The Voice of Hope with Dr. Ken Huey
Join Dr. Ken Huey on The Voice of Hope, where real stories and expert insights meet to inspire healing and transformation. With decades of experience in behavioral health and trauma therapy, Dr. Huey draws from his personal journey and professional expertise to offer practical advice for families, adoptees, and anyone seeking growth. Discover strategies to navigate trauma, build stronger relationships, and embrace hope in every episode. Tune in for thoughtful conversations that uplift and empower.
The Voice of Hope with Dr. Ken Huey
Amber Nelms, M.A., BCBA – Run Toward Difficulty
In this episode of The Voice of Hope Podcast, Dr. Ken Huey talks with Amber Nelms, a passionate entrepreneur and leader, about embracing challenges and leaning into discomfort as a pathway to growth. Amber shares her journey of building a business, making bold choices, and cultivating a collaborative team culture. She offers actionable insights for anyone looking to grow as a leader, overcome isolation at the top, and unlock their full potential.
Key Takeaways:
- How leaning into challenges shapes leadership and personal growth.
- The concept of “burning the ships” and committing fully to your path.
- Strategies to combat isolation as a leader and stay connected.
- The importance of self-leadership as the foundation for leading others.
00:14 – Ken Huey:
Thanks so much for being with us. Every leader has a journey that brings them to where they are. Can you share your journey and what experiences or challenges kind of shaped your path?
00:25 – Amber Nelms:
Wow. Thank you, Dr. Ken, for having me on… I think honestly it comes down to mindset. When I learned to run toward difficulty and discomfort instead of turning away, a lot of things unlocked for me completely.
01:34 – Ken Huey:
Looking back on your career, is there a pivotal moment that kind of defined the leader that you've become?
01:40 – Amber Nelms:
It was about not having a backup plan. When I started Triangle, I made the choice to fully own it… it was either this works or it doesn’t. That commitment changed everything.
02:18 – Ken Huey:
There's the whole idea of burning the ships and there's no going back to America. There's only one way and that's forward.
02:20 – Amber Nelms:
Yeah, 100%. I remind myself of that daily. Once I started on the journey of entrepreneurism, I truly understood who I am and what path fits me.
03:03 – Ken Huey:
Leadership and entrepreneurship can be very isolating. What's your strategy for not being isolated and staying connected?
03:18 – Amber Nelms:
It depends on the type of leader you are. I’ve built a collaborative system and surround myself with people I enjoy and respect. I also make it a point to join entrepreneur groups, like EO, to stay connected.
04:48 – Ken Huey:
Well, fantastic. Very cool. All right. If you could give one piece of advice to someone just starting their career, what would it be?
04:58 – Amber Nelms:
If you can’t lead yourself, you can’t lead others. Entrepreneurism is a journey of self-development. Believe in yourself first, put forth the effort, and your business and leadership will grow alongside you.
06:04 – Ken Huey:
Amber, thank you very much for spending a few minutes talking to us. Pleasure to meet you and hear your thoughts.
06:10 – Amber Nelms:
Thanks for having me on.
