In Part 2 of this conversation, Kim and Jada pick up the “cliffhanger” from the previous episode and reveal the leadership tool hiding in plain sight: one-on-one check-ins. But this is not a conversation about adding more meetings to your calendar. It is about making better use of the time you already have.

They unpack why recurring check-ins should not become another manager-driven update meeting, and how leaders can shift more ownership to direct reports while still providing structure, support, and alignment. From clarifying the purpose of the meeting to separating read-only updates from real discussion topics, Kim and Jada offer practical ways to make one-on-ones more focused, more useful, and less overwhelming.

This episode is especially helpful for leaders who already meet regularly with their team members but feel like those conversations are too rushed, too scattered, or too dependent on the manager to drive.

The key takeaway: do less, go deeper, and use check-ins for connection, problem-solving, priority alignment, and meaningful support.

If today’s conversation resonated, connect with us and be part of the community of leaders who refuse to lead alone.

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In this episode of Lead Through It, Jada and Kim pull back the curtain on the kinds of conversations showing up in real coaching sessions right now. From overwhelmed leaders and overextended managers to team members who need clearer expectations, they unpack why so many leadership challenges start with the same root issue: the leader carrying too much.

Together, they talk about burnout, boundaries, self-leadership, and the power of small experiments that help leaders create space before everything falls apart. This episode is honest, practical, and deeply relatable for anyone who has felt stretched too thin while still trying to show up well for their team.

Part one sets the stage for a deeper conversation about the simple but powerful leadership tool they both found themselves recommending to clients. Before getting there, Jada and Kim remind listeners that progress does not have to be perfect. Sometimes the first step is one small shift, one intentional boundary, or one tiny win that helps you feel like change is possible again.

If today’s conversation resonated, connect with us and be part of the community of leaders who refuse to lead alone.

JadaWillis.com | KimAndrewsCoaching.com

Jada@jwillisconsulting.com | Kim@kimandrewscoaching.com

When everything feels like too much, it can be hard to know where to even begin. In this solo episode, Kim gets real about the overwhelm so many leaders, parents, and professionals are carrying right now.

She shares what she is personally trying to get back on top of the mental load, from going back to pen and paper to experimenting with new boundaries around work and rest. Kim also talks about what she is seeing with clients who are struggling to slow down, stop working late, and lead in a way that is actually sustainable.

This episode is a reminder that you do not have to solve everything at once. Pick one thing. Try one new habit. Notice what happens. Because being overwhelmed does not mean you are failing. It usually means you have been carrying too much for too long.

If today’s conversation resonated, connect with us and be part of the community of leaders who refuse to lead alone.

JadaWillis.com | KimAndrewsCoaching.com

Jada@jwillisconsulting.com | Kim@kimandrewscoaching.com