We’ve been taught that leadership is about performance.

Results. Output. Driving outcomes.

But what if the real driver of performance… is care?

In this episode, I sit down with Graeme Cowan to have a conversation that I think more leaders need to hear.

Because right now, people are under pressure.
Nearly one in two managers are experiencing severe stress every week.

That’s not just a wellbeing issue. That’s a leadership issue.

We talk about what caring leadership actually looks like in practice, not as a “nice to have”, but as something that directly impacts performance, resilience and culture.

This is a grounded conversation about how you show up as a leader when things are hard, how you support your people without lowering standards, and why connection is becoming one of the most important leadership skills we have.

In this episode, we cover:
Why care is not soft… it’s a driver of performance
The reality of stress and pressure leaders are navigating right now
Why leadership is about creating environments where people feel seen and supported
The difference between pushing for performance and enabling it
Practical ways to have better conversations with your team
The four pillars of care: self-care, crew care, red zone care and creating a “code green” culture

 

Timestamps

00:00 Start better conversations
00:43 Meet Graeme Cowan
01:43 Depression behind success
03:56 Recovery and purpose
06:19 Relationships and resilience
08:26 Why care matters now
11:25 Mastermind break
12:37 Four pillars of care
14:00 Building caring teams
16:01 Red zone care framework
19:10 Changing corporate incentives
22:43 Intentional actions for mood
25:23 One practical leadership move
27:42 Wrap up and close

 

Links:

Learn more about my group coaching program here

Connect with Graeme:
Website:https://graemecowan.com.au/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/graemecowan1/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/graemecowan/

 

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

 

We&rsquo;ve been taught that leadership is about performance.
Results. Output. Driving outcomes.
But what if the real driver of performance&hellip; is care?
In this episode, I sit down with Graeme Cowan to have a conversation that I think more leaders need to hear.
Because right now, people are under pressure. Nearly one in two managers are experiencing severe stress every week.
That&rsquo;s not just a wellbeing issue. That&rsquo;s a leadership issue.
We talk about what caring leadership actually looks like in practice, not as a &ldquo;nice to have&rdquo;, but as something that directly impacts performance, resilience and culture.
This is a grounded conversation about how you show up as a leader when things are hard, how you support your people without lowering standards, and why connection is becoming one of the most important leadership skills we have.
In this episode, we cover:
<ul>
<li>Why care is not soft&hellip; it&rsquo;s a driver of performance</li>
<li>The reality of stress and pressure leaders are navigating right now</li>
<li>Why leadership is about creating environments where people feel seen and supported</li>
<li>The difference between pushing for performance and enabling it</li>
<li>Practical ways to have better conversations with your team</li>
<li>The four pillars of care: self-care, crew care, red zone care and creating a &ldquo;code green&rdquo; culture</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Timestamps
00:00 Start better conversations 00:43 Meet Graeme Cowan 01:43 Depression behind success 03:56 Recovery and purpose 06:19 Relationships and resilience 08:26 Why care matters now 11:25 Mastermind break 12:37 Four pillars of care 14:00 Building caring teams 16:01 Red zone care framework 19:10 Changing corporate incentives 22:43 Intentional actions for mood 25:23 One practical leadership move 27:42 Wrap up and close
&nbsp;
Links:
Learn more about my group coaching program <a href="https://juliehyde.com.au/leadher-mastermind">here</a>
Connect with Graeme: Website: <a href="https://graemecowan.com.au/">https://graemecowan.com.au/</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/graemecowan1/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/graemecowan1/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/graemecowan/">https://www.instagram.com/graemecowan/</a>
&nbsp;
Connect with Julie: LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/" data-href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/</a> Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/juliehydeleads/" data-href="https://www.instagram.com/juliehydeleads/"> @juliehydeleads</a> Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://juliehyde.com.au">https://juliehyde.com.au</a>
&nbsp;

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.

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.

A Podcast dedicated to business owners and leaders to inspire you to make it count

Leading You

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.

Leading You | Self-Leadership for High Achievers

Can You Care and Still Achieve a High Performing Culture?

In this episode of Leading You…

I’m talking about something I’m hearing more and more… age.

Not ageing itself, but the story people start telling themselves about what it means.
“I’m too old.” “They’ll choose someone younger.” “I feel invisible.”

Most people aren’t being told they’re past it. They’re deciding that themselves.

And once that story takes hold, it changes how you show up. You hesitate, hold back, and start questioning whether you belong in rooms you absolutely belong in.

This episode brings it back to what actually matters… your value, your positioning, and your relevance.

