Walk Like Warriors
Small business coaching for female entrepreneurs
About Me
I Believe YOU Can Build the Business You Want - Without Sacrificing the Things that Matter.
Welcome, Sweet One!
I’m Kelly Leardon.
I’m a Certified Director of Operations and Small Business Coach for Female Entrepreneurs like you who want to ditch the overwhelm and exhaustion to create a super successful business without sacrificing your personal life.
Do you have a memory of watching someone in your life start their own business?
A person who dared greatly and risked everything – and it left you feeling excited, inspired, and in awe?
That was how I felt when I took my first adult job.
I worked for a small business owner who mortgaged his house to start a business. His courage, confidence, and willingness to risk it all without guarantees, left me utterly captivated.
I thought to myself, “These are my people!”
From that point on, I knew I wanted to champion entrepreneurs – or as I like to call them, Warriors – and help them realize their dreams and business goals.
My journey began as an Administrative Assistant. I steadily climbed the corporate ladder through roles as Executive Assistant, Project Manager, Team Manager, and Event Manager overseeing million-dollar events.
Eventually, I reached the top of my career as a Director of Operations, and finally, Chief of Staff of a 500-person company
I climbed the ranks quickly because there wasn’t anything I wouldn’t do – no number of hours I wouldn’t work.
During this season – married to my best friend, raising four children, and having relocated 17 times – I never slowed down. I continued to press forward in my career until I couldn’t any longer…
I FINALLY HIT A WALL AND FOUND MYSELF IN THE MIDST OF EXTREME BURNOUT.
In the chaos of 2020, I was working 100 hours a week. One time I actually went two weeks without seeing my children – leaving home when it was dark and returning after they had drifted off to sleep.
My desire to support my company and see to their success led to exhaustion, burnout, and an unhealthy work-life balance.
That’s when it hit me – I was a full-blown workaholic. The funny thing about workaholism is that it is the only thing corporate America truly rewards you for.
I quickly realized that corporate life was NEVER going to give me the ability to set my own hours and pay no matter how much I worked.
The event that finally pushed me over the wall ...
I received a call from my CEO while I was in the car on the way to my daughter’s
wedding.
He knew it was her special day, but called anyway to offer me THE promotion of a lifetime. I locked eyes with my daughter in the rearview mirror and I knew at that
moment that I was DONE.
I gave my notice, opened the doors to my own business, and never looked back!
Fast forward to the summer of 2023 when I decided to launch Walk Like Warriors – my faith-based passion project.
As I shared about faith, routines, and time management – all the things I LOVE – I started getting requests in my inbox for one-on-one business coaching.
That’s when I realized something wild...
WE’RE LIVING AT SUCH AN INSANE MOMENT IN TIME – ALMOST AKIN TO AN INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION FOR WOMEN.
Women just like you – raising kids and nurturing families – have the ability to grow a wildly successful business without knowing how to build it in a sustainable and healthy way that gives you freedom and joy.
The lack of business “know-how” is catching up to you –
And, it’s leaving you feeling…
Exhausted, Confused, Embarrassed, and Ill-Equipped.
You’re drowning trying to do ALL THE THINGS – chasing new clients, creating content for social media, begging for new followers – all the while feeling like you’re only giving bits of yourself to your loved ones and getting nowhere in your business.
You’re even questioning whether you have what it takes to run a business while prioritizing your family.
YOU FEEL LIKE YOU’RE FAILING, DESPERATE FOR A BETTER WAY FORWARD.
That’s where I step in, dear friend!
As a seasoned Director of Operations with experience spanning over 40+ industries, I’m here to share the frameworks and systems I’ve used to help 7, 8, and 9-figure businesses see success – but tailored specifically for solopreneurs like you, making business growth easy, enjoyable, and highly profitable.
Imagine how your life will change when you...
- Gain laser-focus and firm boundaries between work and your personal time - enjoying moments with your family without business worries lurking in the background.
- Have a CLEAR roadmap of tasks and actions that will propel your business forward each day - you’ll finally break free from the vicious cycle of overwhelm and burnout.
- Implement time-tested Systems & Frameworks that will pave the way for healthy, sustainable business growth - you’ll gain confidence and direction like you’ve never had before.
