Kindness Is Not Weak: The Secret to Success No One Talks About with Kim Stokes // Ep. 57

In this episode of The Joy Work Show, Diane chats with Kim Stokes, founder of Kindness for Success, about why kindness is a leadership superpower. From a career in corporate HR to becoming a transformational coach for overwhelmed mums, Kim shares how kindness, joy, and culture create real business results. They explore the pressure of modern motherhood, the burnout epidemic, and how self-care can become your strategy. If you’ve ever felt torn between ambition and burnout, this episode is your reset button.Connect with Kim:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kindness.for.success/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-stokes/Website: https://www.kindnessforsuccess.co.uk/Signature Program: https://www.kindnessforsuccess.co.uk/coaching#frantic-to-fulfilled⁠⁠Get Your Glow Up Strategy Cheat Sheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Joy Work Members Club The Guest List Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Joy Work Club - The Community For Free Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dianetaylorparker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thejoyworkclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chapters00:00 Introduction to Kim Stokes and Her Journey08:03 The Importance of Workplace Culture16:42 The Role of Kindness in Business25:41 Finding Joy in Everyday Moments33:34 Navigating the Complexities of Motherhood35:17 The Balancing Act of Work and Family35:45 Understanding Coaching: What to Expect39:31 Programs for Overwhelmed Moms40:38 The Importance of Non-Judgmental Support44:08 The Role of Kindness in Business48:00 Joyful Connections and Community53:33 Challenging the Glorification of Burnout01:00:29 Leaving a Legacy of Self-Kindness01:02:23 Exploring Joy in Business01:03:08 The Power of Kindness in Leadership01:03:55 Kim's Journey: From Corporate to Kindness01:04:43 The Power of Kindness in Business01:05:38 The Importance of Rest and Self-Care01:06:23 The Value of Community and Support01:08:08 The Power of Kindness in Business01:09:03 The Importance of Rest and Self-Care01:09:49 The Value of Community and SupportSound Bites"Kindness is a strength, not a weakness.""Ambition and motherhood can coexist.""The legacy of kindness and self-care."TakeawaysKindness is a strength, not a weakness.Self-care is essential for productivity.Workplace culture impacts employee well-being.Joy can be found in small, everyday moments.Ambition and motherhood can coexist.Coaching provides a supportive space for growth.Kindness in business leads to better outcomes.Defining personal values is crucial for fulfilment.Bravery is needed to pursue joy and kindness.The journey of self-discovery is ongoing.