Life Intended

Become a Better Leader: Insights on Agency, Accountability and Resilience with Nick Berry

Kelly Berry Season 1 Episode 7

Nick Berry is an entrepreneur, CEO, mentor, author, and most importantly - Kelly's husband. In this episode, host Kelly Berry interviews Nick about his entrepreneurial journey and approach to leadership and personal growth. Nick shares valuable experiences from starting and growing multiple businesses as well as his personal strategy for his development as a leader. They discuss the concept of agency, highlighting the need for individuals to take control of their circumstances and be accountable for their actions. Nick also discussed one of his most valuable tools for putting leadership into practice on a daily basis, the Leadership Opportunities and Intentions Exercise.

Nick outlines his practice of intentionally seeking challenging tasks to strengthen discipline and leadership skills. He believes that doing hard things helps him optimize his mind and energy, and he encourages listeners to challenge themselves and choose the path of growth. Additionally, Nick talks about his upcoming podcast, "The Business Owner's Journey," aimed at providing crowd-sourced mentorship for entrepreneurs.

Takeaways:

  • Teamwork and creating a positive work culture are essential for business success.
  • Leadership requires intention and the ability to adapt to different situations.
  • Having a sense of agency and taking control of one's circumstances is crucial for personal and professional growth.
  • Accountability is a key characteristic of successful leaders and individuals.
  • Intentionally seeking out challenging tasks and activities can strengthen discipline and leadership skills in preparation for when they are needed.
  • Eliminating points of friction and optimizing time can reduce mental load and increase productivity.

Resources:

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Visit https://www.kellyberry.info/partners to learn more about all of the partners that support Life Intended.

Visit https://www.kellyberry.info/partners to learn more about all of the partners that support Life Intended.

Life Intended is a podcast and coaching platform for women who are ready to stop waiting and start leading. Co-hosted by Kelly Berry and Sadie Wackett, each episode explores self-leadership, identity, emotional wellness, and living with intention.

About Kelly Berry
Kelly Berry is a strategic business leader, coach, and founder of Life Intended. She helps women build clarity, confidence, and alignment in life and work. She enjoys spending quality time with her husband American entrepreneur Nick Berry and daughter Vivienne. Her life is a testament to the power of resilience and intention.
🔗 kellyberry.info | @lifeintendedpodcast

About Sadie Wackett
Sadie Wackett is a C-suite HR executive, certified coach, and co-founder of Life Intended. She supports women through leadership transitions, self-trust, and personal transformation. Sadie is originally from the UK and now lives in South Florida with her husband, daughter and dog, Pickles.
🔗 sadiewackett.com | LinkedIn

Life Intended is published in partnership with FCG.

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