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  • #198 From Playing Small to Leading Boldly: How ONE Decision Fueled the Confidence + Career Acceleration of Two Senior Managers in STEM

    Isn’t it time you played a bigger game in your career?

    Too many brilliant women in leadership are showing up as a diluted version of themselves masking their true brilliance, overthinking every move, and second-guessing their voice in the boardroom.

    But what if you could drop the mask, step into authentic, confident leadership, and still have time for the moments that matter most?

    Want to Lead with More Confidence and Live with More Balance? Discover 3SIXTY leaders Club

    Podcast Details:

    In this week's episode of the 360 LeadHERship Podcast, I sat down with two incredible 3SIXTY Leaders Club members, Sandra and Marie, who have done exactly that.

    They share how they went from self-doubt and hesitation to promotions, stronger executive presence, and perhaps most importantly more time and energy to live life on their own terms.

    Tune in to discover:

    • Goal setting strategies that helped them shift from reactive to strategic leadership
    • How they built unstoppable executive presence without changing who they are
    • Mindset shifts that helped them speak up with authority and influence in senior leadership meetings
    • The ripple effect of leadership growth on work-life balance
    • Why being part of a like-minded community accelerates confidence, clarity, and career progression for women in leadership


    Recommended Next Steps

    👉 Connect with Sandra Grogan on LinkedIn

    👉 Connect with Marie Kinsella on LinkedIn

    👉 Discover more about The 360 LeadHERship Podcast

    👉 Want to Lead with More Confidence and Live with More Balance? Discover 3SIXTY leaders Club


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    40 min
  • #197 Still Waiting for More “Wins” to Feel Confident? (5 Mistakes High-Achieving Women Leaders Make – Part 5 of 5)

    Are you waiting for one more win, promotion, or project to finally feel confident enough to go for what you really want?

    For so many high-achieving women in leadership, confidence feels just out of reach like it lives on the other side of success. But what if that thinking is keeping you stuck?

    Want to Build Unshakable Self-Belief? Join the waitlist for 3SIXTY Leaders Club and be the first to know when doors open again. You’ll get early access, behind-the-scenes updates, and priority application review.

    Podcast Details:

    In this final episode of this powerful five-part mini-series, I revealed the fifth mistake so many women in senior leadership make: believing that confidence is something you earn, not something you choose.

    This mindset mistake is more common than you think and it could be costing you time, energy, and the self-belief you need to move to the next level with ease and conviction.


    Tune in to Discover:

    • How to stop outsourcing your worth to external validation
    • Subtle signs you’re stuck in a “success-chasing loop” (even if you're thriving on paper)
    • A powerful client story that proves what happens when you stop waiting and start owning your voice
    • Actionable mindset shifts to help you build executive presence and influence from the inside out
    • How goal setting strategies that prioritise who you are, not just what you do, create deeper work-life balance

    Recommended Next Steps

    👉 Want to Build Unshakable Self-Belief? Join the waitlist for 3SIXTY Leaders Club and be the first to know when doors open again. You’ll get early access, behind-the-scenes updates, and priority application review.


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    10 min
  • #196 Is Lone-Wolf Leadership Costing You? (5 Mistakes High-Achieving Women Leaders Make – Part 4 of 5)

    Are you carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders because you think asking for support is a sign of weakness?

    For many ambitious women in senior leadership, independence is a badge of honour. You’re capable, competent, and proud of your ability to figure things out on your own.

    But behind closed doors, it’s exhausting.

    Ready to Feel Fully Supported in Leadership and Life? Join the waitlist for 3SIXTY Leaders Club, the premier coaching experience for ambitious women in senior corporate roles. You’ll get early access to the next cohort, behind-the-scenes insights, and priority on applications.

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    In today’s episode of the 360 LeadHERship Podcast mini series, I revealed the fourth hidden mistake so many high-achieving women make: trying to do it all alone.

    From perfectionism to people-pleasing to the pressure to “prove” you deserve your seat at the table, this episode will help you shift into a new leadership paradigm, one where being supported is a strength, not a flaw.

    It’s time to release the pressure of needing to have it all figured out.

    Because strong women leaders don’t go it alone, they build powerful ecosystems that hold them while they rise.


