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Rochelle Marie | Founder, Her Leadership Way

Rochelle Marie works with women who are ready to lead in their organisation. Using psychology, brain science and real world experience, Rochelle Marie is your virtual mentor to become what she calls – a Leader 2.0. Join Rochelle on the Her Leadership Coach podcast as she explores leading and career progression for women in a post pandemic corporate world.

“I wish I’d known earlier that all I needed to do was believe in myself.” – Kristie Cooper

In this episode of Her Leadership Coach, I sit down with one of my brilliant clients, Kristie Cooper, a regional occupational therapist and full-time mum of three, who’s journeyed from feeling stuck in her career to landing a permanent Assistant Director role — and more importantly, believing she’s good enough for it.

Kristie shares her transformation, from waiting for a leadership title to being the leader first, and how that single mindset shift changed everything. We unpack the power of personal growth, the gift of group coaching, and the freedom that comes from finally letting go of the need to prove yourself.

If you've ever doubted your worth or wondered what coaching could really do for your leadership journey, this episode is the warm and honest nudge you didn’t know you needed.

In this episode you’ll learn:

Why becoming the leader before the title is the game-changer
How Kristie shifted from “I’m not good enough” to “I know what I’m doing”
What group coaching offers that solo learning doesn’t
The powerful impact of simple daily practices like her “3 things that went well” reflection

Connect with Kristie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristie-cooper-20540b32/

Connect with Rochelle:

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-marie-hlw/

Ready to take your leadership journey to the next level? Join the Women in Leadership Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/hlwactiongoup today to connect with like-minded professionals and continue the conversation about building meaningful networks and advancing your career.

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“Braving the workplace is being yourself every day in a world that tells you to be something different.” — Dr. Beth Kaplan

This week on Her Leadership Coach, Rochelle is joined by Dr. Beth Kaplan, belonging researcher and author of Braving the Workplace: Belonging at the Breaking Point. Together, they dive deep into one of the most misunderstood — yet deeply human — needs in the workplace: belonging.

Dr. Kaplan shares not only her research but also her lived experience of workplace trauma and healing, offering powerful insights into why belonging matters, how it’s different from inclusion, and what leaders can do to foster it — both for their teams and themselves.

In this episode, you will learn: Why the opposite of belonging isn’t exclusion — it’s fitting in*. * The four types of belonging in the workplace (and why only one of them is healthy). * Practical ways to help yourself feel like you belong — especially after workplace trauma. * The most powerful thing you can do as a leader to help your team feel seen, heard, and valued.

Whether you’re quietly determined to become a better leader, struggling with a team that’s disengaged, or wondering why work just doesn’t feel good anymore… this episode is one you don’t want to miss.

Connect with Dr Beth Kaplan:

Get your copy of the Braving the Workplace book: https://a.co/d/48B4Gys
Website: https://drbethkaplan.com/
Linkedin Newsletter: Subscribe on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6965730873996406784
LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/beth-kaplan

Connect with Rochelle:

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-marie-hlw/

Ready to take your leadership journey to the next level? Join the Women in Leadership Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/hlwactiongoup today to connect with like-minded professionals and continue the conversation about building meaningful networks and advancing your career.

Enjoyed This Episode?If you got value from today’s conversation, please share it with others who might benefit! And if you love the podcast, consider rating & reviewing the show – it helps others discover it, and I truly appreciate your support.

"Creativity isn't about being artistic—it's about coming up with new and useful ideas. And guess what? That's a skill anyone can learn!" — Jackie Brown

In this week's Her Leadership Coach podcast episode, Jackie Brown joins me to explore the crucial difference between creativity and artistic talent. Tune in as Jackie shares:

Practical, fun exercises to flex your creative muscles (no paintbrush required).
How creativity fuels innovation—no matter your role or industry.
Why stepping outside your usual perspective can unlock innovation (hello, Six Thinking Hats!).

You'll walk away ready to transform your approach to creativity, even if you've never seen yourself as the 'creative type.'

Jackie has also generously shared a special resource for listeners: an article called Age of Innovation, which explains how your creativity can actually improve over time, even as you age [https://shiftingsuccess.com/2024/09/13/the-age-of-innovation/]

Ready to dive in? Let's get creative!

