133 - Kate Plamondon - This Is What Happens When You Bet on Yourself

What does it really mean to do it all—and actually do it well?

In this episode, I sat down with my former manager, longtime friend, and one of the most quietly powerful leaders I know: Kate Plamondon. 

Kate is now a mother of three (including a set of surprise twins), a respected leader in business, and someone who’s not just surviving the chaos—but navigating it with presence, clarity, and integrity. We talk about the raw transition from being a high performer at work to balancing meetings with midnight feedings, the lessons she’s learned about leadership from raising toddlers, and how she’s built a system of resilience without burning out.

We also explore how motherhood reshaped her professional backbone, how taking a chance on herself opened the door to a leadership role, and how organization—paired with prioritization—is her secret weapon.

This episode is for anyone who feels like they’re being pulled in a thousand directions… but still want to get after it.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1. The Power of Boundaries – How becoming a mom forced Kate to stop being a people-pleaser and start protecting her time, energy, and attention.
2. Why Lists and Calendars Aren’t Just for Work – Practical systems Kate uses to stay organized and grounded both at home and at the office.
3. The Difference Between Chosen and Unchosen Suffering – A powerful framework we discuss around discipline, challenge, and how being a parent is the ultimate endurance test.
4. How to Be Present With Your Kids – Tangible tips for putting your phone down and being in the moment, guilt-free.
5. Why Believing in Others Is Leadership Gold – Kate’s unique approach to management is rooted in one thing: championing people’s potential, even when they don’t see it yet.

You’re not done.
You’re just getting started.

Let’s keep getting after it.

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