    Tune in to Discover:

    • Why women in leadership often feel isolated especially in male-dominated spaces
    • The hidden impact of “lone wolf leadership” on your confidence, clarity, and work-life balance
    • A powerful reframe that will change how you view asking for help and building your support system
    • Why executive presence isn’t about doing it all, but knowing when (and how) to delegate and receive
    • How building a strategic support system can fast-track your goal setting strategies and personal wellbeing


    Recommended Next Steps

    👉 Ready to Feel Fully Supported in Leadership and Life? Join the waitlist for 3SIXTY Leaders Club, the premier coaching experience for ambitious women in senior corporate roles. You’ll get early access to the next cohort, behind-the-scenes insights, and priority on applications.


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    10 min
  • #195 Are You Still Putting Yourself Last? (5 Mistakes High-Achieving Women Leaders Make – Part 3 of 5)

    Are you waiting for things to calm down before you prioritise yourself?

    Be honest. How many times have you said, “I’ll do that when work eases up…” but that quieter season never actually comes?

    Ready to Stop Putting Yourself Last? Join the waitlist for 3SIXTY Leaders Club and be first in line when doors open again. You’ll get early access to apply and behind-the-scenes updates so you don’t miss your chance to lead with more balance, presence, and purpose.

    Podcast Details:

    In this episode of the 360 LeadHERship podcast, I uncovered mistake number 3 of 5 on the most common and costly habits high-achieving women leaders make.

    And this one? It’s personal. Because putting yourself last is a mindset pattern that runs deep and it’s holding brilliant women like you back from creating true work-life balance, executive presence, and lasting leadership impact.


    Tune in to Discover:

    • How the “timing trap” keeps women in leadership roles feeling stuck and overwhelmed
    • Why waiting until “things settle down” is sabotaging your goals and wellbeing
    • The deeper mindset shifts behind women leaders who say yes to themselves before they feel ready
    • Practical goal-setting strategies to help you protect your time, energy, and development
    • The truth about high-achieving conditioning and how to rewrite it for long-term success

    Recommended Next Steps

    👉 Ready to Stop Putting Yourself Last? Join the waitlist for 3SIXTY Leaders Club and be first in line when doors open again. You’ll get early access to apply and behind-the-scenes updates so you don’t miss your chance to lead with more balance, presence, and purpose.


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    12 min
  • #194 Are You Addicted to Work? (5 Mistakes High-Achieving Women Leaders Make – Part 2 of 5)

    Do you feel like your value is tied to how much you do?

    If your to-do list feels like it’s never-ending…

    If you find it hard to rest without guilt…

    Or if you're secretly afraid that slowing down might make people think you’re not committed…

    This episode is for you.

    Want to step off the hamster wheel and into strategic, confident leadership? Join the waitlist for 3SIXTY Leaders Club and be the first to know when doors open.

    Podcast Details:

    In part two of this powerful five-part mini-series of the 360 LeadHERship podcast, I talked about the second mistake she sees even the most senior women in leadership making: equating busyness with value.

    This is more than just being organised or efficient. It's a deep, often subconscious pattern that stems from how we were conditioned: to overachieve, to seek gold stars, and to prove ourselves through relentless doing. But at senior levels, this pattern doesn’t elevate you; it erodes your executive presence, energy, and influence.


    Tune in to Discover:

    • The hidden mindset trap keeping high-achieving women stuck on the hamster wheel
    • How over-functioning is silently impacting your confidence, relationships, and results
    • A powerful reframe to shift from busy leader to strategic leader
    • Real-life stories of women who broke the cycle and stepped into confident, calm leadership
    • Practical mindset shifts and goal setting strategies you can implement today


    Recommended Next Steps

    👉 Want to step off the hamster wheel and into strategic, confident leadership? Join the waitlist for 3SIXTY Leaders Club and be the first to know when doors open.


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    13 min
  • #193 Will This Cost You Your Marriage? 5 Mistakes High-Achieving Women Make (Part 1 of 5)

    Is your success secretly sabotaging what matters most?

    If you’re constantly putting work first checking emails in the school car park, cancelling plans with your partner, or feeling too overwhelmed to take a proper break, this episode is your wake-up call.

    Ready to step into a new level of leadership (without burning out)? Join the 3SIXTY Leaders Club waitlist now to be the first to know when doors reopen.

