In this personal and powerful solo episode of Leading You, Julie shares a leadership moment that was anything but scripted. While delivering a keynote in Malaysia, an unexpected request forced her to make a tough call—and it had nothing to do with performance, and everything to do with values.

This episode isn’t about what you stand for. It’s about what you refuse to stand for—and why those boundaries say even more about your leadership than your best highlight reel ever could.

If you’ve ever found yourself in a situation that looked good from the outside but felt wrong on the inside, this is your reminder that leadership isn’t about applause. It’s about alignment.

Because the moments you say no—especially when it costs you—are the ones that define who you really are.

In this episode, we cover:
The behind-the-scenes story of Julie’s Malaysia keynote
What happened when a live snake was brought on stage
The tension between visibility, values, and performance
Why drawing a boundary may cost you—but is always worth it
How to reconnect with your own leadership non-negotiables

 

Episode Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro: The untold side of leadership
01:00 – The setup: a keynote in Malaysia
03:00 – The unexpected moment: a snake, live on stage
04:00 – Why Julie refused to participate
05:00 – Standing firm in personal values
06:00 – The professional fallout—and inner peace
07:30 – Why your “no” matters more than applause
08:00 – Redefining what real leadership looks like
09:00 – Your reflection: what won’t you stand for?
10:30 – Quiet choices that build legacy
11:00 – Final thoughts and journal prompts

 

Reflection Prompt:

What’s something you quietly refuse to tolerate—even when others expect you to

 

Want to go deeper?

Download the free Unstuck Yourself masterclass and reconnect with the leader you truly are—before the pressure, performance, or people-pleasing crept in.

 

Links:
Join the Lead.Her Collective Dinner Series
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 personal and powerful solo episode of&nbsp;Leading You, Julie shares a leadership moment that was anything but scripted. While delivering a keynote in Malaysia, an unexpected request forced her to make a tough call&mdash;and it had nothing to do with performance, and everything to do with values.
This episode isn&rsquo;t about what you stand&nbsp;for. It&rsquo;s about what you refuse to stand&nbsp;for&mdash;and why those boundaries say even more about your leadership than your best highlight reel ever could.
If you&rsquo;ve ever found yourself in a situation that looked good from the outside but felt wrong on the inside, this is your reminder that leadership isn&rsquo;t about applause. It&rsquo;s about alignment.
Because the moments you say&nbsp;no&mdash;especially when it costs you&mdash;are the ones that define who you really are.
In this episode, we cover:
<ul>
<li>The behind-the-scenes story of Julie&rsquo;s Malaysia keynote</li>
<li>What happened when a live snake was brought on stage</li>
<li>The tension between visibility, values, and performance</li>
<li>Why drawing a boundary may cost you&mdash;but is always worth it</li>
<li>How to reconnect with your own leadership non-negotiables</li>
</ul>
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Episode Timestamps:
00:00 &ndash; Intro: The untold side of leadership 01:00 &ndash; The setup: a keynote in Malaysia 03:00 &ndash; The unexpected moment: a snake, live on stage 04:00 &ndash; Why Julie refused to participate 05:00 &ndash; Standing firm in personal values 06:00 &ndash; The professional fallout&mdash;and inner peace 07:30 &ndash; Why your &ldquo;no&rdquo; matters more than applause 08:00 &ndash; Redefining what real leadership looks like 09:00 &ndash; Your reflection: what won&rsquo;t you stand for? 10:30 &ndash; Quiet choices that build legacy 11:00 &ndash; Final thoughts and journal prompts
&nbsp;
Reflection Prompt:
What&rsquo;s something you quietly refuse to tolerate&mdash;even when others expect you to
&nbsp;
Want to go deeper?
Download the free <a href="https://juliehyde.com.au/unstuck-masterclass-recording/">Unstuck Yourself masterclass</a> and reconnect with the leader you truly are&mdash;before the pressure, performance, or people-pleasing crept in.
&nbsp;
Links: Join the <a href="https://juliehyde.com.au/leadher/">Lead.Her Collective Dinner Series</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>

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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