Stacking Your Team | Leadership Advisor for Women Entrepreneurs

Shelli L. Warren
  • 4.7 (97)
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Updated Weekly

It's one of the longest-running and most credible women-focused small-business leadership podcasts available today for established brick and mortar business owners. This show is all about team performance and leadership, not HR, no newbie go-girl hype or hustle harder talk. Episodes are highly tactical and designed for you to "try this tomorrow in your workplace." Clients appear as guests, offering an honest look at leading a business while managing the full reality of work, family, and community life. Hosted by Shelli Warren, your Team and Leadership coach, with decades of experience leading people in various organizations, including a Fortune 50 corporation. She teaches you each week how to go from burnout to bold leadership.

  1. 1d ago

    421: You Won't Get Any Makeup or Workout Advice from Me, but You Will Get...

    In the second episode of our summer series all about Life and Leadership, I'm sharing three of my favorite strategies that I personally use all year round, and you can too, so that you can take control of your schedule, embrace outsourcing, and set clear boundaries on obligations.   📙 Grab your copy of my new book, "Mom's Going on a business Trip," here: momisgoingonabusinesstrip.com Work with Shelli Warren: Book a call with Shelli to talk about how coaching can help you elevate your leadership capability. Apply to join the Leadership Lab. Free Resources: Click here to grab our NEWEST resource that guides you through a firing framework that protects your culture and your credibility. Download the companion workbook for our 7 most-popular podcast epiosdes. Check out more free resources here. Shop: Grab your Leadership Brief Tear Sheets. Connect with Shelli Warren: Email: leader@stackingyourteam.com Instagram LinkedIn Subscribe to the Stacking Your Team Newsletter

    12 min

  2. Jun 2

    420: How My Clients Make Time for Leadership

    We are kicking off our summer series with a focus on what it really means to create work-life integration as a woman leader. If you've been chasing the myth of work-life balance, it's time to try something more achievable.  In this episode, I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes look at how I help my clients carve out intentional, distraction-free time to focus on the highest value leadership work. Whether that's planning, performance management, or those big decisions that keep getting pushed aside. I'll break down why leadership work is real work, how to protect this time in your busy schedule, and why your business (and your wellbeing) depend on it.    📙 Grab your copy of my new book, "Mom's Going on a business Trip," here: momisgoingonabusinesstrip.com Work with Shelli Warren: Book a call with Shelli to talk about how coaching can help you elevate your leadership capability. Apply to join the Leadership Lab. Free Resources: Click here to grab our NEWEST resource that guides you through a firing framework that protects your culture and your credibility. Download the companion workbook for our 7 most-popular podcast epiosdes. Check out more free resources here. Shop: Grab your Leadership Brief Tear Sheets. Connect with Shelli Warren: Email: leader@stackingyourteam.com Instagram LinkedIn Subscribe to the Stacking Your Team Newsletter

    22 min

  3. May 26

    419: The Operational Reset Behind a Thriving Wellness Centre with Kara Aubin

    Today you'll meet Kara Aubin, founder of the Ayurvedic Wellness Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Kara shares: How she transitioned from seeing clients at home to opening a thriving brick-and-mortar center The magic of focusing less on cramming in content, and more on creating 'spaciousness' for true transformation in retreats and programs The behind-the-scenes of running a multi-faceted business that integrates clinical services, education, and retail, and the hard-won lessons of hiring and building a unique team Her evolution as a leader: letting go of overfunctioning, building robust systems, and developing other leaders so she can step back from being the bottleneck If you want heartfelt, practical insights on building a sustainable team and business, plus a dose of inspiration from a leader who's doing deep, meaningful work, this episode is for you. Connect with Kara Aubin: Website Ayurvedic Wellness Center Instagram Kara's Instagram   📙 Grab your copy of my new book, "Mom's Going on a business Trip," here: momisgoingonabusinesstrip.com Work with Shelli Warren: Book a call with Shelli to talk about how coaching can help you elevate your leadership capability. Apply to join the Leadership Lab. Free Resources: Click here to grab our NEWEST resource that guides you through a firing framework that protects your culture and your credibility. Download the companion workbook for our 7 most-popular podcast epiosdes. Check out more free resources here. Shop: Grab your Leadership Brief Tear Sheets. Connect with Shelli Warren: Email: leader@stackingyourteam.com Instagram LinkedIn Subscribe to the Stacking Your Team Newsletter