    Podcast Details:

    In this powerful new 5-part mini-series of the 360 LeadHERship podcast, I dive deep into the five silent success traps high-achieving women in leadership keep falling into and how to finally break free. I share my own vulnerable story about how over-functioning almost cost me my marriage and mental wellbeing despite being at the top of her game.

    You'll walk away with powerful mindset shifts and leadership strategies that will help you protect your most important relationships while advancing in your career.

    Because let’s face it: What’s the point of achieving everything…if it costs you everything?


    Tune in to Discover:

    • The hidden cost of constantly putting work above your health, family, and personal needs
    • Signs you're over-functioning and how to catch it before burnout hits
    • Why boundaries are the real key to work-life balance for women in leadership
    • The 1% mindset shift that can help you start reclaiming your time and energy
    • A real-life example from a 3SIXTY Leaders Club client who went from overwhelmed to award-nominated in just 4 months

    Recommended Next Steps

    👉 Ready to step into a new level of leadership (without burning out)? Join the 3SIXTY Leaders Club waitlist now to be the first to know when doors reopen.


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    10 min
  • #192 How to Reduce Back to School Overwhelm Food Prep with Sarah Butler

    Feel like cooking is just another item on your endless to-do list?

    Between the school runs, the Zoom calls, and your never-ending inbox, the idea of cooking from scratch can feel totally overwhelming even though you know it would make your life healthier, easier, and less reliant on takeaways.

    Podcast Details:

    In this episode of the 360 LeadHERship Podcast, I am joined by home cook, author, and Instagram sensation Sarah Butler, whose warm, no-fuss approach to food is inspiring thousands of busy women to embrace home cooking not as another chore, but as a simple, nourishing act of self-care and family connection.

    This isn’t about perfection or fancy ingredients. It’s about getting back to basics, using what you already have, and building sustainable habits even with a demanding leadership role.

    If you're ready to feel more in control of your food (and your fridge), this episode is packed with practical tips, time-saving strategies, and mindset shifts that will change how you think about cooking forever.

    Tune in to discover:

    • Time-saving batch cooking hacks you can start using this week
    • Realistic school lunch ideas that take the stress out of weekday mornings
    • The Importance of Home-Cooked Food for Health
    • Navigating Food Choices and Criticism
    • Encouraging Family Engagement in Home Cooking

    Recommended Next Steps

    👉 Visit Sarah Butler’s website

    👉 Discover more about The 360 LeadHERship Podcast

    👉 Want to Lead with More Confidence and Live with More Balance? Discover 3SIXTY leaders Club


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    36 min
  • #191 3 Subtle Signs You’re Burning Out (That High-Achieving Women Leaders Often Miss)

    Is your burnout hiding in plain sight?

    You’re still getting things done. You’re showing up to meetings, hitting your goals, and doing “all the right things.” But underneath it all… you’re exhausted. Maybe you’re more irritable than usual. Maybe you’re waking up at 3am thinking about work. Or maybe you’re just going through the motions, ticking the boxes and wondering why it all feels so flat.

    Feeling stretched too thin? Download The Ultimate Guide to Real Work-Life Balance for Women in Senior Leadership, a step-by-step guide to help you reclaim your time, energy, and clarity.

    Love this kind of content? Join over 3,000 women in leadership who subscribe to Lucy’s 360 LeadHERship Newsletter to get free weekly leadership strategies and offers that turn invisible doers into respected leaders. Learn the insider tactics to command respect, influence decisions, and create the impact you know you're capable of, all without sacrificing your sanity or your weekends. Subscribe now!


    Podcast Details: 

    In this episode of The 360 LeadHERship Podcast, I talk about the quiet kind of burnout that high-achieving women leaders often miss until it’s already affecting their energy, executive presence, and ability to lead strategically.

    Burnout doesn’t always look like collapse. It can look like over-functioning. Like perfectionism. Like pushing through, but at a cost.

    Whether you're a Director, VP, or senior leader trying to juggle it all, this episode will help you press pause, reset your perspective, and start showing up for yourself again before burnout takes hold.

    Because the truth is, you don’t have to choose between a high-impact leadership role and a life you love. You get to have both.

