We’ve been sold the idea that work-life balance is the ultimate goal. That if we could just divide our time perfectly between work and personal life, everything would fall into place.

But here’s the hard truth: work-life balance is a scam.

In this episode of Leading You, we’re unpacking why balance is an unrealistic and guilt-inducing concept—and what you should be aiming for instead.

What We Cover in This Episode:
The Myth of Perfect Balance—Why trying to achieve a neatly split life sets you up for failure.
The Hidden Downsides of Balance—How chasing balance leads to frustration, guilt, and burnout.
Replacing Balance with Alignment—Why work-life alignment is the smarter, more fulfilling goal.
Five Steps to Achieve Work-Life Alignment—From setting boundaries to reclaiming control, practical strategies to design a life that works for you.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re failing at balance, this episode is your permission slip to drop the guilt and focus on what really matters.

Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!

If this episode resonated with you, please consider rating and reviewing the Leading You podcast. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners who are ready to lead with intention and clarity.

Have thoughts on this topic? Send me a message or share your story—I’d love to hear how you’re making empowered choices in your own life.

We&rsquo;ve been sold the idea that work-life balance is the ultimate goal. That if we could just divide our time perfectly between work and personal life, everything would fall into place.
But here&rsquo;s the hard truth: work-life balance is a scam.
In this episode of&nbsp;Leading You, we&rsquo;re unpacking why balance is an unrealistic and guilt-inducing concept&mdash;and what you should be aiming for instead.
What We Cover in This Episode:
<ul>
<li>The Myth of Perfect Balance&mdash;Why trying to achieve a neatly split life sets you up for failure.</li>
<li>The Hidden Downsides of Balance&mdash;How chasing balance leads to frustration, guilt, and burnout.</li>
<li>Replacing Balance with Alignment&mdash;Why work-life alignment is the smarter, more fulfilling goal.</li>
<li>Five Steps to Achieve Work-Life Alignment&mdash;From setting boundaries to reclaiming control, practical strategies to design a life that works for you.</li>
</ul>
If you&rsquo;ve ever felt like you&rsquo;re failing at balance, this episode is your permission slip to drop the guilt and focus on what really matters.
Let&rsquo;s Keep the Conversation Going!
If this episode resonated with you, please consider&nbsp;rating and reviewing&nbsp;the&nbsp;Leading You podcast. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners who are ready to lead with intention and clarity.
Have thoughts on this topic? Send me a message or share your story&mdash;I&rsquo;d love to hear how you&rsquo;re making empowered choices in your own life.

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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.

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