the CEO role is uniquely isolating and what to do about it
✨ How to align your vision, values, and team for lasting legacy and impact
Key Takeaways:
📌 The right coach gives you the outside perspective you cannot give yourself
📌 CEOs have no boss holding them accountable to growth — that is exactly what a coach is for
📌 Before you hire, scale, or strategize — get clear on your values, mission, and vision first
📌 Hiring a coach is not a sign of failure. It is a sign you care about your business and your people
📌 Community and peer connection accelerate transformation just as much as one-on-one coaching
📌 Continuous learning is not optional — curiosity and adaptability are core leadership skills
📌 You are not just a doer. You are a CEO. Lead like one.
Memorable Quotes:
"If you have got someone who is really going to help you accelerate and stick with you on the long-term journey, it can change everything." — Kate Hendrickson
"The CEO does not have a boss. They do not have someone to hold them accountable to learning and getting better. That is part of the value of a coach." — Kate Hendrickson
"Hiring a coach does not mean you are failing. It means you are continuously learning, growing, and caring." — Kate Hendrickson
"You are not just a doer. You are a CEO." — Kate Hendrickson
Perfect for entrepreneurs, founders, small business owners, and executives who are ready to lead with clarity, build with purpose, and invest in the growth that creates real, lasting legacy.
Connect with Kate:
🌐 kate-hendrickson.com
📚 Author of Christmas Switch, available now
💼 Strategic Planning and Leadership Consultant
📱 Find Kate on all social platforms via her website
Connect with Julie:
🌐 julieriga.com/lead
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