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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. 6D AGO

    299. How Great Managers Handle Conflict: The Middle Ground of Leadership

    Send us Fan Mail  Conflict is not the exception in leadership, it’s part of the job. But most managers are never actually taught how to navigate it well. In this episode, I’m diving into the middle ground of leadership: how great managers handle workplace conflict without avoiding it or exploding. From emotional reactions and delayed conversations to clarity, accountability, and trust, this is a conversation about what healthy conflict actually looks like. If you’ve ever struggled with difficult conversations or found yourself swinging between silence and frustration, this episode will help you find a steadier approach. What You’ll Learn: Why managers tend to avoid conflict or overcorrect emotionallyWhat healthy, productive conflict actually looks like in leadershipA practical framework for handling tension with clarity and steadiness Key Takeaways: Unresolved conflict compounds over time, it rarely disappears on its ownTrust is built when leaders address issues early and calmlyGreat managers focus on alignment and clarity, not emotional reaction Call to Action: Think about one conversation you may be avoiding right now. Instead of waiting for frustration to build, approach it early with curiosity and clarity. Focus on understanding the gap between expectation and reality, and commit to moving the conversation toward alignment instead of avoidance. 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/

    15 min

  2. MAY 5

    298. Closing the Loop: The Leadership Habit That Builds Trust

    Send us Fan Mail Some leadership habits are obvious. Others quietly shape trust behind the scenes. In this episode, I’m diving into one of the most overlooked but powerful leadership behaviors: closing the loop. From follow-ups and feedback to everyday conversations, this is about what happens after the moment passes. Because leadership isn’t just about what you say, it’s about whether you come back to it. If you’ve ever wondered how to build trust without big gestures, this episode will show you how small, consistent follow-through makes all the difference. What You’ll Learn: What “closing the loop” really means in day-to-day leadershipWhy follow-up matters more than perfection in building trustHow missed follow-through quietly changes team behavior over time Key Takeaways: Trust is built through small, repeated moments of reliabilitySilence after a conversation creates uncertainty, not resolutionFollowing up, even briefly, reinforces that people are heard and valued Call to Action: Think about one conversation from this week that you haven’t revisited yet. Take a moment to follow up, even with a simple update or acknowledgment. Build the habit of closing the loop and notice how it strengthens trust over time. 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/

    15 min

  3. APR 28

    297. Parenting Parallels in Leadership: A Conversation About Raising People, Leading Teams, and Learning As You Go

    Send us Fan Mail Parenting and leadership may look like two completely different roles, but in practice, they mirror each other more than we realize. In this episode, I’m exploring the parallels between raising a child and leading a team, and what both roles teach us about patience, growth, and showing up while we’re still figuring it out. From emotional regulation to consistency and learning in real time, this is a conversation about influence over control and presence over perfection. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to have it all figured out, this episode will remind you that growth happens while you’re already in it. What You’ll Learn: How parenting and leadership mirror each other in communication, consistency, and growthWhy direction and steadiness matter more than having all the answersHow emotional regulation and modeling behavior shape those around you Key Takeaways: You are always modeling something, whether you realize it or notConsistency and repair build trust more than perfection ever willGrowth happens while you carry responsibility, not before Call to Action: Take a moment this week to reflect on what you are modeling in your leadership or at home. When something doesn’t go as planned, focus on repair instead of perfection and notice how it shifts trust, connection, and growth. 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/

    16 min

  4. APR 21

    296. Opening Seats at the Table: A Conversation About Leadership, Inclusion, and Bringing People With You (Without Losing Clarity or Intentionality)

    Send us Fan Mail  Opening a seat at the table sounds simple, but in leadership, it’s far more nuanced. In this episode, I’m diving into what it really means to bring people into the room where decisions are made and how to do it with intention, clarity, and purpose. From leadership development to team alignment, this conversation explores the balance between inclusion and discernment. Because bringing people with you is powerful, but only when it’s done in a way that actually builds capability instead of creating noise. What You’ll Learn: What it truly means to “open a seat at the table” in leadershipWhen inclusion accelerates growth and when it can create confusionHow exposure to decision-making builds stronger, more capable teams Key Takeaways: Inclusion without intention can dilute clarity and slow progressExposure to real leadership moments builds capability faster than instructionThe goal is not to include everyone in everything, but the right people at the right time Call to Action: Take a look at your team this week and ask yourself who could benefit from more exposure to how decisions are made. Choose one intentional moment to bring someone into the room, not just to participate, but to observe, learn, and grow. 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/

