Balancing Creativity and Operations: A Conversation with Kat Oldershaw
Episode notes
In this episode of Empathy Unbound, host Andrew sits down with Kat Oldershaw, founder of Kat & Co, a business operations consultancy for creative businesses. Kat shares her journey from growing up in California's Central Valley to becoming an expert in empathic leadership.
Discussing the importance of empathy in business, Kat elaborates on her process of helping creative companies streamline their operations while staying true to their artistic roots. The conversation also touches on personal growth, mental health, and the balance of creativity and structure in both professional and personal life.
00:00 Introduction to Empathy Unbound
01:00 Meet Kat Oldershaw: Background and Journey
03:20 Empathic Leadership Explained
07:09 Challenges and Insights in Business Operations
10:06 The Intersection of Creativity and Operations
15:45 Consulting Approach and Client Interaction
26:24 Personal Reflections and Self-Care
37:05 Artistic Pursuits and Future Aspirations
46:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts