In this honest solo episode of Leading You, Julie calls out one of the most socially acceptable excuses we make: “I’m just busy.”

But here’s the uncomfortable truth, busy isn’t always about productivity. Sometimes it’s a mask. A defence mechanism. A way to avoid discomfort, decisions, or even deeper truths.

Julie shares the health scare that brought her own busyness into sharp focus, and the mindset shift that changed everything. If you’ve ever found yourself measuring worth in how much you juggle, this is the reminder you didn’t know you needed.

Whether you’re teetering on the edge of burnout, trying to do it all, or just sick of running on autopilot, this episode is your call to slow down, get real, and lead differently.

In this episode, we cover:
The subtle (and sneaky) ways busy becomes part of your identity
What you might be avoiding when you keep saying yes
The burnout spiral and what it really costs
Why “I’m fine” can be the biggest red flag of all
How to press pause and choose a different pace
A challenge to reflect and reclaim how you want to show up

 

Episode Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro: Why we need to stop saying “busy”
02:00 – The post-pandemic promise we’ve already broken
03:45 – Busy as avoidance: what are you really running from?
06:30 – My personal wake-up call (and the health scare that forced me to stop)
09:00 – The signs we ignore—until our bodies force us to pay attention
11:15 – Leadership isn’t about how much you can juggle—it’s about how well you lead yourself
13:00 – What would shift if you chose alignment over adrenaline?
15:00 – Your call to action: lead the day on purpose

 

 Reflection Prompt:

Where are you using busy as a shield?
What would change if you stopped and chose differently?

 

Links:
Get the Clarity Compass Mini Program

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

In this honest solo episode of&nbsp;Leading You, Julie calls out one of the most socially acceptable excuses we make:&nbsp;&ldquo;I&rsquo;m just busy.&rdquo;
But here&rsquo;s the uncomfortable truth, busy isn&rsquo;t always about productivity. Sometimes it&rsquo;s a mask. A defence mechanism. A way to avoid discomfort, decisions, or even deeper truths.
Julie shares the health scare that brought her own busyness into sharp focus, and the mindset shift that changed everything. If you&rsquo;ve ever found yourself measuring worth in how much you juggle, this is the reminder you didn&rsquo;t know you needed.
Whether you&rsquo;re teetering on the edge of burnout, trying to do it all, or just sick of running on autopilot, this episode is your call to slow down, get real, and lead differently.
In this episode, we cover:
<ul>
<li>The subtle (and sneaky) ways busy becomes part of your identity</li>
<li>What you might be avoiding when you keep saying yes</li>
<li>The burnout spiral and what it really costs</li>
<li>Why &ldquo;I&rsquo;m fine&rdquo; can be the biggest red flag of all</li>
<li>How to press pause and choose a different pace</li>
<li>A challenge to reflect and reclaim how you want to show up</li>
</ul>
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Episode Timestamps:
00:00&nbsp;&ndash; Intro: Why we need to stop saying &ldquo;busy&rdquo; 02:00&nbsp;&ndash; The post-pandemic promise we&rsquo;ve already broken 03:45&nbsp;&ndash; Busy as avoidance: what are you really running from? 06:30&nbsp;&ndash; My personal wake-up call (and the health scare that forced me to stop) 09:00&nbsp;&ndash; The signs we ignore&mdash;until our bodies force us to pay attention 11:15&nbsp;&ndash; Leadership isn&rsquo;t about how much you can juggle&mdash;it&rsquo;s about how well you lead yourself 13:00&nbsp;&ndash; What would shift if you chose alignment over adrenaline? 15:00&nbsp;&ndash; Your call to action: lead the day on purpose
&nbsp;
 Reflection Prompt:
Where are you using busy as a shield? What would change if you stopped and chose differently?
&nbsp;
Links: Get the&nbsp;<a href="https://programs.juliehyde.com.au/programs/claritycompass/">Clarity Compass Mini Program</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>

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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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.

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