EP #158 Leadership Gets Easier When You Take One Next Step

Leadership advice gets weirdly abstract the moment you actually need it. So I brought on Becky Hamm, founder of Women Lead Well, to talk about what leadership growth looks like when your calendar is packed, your responsibilities are real, and you’re trying to stay true to yourself. Becky shares how she supports women through executive coaching that focuses on the moments that matter: executive presence, clear communication, setting expectations, delegating well, and navigating promotions or career changes without spiraling into self-doubt.We also dig into a challenge that doesn’t get said out loud enough: senior leadership can be lonely, especially for women. Becky explains why she created the Women’s Executive Leadership Lab, a membership community with group coaching, office hours, and a growing on-demand content library built around practical scenarios like addressing poor performance and leading with responsibility but not authority. If you’ve ever wished for a room of peers who “get it” across industries, this conversation makes a strong case for that kind of support system.Becky’s story adds depth and credibility. She earned her PhD young, built a career in higher education and national security, and spent 15 years serving the Marine Corps as a civilian, ultimately as provost of Marine Corps University. Along the way, she noticed how many talented women failed to recognize their own impact, especially in male-dominated environments. Her key takeaway is refreshingly simple: leadership is not a stuffy title, it’s choosing the next right step, taking it, reflecting, and then taking the next one.If you want more conversations with local leaders and practical growth advice, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review. What’s the next step you need to take in your leadership right now?Becky HammWomen Lead Wellwomenleadwell.net