Connect with Jackie:

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-brown-coach/
Website Shiftingsuccess.com/creative

Connect with Rochelle:

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-marie-hlw/

Ready to take your leadership journey to the next level? Join the Women in Leadership Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/hlwactiongoup today to connect with like-minded professionals and continue the conversation about building meaningful networks and advancing your career.

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"You don’t have to wait for permission or for someone else to guide you. You are the best advocate for yourself, and self-coaching gives you the tools to chart your own course, no matter the disruption around you." ~ Janine McClintock

Welcome to another episode of Her Leadership Coach, the podcast for quietly determined career women looking to step up into their first or next-level leadership role. This week, we dive into the intersection of AI, leadership, and self-coaching with special guest Janine McClintock, leadership consultant and author of Stir It Up.

Janine shares insights from her book, a powerful business parable that explores how leaders can navigate AI-driven workplace disruption with confidence, clarity, and self-coaching techniques. If you've ever wondered how to future-proof your leadership and stay relevant in an ever-changing landscape, this conversation is for you!

In this week's episode, you will learn: How self-coaching can help you navigate uncertainty and take control of your leadership journey. * Why AI is not something to fear but an opportunity to evolve and expand your impact. * The 8 R’s of the Relevancy Roadmap, Janine’s framework for staying adaptable and effective in an AI-driven world. * The importance of reflection, reframing, and repurposing* to leverage your skills and position yourself for success.

Resources & Links: Janine’s Book: Stir It Up – A Business Parable on Self-Coaching & AI Disruption * Janine’s Free Gift for Listeners: The Relevancy Roadmap Toolkit, including an assessment and 45 self-coaching questions - send an email to rochelle@herleadershipway.com with subject 'Janine's AI Gifts' and I will send these back to you within 48 hours * Connect with Janine:* LinkedIn | Website

Connect with Rochelle:

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-marie-hlw/

Ready to take your leadership journey to the next level? Join the Women in Leadership Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/hlwactiongoup today to connect with like-minded professionals and continue the conversation about building meaningful networks and advancing your career.

Enjoyed This Episode?If you got value from today’s conversation, please share it with others who might benefit! And if you love the podcast, consider rating & reviewing the show – it helps others discover it, and I truly appreciate your support.

"We'll know we've made history when they stop calling us female pilots." - Lola Reed Allen

This week we're flying into the journey of Lola Reed Allen, one of the first female commercial pilots in Canada, who blazed trails in the aviation industry when women made up less than 1% of pilots.

From facing skepticism within her own family (imagine your grandfather telling you you're "taking jobs from men"!) to dealing with passengers who assumed she was a flight attendant, Lola's experiences mirror challenges that many women in leadership positions still encounter today.

In this episode you will learn:

How to overcome gender bias and discrimination in male-dominated industries
Strategies for maintaining authenticity while pursuing professional excellence
The importance of self-belief and resilience in leadership roles
Practical tips for navigating workplace challenges as a woman leader Lola's story is a masterclass in corporate resilience.

While the percentage of women in leadership positions has improved since Lola's early days (from less than 1% to about 6% in aviation), there's still significant work to be done. Her story reminds us that progress is possible through persistence, courage, and community support.

Connect with Lola:

Email: https://www.lolareidallin.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lola-reid-allin-77662220/
Buy the book: Highway to the sky https://www.amazon.com.au/Highway-Sky-Lola-Reid-Allin/dp/1647428009

Connect with Rochelle:

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-marie-hlw/

Ready to take your leadership journey to the next level? Join the Women in Leadership Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/hlwactiongoup today to connect with like-minded professionals and continue the conversation about building meaningful networks and advancing your career.

"If women came together, instead of trying to get that one seat at the table, we're making the table much bigger." - Dr. Sweta Chawla

As a former clinical pharmacist turned leadership coach, this week's guest, Dr. Chawla, shares her transformative journey and insights on how women can leverage their innate strengths in leadership roles. For aspiring leaders and seasoned executives alike, this conversation challenges traditional leadership paradigms. Dr. Chawla explores how feminine qualities like intuition, empathy, and adaptability can become powerful assets in the corporate world. She emphasises that feminine leadership isn't about gender - it's about embracing a different approach to power and influence, one that focuses on creation rather than control.

