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The Balanced Leader: Merging Logic and Heart in Women"s Leadership

Are you a woman in leadership feeling lost and frustrated in a male-dominated workplace? Do you struggle with confidence, assertiveness, and managing emotions in professional conflicts? You"re not alone. The Balanced Leader is your guide to mastering the often-overlooked soft skills crucial for women in management. Each episode delivers practical strategies to help you: *Boost Your Confidence Learn techniques to advocate for yourself effectively and assert your value in the workplace. *Navigate

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56. Strategic Influence: The Feminine Way to Build...

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2025/11/12

You’ve worked your way to the table… but are you shaping the conversation, or reacting to it? This week, I’m breaking down what strategic influence really means for women leaders in male-dominated spaces who want to move from being seen as capable to being recognized as powerful. Influence isn’t about playing politics or performing; it’s about understanding who holds power, how trust flows, and where your voice needs to land. If you’ve ever felt like your hard work isn’t translating into the

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55. The Power of Setting an Impossible Goal

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2025/11/05

Most high-achieving women set goals they already know how to reach. We call it being realistic, but really, it's how we stay safe. The moment we declare something impossible, every fear, doubt, and old identity shows up - but that's also the moment transformation begins. In this special anniversary episode celebrating one year of The Balanced Leader, I explore the concept of impossible goals through my own journey of building a globally ranked podcast now in the top 2% worldwide and preparing for my

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54. The Neuroscience of Overwhelm: Shift From Panic...

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2025/10/29

The calendar is packed, the Slack pings never stop, and yet the loudest pressure isn't coming from the outside - it's the voice in your own head. You've been told to manage your time, delegate better, use another app, but overwhelm isn't caused by what's on your calendar. Overwhelm starts in your mind and body, and until you learn to command your own thoughts, no system or strategy will free you. Join me this week as I break down the neuroscience behind why your brain floods with urgency when

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53. The Price of a Commanding Presence

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2025/10/22

Have you ever wondered why some leaders seem to command attention effortlessly while others struggle to be heard?Every leader faces moments of being dismissed, overlooked, or challenged, especially if they’re the only woman in the room. I’ve experienced it numerous times myself. But building a commanding presence isn't about the perfect outfit or the right words. So, what separates those who shrink from those who shine?If you've ever felt overlooked in meetings, struggled with imposter syndrome, or

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52. How to Handle Being Interrupted

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2025/10/15

Picture this: You're presenting a critical point in a meeting when suddenly a colleague jumps in, taking over your sentence like you were never speaking at all. That split-second moment defines your leadership presence more than you might realize.The truth is, getting interrupted mid-sentence happens to women in corporate settings all the time, but how you respond in that moment determines whether the room sees you as someone whose voice is negotiable or as a leader with real authority. Tune in this

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UPCOMING WORKSHOP: How to Be Heard in a Room Full of Men

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2025/10/14

Have you ever walked out of a meeting thinking:I worked harder. I was more prepared. So why didn’t they hear me?Here’s the truth: performance alone doesn’t get you heard.That’s why I created theLeadership Lab: How to Be Heard in a Room Full of Men.Join me onNov. 7 and 10, 12–1:30 PM Eastern, with abonus integration session on Nov. 13.You’ll learn how to unhook from the patterns that make you shrink or over-explain — and step into a Command State where your voice carries weight and your presence

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51. No One F’s with Me Energy

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2025/10/08

The tension in the room is palpable. Your CEO's face flushes red, his voice sharp as he demands answers about a failed project. Before you realize it, your chest tightens and you're carrying his anger as if it's your responsibility.This invisible pattern of emotional absorption is destroying your leadership capacity. When you unconsciously take responsibility for other people's moods, reactions, and bad decisions, you end up managing the room instead of the results. You replay meetings in your head

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50. You're Successful, So Why Are You So Resentful?

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2025/10/01

Fighting tooth and nail for a well-deserved bonus, building the case, advocating beyond a doubt… and then feeling exhausted instead of victorious. This familiar pattern shows up for women in male-dominated spaces who work harder to prove themselves, only to find the win doesn't feel like winning.If you find yourself resentful and exhausted, even when you’re successful, this episode is for you. You’ll learn the three steps of the Self-Empowered Leadership Formula that will transform how you process

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49. The Executive Pause: How Leaders Command a Room...

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2025/09/24

You're in a high-stakes meeting. A question comes your way, and panic sets in. Most people scramble to answer, rushing to prove they belong… but the leaders who truly command the room operate differently. They pause, and in that silence, the entire dynamic shifts.This week,I'm exploring the executive pause: a powerful yet underused tool that transforms how you're perceived in meetings and how you feel about your own authority. This isn't about learning another strategy or framework; it's about

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48. Why Real Empowerment Feels Wrong Before It Feels...

