What if the clarity you’ve been craving doesn’t come from vision boards or five-year plans… but from pressure?


In this solo episode, Julie Hyde gets brutally honest about the moments that pushed her to breaking point—financial stress, a cancer diagnosis, and the realisation that “fine” was a trap keeping her stuck. These weren’t just hard seasons. They were turning points. And they forced one truth to the surface.


When your back’s against the wall, you stop performing—and start leading from truth.
This isn’t about glorifying struggle. It’s about understanding the role discomfort plays in growth, alignment, and empowered decision-making. If you’ve been ignoring that quiet inner voice or waiting for the ‘right time’ to make a change… this is your wake-up call.

In this episode, Julie shares:
Why we delay change until the pain outweighs the fear
The biology of discomfort—and how it sharpens your focus
Her personal story of rock bottom (twice)
The mindset shift that put her back in the driver’s seat
How to make one bold, aligned move—before crisis forces your hand

 

💡 This episode is for anyone stuck in the loop of “fine,” waiting for a sign, or silently burning out behind the scenes. It’s not about having all the answers—it’s about making one honest choice.

🎧 Listen now and take the first step back to yourself.

 

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction to Leading You Podcast
00:44 The Power of Tough Moments
01:30 Avoiding Complacency and Embracing Change
03:16 The Impact of Pressure and Clarity
05:23 Personal Story: Hitting Rock Bottom
08:05 Health Scare and Prioritizing Life
10:44 Empowered Choices and Alignment
14:47 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
16:09 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

 

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

What if the clarity you&rsquo;ve been craving doesn&rsquo;t come from vision boards or five-year plans&hellip; but from pressure?
 In this solo episode, Julie Hyde gets brutally honest about the moments that pushed her to breaking point&mdash;financial stress, a cancer diagnosis, and the realisation that &ldquo;fine&rdquo; was a trap keeping her stuck. These weren&rsquo;t just hard seasons. They were turning points. And they forced one truth to the surface.
 When your back&rsquo;s against the wall, you stop performing&mdash;and start leading from truth. This isn&rsquo;t about glorifying struggle. It&rsquo;s about understanding the role discomfort plays in growth, alignment, and empowered decision-making. If you&rsquo;ve been ignoring that quiet inner voice or waiting for the &lsquo;right time&rsquo; to make a change&hellip; this is your wake-up call.
In this episode, Julie shares:
<ul>
<li>Why we delay change until the pain outweighs the fear</li>
<li>The biology of discomfort&mdash;and how it sharpens your focus</li>
<li>Her personal story of rock bottom (twice)</li>
<li>The mindset shift that put her back in the driver&rsquo;s seat</li>
<li>How to make one bold, aligned move&mdash;before crisis forces your hand</li>
</ul>
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💡 This episode is for anyone stuck in the loop of &ldquo;fine,&rdquo; waiting for a sign, or silently burning out behind the scenes. It&rsquo;s not about having all the answers&mdash;it&rsquo;s about making one honest choice.
🎧 Listen now and take the first step back to yourself.
&nbsp;
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction to Leading You Podcast 00:44 The Power of Tough Moments 01:30 Avoiding Complacency and Embracing Change 03:16 The Impact of Pressure and Clarity 05:23 Personal Story: Hitting Rock Bottom 08:05 Health Scare and Prioritizing Life 10:44 Empowered Choices and Alignment 14:47 Final Thoughts and Encouragement 16:09 Closing Remarks and Call to Action
&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/" data-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.

A Podcast dedicated to business owners and leaders to inspire you to make it count

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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