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Life & Leadership with Kim Williams

Kim Williams is a multi-faceted woman. She is an introvert who loves to write and podcast. A happy wife of 28 years to her husband and best friend, Rawleigh, and the proud mom of her three accomplished children, Rawleigh III, Brian, and Alyssa. Professionally, Kim is a nonprofit CEO and executive coach with over 30 years of leadership experience. She"s raised nearly $50 million dollars to fight poverty and homelessness in Dallas as CEO of Interfaith Family Services while simultaneously running

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Episode 59 | Q & A with Kim About The Chosen Leaders...

Life & Leadership with Kim Williams ·

2025/08/26

When I stepped into my CEO role, I inherited a $500,000 deficit, only 40% of families succeeding, and a team divided on whether I was the right leader.But today—that same organization has a balanced budget, 12 months of reserves, and an 80% success rate.How did that happen? By learning to lead as achosen leader.In the finale of myChosen Leaders Series,I’m answering your biggest questions—like:How do you lead when you feel overwhelmed or overlooked?What do you do when others don’t share your clarity

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Episode 58 | The Chosen Leaders Series: Courage &...

Life & Leadership with Kim Williams ·

2025/08/19

In this final installment of theChosen Leaders Series, Kim Williams unpacks one of the most essential qualities of leadership—courage. Drawing from her early years as CEO of Interfaith Family Services, she shares how a thorough agency analysis revealed hard truths that many wanted to avoid. Facing low graduation rates, financial deficits, cultural resistance, and systemic challenges, Kim explains how courageous leadership required her to tell the truth, make difficult decisions, hold staff

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Episode 57 | The Chosen Leader Series: Confidence &...

Life & Leadership with Kim Williams ·

2025/08/12

What does confidence really look like in a leader? Is it charisma? Constant certainty? Or is it the quiet resolve to keep showing up—even when the fruit isn’t visible yet?In this episode ofLife & Leadership with Kim Williams, I share a pivotal season early in my CEO journey when my confidence was under fire. Staff resistance, sudden turnover, and heavy challenges left me questioning my calling. Yet through that season, God taught me how to lead with steady faith when results were delayed.You’ll

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Episode 56 | Pressing the Pause Button.

Life & Leadership with Kim Williams ·

2025/08/05

This week, I’m pressing pause.After a full and demanding week, I made the intentional decision to skip this week’s episode—not because I didn’t have content, but because I needed a moment to reset. Instead of pushing through, I took my therapist’s advice and chose grace.I’m using this time to wrap up 4th quarter planning and finish recording the rest of August’s episodes. I’ve learned the hard way that if I don’t pause now, I’ll hit a wall later—and that wall costs more than a momentary break.If

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Episode 55 | The Chosen Leader Series: Staying CALM...

Life & Leadership with Kim Williams ·

2025/07/29

What do you do when your team looks to you for peace… but all you feel is pressure?If you’ve ever had to lead while wounded, frustrated, or full of emotion—this one’s for you.I’ve been there.I used to call it authenticity—when really, it was insecurity.Now I know: Calm leadership is confident leadership.In Episode 55 ofLife & Leadership with Kim Williams, I’m sharing 3 practical ways to stay calm—even when chaos is loud and leadership is heavy.

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Episode 54 | The Chosen Leader Series: The Importance...

Life & Leadership with Kim Williams ·

2025/07/22

What do you do when doing the right thing costs you comfort, approval—or even support?In this episode ofLife & Leadership with Kim Williams,we explore why character isn’t just a leadership buzzword—it’s the backbone of trust, influence, and resilience, especially in seasons of chaos.Kim shares a personal story from her early years as CEO, when hard decisions to improve outcomes stirred strong resistance—even attempts to end her leadership. But rather than retaliate, she chose to protect her

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Episode 53 | The Chosen Leader Series: Finding...

Life & Leadership with Kim Williams ·

2025/07/15

What do you do when everything feels like it’s spinning—but you still have to lead?In this episode of theChosen Leader Series, Kim shares how to find clarity when the world around you feels unstable. Whether you're navigating organizational change, unexpected loss, or emotional exhaustion, this conversation offers practical tools to quiet the noise and refocus on your mission.You’ll learn:Why clarity starts with yourcalling, not your calendarHow to create space for clarity when you're

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Episode 52 | The Chosen Leaders Series: How to Lead...

Life & Leadership with Kim Williams ·

2025/07/08

When the world feels chaotic and uncertain, some leaders don’t shrink back—they rise. In this episode, Kim kicks off the six-partChosen Leader Series, created for leaders navigating high-stakes seasons and heavy responsibility. If you're walking through financial strain, team tension, or personal pain while still leading others—this series is for you.In this opening episode, Kim shares:The personal storm that made her question everythingWhy some leaders arechosento lead through chaos3 practical

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Episode 51 | When You Don't Know When to Begin

Life & Leadership with Kim Williams ·

2025/07/01

This week’s podcast episode,“When You Don’t Know Where to Begin… Just Begin,”is a heartfelt conversation about how to keep moving forward—through grief, uncertainty, and difficult seasons.If you're navigating a personal storm while still trying to lead others, I pray this episode gives you permission to lead with grace, not pressure.

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Episode 50 | New Mindset for the Next Level.

