That Big CEO Energy
That Big CEO Energy is the empowering podcast for ambitious women building purpose-driven businesses. Hosted by Virtual COO Kallai Plummer, each episode delivers honest conversations, streamlined strategies, and systems that support sustainable growth. From navigating mindset blocks to simplifying operations and stepping fully into your leadership, this show is your weekly dose of clarity, confidence, and real CEO energy.
That Big CEO Energy
158 | Embracing Calm: The Competitive Advantage in Leadership
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We’ve been taught that speed equals success, urgency equals importance, and calm is something you earn later—after the business stabilizes or the pressure lets up. But for many leaders, that belief is exactly what’s keeping them stuck in burnout, reactivity, and constant overwhelm.
In this episode, we’re unpacking why calm isn’t passive, lazy, or unambitious, but a critical leadership skill. You’ll hear why regulated, centered CEOs consistently make better decisions, build stronger businesses, and create healthier relationships—because calm creates clarity, and clarity is where real leadership lives.
You’ll Discover
- Why urgency-driven leadership leads to poor decisions, burnout, and avoidable conflict
- How nervous system regulation directly impacts your ability to lead, communicate, and make clean decisions
- Why calm isn’t the reward for success but the foundation for sustainable growth and strong boundaries
Timestamps:
01:03 The Myth of Constant Availability
02:41 The Power of Calm in Leadership
05:17 Regulation as a Leadership Skill
09:24 Personal Experiences and Lessons Learned
12:49 The Importance of Boundaries and Consistency
18:43 Cultivating Calm for Sustainable Success
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