How to Be the Coach, Mentor + Leader You Know You're Meant to Be

Jun 13, 2025

What if your most powerful coaching certification isn’t on a wall—but in your scars?

In this soul-stirring episode of the Crown Yourself podcast, Kimberly Spencer pulls back the curtain on what it really means to lead from embodied sovereignty. Drawing on her own raw and radiant journey—from postpartum shifts to a full pivot in her agency—Kimberly unpacks the truth behind transformational leadership: it’s not about perfection, it’s about presence.

She reveals how leaders are born not from accolades, but from alchemy—the kind that transmutes life’s toughest lessons into purpose-driven gold. You’ll hear Kimberly’s intimate story of letting go of 85% of her team, navigating a cashflow crisis, and choosing to speak from her scars (not her wounds) in service to others. If you’ve ever doubted your readiness or felt disqualified by your imperfections, this episode is your spiritual permission slip.

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Coaching Schmoaching: Why Trusting Yourself is the Real MVP

Jul 01, 2024

Please enjoy this transcript of the Crown Yourself Podcast, with your host, transformational story coach, Kimberly Spencer (@Kimberly.Spencer)

Why does a coach take a year off from coaching? In this episode of the Crown Yourself podcast, host Kimberly Spencer discusses her decision to take a break from coaching to focus on self-trust and validating her own ideas. She reflects on her vow to only engage with coaching that addresses immediate, specific problems. Kimberly shares her experience with purchasing a course on building a successful Facebook group, emphasizing the need for actionable results. She also touches on balancing personal and professional priorities, particularly when her son was ill. Throughout the episode, Kimberly encourages listeners to understand their intentions for seeking coaching and to trust their ability to self-coach.

What you will learn from this episode…

  • Kimberly Spencer's decision to take a break from coaching
  • Importance of learning to trust onese...
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