Life & Leadership with Kim Williams ·

2025/06/03

NEW EPISODE ALERT!Stepping into a new leadership role? Before you start making changes, there’s one mindset shift that can protect your influence and increase your impact: the Explorer Mindset. In this episode, Kim shares hard-earned lessons from her early CEO days and explains why curiosity—not expertise—is your most powerful tool in a new environment. Learn how to observe wisely, ask the right questions, and lead with clarity from day one. Listen to Episode 50, A New Mindset for Your Next Level,

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Episode 49: Promotion & Leadership: The Problem with...

Life & Leadership with Kim Williams ·

2025/05/13

Episode 48: The Problem with My PromotionWhen you finally step into the role you prayed for, it can come with more pressure than peace. In this episode, Kim shares her journey of becoming a CEO at 38—and the unexpected challenges that followed.She outlines four practical steps to stabilize your leadership during transition: conduct a full analysis, clarify your vision, set a realistic timeline, and build trust through regular check-ins.Grounded in Luke 12:48—“To whom much is given, much is

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Episode 48 | Preparation & Leadership: Preparing for...

Life & Leadership with Kim Williams ·

2025/05/06

Ever prayed for the promotion—then panicked once it came?In this episode ofLife & Leadership with Kim Williams, I open up about the moment I stepped into my dream role as a first-time CEO... and immediately found myself drowning in deficit, dysfunction, and doubt. I share how I overcame the shock of promotion by drawing on my consulting background and preparing for leadership long before I ever got the title.Whether you're on the cusp of a promotion or leading in a brand-new role, this episode

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Episode 47 | Strategy for Your Season, Not the Times

Life & Leadership with Kim Williams ·

2025/04/01

We all live in the same time in history—but not in the sameseason. That’s the critical distinction this episode explores.In this powerful episode, Kim breaks down the difference betweentimes—what’s happening around us—andseasons—what God is doing within us. Drawing from biblical truth and her own leadership journey, she shares how misunderstanding that difference nearly caused her to walk away from one of the most fruitful seasons of her life.After three years as CEO of Interfaith, Kim was

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Episode 46 | Funding Loss & Leadership: How to...

Life & Leadership with Kim Williams ·

2025/03/25

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOUR ORGANIZATION SUDDENLY LOSES A MAJOR SOURCE OF FUNDING?I’ve been there. That moment when you get the news—an expected grant was denied, a major donor shifted priorities, or the economy took a downturn. I know what it feels like to have your budget thrown into uncertainty. It’s overwhelming, and if I’m honest, my first reaction hasn’t always been calm. But after 25 years in this sector, I’ve learned something critical:leaders are made for moments like these.In this week’s

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Episode 45 | Recession & Leadership: 3 Ways to...

Life & Leadership with Kim Williams ·

2025/03/18

A recession is looming, donors are giving less, and development staff turnover is at an all-time high. What does this mean for nonprofit leaders?Your old budgeting strategies won’t work in this new season.In this episode, Kim explores how nonprofit CEOs can navigate financial uncertainty, avoid common budgeting pitfalls, and build a strategy that ensures long-term sustainability—even in an economic downturn.If you want to lead with confidence in this challenging season, this episode is a

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Episode 44 | REPLAY: 5 Steps for Surviving Messy...

Life & Leadership with Kim Williams ·

2025/03/05

In this episode, nonprofit fixer and CEO, Kim Williams shares her personal experiences with the crisis of sudden funding loss as well as the five steps she uses to help her clients transform crisis into a catalyst for success. If you are a nonprofit leader facing any type of significant challenge or crisis, you not want to miss this informative and encouraging episode.

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Episode 43 | Priorities & Leadership: Prioritizing in...

Life & Leadership with Kim Williams ·

2025/02/25

Episode 43: Priorities & Leadership: Prioritizing in Overwhelming TimesIn this candid episode ofLife & Leadership with Kim Williams, the focus is on the art of prioritizing when life gets hectic. Kim dives into the challenges of managing a full calendar and an overflowing to-do list, sharing transparent insights from her own past seven days. She reveals how she identified what truly mattered, offering practical strategies to regain control and get back on track. Tune in for an inspiring

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Episode 42 | Mistakes & Leadership: How to Rebound...

Life & Leadership with Kim Williams ·

2025/02/12

Hello leaders! How is life treating you? If you’re anything like me, you’ve got a lot on your plate. Right now, life is hectic, but I’m doing my best to navigate it all while sticking to the strategy God has given me for this season. And trust me, I learned the hard way not to ignore divine direction.When I first stepped into my CEO role at just 38 years old, I took over an organization that was struggling financially and operationally. I was new to the board, new to the staff, and trying to prove

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Episode 41 | Focus & Leadership: Finding Clarity in...

Life & Leadership with Kim Williams ·

2025/02/05

In this episode, I share how I navigated a packed schedule filled with leadership demands, unexpected challenges, and external disruptions—all while striving to maintain focus and peace. From adjusting strategies in response to unforeseen changes to managing weather-related closures and political shifts impacting my team and clients, January was anything but smooth.Despite the chaos, I found ways to regain clarity, sift through distractions, and ensure that I stayed aligned with the right

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Episode 40: Ask Kim: How do I end a business...

Life & Leadership with Kim Williams ·

2025/01/28

As we kick off 2025, I’m excited to introduce a new monthly feature onLife & Leadership with Kim Williams:“Ask Kim.”Once a month, I’ll dedicate an episode to answering listener questions about leadership, strategy, and everything in between. If you have a question, I’d love to hear it! Send me a direct message via Instagram atLeadwithkimor on myKim Williams Consulting LinkedIn page.This month’s question came from a leader friend who reached out during the holiday break. She’s in the process of

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