Oct 12, 2025
In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Kelli Thompson, award-winning executive coach and author, to explore where confidence truly comes from and how curiosity is its secret partner.
Mary and Kelli unpack the critical difference between being a manager and being a leader, diving into how doing the work yourself can sometimes hinder your ability to think strategically and lead effectively. Together, they explore why confidence isn’t about having all the answers but about being willing to ask the right questions.
Tune in and discover how confidence and curiosity work hand-in-hand to shape authentic, fearless leadership.
Kelli is an award-winning leadership and executive coach, keynote speaker, and the critically acclaimed author of Closing The Confidence Gap: Boost Your Peace, Your Potential & Your Paycheck. In Kelli’s two-decade career leading teams, she received industry awards for her ability to build programs that cultivated the pipeline of future leaders.
MORE ABOUT KELLI THOMPSON:
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Kelli Thompson
Website:
Kelli Rae Thompson
Book:
Closing
The Confidence Gap: Boost Your Peace, Your Potential & Your
Paycheck.
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