The Balanced Leader

By Yann Dang | Women in Leadership & Executive Presence Coach

Are you a woman in leadership feeling lost and frustrated in a male-dominated workplace? Do you struggle with confidence, assertiveness, and managing emotions in professional conflicts? You're not alo... more

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How many episodes does The Balanced Leader have?

The podcast currently has 105 episodes available.

The Balanced Leader episodes:

July 08, 2026 90. Why Self-Trust Matters More Than Confidence
It’s not a lack of confidence holding you back. It’s trusting yourself to make the call, even when the outcome is unknown.

After coaching hundreds of women over the past five years, I’ve seen that the ability to act despite uncertainty is what separates capable leaders from confident ones. In this episode, I show you why self-trust is the foundation of leadership and how to build it even when you’re scared, uncertain, or hearing no.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://aspire-coaching.co/90
Connect with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/yanndang
Mentioned in this episode:
FREE LEADERSHIP BRIEF: How to Stop Getting Talked Over in High-Stakes Meetings (Even If You’re the Only Woman in the Room)
You said something valuable… and no one acknowledged it.
Then someone else repeated it—and suddenly it landed.

These aren’t obvious mistakes.
They’re small communication patterns that quietly decide how seriously you’re taken before your ideas are even heard.

Download the brief and identify the one pattern that’s costing you authority—so you can shift it before your next meeting: https://thebalancedleader.captivate.fm/5ways
Click here to download this free leadership brief
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17min
July 07, 2026 5 Subtle Ways High-Performing Women Undermine Their Authority
This is a free, private leadership brief revealing the 5 ways high-performing women lose authority mid-conversation—and how to shift it immediately
Download the brief and identify the one pattern that’s costing you authority—so you can shift it before your next meeting: https://thebalancedleader.captivate.fm/5ways
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3min
July 01, 2026 89. The Cost of Waiting: 3 Ways to Choose Yourself Today
What if the thing keeping you stuck isn’t a lack of confidence, experience, or opportunity? What if it’s that you’re waiting to be chosen? Waiting to be invited into leadership. Waiting for certainty to arrive.

In this episode, I show you how brilliant women just like you unknowingly give away years of their lives waiting for permission and how everything changes the moment you choose yourself first. You’ll learn three ways to start choosing yourself today, so you can stop waiting, reclaim your authority, and step into leadership with greater clarity, confidence, and self-trust.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://aspire-coaching.co/89
Connect with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/yanndang
Mentioned in this episode:
FREE LEADERSHIP BRIEF: How to Stop Getting Talked Over in High-Stakes Meetings (Even If You’re the Only Woman in the Room)
You said something valuable… and no one acknowledged it.
Then someone else repeated it—and suddenly it landed.

These aren’t obvious mistakes.
They’re small communication patterns that quietly decide how seriously you’re taken before your ideas are even heard.

Download the brief and identify the one pattern that’s costing you authority—so you can shift it before your next meeting: https://thebalancedleader.captivate.fm/5ways
Click here to download this free leadership brief
...more
26min
June 29, 2026 How to Expand Your Leadership Capacity with Command Energy
You don’t need another certification.

You need clarity, authority, and a way to lead powerfully on your terms.

Learn more about Command and book your free Command Clarity Call to explore the next level of your leadership and influence here: https://thebalancedleader.captivate.fm/command-consult
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5min
June 24, 2026 88. Bad Guy or Badass Leader? When Leadership Feels Like a Risk
Are you scared of being labelled “the bad guy” at work?
Many high-achieving women unconsciously organize their leadership around avoiding that label, and it quietly drains your energy, undermines your authority, and keeps you from leading fully.
In this episode, I explore why women feel personally responsible for other people’s comfort, why leadership tension feels risky, and how the fear of being the “bad guy” shapes decisions and interactions. You’ll learn how to navigate discomfort and shift from feeling like the bad guy to leading as a confident, badass leader.
Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://aspire-coaching.co/88
Connect with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/yanndang
Mentioned in this episode:
FREE LEADERSHIP BRIEF: How to Stop Getting Talked Over in High-Stakes Meetings (Even If You’re the Only Woman in the Room)
You said something valuable… and no one acknowledged it.
Then someone else repeated it—and suddenly it landed.

These aren’t obvious mistakes.
They’re small communication patterns that quietly decide how seriously you’re taken before your ideas are even heard.

