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Want to know the secret to confident and successful leadership? Every week, Leading You showcases leadership of all kinds and you get the scoop on how to be an effective, modern leader who makes an impact. There’s one thing we all have in common. We’re all leaders. First and foremost, you’re a leader of you. You don’t need a title to be a leader. Leadership is a mindset which anyone can adopt to create influence. The more leaders the world has, the better it will be. I'll let you into something I know to be true - You can’t be a leader of others unless you’re a leader of self first. So if you want to have impact that leads to prosperity and happiness, it all starts with you. With your mindset and personal leadership toolbox, which Leading You will help you build up. Leading you is hosted by Julie Hyde, an entrepreneur, corporate drop out and passionate leader. Julie knows one thing: you can’t control what happens to you but you can control how you respond. It’s why Leading You is important. Each week, guests share their secret sauce. They reveal their roadmaps to success. How they’ve stayed anchored to who they are, insights into their courage and resilience and how to be emotionally and behaviourally agile. It’s a conversation, not an interrogation, and you’ll hear the human side of household names.
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Have you reached the point where you know you’ve had enough, but you have absolutely no idea what you want instead? I seem to be having this conversation with women everywhere. They’re less tolerant of things they once accepted, more protective of their time, more willing to speak up and less prepared to carry everybody else’s problems or keep doing things simply because they’ve always done them. And underneath it all is a feeling: something needs to change. In this episode of Leading You , I explore what happens when you begin to outgrow a life, identity, relationship or expectation that once suited you. It doesn’t necessarily mean you’re having a midlife crisis or need to dramatically reinvent your life. Sometimes, you’ve simply changed. We explore: Why becoming less tolerant can actually be useful information How we outgrow identities, relationships and definitions of success Why something can have been right for one chapter and wrong for the next How our relationship with time changes the choices we make Why knowing what you’re sick of is only the beginning Why “I don’t know yet” can be an honest and useful answer The questions that can help you work out what you want next Self-leadership eventually asks us to move beyond “What have I had enough of?” and towards a harder question: “What am I ready to choose?” Your next chapter doesn’t need to arrive as one enormous moment of clarity. Sometimes it begins with a boundary, a conversation, something you stop tolerating or one choice you start making differently. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to Leading You 00:31 Sick of the Bullshit 03:02 Outgrowing Your Old Life 06:37 Time Changes Everything 07:40 Small Shifts Not Blowups 08:41 Sponsor Clarity Compass 09:34 From Complaints to Choices 11:04 Space Before Clarity 12:37 Questions to Ask Yourself 14:11 Pay Attention to Your Voice 16:35 Closing and Reviews Links: Learn more about my group coaching program here Get the Clarity Compass here Connect with Julie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/ Instagram: @juliehydeleads Website: https://juliehyde.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What could change if you became a little more willing to put yourself out there? My guest on this episode of Leading You , Nick Bendel, set himself an unusual challenge: to have lunch with 500 complete strangers. For an introvert who preferred staying home with a book and a cup of tea, it wasn’t the most obvious choice. But after starting a business, Nick realised that if he wanted different results, he needed to become more willing to connect, initiate and put himself out there. What began as a networking experiment became something much bigger. Over six years and 500+ lunches, Nick built an extraordinary network, developed greater confidence and discovered the power of what he calls social courage - taking action even when you don’t feel completely ready and despite the possibility of rejection, judgement or embarrassment. We talk about why social courage is like a muscle, why confidence often comes after taking action, and what happened when around 95% of Nick’s lunch invitations received no response. But perhaps the biggest change wasn’t his network. It was Nick himself. He became more proactive, more willing to ask and more prepared to create opportunities rather than wait for them. In this episode, we explore: Why an introvert decided to have lunch with 500 strangers What social courage is and how we can develop it Why confidence often follows action How repeated exposure changes our relationship with rejection Why we reject ourselves before giving other people the opportunity to say yes How curiosity creates more meaningful conversations Why small, sustainable actions can create significant change The increasing value of human skills in an AI-driven world How social courage can strengthen leadership, connection and opportunity You don’t need to start with 500 lunches. You simply need to begin. Links: Learn more about my group coaching program here Get the Clarity Compass here Connect with Julie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/ Instagram: @juliehydeleads Website: https://juliehyde.com.au Connect with Nick: Website: https://www.nickbendel.