Finding Your Voice | Kimberly Nichols | The Sean Trace Show

In this episode of The Sean Trace Show, I sit down with physician, speaker, coach, and consultant Dr. Kim Nichols to unpack why the most powerful leadership skill is way less flashy than people think, it is the ability to watch, listen, and actually notice what is in front of you.

We talk about mentorship, why so many high potential people never realize what they are good at until someone names it, and how a single sentence from the right person can change a whole career trajectory. Dr. Kim breaks down the leader as coach mindset, how great leaders ask better questions instead of being overly prescriptive, when top down direction is needed, and when it kills creativity and ownership. We get into psychological safety at work, how to create a culture where people can speak up, bring ideas, call out mistakes early, and still feel respected, and what to say when a conversation goes sideways but you still want to protect the relationship.

Along the way I share stories about parenting, team building, communication burnout, and a moment where my daughter realized she could lead without being “the leader,” and it all ties back to one idea, the best teams win when every person is allowed to contribute their strength at the right moment.