The Good, The Bad & The Awkward: A Leadership Chat
Leadership is tricky—because people are complicated. There’s no one-size-fits-all leadership style, no perfect formula for team building, and definitely no magic tech tool to make leadership struggles disappear (but if one ever gets invented, let me know).
In this episode, I’m bringing in three very special guests—my own team! Adriana Strauma (Operations Manager & Client Manager), Keriann Bellamy (Content Manager), and Varalaxmi V (Systems Strategist & Client Manager) join me to spill the tea on leadership. We talk about the good, the bad, and the awkward when it comes to leading and being led. We dive into what makes a great leader, the biggest mistakes leaders make, and how our definitions of leadership have evolved over time.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why leadership is more about collaboration than control
How being an introvert can actually make you a strong leader
The hardest part about leading a team (hint: delegation!)
The biggest leadership challenges we’ve faced—and how we overcame them
The importance of overcommunication and active listening
How to build trust and create a positive, productive team dynamic
Resources & Links:
If you’ve ever struggled with leadership—whether as a business owner, team member, or just in life—this episode is for you!
Our Guests:
Adriana Strama is an Accredited Online Business Manager with a talent for simplifying the complicated. A former teacher turned operations pro, Adriana knows how to create structure out of chaos. She specializes in helping six-figure entrepreneurs streamline their systems, manage their teams, and free up their time so they can focus on growth and innovation. Adriana’s approach is all about empowering business owners to “do less and accomplish more.” With her strategic insight and reliable support, she helps her clients step out of the weeds of daily operations and into the role of visionary leaders. Whether it’s optimizing workflows, planning for scalable growth, or managing big-picture projects, Adriana thrives on bringing clarity and efficiency to the table.
Adriana’s Website: https://ww.adrianastrama.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-strama
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adrianastrama_obm
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adrianastramaobm
Keriann Bellamy helps health and wellness coaches build authentic, results-driven content and email marketing strategies so they can engage their audience, grow their list, and get their message out to more people.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerianncontentbiz
Varalaxmi V is a Business & Systems Strategist and an aspiring Speaker. She’s a mother to a sassy little girl whose glowing personality inspires her daily! Her entrepreneurial journey began in 2019 when she moved to the U.S. and accidentally became a business owner. What started as a simple freelance gig quickly turned into a passion for building systems, creating balance, and helping others thrive. Over the years, she’s fallen in love with online tools—whether it’s designing efficient business systems or helping entrepreneurs build purpose-driven businesses while selling authentically. These tools, paired her mindset work, have been the key to finding harmony between motherhood and running a growing business. As a speaker, she loves sharing her journey—from navigating life as a new entrepreneur to completely shifting her business goals while embracing the beautiful chaos of motherhood. Her mission is to inspire and empower women to create balance, leverage systems, and pursue their dreams with confidence and clarity.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/launchwithlaxmi
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/varalaxmi
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