Financial confidence is one of the most overlooked leadership skills—especially for women.
Were you taught that money is a taboo subject? Discussing it was not only inappropriate, but quite offputting. Let’s break that mold because your financial health impacts your work performance. The more financially empowered you are, the bolder leader you can be.
In Episode 15 of the Leadership Lab Podcast, I sat down with financial experts Kathleen Phillips and Chelsea Kessler to have the kind of money conversation many of us were never encouraged to have. For generations, women were taught that money was either taboo, intimidating, or something to outsource entirely. The result? Brilliant, capable leaders who still feel uncertain when it comes to their finances.
In this episode, we challenge that narrative.
We talk about how financial well-being directly impacts leadership presence, confidence, and decision-making. When you understand where your money is going—and why—you show up with more clarity and less stress, both at work and at home.
What we cover in the episode:
- Why financial confidence and leadership confidence are deeply connected
- The difference between saving and investing—and how to know which one you need
- How to create a spending plan that aligns with your values (not shame or restriction)
- Practical approaches to managing debt and building savings
- Why working with a trusted financial advisor can be empowering—not overwhelming
Kathleen and Chelsea also share real stories from their own lives and from the women they work with—proof that financial growth isn’t about perfection, it’s about progress, clarity, and support.
Whether you’re single, partnered, early in your career, or refining your long-term plan, this conversation is designed to meet you where you are and help you move forward with confidence.
🎧 Listen to Episode 15: Financial Well-Being
📥 Download the free personal budget template
Because building wealth isn’t just about money—it’s about leadership, choice, and well-being.
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