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Assess Yourself on the 8 Elements of Clear & Confident Leadership
I believe there are eight essential behaviors of clear and confident leadership and these are the leadership basics I work on with all of my clients. They are the core behaviors I bring MYSELF back to when things feel overcomplicated, overwhelming and unclear. Assess yourself against the eight elements.
Kelli Thompson
Jan 284 min read


How women can advance even when the systems fall short
Despite incremental progress, women still face systemic barriers at work. The newest Women in the Workplace report confirms what many women already feel. Here are the trends that matter most—and how to navigate them with confidence and strategy.
Kelli Thompson
Dec 16, 20254 min read


Why I stopped asking ChatGPT for advice
Many leaders turn to AI for quick answers, but constant reliance on tools like ChatGPT can quietly erode our intuition and self-trust. After noticing this in myself and my clients, I paused my dependence on AI—and found clarity, creativity, and alignment again. Here’s how intentional AI use can strengthen your leadership instead of steering it.
Kelli Thompson
Dec 2, 20255 min read


A tool to boost your influence at work
As women rise into senior leadership, many find themselves as “lonely onlies” craving connection and support. Last week’s workshop revealed a growing truth: in an AI-driven world, real relationships matter more than ever. Here’s why intentional networks help women lead with confidence—and how to build your own Influence Map.
Kelli Thompson
Nov 18, 20253 min read


Should you build a “portfolio career?”
Years before it was trendy, I unknowingly built what Christina Wallace calls a Portfolio Life—teaching college while working full time in corporate. Today, more women are embracing portfolio careers to diversify income, purpose, and fulfillment. Here’s why relying on one role alone may limit your potential—and how to expand beyond your title.
Kelli Thompson
Nov 11, 20254 min read


I quit! (An important project update)
Sometimes burnout isn’t about doing too much—it’s about being slightly off course. In this reflection, I share why I chose to quit a major business initiative, how a lesson from Atomic Habits helped me recognize the misalignment, and why trusting your body and intuition may be the most strategic leadership decision you can make.
Kelli Thompson
Nov 4, 20257 min read


Are you in this 5%? I was shocked.
As you advance into leadership, it’s easy to inherit outdated systems—but you have more influence than you think to shape a healthier workplace. Drawing from a recent Deloitte report and my coaching experience, this article explores why women stay at organizations and the small, strategic changes leaders can advocate for to create growth, balance, and wellbeing at work.
Kelli Thompson
Oct 27, 20254 min read


Were you on mute?
“You're on mute.” If that wasn't the catchphrase of 2020, I don't know what was?! Given that we were all on video calls, wasn't it super frustrating to say something wise, only to figure out that no one could hear you?! Now all these years later, I always giggle a little bit today when I still forget to unmute myself or have to remind a fellow participant. Now that we are spending less time on video calls and spending more time in person, “are you on mute” has become a he
Kelli Thompson
Oct 20, 20253 min read


The simplest trick to improve your presentation skills
Watching yourself present can be uncomfortable—but it’s one of the fastest ways to improve your leadership presence. In this reflection, I share how a cringeworthy video early in my career transformed my speaking style, and why replaying your presentations is a powerful self-coaching tool to refine your message, body language, and impact.
Kelli Thompson
Oct 13, 20254 min read
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