- No longer walk the path of entrepreneurship alone - You’ll have me as your coach by your side, cheering you on every step of the way! That’s my promise to you!
Hear Me out ...
When I finally decided to ditch the overwhelm and shame, and put into practice the principles I’d been teaching business owners for years, I gained…
Middle-of-the-day coffee chats on the couch with my teenagers {My kids say I laugh more 😀}
Spur of the moment lunch dates with my husband {I’m actually a fun wife again!}
And, an abundance of extra hours in my day {I’ve doubled my annual income while working half as much! 😯}
And guess what? This can be your story, too!
Are YOU ready to Walk Like A Warrior – Conquering every facet of your life with Focus, Fearlessness, and Freedom?
LET’S GET YOUR BUSINESS RIGHT AND TIGHT – SO YOU CAN FINALLY GAIN THE WORK-LIFE BALANCE YOU DESERVE!
Here are 3 ways we can start working together today!
Let's get your business right and tight - so you can finally gain the work-life balance you deserve!
Here are 3 ways we can start working together today!
HERE’S WHAT MY WARRIORS ARE SAYING...
“I went from a confused mama trying to create a business to having so much clarity and an actual business foundation.”
-T.M | Purposefully Living Co.
I WAS DROWNING & FELT DEFEATED ...
“Kelly has changed my life for the better! I finally feel like I have a path for growth for my business and passions, while also maintaining my number one priority: My family.
Before I started with Kelly, I felt like I was drowning. I wanted to do ALL of the things and felt like I was only giving a piece of myself to my kids, and getting nowhere in my business. I was left wondering where the time went and felt defeated. I was definitely feeling the ‘All-or-Nothing’ burn-out daily!
After only 3 weeks of working with Kelly, she helped me customize designated tasks for each day. I'm now super organized and a color-code queen. I finally feel like I have a perfect plan to grow and reach the right people. She listened to my hopes and created a path for me to get there.
For the first time in 2 years since starting my business, I have two weeks of content planned for my Instagram posts, I'm creating weekly newsletters, and oddly I feel like I have all the time in the world to also be a mother and dream even bigger. I didn't even think this was possible.”
- Ashna Faust | LADY MACROS COACHING
HER KNOWLEDGE BLEW ME AWAY!
“Even though she [Kelly] does work with huge companies and corporations, she didn’t think it beneath her to help me and walk me through the whole process.
Through her guidance, I went from not even knowing what a digital course was, to creating a fully polished one in a matter of months! Her tech knowledge, marketing ideas, and general ability to explain every detail I needed to know, blew me away. Kelly’s extremely responsive to any questions!
On a personal level, during my course journey, I experienced unexpected illness, the loss of a family member, and an impromptu trip for medical treatment, in which, the whole time, she guided me through, kept me on schedule, and checked in on me daily to ensure my physical and mental health was stable while finishing the course!
I 100% recommend her for any of your business, course creation, or coaching needs. She will not just be your business coach, but become an admired friend and your biggest cheerleader all while taking your business to the next level.”
- Autumn Collins | The Lash Loft
100+
clients helped throughout career
20+
Years of business experience
100%
sold out her signature program
40+
Industries that have grown and scaled
Are you Ready ....
To grow your business in a healthy way that honors what is most important to you?
Let’s walk this journey together! Which path would you like to begin with?
Behind the screen
Why Choose Kelly ...
I'm a faith-based business coach
I will pray for you, your business and your family. I am committed to guiding you with an ethical, honest, and trustworthy approach. Please note you do not have to be a person of faith to work with me; I welcome all people in Walk Like Warriors.
Customer obsession is one of my core values
I will not only be your biggest cheerleader but also give you every last drop of what I’ve got to help you succeed. I desire to help you break the cycle of overwhelm and learn to run your business more efficiently.
I've also felt the chaos, exhaustion, and shame
I’ve walked in your shoes. I understand the feeling of being overwhelmed and defeated, lacking the clear boundaries necessary to thrive in both business and family life. I’ve experienced that pivotal “fork in the road” moment that drove me to make a drastic change in my approach to work. I can help you navigate this as well.