Bonus Episode: How to Steady Your Team When the World Feels Unsteady

It's our final episode of the Leadership Myth Busting series with a conversation that dramatically hits your bottom line. Are you worried your payroll is getting out of control? It doesn't happen overnight! Bloated payroll creeps up through dozens of small, reasonable decisions. Giving raises out of fear, keeping underperformers, or hiring without clear roles can add up quickly. Paying people well matters, but every increase should be intentional. Plus, you'll hear a set of thought-provoking questions you can use with your leadership team, accountant, or HR partner to spot where your payroll might be getting out of hand. Work with Shelli Warren: Schedule your call to explore private leadership coaching 📙 Get your copy of the book, "Mom's Going on a business Trip," here: momisgoingonabusinesstrip.com Subscribe to the Stacking Your Team Newsletter Connect with Shelli Warren: Instagram LinkedIn

We're busting the myth that professional women should be able to handle it all. I'm joined by Rosanna Berardi, powerhouse attorney and founder of Berardi Immigration Law, who shared how letting go of perfection and getting the right support revolutionized her life and business. Rosanna proves there's no prize for doing it all yourself. Real leadership is about building strong teams, at work and at home, and setting boundaries so you can focus on what matters most. Connect with Rosanna Berardi: LinkedIn Website Instagram High Wire Woman Website High Wire Woman Instagram Tune into Rossana's SYT Episode 180: How Media Amplified Her Leadership Style Work with Shelli Warren: Schedule your call to explore private leadership coaching 📙 Get your copy of the book, "Mom's Going on a business Trip," here: momisgoingonabusinesstrip.com Subscribe to the Stacking Your Team Newsletter Connect with Shelli Warren: Instagram LinkedIn

Join me and Vita Vygovska, founder and CEO of Vitalia Inc., to debunk the myth that team culture is all about keeping everyone happy. Vita shared her journey from solopreneur to leading a growing team, revealing the pivotal lessons she learned about setting standards, courageous kindness, and embracing real-time conversations to build a resilient culture. If you're ready to level up your leadership and create a team that thrives beyond just good vibes, this is an episode you don't want to miss. Connect with Vita Vygovska: Website Instagram LinkedIn Listen to Episode 270: Developing Remarkable Agility with Vita Vygovska

We continue our Leadership Mythbuster series with Jenni Egger, owner and principal designer at JED Designs. Together, we're shining a light on a leadership myth that holds so many business owners back: "If I set higher standards, people will leave." Jenni and I dig deep into her evolution as a leader, including the challenges and big wins she's experienced as she's scaled her team and built a thriving business. We talk about what it really takes to create a place where high standards and high performers can flourish, and how role clarity, structure, and strong processes create freedom and satisfaction for everyone involved. If you've ever worried that raising the bar in your business might scare people off, this episode is for you. Connect with Jenni Egger:

Sabrina Davis opens up about what happened when she realized how much her team relied on her and how that dependence started to hold her business back. She shares how she transformed her role from being the default decision-maker to empowering her team to take ownership, solve problems, and grow their confidence. Together, we talk about the pivotal changes she made in building her team, investing in people, and fostering a culture where everyone thrives—not just her business, but her team members as individuals. If you've ever felt weighed down by being the person everyone depends on, tune in for real-life insights, actionable strategies, and a dose of inspiration to help you build a self-sufficient, accountable team. Connect With Sabrina Davis: Website Instagram LinkedIn LinkedIn Company Page Tune into Sabrina's episode: SYT 287 - Transform Your Team by Leveraging 5 R Workplans Work with Shelli Warren: APPLY TO JOIN the upcoming new cohort of the Leadership Lab 📙 Get your copy of the book, "Mom's Going on a business Trip," here: momisgoingonabusinesstrip.com Subscribe to the Stacking Your Team Newsletter Connect with Shelli Warren: Instagram LinkedIn