EP 26: On-the-Go - Amy Ballard

Episode 26: On-the-Go – Amy Ballard on Leadership & Everyday Alignment

Hosted by Katelyn Calhoun

In this On-the-Go mini-sode from the GROW Conference Fort Wayne, we sit down with community leader and powerhouse multitasker Amy Ballard, Assistant VP of Member Experience at 3Rivers Federal Credit Union and the first female council president in Kendallville, Indiana.

Amy reflects on how her leadership journey has been shaped by many small moments—from the example her parents set to the ongoing work of raising her own kids with purpose. We also talk about the challenge of leading teams with diverse viewpoints, and how she defines “alignment” as finding agreement, even when perspectives differ.

This one’s for anyone balancing multiple roles, navigating group dynamics, or trying to stay grounded in what really matters.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

🏛 A peek into Amy’s dual life as a financial exec and city council president
 🧬 How small influences (not big moments) shaped her leadership path
 🤝 What “alignment” looks like when you’re leading diverse teams
 💬 A reminder that disagreement doesn’t equal disconnection
 👩‍👧‍👦 Passing on a legacy of purpose to the next generation

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