Because experience plus self-belief plus relevance equals authority.

In this episode, I explore:
Why age becomes a problem when it turns into identity
How that thinking impacts confidence, behaviour and visibility
Why ageism is real, but you still can’t hand over your power
The difference between capability and relevance
How to reposition yourself for what’s next

 

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome
00:26 Why age feels bigger than it should
02:31 The age story trap
04:26 Ageism and ownership
07:59 Relevance over age
09:55 Future relevance
11:03 Mindset shifts
13:45 Authority
14:46 Final thoughts
16:07 Close

 

Links:
Learn more about my group coaching program here

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

In this episode of Leading You&hellip;
I&rsquo;m talking about something I&rsquo;m hearing more and more&hellip; age.
Not ageing itself, but the story people start telling themselves about what it means. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m too old.&rdquo; &ldquo;They&rsquo;ll choose someone younger.&rdquo; &ldquo;I feel invisible.&rdquo;
Most people aren&rsquo;t being told they&rsquo;re past it. They&rsquo;re deciding that themselves.
And once that story takes hold, it changes how you show up. You hesitate, hold back, and start questioning whether you belong in rooms you absolutely belong in.
This episode brings it back to what actually matters&hellip; your value, your positioning, and your relevance.
Because experience plus self-belief plus relevance equals authority.
In this episode, I explore:
<ul>
<li>Why age becomes a problem when it turns into identity</li>
<li>How that thinking impacts confidence, behaviour and visibility</li>
<li>Why ageism is real, but you still can&rsquo;t hand over your power</li>
<li>The difference between capability and relevance</li>
<li>How to reposition yourself for what&rsquo;s next</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome 00:26 Why age feels bigger than it should 02:31 The age story trap 04:26 Ageism and ownership 07:59 Relevance over age 09:55 Future relevance 11:03 Mindset shifts 13:45 Authority 14:46 Final thoughts 16:07 Close
&nbsp;
Links: Learn more about my group coaching program&nbsp;<a href="https://juliehyde.com.au/leadher-mastermind">here</a>
Connect with Julie: LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/" data-href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/</a> Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/juliehydeleads/" data-href="https://www.instagram.com/juliehydeleads/"> @juliehydeleads</a> Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://juliehyde.com.au">https://juliehyde.com.au</a>

Age Doesn't Define You. Relevance Does

In this episode of Leading You, Julie Hyde is joined by memory expert and Australian memory champion Tansel Ali for a fascinating conversation about memory, focus and mental performance in a world full of distractions.

What makes Tansel’s story so powerful is that he didn’t begin with a brilliant memory. In fact, he believed the opposite. For years he saw himself as someone who constantly forgot things, struggled to retain information and relied on Post-it notes just to stay organised.

Then everything changed.

After discovering memory techniques through a friend, Tansel began deliberately training his brain. That journey led him to extraordinary achievements, including memorising two full Yellow Pages directories in just 24 days. It sounds impossible, yet his story is a reminder that the brain is far more trainable than most people realise.

In this conversation we go beyond memory techniques. We explore how memory training strengthens focus, improves communication and supports clearer thinking, something that matters enormously for leaders navigating complex and fast-moving environments.

We also talk about cognitive overload, a challenge so many leaders face today. Moving from meeting to meeting, decision to decision, conversation to conversation without pause can leave the brain scattered and exhausted. Tansel explains why this doesn’t just feel draining. It actively weakens recall, focus and mental clarity.

Another important theme in this episode is the role of AI and technology. Tools like AI can support our thinking, but they should never replace it. As Tansel explains, if we outsource too much of our thinking and remembering to technology, we risk weakening the very skills that help us lead well.

We also dive into practical ideas, including simple strategies to remember names, prepare your brain before meetings and reduce the mental clutter that drains focus and energy.

If you have ever felt mentally overloaded, distracted or forgetful, this episode will challenge how you think about memory and give you practical ways to sharpen your mind.