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-bendel/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What if your biggest competitor isn’t another business, another leader or someone offering exactly what you do? What if it’s irrelevance? In a world where customer expectations, technology, workplaces and buying behaviour are constantly changing, being good at what you do is no longer enough. The bigger question is whether the value you bring is still relevant to what people need today - and where they’re heading tomorrow. In this episode of Leading You , I share a snapshot of my keynote on relevance and explore why successful people, leaders and businesses can be particularly vulnerable to becoming irrelevant. Using Kodak as an example, I look at what happens when we become more focused on protecting what made us successful than questioning what needs to come next. I also explore two of the biggest threats to relevance: busyness and playing not to lose . When we’re constantly delivering, reacting and managing what’s immediately in front of us, we stop looking up at what’s changing, out at what our clients or organisations need and ahead at what we need to become. In this episode: Why irrelevance may be your biggest competitor How yesterday’s success can become tomorrow’s limitation Why busyness can make us dangerously short-sighted What happens when we start playing not to lose Why staying relevant doesn’t mean chasing every trend The importance of communicating your value, not simply what you do Why your thinking demonstrates your future value My Relevance Reset: Look Up, Look Out and Look Ahead Time Stamps 00:00 Welcome and Setup 01:02 Irrelevance as Rival 02:07 Kodak Cautionary Tale 05:06 Why Leaders Disappear 06:48 Two Relevance Killers 10:46 Relevance Reset Framework 11:18 Look Up and Position 12:13 Look Out and Communicate 13:24 Look Ahead and Adapt 14:35 Choose Relevance Daily 15:24 Wrap Up and Invitation Links: Learn more about my group coaching program here Get the Clarity Compass here Connect with Julie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/ Instagram: @juliehydeleads Website: https://juliehyde.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What if the engagement problem in your team isn’t really an engagement problem at all? When people become disengaged, it’s easy to look outward - workload, culture, generational differences, competing priorities or the people themselves. But sometimes the more useful question for a leader is: How might I be contributing to this? In this episode of Leading You , I’m joined by executive coach, speaker, facilitator and author Kylie Paatsch to explore why connection sits at the heart of strong leadership, employee engagement and high-performing teams. Kylie shares a confronting moment from her own leadership career when she discovered members of her team had deliberately gone to lunch without her and spent the time expressing their frustrations about her leadership. Painful as it was, it prompted her to examine her own contribution, seek feedback and change the way she led. We explore why leaders can mistake proximity for genuine connection . Regular meetings, emails, Teams calls and constant communication can create the impression that relationships are strong, when the real question is whether your people feel understood, valued and able to be honest with you. Kylie also shares her practical Know, Show, Grow framework from her book The Connection Effect , designed to help leaders better understand their people, demonstrate that understanding through their behaviour and invest in their development. In this episode, we explore: Why engagement is an outcome and connection is one of the things that fuels it How your leadership may be contributing to team disengagement Why proximity and communication don’t necessarily create connection How to ask for feedback without becoming defensive Why protecting one-on-one time matters Kylie’s Know, Show, Grow framework Why connection is a leadership skill that can be developed Timestamps 00:00 Own Your Leadership 00:22 Meet Julie and Kylie 01:54 The Bathroom Moment 07:52 Why Leaders Miss It 10:53 Engagement vs Connection 15:35 The Feedback Conversation 19:48 Protect One-on-Ones 22:09 Know, Show, Grow Model 25:33 Show and Model Care 28:44 Grow Your People 30:24 Wrap Up and Next Steps 31:02 Ratings and Farewell Links: Learn more about my group coaching program here Get the Clarity Compass here Connect with Julie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/ Instagram: @juliehydeleads Website: https://juliehyde.com.au Connect with Kylie: Website: https://kyliepaatsch.com.au/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kyliepaatsch Instagram: www.instagram.com/kyliepaatschleadership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What is staying quiet costing you? Self-advocacy is often associated with asking for a pay rise, negotiating a promotion or learning to be more assertive. But it goes much deeper than that. Self-advocacy is your willingness to participate in the decisions that shape your health, career, relationships, business and future. In this episode of Leading You , I explore why self-advocacy is an essential, yet often overlooked, leadership skill and why staying silent is rarely neutral. Every time we choose not to ask the question, seek clarification, challenge an assumption, contribute our perspective or communicate what we really want, we are still making a decision. And sometimes the cost of that decision is far greater than the discomfort of speaking up. I share how my understanding of self-advocacy changed following my diagnosis with stage three melanoma. I was surrounded by highly experienced specialists who understood cancer, but I came to realise something incredibly important: they knew cancer, but I knew myself. Both forms of knowledge mattered. That lesson reaches far beyond our health. How often do we conform because we don't want to create tension? Hope our hard work will eventually be noticed instead of communicating where we want to go? Advocate fiercely for our teams, clients, families and friends while accepting less for ourselves? And how often do we confuse