In this episode of Leading You, Julie Hyde challenges the common advice given to women in leadership to “speak up more” and “be more visible”.

While it sounds empowering, Julie explains why speaking up on its own is not a strategy and how, without clarity and positioning, visibility can actually weaken your influence rather than strengthen it.

Drawing on years of working with capable professionals in leadership and business, Julie explores the difference between participation and contribution, why relevance matters more than volume, and how anchoring yourself to your values and future direction gives your voice real authority.

If you want your voice to carry weight, not just volume, this episode will help you think differently about influence, positioning and leadership presence.

What We Cover in This Episode

• Why speaking up without a strategy can make you reactive rather than powerful
  • The difference between participating and contributing
  • Why relevance matters more than volume in today’s workplace
  • How anchoring yourself to your values changes the authority of your voice
  • Why positioning, not performance, determines influence
  • Three powerful reflection questions to ask before you speak
  • How clarity strengthens leadership presence

 

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to Leading You
00:49 Why the “speak up more” advice is incomplete
02:37 Why clarity matters more than visibility
03:55 Relevance and real value in today’s workplace
05:31 What are you actually known for?
06:51 Leadership in the AI era
07:47 Anchoring your identity as a leader
09:32 Why positioning builds authority
12:08 Three reflection questions before you speak
13:34 Why clarity beats volume
14:24 Final reflection
15:06 Rate, review and closing

 

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

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