That Big CEO Energy

Kallai Plummer
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That Big CEO Energy is the empowering podcast for ambitious women building purpose-driven businesses. Hosted by Virtual COO Kallai Plummer, each episode delivers honest conversations, streamlined strategies, and systems that support sustainable growth. From navigating mindset blocks to simplifying operations and stepping fully into your leadership, this show is your weekly dose of clarity, confidence, and real CEO energy. 

  1. 4D AGO

    158 | Embracing Calm: The Competitive Advantage in Leadership

    We’ve been taught that speed equals success, urgency equals importance, and calm is something you earn later—after the business stabilizes or the pressure lets up. But for many leaders, that belief is exactly what’s keeping them stuck in burnout, reactivity, and constant overwhelm. In this episode, we’re unpacking why calm isn’t passive, lazy, or unambitious, but a critical leadership skill. You’ll hear why regulated, centered CEOs consistently make better decisions, build stronger businesses, and create healthier relationships—because calm creates clarity, and clarity is where real leadership lives. You’ll Discover Why urgency-driven leadership leads to poor decisions, burnout, and avoidable conflictHow nervous system regulation directly impacts your ability to lead, communicate, and make clean decisions Why calm isn’t the reward for success but the foundation for sustainable growth and strong boundaries Timestamps: 01:03 The Myth of Constant Availability 02:41 The Power of Calm in Leadership 05:17 Regulation as a Leadership Skill 09:24 Personal Experiences and Lessons Learned 12:49 The Importance of Boundaries and Consistency 18:43 Cultivating Calm for Sustainable Success Support the show Want to Be a Guest? Have a story, lesson, or business breakthrough to share with other CEOs? → Apply to Be a Guest What if your business had a solid foundation by this time next week? → Download the Free CEO Starter Kit Could a supportive community be the thing you're missing in your momentum? → Join The Kallective Mentorship, accountability, and bi-weekly sessions to build your business the smart way. → GET THE GOOD MAIL Lots of fun. Never spam. Promise. Let’s be friends on social: Instagram @_kalandco I would be grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and turn on their CEO Energy too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”

    24 min

  2. FEB 11

    157 | Mastering Your Inner Critic: A 10-Minute Routine to Stop Negative Self-Talk

    Negative self-talk doesn’t wait for the right moment. It shows up before coffee, before clarity, and before you’ve even had a chance to steady yourself for the day. And for driven, thoughtful leaders, that inner critic is often louder—not quieter. In this episode, we’re talking about why negative self-talk isn’t a personal flaw or a mindset failure, but a habit rooted in regulation. You’ll learn how a simple 10-minute routine can interrupt the spiral, bring you back into your body, and stop your inner critic from hijacking the day—without pretending doubt doesn’t exist or forcing fake positivity. You’ll Discover Why negative self-talk is less about facts and more about nervous system regulationHow to interrupt the inner critic without arguing with it, shaming it, or forcing affirmations you don’t believeA practical 10-minute routine that brings you back to center and restores choice, clarity, and self-leadership Timestamps: 01:03 Confronting the Inner Critic 01:52 10-Minute Routine to Interrupt Negative Self-Talk 04:07 Step-by-Step Guide to the Routine 07:59 Grounding and Reality Check 10:38 Separating Worth from Performance 15:10 Movement and Control 17:58 Leading with Compassion and Authority Support the show Want to Be a Guest? Have a story, lesson, or business breakthrough to share with other CEOs? → Apply to Be a Guest What if your business had a solid foundation by this time next week? → Download the Free CEO Starter Kit Could a supportive community be the thing you're missing in your momentum? → Join The Kallective Mentorship, accountability, and bi-weekly sessions to build your business the smart way. → GET THE GOOD MAIL Lots of fun. Never spam. Promise. Let’s be friends on social: Instagram @_kalandco I would be grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and turn on their CEO Energy too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”

