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
163 | Soft Leadership, Strong Boundaries: The Power of Quiet “No”
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Ever wonder what it really takes to build a business and a life that feels like yours? In this episode of Big CEO Energy, I’m sharing the word that’s been bubbling up for me—softness—and what I believe every soft-hearted leader needs to hear: I can be soft and still say no without guilt.
I talk about why empathetic, people-oriented leaders struggle to set boundaries, how saying yes when I mean no costs me my peace, energy, and time, and how trying to lead in someone else’s louder style burned me out. I break down what “quiet power” looks like—discernment over reaction, steadiness over urgency, and long-term vision over short-term hype—and the practical ways I’m choosing to lead: stop apologizing for my pace, prioritize depth over frequency, schedule reflection time, and let my work speak.
Timestamps:
01:03 Word of the Year Softness
01:42 Soft Leaders Saying No
03:00 Quiet Power Defined
04:01 Steady Vision Over Hype
06:56 Lead As Yourself
08:06 Practical Quiet Power Habits
09:56 Permission To Stop Performing
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