Leadership is Feminine

De: Kris Plachy
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  • For most women, when we are invited to study leadership the teachers, scholars, authorities and models are primarily… men. We are indoctrinated from the time we are born that men are the leaders and that natural male characteristics are the strengths you must also possess to be a good leader. Powerful. Strong. Authoritative. Direct. Assertive. Decisive. These and so many more are attributes that are typically associated with the male model of a leader. And so, for the better part of the last one hundred years as women have made their way into the fold, in a variety of leadership roles, we have learned and studied to walk the way of a men to achieve success. Women dismiss their own knowing because we’ve been so indoctrinated in male leadership models. We dismiss what we know for what others tell us to be and how to be seen. There is another way to lead. To be in alignment. To not feel like an imposter. It’s time for the reimagining of leadership. That’s not to disparage any of the progress that has come before us. Progress is progress. For those of us who stand in the footsteps of the women who came before us we are here because of their courage, bravery and resilience. I wonder instead if women equally looked to the characteristics they learned from their mothers for leadership. I wonder if we were taught to lean on different qualities to drive success. I wonder what might happen then? The traditional qualities of mothering are communication, nurturing, listening, strength, support, grace, and yes… love. What if to be the best leader you can be as a woman, you integrated the best of both? This is how women will stand with integrity in their role as leaders. As women, we can be assertive, direct, powerful, and authoritative but we need not only rely on those attributes for success. After 25 years of watching and studying leaders, I can tell you that for sure many traditional male attributes are effective in the short run, but they typically only serve a few. Whereas, when leadership is feminine. When the leader possesses the strengths of femininity and grace the results are for all. This podcast is my like my gentle request and invitation to my fellow female leaders that we reclaim the world leadership as one that is a feminine definition. That we continue to work with all of our allies to build organizations and systems that include more support, collaboration, grace and communication. And that we do so not because we are uncomfortable with the more traditional male-dominating models, but because we truly do know that leadership is a feminine strength and attribute. And the world needs more of us leading. Now more than ever.
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  • A Well-Resourced Woman and Personal Agency
    Apr 28 2025

    In this week’s episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy unpacks the powerful connection between personal agency and what it truly means to be a well-resourced woman. She invites listeners to consider how much of their lives they’re actually claiming—and how much they’ve unintentionally handed over.

    Kris speaks directly to the millions of women who, despite having the means to choose freely, still find themselves living by someone else’s rules. Whether it’s from fear, conditioning, or cultural expectations, too many women wait for permission to live fully. Kris challenges listeners to stop giving their energy to toxic relationships or unworthy environments. Your attention is gold—and it’s time to treat it that way.

    At its core, this conversation is about collective empowerment. When more women claim their voice and their power, the ripple effect can’t be denied. As Kris puts it, “We change the world. And I want to change it for her over there, who can’t do it by herself. She can’t. But we can.”

    If you’re ready to step into full ownership of your life, this conversation will meet you where you are and nudge you forward. Tune in and start reclaiming your power—one intentional choice at a time.

    Key Takeaways From This Episode
    1. Lack of Worthiness: Exploring why women allow others to make decisions for them.

    2. Role of Well-Resourced Women: Encouragement to embrace responsibility and accountability in life.

    3. Impact of Personal Choice: Decisions should be made from a place of desire, not obligation.

    4. Drawing Boundaries: Encouragement to prioritize self-attention and set boundaries.

    5. Power in Numbers: Emphasizing the collective power when women claim their personal agency.

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  • A Well-Resourced Woman and Money
    Apr 21 2025

    In this week's episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy discusses the ever-important topic of money and how it influences the concept of being a "well-resourced woman." Kris doesn’t just scratch the surface; she opens up about her personal experience and tackles the complex relationship many women have with money.

    Kris argues for seeing money as an entity we have a relationship with, rather than just a tool. How does your money view its relationship with you? Is it feeling loved and cared for, or neglected and misunderstood? A strong relationship with money, she suggests, is crucial for women, especially those running multimillion-dollar businesses. She also candidly shares her own journey of financial missteps and lessons learned.

    The heart of the episode is a call for women to take charge of their money’s narrative in their lives. She emphasizes the need for women to build financial acumen, handling their own assets rather than handing them off to husbands or other advisors who may not have their best interests in mind. "The smartest person in the room when it comes to your money should be you," she asserts.

    Whether it’s discussing investment fears or the need to learn the ins and outs of selling a business, Kris underscores the importance of knowledge and empowerment. Tune in for a refreshing take on money matters that just might reshape how you see that dollar in your pocket.

    Key Takeaways From This Episode
    1. Money as a Resource for Women: Common perceptions of money in the context of abundance.

    2. Normalizing Conversations About Money: The complex relationship women often have with money.

    3. Financial Acumen and Responsibility: Encouragement for women to claim control over financial matters.

    4. Business and Money Management: The gap in financial management skills among business owners.

    5. Future Financial Literacy and Growth: Steps to improve financial acumen and understanding personal investments.

    Contact Information and Recommended Resources

    Have questions? Want more details about the ways we support women Visionary Founders? Visit www.thevisionary.ceo.


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  • A Well-Resourced Woman and Health & Energy
    Apr 14 2025

    In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy shares a powerful reminder: your body is the vessel for your leadership, your dreams, and your impact—and it deserves your full attention.

    Kris explores what it means to be physically well-resourced as a woman in leadership, especially as we navigate the transitions of our 40s and 50s. Health and energy aren’t luxuries—they’re the foundation. “Your body is the thing to take care of so that all of these visions that you have… all of the things that you want to achieve… you need your body to be able to do that.”

    A key practice Kris shares—originally introduced in the book Co-Active Coaching by Thomas Leonard—is what she calls the “clean sweep.” This exercise invites you to take an intentional walk-through of your home, using a detailed punch list to identify and remove sources of energetic drain. By consciously clearing your physical space, you also create more room for clarity, ease, and inspiration. It’s a simple practice that reveals just how much we’ve been tolerating—and how good it feels to finally let go.

    This episode is an invitation to listen more closely to your body, to curate an environment that supports your vitality, and to reclaim the kind of energy that fuels sustainable success. This episode is also a check-in: are you taking care of your body maintenance? Do you have a physician and a team to help you stay on top of your physical health? Leadership starts within—and tending to your physical health and energetic hygiene is one of the most profound ways to lead with strength and authenticity.

    Key Takeaways From This Episode
    1. Health and Energy as Integrated Components: Health and Energy are separate areas of focus, but they are closely related.

    2. The Body is a Vessel: Importance of taking care of physical health to achieve personal goals.

    3. Physical Health Maintenance: Questions about personal health care routines and reminders on the importance of check-ups.

    4. Energy Management: Explanation of empaths and their sensitivity to others' energy.

    5. Impact of Environment and People on Personal Energy: Encouragement to eliminate energetic drains to create space for positive energy.

    Contact Information and Recommended Resources

    Dealing with a Difficult Person in your business or need to have a Difficult Conversation? Join Kris' class HERE! (https://www.thevisionary.ceo/offers/4XYGiuSv)

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    17 m
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thanks

thanks for the empowering words for women. drinking them all in for my next stage.

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