Why do so many capable women do the work of leadership every single day but hesitate to call themselves leaders? In this episode, Julie Hyde explores the Identity Paradox: the gap between how we see ourselves and the leadership we’re already living.

Julie unpacks why this paradox matters, the hidden costs of not owning your leadership identity, and how shifting your perspective can change everything - from confidence and career opportunities to legacy and impact.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode
What the Identity Paradox is and why it keeps women from claiming leadership
How outdated leadership models shape our self-perception
The cost of waiting for recognition instead of creating it
Why the “balcony view” beats firefighting on the dancefloor
Three reflection questions to help you step into your leadership identity today
Julie’s personal story of rebuilding her leadership brand in just one year

 

Episode Timestamps
00:00 Welcome and why this episode matters now
02:08 “Hands up if you identify as a leader” (what happened next)
05:10 The myths that keep women from claiming leadership
10:40 The Identity Paradox explained
16:20 My corporate wake-up call: from expert support to leader
20:35 Dancefloor vs balcony—how to rise above the noise
24:18 Three daily questions that shift your leadership trajectory
29:40 Reflection prompts and invitation to step forward
32:10 Lead.Her Collective: building the CEO of you

 

Resources and Links
Join the Lead.Her Collective™ Mastermind – Unstoppable You 
Connect with Julie Hyde on LinkedIn

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

Why do so many capable women do the work of leadership every single day but hesitate to call themselves leaders? In this episode, Julie Hyde explores the&nbsp;Identity Paradox: the gap between how we see ourselves and the leadership we&rsquo;re already living.
Julie unpacks why this paradox matters, the hidden costs of not owning your leadership identity, and how shifting your perspective can change everything - from confidence and career opportunities to legacy and impact.
What You&rsquo;ll Learn in This Episode
<ul>
<li>What the&nbsp;Identity Paradox&nbsp;is and why it keeps women from claiming leadership</li>
<li>How outdated leadership models shape our self-perception</li>
<li>The cost of waiting for recognition instead of creating it</li>
<li>Why the &ldquo;balcony view&rdquo; beats firefighting on the dancefloor</li>
<li>Three reflection questions to help you step into your leadership identity today</li>
<li>Julie&rsquo;s personal story of rebuilding her leadership brand in just one year</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Episode Timestamps
<ul>
<li>00:00&nbsp;Welcome and why this episode matters now</li>
<li>02:08&nbsp;&ldquo;Hands up if you identify as a leader&rdquo; (what happened next)</li>
<li>05:10&nbsp;The myths that keep women from claiming leadership</li>
<li>10:40&nbsp;The Identity Paradox explained</li>
<li>16:20&nbsp;My corporate wake-up call: from expert support to leader</li>
<li>20:35&nbsp;Dancefloor vs balcony&mdash;how to rise above the noise</li>
<li>24:18&nbsp;Three daily questions that shift your leadership trajectory</li>
<li>29:40&nbsp;Reflection prompts and invitation to step forward</li>
<li>32:10&nbsp;Lead.Her Collective: building the CEO of you</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources and Links
<ul>
<li>Join the&nbsp;<a href="https://juliehyde.com.au/leadher-mastermind">Lead.Her Collective&trade; Mastermind</a> &ndash; Unstoppable You&nbsp;</li>
<li>Connect with Julie Hyde on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliehyde/">LinkedIn</a></li>
</ul>
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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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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