Laura Henshaw

Laura Henshaw, co-founder and CEO of the KIC app, shares her journey from people-pleasing to empowered leadership. She highlights how seeking approval can hinder growth and offers strategies for authentic feedback. Laura emphasizes the importance of prioritizing self-respect over kindness, revealing that not everyone will like your decisions. She also discusses balancing work and personal life while managing emotional responses during difficult conversations. With insights from her experience, she inspires listeners to shift their perspectives and build confidence through personal mantras.

Laura Henshaw, co-founder and CEO of the KIC app, dives into her journey of overcoming people-pleasing in leadership. She reveals how her need for approval limited her effectiveness and the transformative impact of coaching. Emphasizing the importance of clarity over the conventional 'shit sandwich' approach to feedback, Laura champions radical candor. She also discusses strategies for managing burnout, setting boundaries, and reframing challenges as learning opportunities, underscoring her mantra: 'I am good enough and I'm safe.'

"Everyone can make their narrative, and you can't control it."Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw are the co-founders of KIC – a wellness and health brand. While the fitness industry and the tech industry is one of the noisiest markets, KIC is one of the biggest apps in Australia.  Buy You Take Care by Steph Claire Smith and Laura HenshawSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Laura Henshaw, CEO of wellness platform Kik, Liz Allen, a demographer at ANU, and Gina Rushton, reproductive rights journalist, as they tackle the multifaceted decision of parenthood. They explore modern pressures from society and the personal challenges of motherhood. Hear how climate anxiety and economic factors influence millennial choices, alongside insights into fertility myths and the emotional toll of the decision-making process. Together, they advocate for improved support systems and a redefinition of family in today's world.

Dr. Liz Allen, a demographer at ANU, Laura Henshaw, CEO of wellness platform Kik, and journalist Gina Rushton delve into the complex decision of parenthood. They discuss how societal pressures and economic factors influence fertility choices. Laura shares her personal journey wrestling with motherhood doubts shaped by social norms. Liz reveals insights on declining fertility rates, barriers women face in the workplace, and the impact of gender inequality on reproductive decisions. Together, they explore rethinking family structures and the importance of inclusive healthcare.