Stop Trying to Be Liked — Start Getting Things Done with Kim Klemballa

Topics Covered:Leading without needing to be likedPeople-pleasing vs. performanceWomen, approval, and identity in leadershipCorporate marketing under pressureRespect vs. likeabilityManaging energy and focus across rolesCultural communication strategiesCareer resilience after layoffsInternal clarity and purpose Timestamps:00:00 – Intro: When likeability gets in the way04:12 – Kim’s turning point: “It’s not about being liked”08:40 – The corporate trap of performative leadership12:30 – How she resets under pressure (with 3 kids and a big job)16:45 – Navigating career shifts and layoffs21:10 – Letting go of overexplaining25:30 – Aligning with what actually matters28:50 – Claire’s reflection: respect over approval32:00 – Final takeaways: How to lead with less noise and more power What You’ll Learn:How approval-seeking sabotages your authority as a leaderKim’s turning point that redefined how she shows up at workThe difference between being nice vs. being respectedHow to lead across cultures without overexplainingWhy “getting things done” often starts with saying lessA mindset shift for women in leadership navigating burnout and balance Mentioned in This EpisodeCoinDesk Data and IndicesLeadership under pressureRespect vs. likeability in leadershipCareer reinvention and resilienceBalancing leadership and personal lifeMental fitness practicesThe giving tree book Follow Claire on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairehayek/⁠Follow Kim on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-klemballa-80101812/EWTR LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/empower-women-that-rock-inc/EWTR Website: https://www.womenrock.world/ 🎓 Want to train your brain for resilience and high performance?Join Claire’s free Mental Fitness Masterclass here:👉 ⁠⁠https://go.clairehayek.com/mental-fitness-masterclass⁠⁠ 📩 For free resources, upcoming masterclasses, or to join our next live webinar—click here:👉 ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/clairehayek⁠⁠📢 Subscribe to The NeuroLeadership Edge Podcast for brain-based strategies to lead with clarity, courage, and impact.  The NeuroLeadership Edge Podcast is produced by Claire Hayek. All opinions are those of the host and guests. For more leadership resources, visit clairehayek.com