being kind with being compliant? Self-advocacy isn't about dominating conversations, demanding your own way or becoming confrontational. Sometimes it starts with something much simpler: a thoughtful question. In this episode, I explore: Why silence is a decision, rather than a neutral position What my cancer experience taught me about questioning, clarification and trusting yourself Why self-advocacy begins before you ever speak The career cost of waiting for someone else to notice you Why your work can demonstrate your capability but can't communicate your ambition How conformity can stop us contributing perspectives that matter Why kindness, respect and collaboration don't require constant agreement Why we often advocate more strongly for others than ourselves How thoughtful questions can create clarity without creating unnecessary confrontation A simple place to begin if speaking up doesn't come naturally Your voice, perspective and needs deserve a place in the decisions that affect your life. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to Leading You 00:37 Why Self-Advocacy Matters 01:33 The Melanoma Wake-Up Call 03:48 Self-Advocacy Starts With Believing Your Needs Matter 05:13 Lead.Her Collective Invitation 06:07 Conformity, Silence and Speaking Up 07:05 Stop Waiting to Be Chosen 08:18 Why We Advocate for Others, But Not Ourselves 09:26 Kindness Is Not Compliance 10:20 The Power of Asking Better Questions 11:00 Where Is Staying Quiet Costing You? 12:37 Thanks and Reviews Links: Learn more about my group coaching program here Get the Clarity Compass here Join our Lead.Her Collective Dinner. Find out more and register here Connect with Julie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/ Instagram: @juliehydeleads Website: https://juliehyde.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trigger warning This episode includes discussions of vicarious trauma, suicide, child death, sudden death and breast cancer. What happens when you've achieved the career you once dreamed of... but something inside you knows it no longer fits? In this episode of Leading You , Julie Hyde sits down with former Deputy State Coroner Jacqui Hawkins to explore what it means to walk away from a prestigious career, navigate burnout, and reconnect with yourself after years of putting achievement first. Jacqui shares her deeply personal journey through vicarious trauma, motherhood, breast cancer and reinvention, along with the practices that helped her quiet the noise and trust her inner wisdom. In this episode: What it feels like to succeed in a career that no longer feels aligned. The hidden impact of vicarious trauma and chronic stress. The tension between achievement, identity and inner wisdom. Why changing careers doesn't automatically change old patterns. How journalling, meditation and breathwork created clarity. Why noticing life's "glimmers" can help you reconnect with yourself. Why meaningful change doesn't require you to blow up your life. Timestamps 00:00 Wisdom Within 00:22 Meet Julie and Jacqui 01:50 Chasing the Coroner Dream 03:44 Vicarious Trauma Toll 06:05 Masks and Motherhood 08:33 Lead.Her Collective Invite 09:28 Ego Versus Soul 12:17 Journalling for Clarity 15:10 Breast Cancer Wake-Up 19:18 Finding Glimmers Daily 21:52 Ancient Practices and Coaching 24:47 Get Quiet and Listen 26:48 Closing Thanks and Review Links: Learn more about my group coaching program here Get the Clarity Compass here Join our Lead.Her Collective Dinner. Find out more here Connect with Julie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/ Instagram: @juliehydeleads Website: https://juliehyde.com.au Connect with Jacqui: Website: Lit Within LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jacqui-hawkins-2215a1295 Instagram: @litwithincoaching Podcast: That Day podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How many warning signs have you ignored because you convinced yourself you could just keep going? In this solo episode of Leading You , Julie Hyde explores a pattern she sees far too often in high-achieving women and leaders... pushing through exhaustion, ignoring the signals their bodies are sending, and wearing over-functioning as a badge of honour. Drawing on her own experience with cancer, Julie challenges the belief that resilience means never slowing down and asks one powerful question: What are you trying to prove... and to who? In this episode: Why high performers are particularly vulnerable to burnout. The difference between resilience and constantly pushing through. How over-functioning quietly becomes our identity. The warning signs your body may already be sending. Why leadership today requires a different way of operating. The questions every leader should ask before their body forces them to stop. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to Leading You 00:48 The Push Through Trap 02:34 Burnout Signs and Statistics 07:24 Mental Load and Over-Functioning 09:18 When Your Body Forces You to Stop 10:05 Clarity Compass 11:20 My Wake-Up Call 14:09 Why We Need to Lead Differently 16:58 Questions Worth Asking Yourself 17:31 Final Thoughts Links: Learn more about my group coaching program here Get the Clarity Compass here Connect with Julie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/ Instagram: @juliehydeleads Website: https://juliehyde.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What if one of the biggest factors affecting your leadership isn't another course, another strategy or another productivity hack... but the quality of your sleep? In this episode of Leading You , Julie Hyde is joined by behavioural scientist and performance expert Dr Jemma King to explore the science of sleep and why it's one of the most overlooked drivers of leadership performance. Together, they unpack what really happens when you wake at 3am, how sleep impacts your ability to think, regulate emotions and make decisions, and the simple habits that can help you perform at your best. In this episode: Why sleep is a leadership strategy, not a luxury. What happens to your brain while you sleep. Why so many people wake at 2am or 3am. How poor sleep affects decision-making, resilience and emotional regulation. The role of cortisol, caffeine and circadian rhythms. Practical ways to improve your sleep and performance. Links: Learn more about my group coaching program here Get the Clarity Compass here Connect with Julie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/ Instagram: @juliehydeleads Website: https://juliehyde.com.au Connect with Dr Jemma: Website: https://jemmakingbio-pa.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.jemma.king/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jemma-king-phd-76013328/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't a lack of confidence...but caring too much about what other people think? In this episode of Leading You , Julie Hyde shares a simple moment from a morning walk that became an unexpected lesson in self-leadership. Watching a father joyfully sing to his baby daughter without worrying who might be listening sparked a powerful question... How much of your life are you editing because of an audience that isn't even watching? Julie explores why fear of judgement shapes our decisions more than we realise, how self-editing chips away at our confidence, and why authentic leadership begins with giving yourself permission to simply be yourself. In this episode: Why fear of judgement quietly influences our choices. How self-editing affects confidence and leadership. The hidden cost of trying to meet other people's expectations. Why authenticity is one of the greatest acts of self-leadership. A simple question that could change the way you show up. Timestamps 00:00 A Morning Walk That Made Me Think 01:28 The Invisible Audience We Carry 03:42 Where Are You Editing Yourself? 06:05 Confidence vs Approval 08:37 The Cost of Playing Small 10:56 Leading From Authenticity 13:14 One Question to Take Away Links: Learn more about my group coaching program here Get the Clarity Compass here Connect with Julie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/ Instagram: @juliehydeleads Website: https://juliehyde.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What if happiness wasn't something you had to chase, but something you could learn? In this episode of Leading You , Julie Hyde is joined by happiness expert, speaker and author Declan Edwards to explore the science behind happiness, emotional intelligence and why so many of us fall into the "I'll be happy when..." trap. Together they unpack why achievement alone doesn't create fulfilment, how our emotions influence those around us, and why happiness is less about circumstance and more about the skills we build every day. In this episode we discuss: Why we're pursuing happiness more than ever, yet feeling less fulfilled. The "hedonic treadmill" and why the goalposts keep moving. Why happiness is a learnable skill, not a personality trait. The link between emotional intelligence, leadership and wellbeing. How perfectionism, people pleasing and external validation affect happiness. Why relationships have a greater impact on happiness than success. A simple two-word exercise to improve emotional awareness. Timestamps 00:00 From 75 Skills to 5 00:43 Meet Declan Edwards 01:48 Why We Are Less Happy 04:17 Declan's Personal Turning Point 08:46 Building a Happiness Toolkit 09:54 Sponsor – Clarity Compass 10:39 Happiness Is Contagious 14:49 Leadership's Ripple Effect 17:24 Five Core Happiness Skills 23:26 The Two-Word Emotional Check-In 27:26 Book Launch and Final Thoughts Links: Learn more about my group coaching program here Get the Clarity Compass here Connect with Julie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/ Instagram: @juliehydeleads Website: https://juliehyde.com.au Connect with Declan: Website: https://declanedwards.com.au/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/declan-edwards-bu-happiness-college/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/declanedwards_bu/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How many times have you told yourself: "I'm going to do that." "I really should get onto that." "This year will be different." And then… nothing changes? In this episode of Leading You , Julie Hyde explores one of the biggest reasons capable people fail to create meaningful change: the difference between being interested in something and being truly committed to it. Using a simple but surprisingly powerful story about homemade muesli bars, Julie unpacks the psychology behind why good intentions rarely lead to consistent action. She explores the "intention-behaviour gap"—the space between what we say we want to do and what we actually follow through on. Drawing on the research of psychologist Peter Gollwitzer, Julie explains why people are dramatically more likely to achieve their goals when they move beyond vague intentions and make specific commitments about when, where and how they'll take action. Whether it's your leadership, health, relationships or personal growth, this episode will challenge you to stop confusing wanting something with deciding to do it. In this episode, we discuss: The difference between being interested and being committed The psychology behind the intention-behaviour gap Why good intentions rarely create lasting change How procrastination keeps capable people stuck Why language shapes mindset and behaviour The power of specificity, structure and accountability Why clarity matters more than motivation How commitment changes focus, energy and follow-through Leadership habits that stay stuck in "interested" mode Practical strategies to turn intention into action This is a practical, honest and highly relatable conversation about self-leadership, accountability and closing the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome and Theme 00:16 The Muesli Bars Lesson 02:21 The Intention vs Action Gap 03:27 The 50/50 Problem 05:23 Interested or Committed? 