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 You
00:53 Power of Words
01:34 A Leader Said No
02:40 Grade Three Math Label
04:12 Belief Builds Winners
05:08 Told I’d Fail English
07:29 Cancer Fight Mindset
11:01 Relevance and Identity
12:13 Self Belief Matters Most
14:54 Choose What You Accept
15:50 Rewrite the Old Story
16:57 Closing and Reviews

 

Links:
Learn more about my group coaching program here

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

Most of us assume confidence and identity are built through big moments. But more often than not, it&rsquo;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&rsquo;t good at maths in primary school, to being told I&rsquo;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&rsquo;s never just about what was said to you. It&rsquo;s about what you agreed with.
In this episode, you&rsquo;ll hear:
<ul>
<li>Why the smallest moments often shape us the most</li>
<li>How a single label placed on you in childhood can follow you for decades</li>
<li>The difference between what is said to you and what you choose to keep</li>
<li>Why people rise to the level of belief you have in them &mdash; and why the same is true of yourself</li>
<li>How to use awareness as the starting point for changing the beliefs that are holding you back</li>
<li>What it means to take ownership of your mindset, especially when life gets hard</li>
</ul>
This episode is an invitation to look at the beliefs you&rsquo;re carrying, which ones are helping you move forward, and which ones have simply become familiar.
Because your future isn&rsquo;t shaped by what people have said about you. It&rsquo;s shaped by what you choose to believe.
Timestamps
00:00 Welcome to Leading You 00:53 Power of Words 01:34 A Leader Said No 02:40 Grade Three Math Label 04:12 Belief Builds Winners 05:08 Told I&rsquo;d Fail English 07:29 Cancer Fight Mindset 11:01 Relevance and Identity 12:13 Self Belief Matters Most 14:54 Choose What You Accept 15:50 Rewrite the Old Story 16:57 Closing and Reviews
&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>

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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.