Why do so many capable women do the work of leadership every single day but hesitate to call themselves leaders? In this episode, Julie Hyde explores the Identity Paradox: the gap between how we see ourselves and the leadership we’re already living.

Julie unpacks why this paradox matters, the hidden costs of not owning your leadership identity, and how shifting your perspective can change everything - from confidence and career opportunities to legacy and impact.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• What the Identity Paradox is and why it keeps women from claiming leadership
• How outdated leadership models shape our self-perception
• The cost of waiting for recognition instead of creating it
• Why the “balcony view” beats firefighting on the dancefloor
• Three reflection questions to help you step into your leadership identity today
• Julie’s personal story of rebuilding her leadership brand in just one year

 

Episode Timestamps

• 00:00 Welcome and why this episode matters now
• 02:08 “Hands up if you identify as a leader” (what happened next)
• 05:10 The myths that keep women from claiming leadership
• 10:40 The Identity Paradox explained
• 16:20 My corporate wake-up call: from expert support to leader
• 20:35 Dancefloor vs balcony—how to rise above the noise
• 24:18 Three daily questions that shift your leadership trajectory
• 29:40 Reflection prompts and invitation to step forward
• 32:10 Lead.Her Collective: building the CEO of you

 

Resources and Links

• Join the Lead.Her Collective™ Mastermind – Unstoppable You 
• Connect with Julie Hyde on LinkedIn

Connect with Julie:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/
Instagram: @juliehydeleads
Website: https://juliehyde.com.au

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