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Unlocked with Kristyn Drennen
You didn’t build your business just to burn out in it. And you didn’t become a leader to feel stuck in the day-to-day.
Welcome to Unlocked with Kristyn Drennen — where high-achieving founders, operators, and executives stop tolerating complexity and start building the businesses (and lives) they actually want.
Kristyn Drennen is a powerhouse Fractional COO, Certified Exit Planning Advisor, and MetaPerformance™ Executive Coach for elite leaders who are scaling with purpose and preparing for high-value exits. She’s known for rolling up her sleeves inside multi-million-dollar companies to align leadership, drive operational clarity, and help owners regain their freedom — all while unlocking extraordinary growth.
Each episode goes beyond theory. Expect straight talk, smart strategy, and transformational questions that cut through the noise. Whether you're leading a growing business or leading from the C-Suite, you’ll leave with real tools, new perspective, and the reminder that it's possible to love your business again.
Episodes
14 episodes
Do You Have Financial Data… or Financial Clarity?
At some point in every business, the question isn’t “can you manage the finances?”It’s “should you still be the one doing it?”In this conversation, Kristyn sits down with Ryan Baer of CFO Selections to unpack a patt...
Are You Leading the Business - or Carrying It? with Charlie Rhea
Many founders start their businesses because they love building, creating, and solving big problems — but somewhere along the way, they become the bottleneck. In this episode of Unlocked, Kristyn Drennen is joined by EOS Implementer Ch...
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Operating Systems, AI, and the Future of Leadership with John Kitchens
What actually makes a business operating system work — and why do so many fail to deliver the clarity leaders expect?In this episode of Unlocked, Kristyn Drennen is joined by John Kitchens, a seasoned business coach with deep ex...
Business as a Ministry: Building Sound Businesses, Steady Leaders, and Strong Families with Paulina Walters
In this deeply personal and practical conversation, Kristyn Drennen sits down with TransformCXO co-founder Paulina Walters to unpack what it truly means to operate a business as a ministry—without sacrificing performance, profitability, or acco...
Designing a People-First Organization: What Makes a Merger Actually Work with Sara Hoffman
Mergers test everything: leadership, communication, trust, and culture. Many organizations focus on systems, contracts, and integration plans, but overlook the human experience inside the transition.In this episode of Unlocked, ...
Managing Change: Are You Creating Clarity or Adding Chaos?
In this episode of Unlocked, Kristyn sits down with organizational transformation expert Noel Andrews-Sotta to explore why change management is far more relevant and human than leaders realize. Noel introduces her Change Compass, a simple frame...
Beyond High Performance: The Hidden Stuckness of High Achievers with David Shrum
What if your biggest obstacle isn’t lack of drive, but the very habits that made you successful? In this candid and practical episode, host Kristyn Drennen talks with executive coach David Shrum about what happens when high achievers plateau an...
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Who Deserves a Seat at Your Table? with Brandon Kinsey
The Data and Humanity Behind Great People Decisions with Brandon Kinsey, Co-Founder of Kinsey ManagementWhen financial pressure rises, even the best leaders can fall into the “layoff trap”—cutting too quickly, ...
Is Your Business a Wealth Engine for Retirement? with Tiffany Charles
Entrepreneurs pour everything into their business — but when it comes to their personal wealth, even the most successful leaders often find themselves disorganized or exposed.In this episode of Unlocked, host Kristyn Drennen sit...
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Unlocking Your Zone of Genius with Delegate & Elevate
Are you spending your best energy on the right things—or are you buried in tasks that drain you?In this solo episode, Kristyn Drennen breaks down the Delegate & Elevate strategy, a simple yet transformative exercise that helps leader...
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What If Better Rest Is the Key to Greater Results? with David Shrum
High performers love to push, grind, and go — but what if the missing link to greater results isn’t more effort, but better rest?In this episode of Unlocked, host Kristyn Drennen sits down with David Shrum, a Meta ...
“I Can’t Fire Them” – Evolving Leadership Teams with Tina Caul
Summary:What happens when loyalty clashes with leadership? In this episode of Unlocked, host Kristyn Drennen sits down with powerhouse real estate leader Tina Caul to explore the messy middle of growing a business: wrong sea...
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“I don’t have time for that!” Finding Your Highest Sustainable Pace with Andrew Hartman of Time Boss
High performers often pride themselves on their ability to grind—but at what cost?Andrew Hartman knows this story firsthand. As a scaling COO, he pushed himself to the breaking point, sacrificing his health, relationships, and sense of pres...
Introducing Unlocked: Finding Joy, Growth, and Clarity in Business with Kristyn Drennen
Welcome to the debut of Unlocked with Kristyn Drennen—a podcast for visionary leaders ready to discover what’s next.In this opening conversation, producer Jon Ekstrom interviews Kristyn to set the stage for the episodes a...