    20 min

  3. FEB 4

    156 | Embracing Consistency on Your Worst Days: The Secret to Long-Term Success

    Consistency doesn’t mean giving 100 percent every day—and believing that it does is one of the fastest paths to burnout. Real momentum is built on the days when energy is low, motivation is gone, and showing up feels heavy.\ In this episode, we’re reframing what consistency actually looks like and why the smallest possible action on your hardest days often matters more than your biggest wins. This is a grounded, honest conversation about sustainability, self-trust, and staying in the game even when life doesn’t cooperate. You’ll Discover Why operating at full capacity every day quietly leads to burnout rather than long-term successWhat the “minimum effective dose” really means and how to use it to stay consistent without quittingWhy your worst days—not your best ones—are what actually build momentum, confidence, and self-trust Timestamps: 00:43 The Reality of Entrepreneurship 04:49 Consistency on Your Worst Days 09:31 Redefining Success and Consistency 18:04 Practical Examples of Minimum Effort 23:15 Mindset Shifts for Sustainable Success Support the show Want to Be a Guest? Have a story, lesson, or business breakthrough to share with other CEOs? → Apply to Be a Guest What if your business had a solid foundation by this time next week? → Download the Free CEO Starter Kit Could a supportive community be the thing you're missing in your momentum? → Join The Kallective Mentorship, accountability, and bi-weekly sessions to build your business the smart way. → GET THE GOOD MAIL Lots of fun. Never spam. Promise. Let’s be friends on social: Instagram @_kalandco I would be grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and turn on their CEO Energy too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”

    30 min

  4. JAN 28

    155 | The Power of Being Unrushed in a World Obsessed With Speed

    This episode challenges the belief that faster is always better. In an online world obsessed with urgency, constant launches, and nonstop visibility, choosing to be unrushed can feel rebellious. But what if the pressure to move faster is the very thing keeping you stuck, exhausted, and disconnected from your business? This conversation explores why slowing down is not lazy, but strategic, and how building at a sustainable pace creates clarity, creativity, and long-term success. Being unrushed is not falling behind. It’s choosing a pace that actually lasts. What We Cover in This Episode: The unspoken pressure to move faster in the online business worldWhy urgency culture leads to burnout, poor decisions, and loss of creativityHow intentional pacing creates stronger, more sustainable businessesThe goal is to create a business and life that truly reflect your values and provide enduring satisfaction. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction: Embracing the Unrushed Life 01:45 The Pressure of the Online Business World 02:59 Defining the Unrushed Mindset 06:40 The Consequences of Constant Urgency 09:04 Practical Tips for Slowing Down 12:16 Trust Your Pace Support the show Want to Be a Guest? Have a story, lesson, or business breakthrough to share with other CEOs? → Apply to Be a Guest What if your business had a solid foundation by this time next week? → Download the Free CEO Starter Kit Could a supportive community be the thing you're missing in your momentum? → Join The Kallective Mentorship, accountability, and bi-weekly sessions to build your business the smart way. → GET THE GOOD MAIL Lots of fun. Never spam. Promise. Let’s be friends on social: Instagram @_kalandco I would be grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and turn on their CEO Energy too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”

    14 min

  5. JAN 21

    154 | Embodied CEO Energy: Leading From Your Body, Not Just Your Brain

    This episode explores a leadership skill that rarely gets talked about in business spaces: embodied decision-making. If you’ve been leading purely from logic, data, and productivity while ignoring what your body is telling you, this conversation offers a powerful reframe. Leading from your body is not woo or abstract. It is practical, grounded, and deeply transformative. When you listen to your body’s signals, your decisions become clearer, your energy stabilizes, and your leadership presence shifts. Your body is not separate from your business. It is one of your greatest leadership tools. What We Cover in This Episode: Why most leaders are trained to live in their heads and disconnect from their bodiesHow ignoring physical signals leads to misalignment, burnout, and poor decisionsWhat it actually means to lead from your body in real-world businessTune in to reconnect with your body, take notice of physical sensations, and incorporate this awareness into your leadership approach for a more balanced, effective, and joyful entrepreneurial journey. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:03 Embodied CEO Energy: Leading from Your Body 02:08 Recognizing and Trusting Your Body's Signals 05:55 Practical Steps to Embodied Leadership 13:31 Final Thoughts: Integrating Body and Business Support the show Want to Be a Guest? Have a story, lesson, or business breakthrough to share with other CEOs? → Apply to Be a Guest What if your business had a solid foundation by this time next week? → Download the Free CEO Starter Kit Could a supportive community be the thing you're missing in your momentum? → Join The Kallective Mentorship, accountability, and bi-weekly sessions to build your business the smart way. → GET THE GOOD MAIL Lots of fun. Never spam. Promise. Let’s be friends on social: Instagram @_kalandco I would be grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and turn on their CEO Energy too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”