    15 min

  5. APR 14

    295. Glass Half Full vs. Half Empty: A Conversation About Perspective, Leadership, and Choosing Possibility (Even When It’s Hard)

    Send us Fan Mail  Perspective shapes more than mood. It shapes leadership, energy, and what happens next. In this episode, I’m diving into the difference between seeing the glass half full or half empty and why that choice matters so much more than we often realize. From running and motherhood to work and team dynamics, this is a conversation about choosing possibility without pretending things are perfect. If you’ve ever needed a reminder that optimism is not denial, but direction, this episode is for you. What You’ll Learn: How perspective influences leadership, culture, and emotional steadinessWhy optimism is not pretending, but choosing what to build fromHow small shifts in language and mindset can change what happens next Key Takeaways: Perspective is a practice, not a personality traitPeople borrow the way leaders interpret challenge and uncertaintySteadiness, curiosity, and possibility create forward movement Call to Action: Think about one challenge in front of you right now. Instead of asking why this is happening, ask what is still possible here. Choose one small shift in language, mindset, or action this week that helps you lead from possibility instead of fear. 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/

    15 min

  6. APR 7

    294. Interviewing GingerBiz: The Unscripted Episode

    Send us Fan Mail  This episode is a little different and a lot of fun. Instead of my usual format, I let ChatGPT ask me the questions and I answered them live, unscripted, and completely off the cuff. From leadership and motherhood to running, resilience, and personal growth, this conversation gave me a chance to reflect in real time and let you hear what was actually on my heart. If you’ve ever wondered how I think through leadership challenges, ambition, grace, motherhood, and becoming who I’m still growing into, this episode is for you. It’s honest, a little messy, and very much in the spirit of Ginger Biz. What You’ll Learn: What leadership, motherhood, and running are teaching me right nowHow I think about grace, growth, and showing up when life feels hardWhat it looks like to lead, live, and evolve in real time Key Takeaways: Growth often happens through honest reflection, not polished answersYou do not have to have it all figured out to keep showing upLeadership and personal growth are deeply connected to how you live every day Call to Action: If this episode resonated with you, send me a DM and let me know. I’d love to hear what question, answer, or moment stood out most to you. And if you enjoyed this unscripted style episode, tell me that too, because I just might do it again. 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/

    30 min

  7. MAR 31

    293. Getting the Most Out of Any Learning Experience: From Webinars to Week-Long Conferences

    Send us Fan Mail Attending a webinar or conference is easy. Actually getting value from it? That’s where most people fall short. In this episode, I’m sharing what I learned from my first CMAA World Conference and how to turn any learning experience into real, tangible growth. From short webinars to multi-day conferences, the real impact doesn’t come from just showing up. It comes from how you engage, reflect, and take action afterward. If you’ve ever left a training inspired… only to never implement anything, this episode will help you change that. What You’ll Learn: How to show up intentionally and get clear on your goals before any learning eventWhy active engagement and reflection are the keys to real growthHow to turn inspiration into action so learning actually sticks Key Takeaways: Attending isn’t enough, transformation happens through actionReflection is what turns information into meaningful changeSmall, intentional steps after learning create long-term impact Call to Action: Before your next webinar, workshop, or conference, decide exactly what you want to walk away with. Then commit to one to three specific actions you will implement within the week. Don’t just consume the information, use it. 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/

    18 min

  8. MAR 24

    292. The Peter Principle When Great Employees Become Struggling Leaders

    Send us Fan Mail Sometimes the very people who excel in their roles struggle once they step into leadership. Not because they lack ability, but because the job itself has completely changed. In this episode, I’m diving into the Peter Principle, the idea that employees are often promoted based on success in their current role until they reach a level that requires entirely different skills. In industries like hospitality, where organizations move quickly and promote from within, this dynamic happens more often than we realize. If you’ve ever seen a rock star employee suddenly look overwhelmed after a promotion, this conversation will help explain why and how leaders can support that transition more intentionally. What You’ll Learn: How the Peter Principle shows up in hospitality and service industriesWhy great individual contributors sometimes struggle as new leadersHow organizations can better prepare employees for leadership roles Key Takeaways: Leadership requires a completely different skill set than doing the workPromotion should reward both performance and leadership potentialGreat leaders grow into the role through learning, mentorship, and time Call to Action: Reflect on the leadership pathways within your organization. Are people being promoted with the training and support they need to succeed? This week, look for one opportunity to develop leadership skills in someone on your team before the next promotion ever happens. 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/

    16 min
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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
    300
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Ginger Biz
  • Show Website
    Ginger Biz