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Katy Murray
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Jiving on business, while balancing everything else, I’m here to talk about topics from marketing, management to motherhood and everything in between! Join as we dive into entrepreneurship with a splash of encouragement.Let me help you reach your goals!

  1. 4d ago

    319. People Don’t Quit People They Feel Connected To

    Send us Fan Mail  The people we work with can shape our experience just as much as the work itself. In this episode, I’m exploring why connection, belonging, and genuine workplace relationships matter and sharing how my own perspective on the social side of work has changed over the years. From workplace friendships and isolation to retention, psychological safety, and creating opportunities for authentic connection, this is a conversation about the human side of work. If you’re a leader or employee who wants to build a stronger culture, this episode will help you think differently about the role relationships play in making work meaningful. What You’ll Learn: Why connection and belonging matter at workHow leaders can encourage connection without forcing itWhy workplace relationships can influence retention Key Takeaways: Connection can make difficult seasons easier to navigateBelonging is built through authentic, consistent relationshipsStrong workplace connections need boundaries and professionalism Call to Action: Think about one relationship at work that you could invest in a little more. Join the conversation you normally skip, invite someone to coffee or lunch, check in with a coworker, or simply spend a few extra minutes getting to know someone beyond their role. Connection doesn’t require a big gesture. It starts with choosing to show up. Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. ______________________________ You can find me here: Instagram: @gingerbiz Website: https://www.katymurrayphotography.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TipsandTricksforyourbusiness X: https://twitter.com/GingerBizKM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-murray-ginger-biz/

  2. Sep 22

    318. A Good One-on-One Is About More Than Work

    Send us Fan Mail  One-on-ones can be some of the most valuable conversations a leader has, but too often they become status updates, task reviews, or the first meeting canceled when the calendar gets busy. In this episode, I’m exploring what makes a one-on-one truly meaningful and why these conversations should be about much more than work. From building trust and asking better questions to listening, following through, and simply showing up consistently, this is a conversation about creating space for the conversations your team may not have anywhere else. If you lead people, this episode will help you rethink your one-on-ones as opportunities for connection, growth, and stronger relationships. What You’ll Learn: Why one-on-ones should go beyond status updatesHow consistency and listening build trustQuestions that can create more meaningful conversations Key Takeaways: A one-on-one is about the person, not just their tasksTrust is built through consistency and follow-throughThe conversations that matter most often happen in private Call to Action: Protect your next one-on-one and approach it differently. Spend less time reviewing tasks and more time asking thoughtful questions. Ask what has been challenging, what they’re proud of, what support they need, and what you could do better as their leader. Most importantly, listen to the answers and follow through afterward. Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. ______________________________ You can find me here: Instagram: @gingerbiz Website: https://www.katymurrayphotography.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TipsandTricksforyourbusiness X: https://twitter.com/GingerBizKM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-murray-ginger-biz/

  3. Sep 15

    317. You Can’t Lead Everyone the Same Way

    Send us Fan Mail  Great leadership isn’t about finding one management style and using it with everyone. In this episode, I’m exploring why the approach that helps one employee thrive may leave another feeling unsupported, micromanaged, or misunderstood. From communication and feedback to autonomy, accountability, and individual personalities, this is a conversation about learning to adapt your leadership without sacrificing consistency or fairness. If you lead people with different strengths, experiences, and needs, this episode will help you become more intentional about how you support each person. What You’ll Learn: Why fairness doesn’t mean leading everyone the same wayHow different employees need different levels of support and autonomyHow to adapt your leadership while staying consistent in your values Key Takeaways: Leadership isn’t one size fits all, it’s one size fits oneStay consistent in your values, not necessarily your styleEffective leaders adjust their approach to the person in front of them Call to Action: Choose one person you lead and think about how they respond to your current leadership style. Ask yourself whether they need more structure, autonomy, feedback, encouragement, or directness. Better yet, ask them what kind of support helps them do their best work, then look for one way you can adjust your approach this week. Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. ______________________________ You can find me here: Instagram: @gingerbiz Website: https://www.katymurrayphotography.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TipsandTricksforyourbusiness X: https://twitter.com/GingerBizKM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-murray-ginger-biz/

  4. Sep 8

    316. 13 Lessons I Learned on the Way to My First Half Marathon

    Send us Fan Mail  Running 13.2 miles taught me far more than how to finish a long run. In this episode, I’m sharing 13 lessons I learned while training for and completing my first half marathon distance, including what it taught me about mindset, consistency, self-trust, and knowing when to push versus when to stop. From mental blocks and changing expectations to walking when needed, celebrating progress, and learning to trust myself more deeply, this is a conversation about what can happen when you keep showing up without demanding perfection. Even if you’re not a runner, these lessons can apply to work, motherhood, leadership, personal goals, and just about any hard thing you’re working toward. What You’ll Learn: How to tell the difference between discomfort and a real need to stopWhy consistency and progress do not have to look impressiveHow self-trust grows through small decisions and repeated effort Key Takeaways: You can be proud of yourself before you reach the finish lineAdjusting your approach does not make the goal count any lessConfidence grows when you learn to trust yourself to keep figuring things out Call to Action: Think about one goal you’re currently working toward and identify any unnecessary rules you’ve attached to it. Ask yourself what actually matters most. Give yourself permission to adjust the pace, change the approach, take a break, or keep moving differently without deciding that you’ve failed. Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. ______________________________ You can find me here: Instagram: @gingerbiz Website: https://www.katymurrayphotography.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TipsandTricksforyourbusiness X: https://twitter.com/GingerBizKM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-murray-ginger-biz/

