
The Gutsy Podcast | Mindset, Personal Development & Entrepreneurship for Women
The Gutsy Podcast is for women, entrepreneurs, and go-getters who are ready to stop holding back and start making gutsy moves in their lives and businesses. Gutsy is the belief and action that happens in the split second when you’re faced with a decision—but this time you choose to go for it instead of going back.
Hosted by Keynote Speaker and Coach, LauraAura, this show is your weekly guide to owning what you actually want, shifting the mind junk that’s been holding you back, and taking bold steps toward your goals.
Each week, you’ll get powerful insights, actionable strategies, and inspiring stories designed to help you break free from overthinking and overcomplicating. Whether you’re tuning in for a full episode or a quick Powerback® session, you’ll walk away with the confidence and clarity to stop fighting yourself and start going for it.
Desire drives you, but gutsy? That’s what gets it done.
The Gutsy Podcast | Mindset, Personal Development & Entrepreneurship for Women
247: Lead with Heart and Still Get Results with Layci Nelson
Can you really lead with empathy and humanity—and get results?
In today’s episode, I’m joined by leadership expert Layci Nelson, founder of Transcend Leadership Collective, for a conversation every leader needs to hear. We explore what it really means to lead with heart, how to create a people-first workplace, and why compassion and accountability don’t have to be at odds.
If you’ve ever worried that being a “soft” leader means sacrificing authority or effectiveness, this conversation will challenge everything you’ve been told.
Layci shares practical, actionable ways to build a culture your team actually wants to be part of—while still holding high standards, creating clear expectations, and delivering results that matter.
In this episode, we talk about:
✨ Why so many workplaces feel disengaging (and what to do about it)
✨ How to balance empathy with authority as a leader
✨ Practical shifts leaders can make to improve team morale and well-being
✨ Layci’s HHART First Framework for human-centered leadership
✨ How to lead with compassion without burning out—or burning bridges
Whether you lead a team or aspire to, this is a must-listen for anyone who believes leadership can be both bold and kind.
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The Gutsy Collective is a personal development community designed to help bold women rebuild self-trust, shift hesitation into momentum, and take gutsy action—both personally and professionally.
Whether you're a leader looking to invest in your team’s growth or a woman ready to break through mental barriers yourself, The Gutsy Collective offers real conversations, live coaching, accountability, and tangible next steps to create lasting change.
Learn more by emailing theteam@lauraaura.com or explore membership at https://lauraaura.com/gutsy-collective/
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