Turning Pain into Power | Caitlyn Rose Clark | Executive Coach & Speaker on Sexual Assault

Caitlyn Rose Clark is an executive leadership coach and public speaker who transforms her personal experiences (including surviving sexual assault) into tools for leadership, accountability, and empowerment. She works in her family’s coaching business, tours the U.S. speaking on sexual assault, and helps leaders step fully into their power without sacrificing authenticity. Caitlyn shares how accountability is the opposite of blame, why trusting others accelerates growth, and the practices that have shaped her resilience, from plant medicine to human design. Her story is a reminder that your lived experiences can become your greatest superpower when you choose to use them to lead, heal, and inspire. Chapters: 00:00 – Why Caitlyn Rose Clark Became a Speaker on Sexual Assault 08:07 – Challenging the Myth That Coaches Are Immune from Struggle 09:23 – Knowing She Was Meant to Share Her Story 09:38 – Gratitude in the Wake of Tragedy 15:54 – The Difference Between Accountability and Blame 18:53 – Taking Accountability Without Seeking Approval 25:00 – How Leadership Shifts When You Hold Yourself Accountable 32:00 – Choosing Authenticity Over Approval 38:00 – Practices That Build Trust and Resilience 40:47 – Behind the Scenes of Coaching in a Family Business 48:10 – Social Media Voices Who Inspire Her Work 54:00 – Exploring Human Design, Astrology, and Personality Tools 1:09:00 – Why Trust Impacts Speed, Cost, and Performance 1:14:30 – Quotes That Guide Her Leadership 1:17:16 – Support for Survivors and Next Steps The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices