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>
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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>
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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.

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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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.