The Climb

The Climb: A Workplace Drama Series

The Climb follows Kelly as she steps into leadership for the first time and quickly discovers that earning the title was only the beginning. As workplace challenges test her confidence, character, and resilience, she learns that success is about far more than performance. Every decision, setback, and victory shapes not only the leader she is becoming, but the person she is becoming. Through realistic workplace stories, The Climb reveals the lessons every aspiring and new leader eventually has to learn.

The Climb | Episode 9: Three Words

Kelly walks slowly down the hallway. Her mind keeps drifting back to Barry's office. "The 52 Rules of Divorce." She immediately catches herself. That's none of my business. She had no desire to get involved in anyone's personal life, especially her leader's. Still... She couldn't ignore the feeling that something wasn't right. She had barely made it halfway down the hallway when someone came running toward her. "Kelly!" She turned. "Come quick!" "It's Percy!" "He's at his des

The Climb | Episode 8: Seeds

The line at the taco truck stretched halfway down the sidewalk. Ronnie looked over at Kelly. Kelly was still thinking about what she just witnessed in Barry’s office. “Kelly.” Ronnie received no response. “Kelly.” Still nothing. Then Ronnie leaned in a little bit. “Kelly.” Kelly snapped out of it. “Yes” "Chicken or steak?" Kelly laughed. "Why does everyone always make me choose?" Ronnie chuckles. "Because indecisive people hold up the line." "I am not indecisive." Kelly insis

The Climb | Episode 7: The Storm

The rain pounds harder against the windows. Then... CRACK! A tree limb snaps outside and crashes into the parking lot. Several people instinctively jump. Within seconds, hail begins slamming against the glass. Golf ball-sized chunks of ice bounce across the pavement. The television screens flash again. TORNADO WARNING TAKE SHELTER IMMEDIATELY Kelly instinctively reaches for her phone. Angela. No answer. She tries Darren. No answer. She exhales and slips the phone back into he

The Climb | Episode 6: New Roles

Barry smiles as Kelly takes a seat. Jordan is already sitting across from him. Kelly looks from Barry... ...to Jordan. Barry folds his hands. "Jordan and I wanted to be cautious about sharing this” Kelly’s facial expression can’t hide her confusion. Barry pauses then continues. “But we felt we needed to make someone aware” Kelly is curious where all of this is going Barry glances at Jordan before looking back at Kelly. " Since this change will affect your team structure and t

The Climb | Episode 5: Humanity

Kayla still doesn't look up. She just stares at the floor. Kelly whispers. "Come with me." She gently leads Kayla into an empty conference room and quietly closes the door behind them. Neither of them says anything for a moment. Finally, Kelly speaks. "Tell me what's going on." Kayla lets out a long sigh. "I want to quit." Kelly doesn't interrupt. "I just... I can't do this job anymore." "It doesn't fulfill me anymore." "I'm mentally exhausted." She then forces herself to swi

The Climb | Episode 4: The Work Phone

Kelly shifts uncomfortably in her chair. Barry's question catches her off guard. "What is this I hear about you helping someone who's on a PIP that isn't even on your team?" Kelly shakes her head. "Oh, you mean Darren." Barry raises an eyebrow. "He asked me to." Kelly sighs. "But before we could even talk about it, you called me into your office." Barry studies her for a moment. "So... you don't know why he's on a PIP?" Kelly shakes her head again. "No." "I don't know the det

The Climb | Episode 3: Good Intentions

Kelly stands perfectly still. Barry's question hangs in the air. “What I really need to know is…” "Any information you can tell me about Jordan?" Kelly's mind races. Did something happen? Is Jordan in trouble? Did I miss something? “Kelly. Are you Okay?” Kelly finally answers. “Yes, I’m fine.” Barry sits down and leans back in his chair. “You had me worried for a minute.” Kelly forces a slight smile. Barry quickly moves back to the subject. “So, tell me about Jordan.” Kelly c

The Climb | Episode 2: One of Them

As Kelly and Angela start toward the elevator, Kelly hears her meeting notification chime from her laptop. She stops in her tracks. “The Meeting is at 8:30.” Angela stops at the elevator. "You forgot something, didn't you?" Kelly nods. "Yep. My first Monday Morning Leadership Meeting." Angela smiles. "Go. I'll survive one coffee run without you." Kelly waves as she watches Angela hop on the elevator. For three years, every Monday had started with coffee and conversation. Not

The Climb | Episode 1: First Day

Kelly balances a cardboard box against her hip as she nudges open the office door with her shoulder. A picture frame slides toward the edge, but she catches it just before it falls. "So much for looking like I have this under control," she laughs to herself. Her new desk sits exactly where it did yesterday. Only today, the little sign outside the cubicle reads Team Lead. She sets the box down and glances at the clock. Eight minutes until her team's shift starts. Perfect. Just