    43 min

  4. May 19

    418: They Didn't Quit Overnight, Why People Really Leave

    In this episode, I'm sharing real reasons with real examples of why your team members walk out the door. Spoiler alert: it's not usually about the money. We dig into the overlooked truth that people quit leaders, not companies. If you've ever felt gut-punched by turnover, struggled with unresolved issues on your team, or wondered why your high-performers seem disengaged, this episode is for you. 📙 Grab your copy of my new book, "Mom's Going on a business Trip," here: momisgoingonabusinesstrip.com Work with Shelli Warren: Book a call with Shelli to talk about how coaching can help you elevate your leadership capability. Apply to join the Leadership Lab. Free Resources: Click here to grab our NEWEST resource that guides you through a firing framework that protects your culture and your credibility. Download the companion workbook for our 7 most-popular podcast epiosdes. Check out more free resources here. Shop: Grab your Leadership Brief Tear Sheets. Connect with Shelli Warren: Email: leader@stackingyourteam.com Instagram LinkedIn Subscribe to the Stacking Your Team Newsletter

    16 min

  5. May 12

    417: When Loyalty Becomes a Liability in Your Business

    What if the loyalty you have for those early team members is actually holding your business back?  In today's episode, I break down the tough truth: not everyone who helped you build your business is meant to help you scale it. You'll learn why holding onto longstanding team members out of loyalty can quietly cost you performance, profit, and your reputation.  I'll show you how to separate appreciation from the actual needs of your business, and why strong leadership means making brave decisions for the future, not just rewarding history. If you've been feeling that tension, it's time to lead forward.   📙 Grab your copy of my new book, "Mom's Going on a business Trip," here: momisgoingonabusinesstrip.com Work with Shelli Warren: Book a call with Shelli to talk about how coaching can help you elevate your leadership capability. Apply to join the Leadership Lab. Free Resources: Click here to grab our NEWEST resource that guides you through a firing framework that protects your culture and your credibility. Download the companion workbook for our 7 most-popular podcast epiosdes. Check out more free resources here. Shop: Grab your Leadership Brief Tear Sheets. Connect with Shelli Warren: Email: leader@stackingyourteam.com Instagram LinkedIn Subscribe to the Stacking Your Team Newsletter

    15 min

  6. May 5

    416: The Bottleneck Trap: Why Your Service Business Can't Scale

    In this episode, I pull back the curtain on the "bottleneck trap," that sneaky phase where your business can't scale because every decision runs through you. It's not a motivation or hiring problem; it's about your leadership structure. I'll show you how to shift from operator to leader without lowering your standards or burning out. If you're ready to get out from under the weight of running everything, unleash your team's full potential, and finally have a business that runs with you, not on your back, this episode is a game-changer. Grab your copy of my new book, "Mom's Going on a business Trip," here: momisgoingonabusinesstrip.com Work with Shelli Warren: Book a call with Shelli to talk about how coaching can help you elevate your leadership capability. Apply to join the Leadership Lab. Free Resources: Click here to grab our NEWEST resource that guides you through a firing framework that protects your culture and your credibility. Download the companion workbook for our 7 most-popular podcast epiosdes. Check out more free resources here. Shop: Grab your Leadership Brief Tear Sheets. Connect with Shelli Warren: Email: leader@stackingyourteam.com Instagram LinkedIn Subscribe to the Stacking Your Team Newsletter

    14 min
  7. Exciting Announcement: A Heartfelt Book for Working Moms and Their Kids!

    May 4

    Exciting Announcement: A Heartfelt Book for Working Moms and Their Kids!

    Are you a working mom who travels for business and wonders if your kids still feel your love while you're away?  I understand that struggle. That's why I wrote "Mom's Going on a Business Trip: Love Doesn't Fit in a Suitcase."  This book gives families real language to show that even when routines change, love stays with your child. Tune in to hear all about my first book and grab your copy here: momisgoingonabusinesstrip.com.

    4 min

  8. Apr 28

    415: When Delegation Isn't the Problem, Structure Is

    Are you tired of delegation falling flat in your business? When you delegate without clear ownership, decision rights, or accountability, everything comes right back to you. The key is setting up a structure where outcomes, not just tasks, are owned, measured, and regularly reviewed.  Stop being the bottleneck or the safety net. Become the leader who sets standards and empowers your team to win.   Work with Shelli Warren: Book a call with Shelli to talk about how coaching can help you elevate your leadership capability. Apply to join the Leadership Lab. Free Resources: Click here to grab our NEWEST resource that guides you through a firing framework that protects your culture and your credibility. Download the companion workbook for our 7 most-popular podcast epiosdes. Check out more free resources here. Shop: Grab your Leadership Brief Tear Sheets. Connect with Shelli Warren: Email: leader@stackingyourteam.com Instagram LinkedIn Subscribe to the Stacking Your Team Newsletter

    11 min
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It's one of the longest-running and most credible women-focused small-business leadership podcasts available today for established brick and mortar business owners. This show is all about team performance and leadership, not HR, no newbie go-girl hype or hustle harder talk. Episodes are highly tactical and designed for you to "try this tomorrow in your workplace." Clients appear as guests, offering an honest look at leading a business while managing the full reality of work, family, and community life. Hosted by Shelli Warren, your Team and Leadership coach, with decades of experience leading people in various organizations, including a Fortune 50 corporation. She teaches you each week how to go from burnout to bold leadership.

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