In this episode we explore
How Tansel Ali went from believing he had a bad memory to becoming a memory champion
• Why memory is far more trainable than most people think
• How memory training improves focus, learning and communication
• What cognitive overload does to leaders and why so many people feel mentally exhausted
• How to think about AI without outsourcing your own thinking

 

Timestamps

00:00 Focus Memory Hack
00:22 Podcast Intro
01:30 From “Bad Memory” to Memory Champion
02:48 Discovering Memory Techniques
05:00 Benefits of Memory Training
08:05 AI and Technology Trade-offs
11:59 Authentic Leadership and Mental Clarity
14:31 Cognitive Overload
17:09 Remembering Names
20:40 Sharpening the Mind
23:16 Switching Off at Night
26:29 Final Takeaways

 

Links:
Learn more about my group coaching program here

 

Connect with Julie:

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

In this episode of&nbsp;Leading You, Julie Hyde is joined by memory expert and Australian memory champion&nbsp;Tansel Ali&nbsp;for a fascinating conversation about memory, focus and mental performance in a world full of distractions.
What makes Tansel&rsquo;s story so powerful is that he didn&rsquo;t begin with a brilliant memory. In fact, he believed the opposite. For years he saw himself as someone who constantly forgot things, struggled to retain information and relied on Post-it notes just to stay organised.
Then everything changed.
After discovering memory techniques through a friend, Tansel began deliberately training his brain. That journey led him to extraordinary achievements, including memorising two full Yellow Pages directories in just 24 days. It sounds impossible, yet his story is a reminder that the brain is far more trainable than most people realise.
In this conversation we go beyond memory techniques. We explore how memory training strengthens focus, improves communication and supports clearer thinking, something that matters enormously for leaders navigating complex and fast-moving environments.
We also talk about&nbsp;cognitive overload, a challenge so many leaders face today. Moving from meeting to meeting, decision to decision, conversation to conversation without pause can leave the brain scattered and exhausted. Tansel explains why this doesn&rsquo;t just feel draining. It actively weakens recall, focus and mental clarity.
Another important theme in this episode is the role of&nbsp;AI and technology. Tools like AI can support our thinking, but they should never replace it. As Tansel explains, if we outsource too much of our thinking and remembering to technology, we risk weakening the very skills that help us lead well.
We also dive into practical ideas, including simple strategies to remember names, prepare your brain before meetings and reduce the mental clutter that drains focus and energy.
If you have ever felt mentally overloaded, distracted or forgetful, this episode will challenge how you think about memory and give you practical ways to sharpen your mind.
In this episode we explore
<ul>
<li>How Tansel Ali went from believing he had a bad memory to becoming a memory champion &bull; Why memory is far more trainable than most people think &bull; How memory training improves focus, learning and communication &bull; What cognitive overload does to leaders and why so many people feel mentally exhausted &bull; How to think about AI without outsourcing your own thinking</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Timestamps
00:00 Focus Memory Hack 00:22 Podcast Intro 01:30 From &ldquo;Bad Memory&rdquo; to Memory Champion 02:48 Discovering Memory Techniques 05:00 Benefits of Memory Training 08:05 AI and Technology Trade-offs 11:59 Authentic Leadership and Mental Clarity 14:31 Cognitive Overload 17:09 Remembering Names 20:40 Sharpening the Mind 23:16 Switching Off at Night 26:29 Final Takeaways
&nbsp;
Links: Learn more about my group coaching program <a href="https://juliehyde.com.au/leadher-mastermind">here</a>
&nbsp;
Connect with&nbsp;Julie:
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/" data-href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/</a> Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/juliehydeleads/" data-href="https://www.instagram.com/juliehydeleads/"> @juliehydeleads</a> Website: <a href="https://juliehyde.com.au">https://juliehyde.com.au</a>

Think You Have a Bad Memory? Think Again with Tansel Ali

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

 

Links:
Learn more about my group coaching program here

Connect with Julie:

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

In this episode of&nbsp;Leading You, Julie Hyde challenges the common advice given to women in leadership to &ldquo;speak up more&rdquo; and &ldquo;be more visible&rdquo;.
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
<ul>
<li>Why speaking up without a strategy can make you reactive rather than powerful &bull; The difference between participating and contributing &bull; Why relevance matters more than volume in today&rsquo;s workplace &bull; How anchoring yourself to your values changes the authority of your voice &bull; Why positioning, not performance, determines influence &bull; Three powerful reflection questions to ask before you speak &bull; How clarity strengthens leadership presence</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to Leading You 00:49 Why the &ldquo;speak up more&rdquo; advice is incomplete 02:37 Why clarity matters more than visibility 03:55 Relevance and real value in today&rsquo;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
&nbsp;
Links: Learn more about my group coaching program <a href="https://juliehyde.com.au/leadher-mastermind">here</a>
Connect with&nbsp;Julie:
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/" data-href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/</a> Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/juliehydeleads/" data-href="https://www.instagram.com/juliehydeleads/"> @juliehydeleads</a> Website: <a href="https://juliehyde.com.au">https://juliehyde.com.au</a>

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