  5. Sep 1

    315. Being Good at Something Doesn’t Mean You Have to Keep Doing It

    Send us Fan Mail  Being capable can open a lot of doors, but it can also keep us doing things long after they stop being right for us. In this episode, I’m exploring what happens when our strengths, talents, and even the things we’re known for start becoming expectations we feel obligated to keep fulfilling. From career changes and leadership to running, entrepreneurship, and letting go of control, this is a conversation about separating what you’re good at from what you actually want. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re ready to move on or simply going through a difficult season, this episode will help you ask better questions about what comes next. What You’ll Learn: Why being capable can sometimes keep you stuckHow to tell frustration from genuinely wanting changeWhy letting go can create room for new growth Key Takeaways: Being good at something doesn’t mean you owe your future to itYour strengths can become a comfort zoneThe goal isn’t always to leave, but to intentionally choose Call to Action: Think about something you continue doing largely because you’re good at it or because others expect it from you. Ask yourself whether it still challenges, fulfills, or excites you. You don’t have to make a dramatic change today, but give yourself permission to consider what you actually want next. Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. ______________________________ You can find me here: Instagram: @gingerbiz Website: https://www.katymurrayphotography.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TipsandTricksforyourbusiness X: https://twitter.com/GingerBizKM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-murray-ginger-biz/

  6. Aug 25

    314. Leading the People Who Used to Sit Next to You

    Send us Fan Mail  Stepping into leadership is challenging enough, but leading people who used to be your peers brings an entirely different kind of transition. In this episode, I’m exploring what changes when former coworkers begin looking to you for direction, decisions, and consistency. From shifting relationships and setting boundaries to building trust and credibility, this is a conversation about leading with clarity without losing connection. If you’ve recently been promoted within your organization or are preparing to lead people you once worked alongside, this episode will help you navigate that change with greater confidence. What You’ll Learn: Why leading former peers requires a different approachHow clarity and consistency build early credibilityPractical ways to navigate changing workplace relationships Key Takeaways: Relationships may change, but they do not have to weakenConsistency builds trust faster than authorityStrong leaders acknowledge the transition instead of avoiding it Call to Action: Schedule a one-on-one conversation with someone you previously worked alongside and now lead. Ask what is working well, what support they need, and what would help make the transition successful. Focus on listening, setting clear expectations, and showing through your actions that the relationship still matters. Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. ______________________________ You can find me here: Instagram: @gingerbiz Website: https://www.katymurrayphotography.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TipsandTricksforyourbusiness X: https://twitter.com/GingerBizKM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-murray-ginger-biz/

  7. Aug 18

    313. Everything Counts as Experience: Letting Go of Outcomes and Living More Fully

    Send us Fan Mail  Not everything has to work out perfectly to still count. In this episode, I’m exploring what happens when we stop grading every experience by the outcome and start allowing life to teach us through the process instead. From motherhood and running to creativity, regret, and everyday decisions, this is a conversation about loosening our grip on results. If you’ve ever labeled something a failure, a waste of time, or not worth it simply because it didn’t end the way you hoped, this episode will help you see those experiences differently. What You’ll Learn: Why outcomes don’t determine whether an experience matteredHow hindsight can distort the way we judge past decisionsWhy presence grows when we stop constantly evaluating ourselves Key Takeaways: Not every experience needs immediate meaningWhat feels wasted may still be shaping youLess judgment creates more room to actually live Call to Action: Choose one experience you’ve been labeling as a failure, waste of time, or wrong turn. Instead of judging the outcome, ask yourself what you experienced, learned, or discovered along the way. You don’t have to force a lesson or make it mean something yet. Let the experience simply count. Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. ______________________________ You can find me here: Instagram: @gingerbiz Website: https://www.katymurrayphotography.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TipsandTricksforyourbusiness X: https://twitter.com/GingerBizKM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-murray-ginger-biz/

  8. Aug 11

    312. Why I Still Do Hard Things When No One Is Making Me

    Send us Fan Mail  Discipline often looks like motivation from the outside, but behind the scenes, it is usually a series of quiet decisions no one else sees. In this episode, I’m sharing why I continue doing hard things even when no one is watching, checking, or expecting me to follow through. From running and internal motivation to identity, consistency, and self-trust, this is a conversation about keeping promises to yourself. If you’ve ever waited to feel motivated before taking action, this episode will help you understand why starting matters more than feeling ready. What You’ll Learn: Why discipline is built in private momentsHow identity creates more consistency than motivationWhy keeping small promises builds self-trust Key Takeaways: Motivation changes, but identity provides directionThe hardest part is often simply startingSelf-trust grows each time you follow through Call to Action: Choose one small promise to make to yourself this week. Keep it simple, specific, and realistic, whether it is taking a short walk, completing one workout, or protecting a few quiet minutes each morning. Follow through even when no one is watching and notice how that decision strengthens your trust in yourself. Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. ______________________________ You can find me here: Instagram: @gingerbiz Website: https://www.katymurrayphotography.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TipsandTricksforyourbusiness X: https://twitter.com/GingerBizKM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-murray-ginger-biz/

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Jiving on business, while balancing everything else, I’m here to talk about topics from marketing, management to motherhood and everything in between! Join as we dive into entrepreneurship with a splash of encouragement.Let me help you reach your goals!

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  • Creator
    Katy Murray
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    320
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Ginger Biz
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    Ginger Biz