Download the brief and identify the one pattern that’s costing you authority—so you can shift it before your next meeting: https://thebalancedleader.captivate.fm/5ways
Click here to download this free leadership brief
...more
20min
June 17, 2026 87. The Leadership Trap of "I Don't Know"
Do you ever walk into a room feeling like everyone else knows more than you? Or let a single piece of feedback throw you off completely?
Most high-achieving women are unconsciously trained to scan for gaps, deficiencies, and what they haven’t mastered yet. That constant focus on “not enough” quietly disconnects you from your actual intelligence, capability, and leadership presence, leaving you second-guessing yourself and hesitating when it matters most.
In this episode, I dive into why ambitious women emotionally collapse under pressure and how that “I don’t know” mindset keeps you from stepping fully into your leadership. You’ll learn how to reality check your assumptions, reconnect with your strengths, and respond intentionally instead of reacting automatically to fear or uncertainty.
Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://aspire-coaching.co/87
Connect with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/yanndang
Mentioned in this episode:
FREE LEADERSHIP BRIEF: How to Stop Getting Talked Over in High-Stakes Meetings (Even If You’re the Only Woman in the Room)
You said something valuable… and no one acknowledged it.
Then someone else repeated it—and suddenly it landed.

These aren’t obvious mistakes.
They’re small communication patterns that quietly decide how seriously you’re taken before your ideas are even heard.

Download the brief and identify the one pattern that’s costing you authority—so you can shift it before your next meeting: https://thebalancedleader.captivate.fm/5ways
Click here to download this free leadership brief
...more
17min
June 16, 2026 The Leadership Edge: Step Into Your Authority Now
The Leadership Edge is a complimentary live coaching and activation experience for women who are ready to stop circling the same challenges and start moving forward with greater clarity, confidence, and self-trust.
Join us live on June 30 at 2pm - 3:30pm EST. Experience real coaching, uncover the patterns keeping you stuck, and discover what's possible when you trust yourself more.
Sign up here: https://thebalancedleader.captivate.fm/leadership-edge
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4min
June 10, 2026 86. Stop Reacting, Start Leading: A New Leadership Framework for High-Achieving Women
High-achieving women often think their leadership struggles are about confidence. But more often, the challenge comes from unconscious patterns, defensive or offensive games we play without realizing it. Maybe you hold back to protect yourself or overcompensate to prove yourself. Either way, these autopilot responses can quietly limit your authority and influence.
In this episode, I introduce a new leadership framework to help you lead consciously instead of reacting automatically. You’ll learn how to stay present, engage in co-creation, and respond thoughtfully, even when stakes feel high. This episode gives you tools to move beyond autopilot, increase your self-awareness, and step fully into leadership without burning out.
Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://aspire-coaching.co/86
Connect with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/yanndang
Mentioned in this episode:
FREE LEADERSHIP BRIEF: How to Stop Getting Talked Over in High-Stakes Meetings (Even If You’re the Only Woman in the Room)
You said something valuable… and no one acknowledged it.
Then someone else repeated it—and suddenly it landed.

These aren’t obvious mistakes.
They’re small communication patterns that quietly decide how seriously you’re taken before your ideas are even heard.

Download the brief and identify the one pattern that’s costing you authority—so you can shift it before your next meeting: https://thebalancedleader.captivate.fm/5ways
Click here to download this free leadership brief
...more
29min
June 03, 2026 85. The Power of Now: Leadership Happens Before You Feel Ready
You have the skills, the experience, and the ideas, but something is holding you back from stepping into visibility. You wait for the perfect moment, the right level of confidence, or the ideal circumstances, thinking it will make you ready. But what you don't realize is that waiting isn’t protecting you. It’s quietly eroding your authority and delaying the very confidence and leadership you are trying to build.
In this episode, I show you how acting in the present moment, not waiting, builds self trust and authority. You’ll learn how to step into discomfort without shrinking, and why leadership isn’t built in the future. It is practiced moment by moment, in the now.
Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://aspire-coaching.co/85
Connect with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/yanndang
Mentioned in this episode:
FREE LEADERSHIP BRIEF: How to Stop Getting Talked Over in High-Stakes Meetings (Even If You’re the Only Woman in the Room)
You said something valuable… and no one acknowledged it.
Then someone else repeated it—and suddenly it landed.

These aren’t obvious mistakes.
They’re small communication patterns that quietly decide how seriously you’re taken before your ideas are even heard.

Download the brief and identify the one pattern that’s costing you authority—so you can shift it before your next meeting: https://thebalancedleader.captivate.fm/5ways
Click here to download this free leadership brief
...more
22min
June 02, 2026You Don't Need to Work Harder or Play Smaller to Be Heard
This isn’t another webinar. It’s a live leadership lab — interactive, bold, and transformational.

Join me for How to Be Heard in a Room Full of Men on June 8th, 11th, & 12th.

You'll walk away with:
A clear diagnosis of the conditioning that’s been muting your authority.
A playbook to interrupt rushing, apologizing, and freezing before they sabotage you.
The embodied practice of speaking from authority — not performance.
A commitment anchored in your deepest desires, so discomfort never derails you again.
The inner authority to walk into any room — even one full of men — and know: “I set the tone. My voice lands. I am undeniable.”

Click here to learn more and sign up: https://thebalancedleader.captivate.fm/june-leadership-lab
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3min

FAQs about The Balanced Leader:

How many episodes does The Balanced Leader have?

The podcast currently has 105 episodes available.