That Big CEO Energy

Hosted by 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.

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June 10, 2026Episode 17426 min

174 | Becoming You : How to Find Yourself After the House Has Gone Quiet

Have you ever looked around your life and realized everything has changed, but you're not quite sure who you are in this new season?In this episode of That Big CEO Energy, I'm talking about what happens when the roles that once defined you begin to shift. Whether your children have grown, your responsibilities have changed, or life has simply gotten quieter, this conversation is about reconnecting with yourself beyond what you do for everyone else.We'll explore why you're not starting over, how to rediscover what brings you joy, and the small questions that can help you build a life that includes you again.You'll Discover:• Why this season isn't about reinventing yourself, but reconnecting with yourself• The simple questions that reveal what energizes, fulfills, and excites you• How small acts of curiosity can help you create a life that includes your needs, tooSupport 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 KitCould 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 @_kalandcoI 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”

June 3, 2026Episode 17322 min

173 | Your Business Needs You to Have a Life Outside of It

Today’s conversation is a little different, but one I think many entrepreneurs need to hear. We’re talking about hobbies. Not side hustles. Not productive downtime. Real hobbies that exist simply because they bring you joy.Somewhere along the way, many of us stopped doing things for fun and started measuring everything by its usefulness. In this episode, I’m sharing why hobbies matter, how they fuel creativity, and why reconnecting with life outside of work might be exactly what your business and your well-being need right now.You’ll Discover:• Why burnout may be caused by a lack of play, not a lack of productivity• How hobbies can improve creativity, leadership, and problem-solving• Why high-achieving women need spaces where they can be beginners againSupport 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 KitCould 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 @_kalandcoI 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”

May 27, 2026Episode 17230 min

172 | Mid-Year Calendar Audit: The Truth Your Schedule Is Telling You

Watch on YoutubeWe’re officially halfway through the year, and in this episode of That Big CEO Energy, I’m talking about something that might be impacting your life more than you realize: your calendar.This isn’t about productivity hacks or color-coded schedules. It’s about getting honest about the life you’re actively building, the commitments draining you, and whether your systems actually support the goals you say you want. I’m sharing my own mid-year reflections, what I’ve removed from my schedule, and why alignment matters more than hustle. You’ll Discover: Why burnout might actually be a calendar problem, not a motivation problem How your schedule reveals your real priorities and patterns The mid-year calendar audit questions I use to realign my life and businessSupport 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 KitCould 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 @_kalandcoI 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”

May 20, 2026Episode 17112 min

171 | You Don’t Have a Time Problem—You Have a Starting Problem

In this episode of That Big CEO Energy, I’m asking you to get honest about what you’re avoiding and why. I break down why it’s usually not a time problem—it’s a starting problem—because we tie starting to finishing and treat everything like it requires 100% of our energy. Here’s what you’ll learn: - How attaching “starting” to “finishing” keeps you stuck (and how to break that pattern) - How to lower the entry point to create momentum without needing perfect conditions - How small starts reshape your identity into someone who moves and follows throughTimestamps:01:03 The Avoidance Question01:40 Time Problem Myth02:12 Completion Trap04:05 Self Leadership Shift04:57 Lower The Entry Point05:47 Momentum After Starting06:51 Identity And Decisions08:26 Spokes And Center Framework11:09 One Thing Action PlanSupport 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 KitCould 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 @_kalandcoI 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”

May 13, 2026Episode 17023 min

170 | You’re Not Reactive—You’re Unpracticed at Pausing

In this episode of That Big CEO Energy, I share why I don’t believe you’re “reactive” as a personality trait—you’re unpracticed at pausing. I break down how our brains chase familiarity, fill in gaps with assumptions, and move too fast from feeling to acting, then I share how therapy and my relationship with my daughter taught me to build capacity by creating space before responding so I can choose what happens next. You’ll learn: - Why reaction is a rehearsed pattern (not your identity) and how your brain defaults to what feels familiar - What the pause actually looks like in real life (texts, emails, heated conversations) without needing to be perfectly calm - How creating a small gap between trigger and action helps you lead yourself with clarity instead of spiralingTimestamps:01:03 Why We React02:41 Reaction Isn’t Identity03:58 Your Brain Seeks Familiar06:34 Therapy and Motherhood Loop09:42 Building the Pause Skill12:53 Practical Pause Examples15:42 Pause as Leadership18:11 Real Life ScriptsSupport 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 KitCould 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 @_kalandcoI 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”

