Being excellent is no longer enough. Visibility takes courage.

In this solo episode of Leading You, I unpack a conversation I hear far too often:
“I’m brilliant at what I do… so why am I invisible?”

Flawless execution won’t get you promoted. Long hours and loyalty won’t make you unmissable. And burnout isn’t always a result of doing too much - it’s often a sign of overfunctioning and “pushing too hard”.

I share a raw story from my own corporate career - a moment where, despite being the go-to, high-performing support for a senior leader, I was passed over for a promotion. Not because of lack of skill. But because I’d positioned myself as the support act, not the star.

This episode is a wake-up call for high-performing women who’ve been quietly waiting to be noticed. Because in today’s leadership landscape, recognition doesn’t come from hard work alone. It comes from positioning, visibility, and the courage to own your edge.

In this episode, we cover:
Why being excellent isn’t the same as being visible
How to recognise when you’re blending in - and what it’s costing you
The trap of over-functioning and waiting to be chosen
Why positioning and courage matter more than flawless delivery
How to shift from being the option to being the standard
A powerful call to own your story, voice, and leadership identit

 

Actions & Reflection Prompts:
Where are you still blending in — and what would it look like to stand out?
Stop waiting for permission to use your voice. Speak now.
Anchor yourself with a personal “Who I Am” statement — not a résumé.
Ask: Am I positioning myself as a leader, or someone who supports one?

 

Episode Timestamps:

00:00 – Why “being good” is no longer enough
03:15 – The lie we’re told early in our careers
06:40 – A story of being overlooked despite excellence
12:20 – The cost of staying invisible
16:05 – Why positioning changes everything
19:50 – Practical steps to own your edge
24:10 – Final reflections: courage is the new standard

Links:
Join the Courage To Be You Masterclass
Get the Clarity Compass Mini Program

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

 

Being excellent is no longer enough. Visibility takes courage.
In this solo episode of&nbsp;Leading You, I unpack a conversation I hear far too often: &ldquo;I&rsquo;m brilliant at what I do&hellip; so why am I invisible?&rdquo;
Flawless execution won&rsquo;t get you promoted. Long hours and loyalty won&rsquo;t make you unmissable. And burnout isn&rsquo;t always a result of doing too much - it&rsquo;s often a sign of overfunctioning and &ldquo;pushing too hard&rdquo;.
I share a raw story from my own corporate career - a moment where, despite being the go-to, high-performing support for a senior leader, I was passed over for a promotion. Not because of lack of skill. But because I&rsquo;d positioned myself as the support act, not the star.
This episode is a wake-up call for high-performing women who&rsquo;ve been quietly waiting to be noticed. Because in today&rsquo;s leadership landscape, recognition doesn&rsquo;t come from hard work alone. It comes from positioning, visibility, and the courage to&nbsp;own your edge.
In this episode, we cover:
<ul>
<li>Why&nbsp;being excellent isn&rsquo;t the same as being visible</li>
<li>How to recognise when you&rsquo;re blending in - and what it&rsquo;s costing you</li>
<li>The trap of over-functioning and waiting to be chosen</li>
<li>Why&nbsp;positioning and courage&nbsp;matter more than flawless delivery</li>
<li>How to shift from being&nbsp;the option&nbsp;to being&nbsp;the standard</li>
<li>A powerful call to own your story, voice, and leadership identit</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Actions &amp; Reflection Prompts:
<ul>
<li>Where are you still blending in &mdash; and what would it look like to stand out?</li>
<li>Stop waiting for permission to use your voice. Speak now.</li>
<li>Anchor yourself with a personal &ldquo;Who I Am&rdquo; statement &mdash; not a r&eacute;sum&eacute;.</li>
<li>Ask:&nbsp;Am I positioning myself as a leader, or someone who supports one?</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Episode Timestamps:
00:00 &ndash; Why &ldquo;being good&rdquo; is no longer enough 03:15 &ndash; The lie we&rsquo;re told early in our careers 06:40 &ndash; A story of being overlooked despite excellence 12:20 &ndash; The cost of staying invisible 16:05 &ndash; Why positioning changes everything 19:50 &ndash; Practical steps to own your edge 24:10 &ndash; Final reflections: courage is the new standard
Links: Join the <a href="https://juliehyde.com.au/courage">Courage To Be You Masterclass</a> 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>
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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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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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