08:01 How Language Shapes Behaviour 10:09 Three Practical Steps 10:22 Step One: Name It 11:40 Step Two: When, Where and How 13:05 Step Three: Meaning and Honesty 15:23 Wrap Up and Next Actions 16:51 Clarity Compass and Farewell Links: Learn more about my group coaching program here Get the Clarity Compass here Connect with Julie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/ Instagram: @juliehydeleads Website: https://juliehyde.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What happens when you've achieved everything you thought would make you happy… but something still feels missing? In this episode of Leading You , Julie Hyde sits down with Saru Gupta to explore a reality many high-achieving leaders experience but rarely talk about openly: emotional flatness. On paper, life looks successful. The career is progressing. Relationships are intact. Goals are being achieved. Yet underneath it all sits a quiet sense of disconnection that many leaders struggle to explain. Drawing on her own journey through corporate leadership, burnout, grief, divorce and personal transformation, Saru shares why mindset alone is not always enough. Together, Julie and Saru explore the connection between nervous system health, emotional regulation and embodied leadership, and why reconnecting with ourselves may be the missing piece many ambitious people are searching for. This conversation challenges the belief that the answer is always another promotion, another goal or another achievement. Instead, it offers a different perspective: that sustainable leadership starts by understanding what your body, emotions and nervous system have been trying to communicate all along. In this episode, we discuss: Why high achievers often mistake emotional flatness for burnout The difference between mindset work and nervous system regulation Why constantly chasing the next achievement doesn't create lasting fulfilment How emotional awareness helps us become stronger leaders The signs you may be disconnected from yourself without realising it Why curiosity is more powerful than self-criticism The role of embodied leadership in sustainable success How nervous system health influences performance and wellbeing Practical ways to reconnect with yourself Three powerful questions to help you slow down and listen If you've ever felt successful on paper but disconnected on the inside, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on what it really means to thrive. Timestamps 00:00 Nervous System First 00:22 Podcast Introduction & Meet Saru Gupta 01:56 Success on the Outside, Disconnection on the Inside 03:38 Chasing the Next High 05:28 Leaving Corporate and the Crash That Followed 06:24 The Whole Self Method Explained 09:12 Why We Avoid Difficult Feelings 12:11 What Emotional Flatness Really Feels Like 14:21 Clarity Compass Break 15:13 Mindset vs Nervous System Regulation 18:22 Why Internal Safety Matters More Than Strategy 18:40 The Whole Self Method Pillars 19:46 Rewiring the Nervous System 21:58 The Ordinary Signs You're Reconnecting 23:19 The Messy Middle and Burnout Recovery 24:20 The Self-Criticism and Burnout Cycle 25:52 Starting with Curiosity 28:14 The Two-Minute Daily Practice 30:34 Three Questions to Ask Yourself Daily 31:46 Closing Reflections and Farewell Links: Learn more about my group coaching program here Get the Clarity Compass here Connect with Julie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/ Instagram: @juliehydeleads Website: https://juliehyde.com.au Connect with Saru: Website: https://sarugupta.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saru-gupta/ Instagram: @iamsarugupta See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What happens when a woman becomes so good at responding to everyone else’s needs that she completely loses connection to her own? In this deeply reflective episode of Leading You, Julie Hyde explores a question that stops even the most capable women in their tracks: “What do you want when nobody needs anything from you?” It sounds simple. But for many high-performing women, the answer is far more difficult than expected. This episode dives into why so many successful women lose touch with their own desires, needs and sense of self after years of being rewarded for competence, responsibility and reliability. Julie unpacks the hidden cost of constantly being the “safe pair of hands” — the person everyone depends on — and why that identity can quietly crowd out personal fulfilment, joy and direction. Through stories from coaching clients and insights from years working with leaders and ambitious women, Julie explores: Why high-performing women struggle to answer what they truly want The difference between knowing what to do and knowing what you desire How responsibility, identity and fear bury personal fulfilment Why many women feel foggy, flat or disconnected despite looking successful on the outside The emotional cost of constantly living in response mode The role of people pleasing, obligation and performance identity How to reconnect with yourself without needing to blow up your life Why silence and space are essential for clarity The danger of building a life around “should” Small but powerful ways to reconnect with your own voice again Julie also shares the story of a highly accomplished client who realised she had spent years knowing exactly what everyone else needed from her — but no longer knew what she needed for herself. This episode is an invitation to pause long enough to ask yourself an honest question many women have not considered in years. What do you actually want? Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome and Big Question 02:15 Why the Silence Happens 02:41 Client Story Feeling Stuck 04:21 Doing Next vs Wanting 06:42 Three Ways Desire Gets Buried 11:32 The Hidden Cost of Not Knowing 12:25 Penny and Reconnecting 14:39 Three Starting Points 15:11 Silence and Small Questions 18:12 Separate Wants from Shoulds 19:32 Closing Reflection and Choice 21:25 Clarity Compass Invitation 22:07 Thanks and Goodbye Links: Learn more about my group coaching program here Get the Clarity Compass here Connect with Julie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/ Instagram: @juliehydeleads Website: https://juliehyde.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What happens when the life that looks successful on the outside is slowly costing you everything on the inside? In this powerful episode of Leading You, Julie Hyde sits down with leadership expert, former corporate executive and author Fleur Marks to explore the hidden cost of perfectionism, burnout and achievement addiction. For years, Fleur appeared to have it all. A successful corporate career, leadership credibility, a loving family and a reputation for delivering exceptional results. But beneath the surface, she was exhausted, overwhelmed and carrying impossible expectations. Then her body forced her to stop. Following a life-threatening health crisis, multiple surgeries, autoimmune disease and cancer, Fleur found herself confronting a reality she could no longer push through. What followed became the catalyst for a complete reset of how she lived, worked, led and defined success. Together, Julie and Fleur explore why so many high-performing women tie self-worth to achievement, how perfectionism disguises itself as excellence, and why sustainable leadership requires boundaries, recovery and self-compassion. In this episode, we discuss: Perfectionism and high-functioning burnout The overachiever identity and achievement addiction Leadership pressure and emotional exhaustion Chronic stress and the impact on physical health Why ambitious women struggle with "being enough" Sustainable success and redefining achievement Boundaries, rest and recovery for leaders The neuroscience behind overachievement Excellence without self-sacrifice How to break the overachiever cycle One of the most powerful moments in the conversation centres around a simple but confronting question: "How different would your life be if you truly believed you were enough, had done enough and had enough?" This episode is for leaders, founders, professionals and ambitious women who are tired of carrying everything while quietly running on empty. Timestamps 00:00 The Hidden Cost of Perfectionism 00:42 Meet Fleur Marks 02:16 Success on the Outside, Drowning on the Inside 05:17 The Waiting Room of Death 10:03 Losing Control and Learning Acceptance 12:54 Clarity Compass Break 13:46 Understanding the Overachiever Cycle 20:36 The "You Are Enough" Question 22:27 Redefining Success 25:14 The Sequins Squad and Support Systems 26:37 Final Reflections and Farewell Links: Learn more about my group coaching program here Get the Clarity Compass here Connect with Julie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/ Instagram: @juliehydeleads Website: https://juliehyde.com.au Connect with Fleur: Website: https://fleurmarks.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fleurjmarks/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleurmarks/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What does a cereal box have to do with leadership, reputation and career progression? More than most people realise. In this solo episode of Leading You , Julie Hyde unpacks one of the most powerful metaphors she uses with clients when discussing identity, leadership positioning and professional reputation. Because just like products on a supermarket shelf, people make decisions about you long before they understand the full picture. Your reputation is your packaging. Your behaviours are your ingredients panel. And whether intentional or not, you are constantly training people how to see you. This episode explores why highly capable leaders often become trapped inside outdated perceptions, how behaviours reinforce professional identity over time, and why visibility alone will not move you into your next level of leadership. Julie also explores research from organisational psychologist Dr Tasha Eurich around self-awareness and why the gap between how we see ourselves and how others experience us often widens at senior levels. In this episode, we cover: Leadership identity and reputation Why behaviours shape positioning The danger of becoming known only as “the doer” Strategic positioning vs visibility Self-awareness and executive perception How leaders accidentally reinforce outdated identities Repositioning yourself for future leadership opportunities Why delivering more is not always the answer If you have ever wondered why you continue being seen for the same type of work despite wanting more influence, this episode will challenge how you think about leadership growth. Because your reputation is already speaking for you. The question is… what is it saying? Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to Leading You 00:29 The Cereal Box Identity Hook 01:30 Positioning Like Special K 03:10 The Self-Awareness Reality Check 04:01 How Reputations Get Built 05:27 Reposition Without Changing Who You Are 06:47 Clarity Compass Break 07:40 Three Reputation Questions to Ask Yourself 08:37 Why Doing More Can Keep Leaders Stuck 09:23 COO Case Study: The Shift That Changed Perception 11:40 Rewrite Your Leadership Promise 13:05 Final Reflection and Next Steps Links: Learn more about my group coaching program here Get the Clarity Compass here Connect with Julie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/ Instagram: @juliehydeleads Website: https://juliehyde.