Charisse interviews Kellye Mazzoli, who shares her journey from a challenging childhood to becoming an assistant city manager and eventually transitioning into coaching. She discusses the significant influences in her life, the importance of education, and the role of mentorship in shaping her career. Kellye reflects on the challenges faced in city management, including navigating media scrutiny and the personal battles of leadership. She emphasizes the need for resilience, emotional intelligence, and intentionality in leadership roles. As she looks to the future, Kellye expresses her desire to help others in the field of city management and to create a supportive community for leaders.

Takeaways

• Kellye's childhood was marked by instability, but also strong influences from her mother and grandfather.
• Education was seen as a pathway to stability and success for Kellye.
• Mentorship played a crucial role in Kellye's career development.
• City management involves navigating complex relationships and media scrutiny.
• Leaders often face personal battles that are not openly discussed.
• Burnout is not just about workload, but also about emotional and mental fatigue.
• Resilience is critical for leaders to manage their responsibilities effectively.
• Kellye transitioned to coaching to have a broader impact on city leaders.
• Intentionality in leadership is essential for personal and professional fulfillment.
• Kellye believes that circumstances do not define one's path; choices do.

Chapters
00:00 The Journey Begins: Kellye's Early Life
04:51 Education as a Path to Stability
08:58 Navigating City Management: Challenges and Lessons
13:20 The Personal Battle of Leadership
20:36 Transitioning to Coaching: A New Chapter
23:41 Aspirations for the Future
30:13 A Lesson for Leaders