Leading You

Hosted by Julie Hyde | Leadership Coach for High Performing Leaders

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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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June 15, 202621 min

What Do You Want When Nobody Needs Anything From You?

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 Question02:15 Why the Silence Happens02:41 Client Story Feeling Stuck04:21 Doing Next vs Wanting06:42 Three Ways Desire Gets Buried11:32 The Hidden Cost of Not Knowing12:25 Penny and Reconnecting14:39 Three Starting Points15:11 Silence and Small Questions18:12 Separate Wants from Shoulds19:32 Closing Reflection and Choice21:25 Clarity Compass Invitation22:07 Thanks and Goodbye   Links:Learn more about my group coaching program hereGet the Clarity Compass here   Connect with Julie:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/Instagram: @juliehydeleadsWebsite: https://juliehyde.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 8, 202627 min

The Overachiever's Reset with Fleur Marks

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 Perfectionism00:42 Meet Fleur Marks02:16 Success on the Outside, Drowning on the Inside05:17 The Waiting Room of Death10:03 Losing Control and Learning Acceptance12:54 Clarity Compass Break13:46 Understanding the Overachiever Cycle20:36 The "You Are Enough" Question22:27 Redefining Success25:14 The Sequins Squad and Support Systems26:37 Final Reflections and Farewell   Links:Learn more about my group coaching program hereGet the Clarity Compass here Connect with Julie:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/Instagram: @juliehydeleadsWebsite: 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.

June 1, 202614 min

What a Cereal Box and Your Identity Have in Common

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 You00:29 The Cereal Box Identity Hook01:30 Positioning Like Special K03:10 The Self-Awareness Reality Check04:01 How Reputations Get Built05:27 Reposition Without Changing Who You Are06:47 Clarity Compass Break07:40 Three Reputation Questions to Ask Yourself08:37 Why Doing More Can Keep Leaders Stuck09:23 COO Case Study: The Shift That Changed Perception11:40 Rewrite Your Leadership Promise13:05 Final Reflection and Next Steps   Links:Learn more about my group coaching program hereGet the Clarity Compass here   Connect with Julie:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/Instagram: @juliehydeleadsWebsite: https://juliehyde.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 25, 202633 min

When the Title Stops Feeling Like You

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   Timestamps00:00 Life Components First00:43 Meet Susan Simon02:16 Leadership In Flow08:09 Stakeholders And Pressure11:05 When Identity Shifts17:37 Leaving And New Paths20:22 Grief And Attachment24:34 Advice For Stuck Leaders28:53 Inside The Debut Novel33:11 Wrap Up And Reviews   Links:Learn more about my group coaching program hereGet the Clarity Compass here   Connect with Julie:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/Instagram: @juliehydeleadsWebsite: https://juliehyde.com.au Connect with Susan:Website: https://susan-simon.com/Instagram: @susan.simon_authorPurchase link: https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/The-Secrets-of-St-Judes/Susan-Simon/9781922190154See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 18, 202612 min

If You Feel Tired Right Now. Listen to This.

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 You00:31 Busy Minds and Burnout02:56 A Simple Daylesford Reset04:18 Clarity After the Break05:54 Relevance and Next Level07:05 Step Away From the Noise08:52 Mini Break Ideas09:19 Mid Year Winter Reset10:13 Refuel Before You Crash12:14 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: @juliehydeleadsWebsite: https://juliehyde.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 11, 202619 min

Your Third Chapter. Focusing on Your Value.

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 Step00:42 Meet Robyn Greaves01:18 What Is The Third Chapter03:27 Why It Matters Now06:44 Designing A Great Chapter09:04 Hidden Transition Challenges10:30 Relevance And Identity Shift11:42 Aging Superpowers15:40 Practical Steps To Start17:09 Agency And Final Takeaway19:17 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: @juliehydeleadsWebsite: 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.

May 4, 202617 min

The Beliefs That Shape You (And the Ones That Don't.)

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 You00:53 Power of Words01:34 A Leader Said No02:40 Grade Three Math Label04:12 Belief Builds Winners05:08 Told I’d Fail English07:29 Cancer Fight Mindset11:01 Relevance and Identity12:13 Self Belief Matters Most14:54 Choose What You Accept15:50 Rewrite the Old Story16:57 Closing and Reviews   Links:Learn more about my group coaching program here Connect with Julie:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/Instagram: @juliehydeleadsWebsite: https://juliehyde.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 27, 202636 min

The Moment the Bank Robbers Son Chose a Different Life

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: @juliehydeleadsWebsite: https://juliehyde.com.au Connect with Peter:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573484279801LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-norris-a54b369a/Book: https://www.thebankrobbersboy.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 20, 202614 min

