Why Leadership Is the Leverage You’ve Been Missing | Developing Leaders Podcast Ep. 1

Most business owners say they need more time, better systems, or stronger teams.
But what they really need is leadership.

In this first episode of the Developing Leaders Podcast, Judy Cirullo and Karen Elliott unpack why leadership is the missing leverage for most owners who feel stuck in the weeds. Drawing on decades of experience as clinicians, business owners, and now fractional coaches, they reveal how owners themselves often become the bottleneck—and how building self-aware, self-directed teams is the only way out.

You’ll hear real stories of burnout, near-collapse, and transformation as Judy and Karen share how small mindset shifts and consistent coaching can unlock freedom of time, money, relationships, and purpose.

🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn:

✔️ What fractional coaching is and why it works
✔️ The #1 bottleneck holding most businesses back (hint: it’s the owner)
✔️ The difference between management and leadership
✔️ Why self-awareness is the foundation of sustainable growth
✔️ How clear expectations and accountability create high-performing teams
✔️ Real stories of owners who turned their leadership breakdowns into breakthroughs

👉 Ready to build a team that actually leads so you can finally step out of the weeds? The Developing Leaders Coaching Program helps business owners and leaders develop confident, accountable teams and reclaim their time to focus on what matters most.

Learn more about the program and book a discovery call here: https://go.growstrongteams.com/dlcp-o...

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