May 4, 2026Episode 1695 min

169 | Stop Shrinking: Take Up Space and Lead Unapologetically

In this final Monday Moment episode of That Big CEO Energy, I share a real-talk pep talk about why I’m done with shrinking to make other people comfortable. I break down what “shrinking” can look like in real life—downplaying what I’m doing, lowering my prices, softening my voice, or making myself smaller so I don’t intimidate anyone—and why that only leads to resentment, burnout, and a business that doesn’t reflect who I am. This week (and beyond), I challenge you to stop apologizing, post the win, charge the price, speak the truth, and take up the space you were meant to take.Timestamps:01:16 Stop Shrinking Message01:49 Why Your Bigness Matters02:53 My Shrinking Story03:35 This Week's ChallengeSupport 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 KitCould 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 @_kalandcoI 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”

April 27, 2026Episode 1686 min

168 | You’re Not Behind: Stop Comparing Your Timeline

In this Monday Moment episode of That Big CEO Energy, I share a quick pep talk for anyone starting the week feeling behind. I talk about how comparing my behind-the-scenes to someone else’s Instagram highlight reel makes it easy to believe I’m failing, even though I’m not seeing the years of building, failed launches, pivots, mistakes, and almost-give-up moments that came before their breakthrough.This week, I challenge you to stop comparing your timeline, unfollow accounts that make you feel behind, stay in your own lane, and ask, “What am I building right now that’s going to matter later?”Timestamps:01:23 Comparison Trap02:26 No Timeline Truth02:48 Pause and Notice03:43 My Timeline Lesson04:44 This Week Action Steps05:11 Right on TimeSupport 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 KitCould 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 @_kalandcoI 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”

April 22, 2026Episode 16710 min

167 | Stop Proving Myself: The Power of Not Overexplaining

Ever feel like “big CEO energy” means constantly proving you’re credible? In this episode of That Big CEO Energy, I’m breaking down the mindset shift that changed everything for me: real authority isn’t something I perform—it’s something I decide. I talk about what proving looks like (over-explaining, nonstop content, stacking credentials), why it’s exhausting, and how it can actually signal insecurity and invite people to question my leadership. I share why my job isn’t to make everyone understand or get buy-in—it’s to make clear decisions and stand in them—and how fear of being misunderstood keeps me stuck in justification. I walk through how I’m practicing not explaining: noticing the habit, using one-sentence boundaries, sitting with discomfort, and trusting that my clarity is enough. Timestamps: 00:00 Proving vs Deciding 02:05 What “Proving” Looks Like 03:55 Why Proving Kills Authority 05:10 Leadership Without Buy-In 06:40 Fear, Misunderstanding, and Overexplaining 08:10 One-Sentence Boundaries 09:25 Sit With the Discomfort 10:20 The Power of the PeriodSupport 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 KitCould 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 @_kalandcoI 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”

April 20, 2026Episode 1667 min

166 | Decide to Thrive: Why Your Goals Need You, Not Your Feelings

In this Monday Moment episode of Big CEO Energy, I share a quick pep talk about why your goals don’t care about your feelings, and how letting motivation, confidence, or fear dictate your actions keeps you stuck. This week, I challenge you to do one thing you’ve been avoiding—send the email, show up on stories, make the sales call, publish the post—even if you don’t feel like it. Timestamps: 01:28 Goals Over Feelings02:59 Consistency Beats Mood03:20 My Messy Middle Proof04:50 Feelings Aren't In Charge05:53 This Week's ChallengeSupport 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 KitCould 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 @_kalandcoI 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”

April 15, 2026Episode 16521 min

165 | Stop Polling the Internet: Build CEO Self-Trust in Your Decisions

In this episode, I talk about how entrepreneurs often outsource decisions by polling social media, friends, competitors, or even ChatGPT, and how letting in too many voices creates confusion and pulls you away from your own clarity.I outline how to build CEO self-trust by sitting with decisions before seeking input, tuning into what feels right for you, committing to choices even without 100% certainty, and using others’ feedback as data rather than the decision. I also describe practicing with low-stakes choices like dinner, tracking patterns through journaling, stopping permission-seeking, and learning from outcomes to strengthen confidence.Timestamps:01:53 How Polling Creates Confusion03:01 Vacation Poll Story05:16 Why We Outsource Decisions07:15 Dinner Decisions and Self Trust10:56 Making Decisions from Clarity16:00 The Real Cost of Outsourcing17:31 Practical Self Trust Habits19:58 CEO Self Trust ReminderSupport 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 KitCould 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 @_kalandcoI 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”