36. Leading Through the Chaos (When Life is Life-ing) | Wind Down with Steff & Kristen

Some weeks feel like a sprint on a treadmill with a broken slow down button! In this Wind Down episode, it’s just me, Steff, joined by podcast strategist and Novice Studios founder, Kristen Stegall. We’re talking about what happens when life floods your carefully time-blocked calendar (or your kid’s daycare) with chaos – and how to lead through it anyway.If you’re a solopreneur, a parent-preneur, or a small team leader juggling real-life emergencies with client expectations, I hope this episode reminds you: your humanity isn’t a liability – it’s part of your leadership.Kristen Stegall is the founder of Novice Studios, a marketing agency that helps business owners align their podcasting efforts with broader content and sales strategies. She’s known for making clients feel seen, heard, and confident on camera. Connect with Kristen:LinkedInNovice StudiosKristen’s Media Makeover ServiceSome key takeaways from this episode include:Why clear communication systems beat “powering through” every timeWhat trust in your systems and team actually looks like under pressureThe importance of building your “village” before you need itHow transparency builds stronger client relationships – and when to draw boundaries tooThe mindset shift from doing it all, to leading with intentionYou started your business to solve a problem and leave a lasting impact in the world, but now the inertia of your business has taken over and you’re too busy and burned out to serve your community. That’s where we come in! Hosted by Scott Woods and Steff Thomas, the team behind Silverback Ventures, the Changemakers Collective podcast is here to help impact-driven business owners like you accelerate growth and multiply impact through servant leadership.Connect with Us: WebsiteSilverback Ventures LinkedInScott Woods LinkedInSteff Thomas LinkedInYouTube