Love Works w/ Kelly Winegarden Hall

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In this episode of Leave Your Legacy Podcast, host Kenyon Murray welcomes Kelly Winegarden Hall, author of Love Works: Transforming the Workplace with Purpose and Authenticity. Kelly shares her extensive professional journey, from working in corporate leadership roles in the U.S. and abroad to founding her consulting firm, Live Large, LLC. Her career has been defined by her passion for turning struggling businesses around and fostering workplace cultures that prioritize people. She reflects on her experiences in multinational corporations, private equity firms, and a Netherlands-based startup, where she helped implement self-directed team structures. Kelly emphasizes the importance of workplace culture and how leaders can empower employees by prioritizing love, trust, and respect in their organizations.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Kelly opens up about her personal battle with stage four metastatic cancer, a diagnosis she initially believed would be terminal. She credits her survival and healing to a mix of alternative therapies, meditation, nutrition, and support from her global community. She discusses how this journey transformed her perspective on leadership and life, reinforcing her mission to help others create healthier, more fulfilling work environments. Her book Love Works incorporates personal stories and lessons to inspire leaders to create psychologically safe workplaces where employees can thrive and contribute meaningfully.

The conversation also delves into broader societal topics, including the differences in workplace culture between the U.S. and Europe, the importance of diversity and inclusion, and the impact of capitalism when combined with trust and compassion. Kelly challenges traditional corporate structures, advocating for more inclusive decision-making processes and leadership approaches rooted in empathy. She shares her belief that love in the workplace isn’t about sentimentality but about creating environments where people feel valued, heard, and empowered. The episode ends with insights into her upcoming book launch and her adventurous plans, including a silent retreat in Guatemala, emphasizing her continuous pursuit of personal growth and deeper human connections.