Leading Through Hard Seasons of Growth: Jaime Taets
“SUCCESS LEAVES CLUES.”
Episode Description
In this episode of Leadership Matters, Jaime Taets, Founder and Chief Vision Officer of Keystone Group International, joins host Kaylee Thomsen for an honest conversation about leadership, entrepreneurship, and the inner work required for growth. Jaime shares how her corporate experience, coaching journey, and commitment to impact led her to build a business centered on leadership, strategy, and culture. She reflects on navigating imposter syndrome, setting stronger boundaries, leading through hard seasons, and learning to trust new opportunities. From climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to building a thriving company, Jaime offers a powerful reminder that growth often comes through discomfort, courage, curiosity, and resilience.
Chapters
- 00:00 Intro: Meet Jamie Tates
- 00:34 The Story Behind "Chief Vision Officer"
- 01:08 Growing Up in a Family Business
- 02:28 From Small Town Iowa to a Global Career
- 04:42 Realizing Impact, Not Titles, Was the Driver
- 06:07 Hiring Her First Coach
- 09:24 Why She's Been in Coaching for 14 Years
- 11:26 The Decision to Climb Mount Kilimanjaro
- 14:02 The Hard Year Behind That Decision
- 16:27 Letting Go of Two Key Hires
- 18:43 Learning More From Failures Than Successes
- 20:19 Starting Over After Divorce
- 23:27 "Success Leaves Clues"
- 25:50 The Toxic Job That Pushed Her to Start Her Business
- 28:16 Building the Business on Impact, Not Revenue
- 30:39 Facing Imposter Syndrome as a New CEO
- 33:29 Recognizing Imposter Syndrome Instead of Avoiding It
- 35:12 Where Her Drive Really Comes From
- 36:52 Learning to Set Boundaries
- 39:41 Changing the Rooms She's In
- 42:27 A Traumatic Event and What It Taught Her
- 44:12 Final Reflection: Growth Through Hard Things
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