The Career Change Maker Podcast #273: Leading as a Woman: Overcoming the Pressure to Fit into Traditional Leadership Models
Are you ready to embrace your unique feminine leadership strengths and navigate the challenges women face in the workplace?
In this episode, I delve into the power of embracing feminine traits in leadership, exploring how empathy, collaboration, and even hormonal cycles can be leveraged for success. I uncover the barriers women face and provide practical strategies for thriving as a leader.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Leverage Feminine Strengths & Navigate Challenges: Embrace empathy and collaboration as leadership superpowers, while understanding and overcoming challenges like imposter syndrome and systemic barriers.
✅ Optimise Leadership Through Cycle Syncing: Align your work with your natural hormonal rhythms to enhance effectiveness and prevent burnout.
✅ Prioritise Well-being & Foster Support: Set boundaries to manage mental load and cultivate a supportive workplace culture through mentorship and emotional intelligence.
Action Steps:
💡 Know Your Strengths & Cycle: Reflect on your unique feminine traits and track your cycle to optimise your leadership effectiveness.
💡 Prioritise Boundaries & Well-being: Set clear boundaries to manage mental load and prevent burnout.
💡 Cultivate Connection & Support: Leverage emotional intelligence and invest in mentorship to build trust and empower others.
Resources:
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- Subscribe to Janine Esbrand's YouTube Channel
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