You're Not Being Overlooked. You're Being Categorised

In this episode of Leading You, Julie Hyde unpacks a common frustration for high-performing professionals who feel stuck in their careers despite consistently delivering strong results. The insight is simple, but confronting. You are not being overlooked. You are being categorised. Organisations naturally group people based on patterns they observe over time. Some are seen as leaders who shape direction, while others are seen as reliable executors who deliver. Both are valuable, but they are treated very differently when opportunities arise. This episode explores why doing more does not change how you are perceived, how strong performance can reinforce the wrong identity, and what needs to shift if you want to move into your next level of leadership. If you are known as the safe pair of hands but want to be seen as someone who leads, influences and shapes decisions, this conversation will help you understand what is really happening and how to start changing it. Key Takeaways Career progression is driven by perception, not effort Doing more can reinforce the identity that is keeping you stuck The shift required is positioning. How you think, contribute and show up Timestamps 00:00 The Pattern I’m Seeing01:12 Why “Overlooked” Is the Wrong Frame02:45 How Organisations Categorise People05:10 The Safe Pair of Hands Trap07:20 Why Doing More Keeps You Stuck09:05 Capability vs Perception11:18 How Opportunities Are Actually Decided13:02 Shifting From Execution to Influence15:10 The Positioning Shift17:22 How to Understand How You’re Seen19:05 Practical Step: The 3-Word Feedback Exercise21:00 Moving Into Your Next Level22:30 Final Reflection   Links: Learn more about my group coaching program here Connect with Julie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/Instagram: @juliehydeleadsWebsite: https://juliehyde.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 13, 202625 min

The Great Escape Plan - Looking at Your Retirement Differently

In this episode of Leading You, Julie Hyde sits down with financial advisor and retirement strategist Jenny Brown to challenge the way we think about retirement. Because for most people, retirement has been framed as an end point. Work hard, build your career, save enough… then stop. But what happens after that? Jenny brings over 30 years of experience to this conversation, along with insights from her book Retirement: The Great Escape Plan, and what becomes clear very quickly is this… retirement planning is not just about money. It’s about how you want to live. Together, they unpack the biggest mistake people make when planning for retirement, why starting with numbers can lead you in the wrong direction, and how to shift your thinking towards purpose, identity and lifestyle. This conversation explores: Why retirement is a transition, not a finish line The importance of designing your life before you design your finances The four stages of retirement and what to expect at each phase The identity shift that comes when work is no longer your anchor Why structure, connection and meaning matter more than you think The reality of aged care and why it requires early awareness, not reactive decisions If you’re in your 40s, 50s or beyond, this episode will challenge how you think about retirement and give you a more intentional way to approach what comes next. Because retirement isn’t something you drift into. It’s something you design.   Episode Timestamps 00:00 Aged Care Minefield00:39 Meet Jenny Brown01:46 Why She Wrote the Book04:04 The Four Stages of Retirement08:53 Aged Care Reality Check12:49 Mastermind Break14:00 Common Retirement Planning Mistakes16:50 Identity After Work19:29 Creating Rhythm in Retirement21:36 Finding Your Financial Freedom Number23:17 The Retirement Mindset Shift24:11 Wrap Up and Next Steps   Key Takeaways Retirement is not a finish line. It’s a transition that requires intention, not assumption. Most people start with the wrong question. Instead of asking “How much do I need?”, start with “What do I want my life to look like?” The people who thrive in retirement are not necessarily the wealthiest. They are the ones who have built purpose, connection and structure into their lives. Identity plays a bigger role than most realise. When work stops, many people struggle with who they are without it. Aged care is one of the most complex and emotional parts of retirement planning. The best decisions come from slowing down, asking questions and understanding your options early. If you’re in your 40s or 50s, now is the time to start thinking about your next phase, not just financially, but personally. 00:00 Aged Care Reality Check 00:39 Meet Jenny Brown 01:46 Why She Wrote It 04:04 Four Retirement Stages 06:55 Planning Before You Quit0 8:53 Aged Care Minefield 12:49 Mastermind Break 14:00 Purpose Before Numbers 16:50 Identity After Work 19:29 Rhythm And Routine 21:36 Your Freedom Number 23:17 Retirement Mindset Shift 24:11 Wrap Up And Reviews   Links:Learn more about my group coaching program here Connect with Julie:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/Instagram: @juliehydeleadsWebsite: https://juliehyde.com.au   Connect with Jenny:Website: https://jbsfinancial.com.au/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennybrownjbs/Book: https://jbsfinancial.com.au/the-great-escape-plan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.