    16 min

  6. JAN 14

    153 | You Don’t Need to Be Aggressive to Be in Authority

    This episode challenges one of the most deeply ingrained leadership myths: that authority requires aggression. If you’ve ever felt like you had to harden yourself, be tougher, or override your natural instincts to be taken seriously, this conversation is for you. We unpack the difference between aggression and authority, why softness is often misunderstood, and how grounded leadership creates respect without fear, domination, or burnout. You don’t need to change who you are to lead well. What We Cover in This Episode: Why we’ve been conditioned to associate authority with force and dominanceThe emotional and physical cost of performing toughness that doesn’t fitHow authority rooted in clarity and trust creates better outcomesTune in to learn how to build a business and life that feels genuinely yours, while maintaining your soft yet powerful leadership style. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction: Challenging Beliefs on Authority 00:51 The Myth of Aggression in Leadership 01:55 Personal Experiences with Aggression 04:33 Redefining Authority vs. Aggression 06:08 Authority in Parenting and Leadership 16:40 Practical Tips for Leading with Authority 17:46 Embrace Your True Authority Support the show Want to Be a Guest? Have a story, lesson, or business breakthrough to share with other CEOs? → Apply to Be a Guest What if your business had a solid foundation by this time next week? → Download the Free CEO Starter Kit Could a supportive community be the thing you're missing in your momentum? → Join The Kallective Mentorship, accountability, and bi-weekly sessions to build your business the smart way. → GET THE GOOD MAIL Lots of fun. Never spam. Promise. Let’s be friends on social: Instagram @_kalandco I would be grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and turn on their CEO Energy too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”

    19 min

  7. JAN 7

    152 | Quiet Power Leadership: You Don’t Have to Be Loud to Be in Authority

    This episode is a conversation for leaders who don’t dominate rooms, shout the loudest, or thrive on constant visibility. It’s about quiet power and why grounded, steady leadership is often misunderstood but deeply effective. If you’ve ever felt pressure to lead louder, faster, or more visibly than feels natural to you, this episode offers both clarity and permission to stop performing and start leading in a way that actually fits. Quiet leadership isn’t a limitation. It’s an advantage. What We Cover in This Episode: Why leadership is not a personality type and doesn’t belong only to the bold or loudHow cultural and online leadership scripts push quiet leaders to overcompensateWhy quiet, steady leadership creates trust, sustainability, and long-term impactTune in to discover how quiet power can lead to sustainable success and trust within your team and business. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction: Embracing the Messy Middle 01:04 The Concept of Quiet Leadership 02:52 Challenging Traditional Leadership Norms 04:51 The Misunderstandings of Quiet Leadership 06:35 Practicing Quiet Leadership 11:11 Final Thoughts on Leadership Support the show Want to Be a Guest? Have a story, lesson, or business breakthrough to share with other CEOs? → Apply to Be a Guest What if your business had a solid foundation by this time next week? → Download the Free CEO Starter Kit Could a supportive community be the thing you're missing in your momentum? → Join The Kallective Mentorship, accountability, and bi-weekly sessions to build your business the smart way. → GET THE GOOD MAIL Lots of fun. Never spam. Promise. Let’s be friends on social: Instagram @_kalandco I would be grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and turn on their CEO Energy too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”

    12 min

  8. 12/31/2025

    151 | Becoming the Next Version of You: What I’m Letting Go Of This Year-And How You Can Too (Part 2)

    This is part two of the December mini-series Becoming the Next Version of You. After recognizing that the plan is no longer the path, this episode invites you into release. This is a guided pause. A ceremony. A moment to consciously let go of what no longer fits so you can enter the next season lighter, clearer, and aligned with who you’ve become. Letting go is not quitting. It is leadership. What We Cover in This Episode: Why letting go is a leadership skill, not a failure or weaknessThe hidden weight CEOs carry when they don’t intentionally releaseHow clearing outdated identities and expectations creates real momentum What I’m Personally Letting Go Of: The belief that rest must be earned and stillness equals lazinessBusiness paths, roles, and structures that no longer fit my futureGuilt, apology, and fear around wanting something different now Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:44 The Power of Letting Go 03:51 Clearing the Path for New Beginnings 05:50 Personal Reflections and Releases 09:23 Guided Release Ceremony 13:19 Practical Integration of Release 14:49 Final Thoughts  Support the show Want to Be a Guest? Have a story, lesson, or business breakthrough to share with other CEOs? → Apply to Be a Guest What if your business had a solid foundation by this time next week? → Download the Free CEO Starter Kit Could a supportive community be the thing you're missing in your momentum? → Join The Kallective Mentorship, accountability, and bi-weekly sessions to build your business the smart way. → GET THE GOOD MAIL Lots of fun. Never spam. Promise. Let’s be friends on social: Instagram @_kalandco I would be grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and turn on their CEO Energy too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”

    17 min
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That Big CEO Energy is the empowering podcast for ambitious women building purpose-driven businesses. Hosted by Virtual COO Kallai Plummer, each episode delivers honest conversations, streamlined strategies, and systems that support sustainable growth. From navigating mindset blocks to simplifying operations and stepping fully into your leadership, this show is your weekly dose of clarity, confidence, and real CEO energy. 

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  • Creator
    Kallai Plummer
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    159
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 That Big CEO Energy
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