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There's a moment many leaders experience. The role that once gave you energy, purpose and identity starts to feel heavier. Not because you've stopped caring or lost your capability — but because something no longer fits. In this episode of Leading You , I sit down with Susan Simon — educator, former principal of three independent Queensland schools, and author of debut novel The Secrets of St Jude's — for a deeply honest conversation about what happens when your leadership identity starts to disconnect from who you're becoming. After more than four decades in Australian school communities, Susan brings an insider's perspective on the emotional complexity of leadership: the joy of building empowered teams, the weight of competing stakeholder expectations, the politics, the pressure — and eventually, the grief of leaving a role that once defined her. This conversation goes far beyond education. It's for anyone in leadership, corporate, or business who has quietly wondered: Is this still who I am? What we cover: Why strong leadership often feels invisible to the person doing it The emotional load of leading complex organisations with competing expectations The quiet warning signs that something has shifted — before crisis hits Why leaving a leadership role can feel like grief, not just a career change The risk of letting work become your entire identity How to reconnect with yourself outside of your title Why grounding practices aren't a luxury — they're a leadership necessity Susan's debut novel and the psychological complexity of elite school communities Timestamps 00:00 Life Components First 00:43 Meet Susan Simon 02:16 Leadership In Flow 08:09 Stakeholders And Pressure 11:05 When Identity Shifts 17:37 Leaving And New Paths 20:22 Grief And Attachment 24:34 Advice For Stuck Leaders 28:53 Inside The Debut Novel 33:11 Wrap Up And Reviews Links: Learn more about my group coaching program here Get the Clarity Compass here Connect with Julie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/ Instagram: @juliehydeleads Website: https://juliehyde.com.au Connect with Susan: Website: https://susan-simon.com/ Instagram: @susan.simon_author Purchase link: https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/The-Secrets-of-St-Judes/Susan-Simon/9781922190154 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If your mind hasn’t switched off in a while, this episode is for you. In this solo episode of the Leading You Podcast, I’m talking about something I’m seeing everywhere right now. Not just physical busyness, but mental noise. The kind that keeps you switched on from the moment you wake up to the moment you go to sleep. The kind that slowly becomes your normal without you even realising it. Here’s the truth: being busy isn’t always the problem. Staying in that state for too long is. Drawing on my own recent experience of stepping away for a short reset in Daylesford, I share what really happens when you create space. Why clarity, energy and perspective don’t come from pushing harder. They come from stepping away. We tell ourselves we’ll slow down later. After this week. After this project. After this season. But clarity doesn’t live in the noise. And you don’t reset by doing more. Sometimes, the most strategic thing you can do is pause. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why mental noise is the real problem, not your calendar The difference between a busy season and a constant state of pressure What a small reset in Daylesford reminded me about clarity and energy Why you don’t need a big holiday. You just need intentional space. How your environment directly shapes your thinking and decision-making The one question to ask yourself when you’re running on empty Why your energy is your responsibility, not your workload’s This episode is your permission slip to rethink how you’re fuelling your energy, especially heading into the second half of the year. Because if you don’t create space intentionally, your body will eventually do it for you. And not in a way you choose. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to Leading You 00:31 Busy Minds and Burnout 02:56 A Simple Daylesford Reset 04:18 Clarity After the Break 05:54 Relevance and Next Level 07:05 Step Away From the Noise 08:52 Mini Break Ideas 09:19 Mid Year Winter Reset 10:13 Refuel Before You Crash 12:14 Wrap Up and Review Links: Learn more about my group coaching program here Connect with Julie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/ Instagram: @juliehydeleads Website: https://juliehyde.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What if the most powerful work of your career is still ahead of you? In this episode of the Leading You Podcast, I sit down with career transition coach and author Robyn Greaves to explore what she calls the “third chapter”, a stage that is less about winding down and far more about stepping into something more intentional, more energising and more aligned with who you are now. For many of us, the traditional idea of retirement simply no longer fits. We’re living longer, staying healthier for longer, and the desire to contribute doesn’t just switch off at a certain age. Yet the dominant narrative still pushes us towards stepping back, slowing down and becoming less relevant. This conversation pushes back on that, hard. Robyn and I get into the real challenges that come with this transition, the identity shift that catches people off guard, the practical challenge of positioning your value in a market that often prizes titles over experience, and the mindset shift required to see this stage as opportunity rather than ending. One of the most powerful ideas we explore is what Robyn calls “ageing superpowers”, the perspective, pattern recognition and hard-won wisdom that only comes from decades of lived experience. These are not soft skills to downplay. They are capabilities to own and leverage. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why the third chapter is not an ending, it’s a redesign How to navigate the identity shift that comes when you step out of a long-held role Why positioning your value matters more than your title ever did What “ageing superpowers” actually are and how to use them How to start without a perfect plan, and why that’s the right move What it looks like to design a chapter that is energising, purposeful and on your terms If you’ve ever wondered what comes next, or found yourself uncertain about how to navigate this stage, this episode will give you a new lens, one grounded in possibility, not limitation. Timestamps 00:00 Take One Small Step 00:42 Meet Robyn Greaves 01:18 What Is The Third Chapter 03:27 Why It Matters Now 06:44 Designing A Great Chapter 09:04 Hidden Transition Challenges 10:30 Relevance And Identity Shift 11:42 Aging Superpowers 15:40 Practical Steps To Start 17:09 Agency And Final Takeaway 19:17 Wrap Up And Review Links: Learn more about my group coaching program here Connect with Julie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/ Instagram: @juliehydeleads Website: https://juliehyde.com.au Connect with Robyn: Website: https://robyngreaves.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/careercoachsydney/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Most of us assume confidence and identity are built through big moments. But more often than not, it’s something much smaller that does the shaping. A single comment, a label, a sentence spoken at the wrong moment by the wrong person. And those words? They stay a lot longer than they should. In this solo episode of Leading You, I explore the power of belief. Where it comes from, what we do with it, and why the most important belief you carry is the one you choose, not the one placed on you. I share personal stories, from being told I wasn’t good at maths in primary school, to being told I’d fail English, to navigating a cancer diagnosis where the language of others could have easily shaped a very different outcome. What becomes clear is this: the same person, the same capability, can experience completely different outcomes depending on what they choose to believe. Because it’s never just about what was said to you. It’s about what you agreed with. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why the smallest moments often shape us the most How a single label placed on you in childhood can follow you for decades The difference between what is said to you and what you choose to keep Why people rise to the level of belief you have in them — and why the same is true of yourself How to use awareness as the starting point for changing the beliefs that are holding you back What it means to take ownership of your mindset, especially when life gets hard This episode is an invitation to look at the beliefs you’re carrying, which ones are helping you move forward, and which ones have simply become familiar. Because your future isn’t shaped by what people have said about you. It’s shaped by what you choose to believe. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to Leading You 00:53 Power of Words 01:34 A Leader Said No 02:40 Grade Three Math Label 04:12 Belief Builds Winners 05:08 Told I’d Fail English 07:29 Cancer Fight Mindset 11:01 Relevance and Identity 12:13 Self Belief Matters Most 14:54 Choose What You Accept 15:50 Rewrite the Old Story 16:57 Closing and Reviews Links: Learn more about my group coaching program here Connect with Julie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/ Instagram: @juliehydeleads Website: https://juliehyde.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Leading You , Julie Hyde sits down with Peter Norris to explore a story that challenges assumptions about identity, leadership and what is actually possible. Peter grew up in an environment where crime was normalised. His father was one of Australia’s most wanted bank robbers, his brother followed a similar path, and by the age of six, Peter was already involved in break-ins. At thirteen, he made a decision that changed the direction of his life. This conversation explores that moment, the choices that followed, and what it takes to step away from what feels inevitable. It also moves into leadership, where Peter now leads a multimillion-dollar hospitality group with a clear philosophy built on courage and kindness. In this episode, you’ll hear: The defining decision that changed Peter’s trajectory How environment shapes belief and what becomes possible Why small, consistent choices matter more than big moments The tension between loyalty, identity and personal responsibility How to lead with both courage and kindness in today’s workplace The role of belief in shaping performance and culture This is a conversation about choice, ownership and leadership. It challenges the idea that your past determines your future, and reinforces the impact of the decisions you make over time. Timestamps 00:00 Not Defined by Past 00:42 Meet Peter Norris 02:39 Early Life and Belonging 05:13 Foster Care and Family Split 06:57 First Crimes at Six 09:05 Pivotal Moment at Eleven 11:53 Choosing a New Path 15:06 A Real Foster Family 16:21 Lead Her Mastermind Promo 17:36 Unstoppable Athletic Drive 19:14 Great Wall Marathon Lessons 20:11 Winning the CEO Role 21:06 Culture Change No Bullies 21:52 Courage and Kindness Leadership 22:45 Belief Unlocks Potential 25:54 Mistakes Growth Over Perfection 27:11 Vulnerability Builds Trust 28:14 Daily Choices Shape Culture 31:39 Power to Change Trajectories 32:28 Past Doesn’t Define Future 34:52 Turning Point at Thirteen 35:39 Final Thanks and Outro Links: Learn more about my group coaching program here Connect with Julie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/ Instagram: @juliehydeleads Website: https://juliehyde.com.au Connect with Peter: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573484279801 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-norris-a54b369a/ Book: https://www.thebankrobbersboy.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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