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2025/09/17

Your brain equates the familiar with safe. Even when the familiar is burnout, overwork, and being everyone's go-to person. Even when the familiar means putting yourself last.That's why when you finally take that vacation, set that boundary, or step into a bigger role, something unexpected happens. Instead of feeling powerful, you feel guilty. Instead of feeling free, you feel like you're doing something wrong. But real empowerment doesn't arrive with fanfare and instant confidence. It shows up as

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YOU'RE INVITED: How to Be Heard in a Room Full of Men...

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2025/09/17

This is a 3-day live workshop where high-achieving women stop overperforming and start leading with the presence, power, and authority only they can bring.When: Sept. 23–25, 12PM - 1:30PM ESTWhere: Live on ZoomFormat: 3 × 90-minute interactive sessions with guided reflection, practice, and live coachingInvestment: $47Replays: Only shared with women who attend live (to protect the safety of the group).Click here to reserve your seat: https://thebalancedleader.captivate.fm/beheard-podcast

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47. How to Handle an Angry Leader Without Losing Your...

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2025/09/10

A podcast listener recently wrote in asking for help with an angry leader who regularly storms into her office, blaming her for things and sharing his anger. She freezes, shuts down, and feels helpless. As a woman who's navigated male-dominated spaces and coached hundreds of women on this exact challenge, I know how threatening it can feel when you suddenly find yourself in leadership roles with other leaders who openly express their anger, especially if you haven't been around angry people in your

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46. What to Do When Your Boss Undermines You

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2025/09/03

Being undermined doesn't mean you're powerless. When your boss invites your entire team to town without telling you, or when decisions about your department get made behind closed doors, it creates more than frustration—it destabilizes your leadership.Join me this week, as I share real-life examples from my coaching practice and corporate experience to show you exactly how to reclaim your authority without creating drama. You'll learn a three-step framework for addressing undermining behavior and

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45. From Nice to Powerful: How to Lead with Authority...

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2025/08/27

Power and niceness are not mutually exclusive, but in high-stakes leadership rooms, the order matters.In this episode, I break down the critical difference between being nice and being powerful. I explore how our cultural conditioning as women has taught us to prioritize likeability over leadership, creating a pattern where we apologize before speaking, defer decisions to others, and position ourselves as supporters rather than strategic allies.Get full show notes, transcript, and more information

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44. Emotional Resilience Isn’t About Controlling...

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2025/08/20

Women are constantly told to calm down, take a breath, and manage their emotions. But what if this approach is actually limiting your leadership potential? This week, I'm exploring the difference between emotional suppression and true emotional resiliency, and why having the full range of emotional expression is critical for ambitious women who want to lead powerfully. Tune in today to discover why your anger matters, how to express difficult emotions without becoming a bulldozer, and what happens

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43. Quiet Confidence: The Daily Ritual That Makes You...

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2025/08/13

Your 2-year-old claps after drinking from a cup. Your 4-year-old dances after tying her shoes. They brag without permission. But somewhere between childhood and adulthood, you learned that pride equals arrogance, that humility means shrinking, and that you need permission to feel worthy. The result? You're waiting for proof, performing for approval, and wondering why confidence feels so elusive when you've accomplished so much.This episode explores a specific ritual and mindset shift that rewires

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42. Is It Toxic - or Just Emotionally Immature? How...

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2025/08/06

You finally reach senior leadership, but the room feels different than you imagined. You're interrupted mid-sentence, told to smile more during conflict, labeled as too intense when you hold people accountable. The shock isn't that these things happen. It’s that they happen at the top, in rooms where you thought respect would be a given.Tune in this week as I break down what women aren't told about power at the top. You’ll learn specific tools for navigating dysfunctional cultures, understanding

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41. A High-Achiever’s Guide to Overcoming Imposter...

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2025/07/30

What if the voice in your head saying you're not good enough when making high-stakes decisions isn't the truth, but rather a symptom of something nearly every high-achieving woman faces?Sarah Boone, National Director of Project Management at Devereux, discovered this firsthand when she transitioned from a state-based center to corporate headquarters, suddenly finding herself in meetings with C-suite executives and making decisions that affected the entire organization. Tune in this week as I sit

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40. High-Stakes Conversations: How to Use Your Voice...

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2025/07/23

The gap between knowing what to say and actually saying it in high-stakes conversations isn't about lacking confidence or needing more preparation. Today's episode is for every woman who's ever found herself in a high-stake moment, sitting across from senior leaders, preparing for a tough conversation, or making a call that could shift her career and wonders, “Is this my truth or my fear speaking?”I’m joined this week by my client and Results-Oriented Chief Financial Officer, Rita Kale. After

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39. Being Brilliant Isn’t Enough: How Women Leaders...

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2025/07/16

High-performing women often find themselves in a frustrating paradox. They’ve earned the title, delivered exceptional results, and secured a seat at the table, yet their voices still feel invisible in rooms that matter most.In this episode, I explore why doing more doesn't make you more visible and share the core belief that changes everything. Drawing from Harvard Business Review research showing that men speak more often and at greater length in professional settings while being interrupted less,

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