    Tune in to Discover:

    • The three quiet red flags that signal burnout (that most women leaders ignore)
    • How your nervous system and mindset impact your leadership energy and clarity
    • What burnout looks like for high-achievers (hint: it’s not what you think)
    • How to lead with confidence and clarity without overworking
    • Why mindset shifts are the missing piece when it comes to work-life balance


    Recommended Next Steps

    👉 Feeling stretched too thin? Download The Ultimate Guide to Real Work-Life Balance for Women in Senior Leadership, a step-by-step guide to help you reclaim your time, energy, and clarity.

    👉 Love this kind of content? Join over 3,000 women in leadership who subscribe to Lucy’s 360 LeadHERship Newsletter to get free weekly leadership strategies and offers that turn invisible doers into respected leaders. Learn the insider tactics to command respect, influence decisions, and create the impact you know you're capable of, all without sacrificing your sanity or your weekends. Subscribe now!


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    15 min
  • #190 The Real Reason Why Smart, Capable Women Leaders Stay Stuck in Execution Mode

    Are you leading… or are you still stuck doing?

    If you’re a high-achieving woman in senior leadership, chances are you didn’t get there by sitting on the sidelines. You’re the one people depend on. You deliver. You get sh*t done. But what happens when that brilliant reputation keeps you trapped in doing, rather than leading?

    Struggling with self-doubt, even though you know you're capable? Grab my free 5-step guide to overcome imposter syndrome and lead with unshakable confidence.

    Podcast Details: 

    In this week’s episode of The 360 LeadHERship Podcast, I get real about one of the most common patterns I see with brilliant, capable women in top roles: getting stuck in execution mode, despite having a team and a title that should be freeing you up to lead strategically.

    And here’s the truth bomb… it’s not about time. It’s not about resources.

    This one hits deep and it’s exactly the mindset reset you didn’t know you needed.

    Tune in to Discover:

    • Why even the smartest women in leadership get trapped in execution
    • The deeper mindset patterns that keep you spinning your wheels
    • 3 powerful shifts to help you lead with more clarity, confidence, and ease
    • How to stop chasing external validation and start owning your worth
    • The secret to reclaiming your executive presence and finding real work-life balance

    Recommended Next Steps

    👉 Struggling with self-doubt, even though you know you're capable? Grab my free 5-step guide to overcome imposter syndrome and lead with unshakable confidence.


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    16 min
  • #189 How to Prevent Burnout Before it Derails Your Leadership Career with Shauna Moran

    Do you feel like you're constantly pushing through the pressure, trying to do it all and secretly wondering when the burnout will catch up?

    If you're a high-achieving woman in leadership, chances are you're no stranger to long days, full calendars, and the constant juggle between work and life. You’ve done the mindset work. You’ve read the books. And yet, you still feel the weight of it all on your shoulders.

    If you’re a senior woman in leadership who’s done with the overwhelm and ready to step into your next level of impact (without burning out)…Watch my free masterclass now

    Podcast Details:

    In this episode of the 360 LeadHERship podcast, I am joined by globally recognised executive coach and author Shauna Moran, who shares her expert perspective on the real root causes of burnout and it’s not just about doing more yoga or meditating your stress away. We dive deep into what’s really holding smart, capable women back from thriving and how to shift into a new, sustainable leadership paradigm rooted in clarity, confidence, and connection.

    You’ll walk away with actionable tools to lead more confidently, protect your energy, and build a career that doesn’t burn you out.

    Because yes, it’s possible to be a powerful leader and feel good doing it.

    Tune in to discover:

    • The 3-pillar framework that explains burnout through an individual, leadership, and organisational lens
    • How to spot the early warning signs of burnout (before it hits crisis point)
    • Why many women leaders stay stuck in the cycle of doing and fixing and how to step into strategic leadership instead
    • The real reason “wellbeing” initiatives often fail (and how to make meaningful change from the inside out)
    • The science behind stress regulation and how to use micro-habits to avoid overwhelm

    Recommended Next Steps

    👉 If you’re a senior woman in leadership who’s done with the overwhelm and ready to step into your next level of impact (without burning out)…Watch my free masterclass now

    Visit Shauna Moran’s website

    Connect with Shauna Moran on LinkedIn


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    34 min

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