In this episode you will learn:

How to harness feminine energy as a leadership advantage in corporate settings
Ways to redefine power from control to creation in your career
The importance of self-recognition and articulating your unique value
Strategies for building collaborative leadership networks

The discussion delves deep into practical strategies for women in leadership positions. Dr. Chawla shares valuable insights about overcoming cultural conditioning and stepping into authentic leadership. Through real client examples, she demonstrates how women can transform their careers by recognising their worth and articulating their unique contributions.

This episode presents a refreshing take on leadership development, encouraging women to trust their intuition and embrace their natural strengths. Whether you're navigating a male-dominated industry or seeking to elevate your leadership presence, Dr. Chawla's insights offer practical guidance for authentic leadership growth.

Connect with Dr. Sweta on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/drswetachawla/

Connect with Rochelle on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-marie-hlw/

Ready to take your leadership journey to the next level? Join the Women in Leadership Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/hlwactiongoup today to connect with like-minded professionals and continue the conversation about building meaningful networks and advancing your career.

What if leadership didn’t have to feel like a constant grind? What if it could feel aligned, natural, and even magical? In this episode of Her Leadership Coach, Rochelle explores two deceptively simple yet transformative questions inspired by Simon Sinek:

What’s a specific happy childhood memory?
What’s a specific job or task you’ve done where you thought, “If I could just do this forever, I’d be happy”?

Rochelle shares her own answers to these questions, uncovering the thread of wonder, transformation, and connection that ties them together—and how it’s shaped her leadership and coaching. She also invites you to reflect on your own answers and discover the magic of leading from alignment.

Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just curious about what it means to lead with ease, this episode is packed with insights to help you align your leadership with your joy, values, and purpose.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

How two simple questions can reveal your unique leadership magic.
Why alignment makes leadership easeful instead of stressful.
Practical tips for discovering your own “thread” and leading with authenticity.

Connect with Rochelle:

Join the conversation in the Women in Leadership Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/herleadershipway
On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-marie-hlw/
Email rochelle@herleadershipway.com

"Networking is about building relationships that create genuine value and support – it's not just about collecting business cards or LinkedIn connections." - Jennifer Braganza

For women in corporate leadership roles and aspiring leaders, building a strong internal network can be a game-changer. In this enlightening conversation with Jennifer Braganza, we dive deep into the art of professional relationship building, exploring how successful women leaders can create meaningful connections within their organisations.

Jen's journey from engineering to strategy and transformation showcases the power of adaptability and continuous learning in today's corporate landscape. Drawing from her diverse experiences across automotive industries and international roles, Jen shares invaluable insights about the nuances of networking across different professional cultures. Her emphasis on authenticity resonates particularly well with women leaders who are looking to build genuine professional relationships.

One of the most powerful takeaways is her practical approach to maintaining connections, suggesting that meaningful professional relationships require at least four touchpoints per year. For aspiring women leaders, she emphasises the importance of joining employee resource groups and creating structured interaction patterns, such as regular virtual coffee meetings, to build and maintain professional relationships.

Connect with Jen on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenibrag

Connect with Rochelle on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-marie-hlw/

Ready to take your leadership journey to the next level? Join the Women in Leadership Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/hlwactiongoup today to connect with like-minded professionals and continue the conversation about building meaningful networks and advancing your career.

"Imposter syndrome isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it’s the quiet pressure to prove yourself, the subtle doubts that whisper, ‘Am I really enough?’" ~ Rochelle Marie

In this episode of Her Leadership Coach, Rochelle dives into the lesser-known side of imposter syndrome—the hidden imposter. This isn’t the bold, in-your-face doubt that screams you’re a fraud. It’s the quieter, more insidious version that shows up in over-preparation, hesitating to take opportunities, or feeling like you constantly need to do more to prove your worth.

We’ll explore:

What hidden imposter syndrome looks like and how it differs from the more recognisable form.
Why high-achieving women are particularly vulnerable to this quiet self-doubt.
Practical strategies to shift from self-doubt to self-trust, including how to reconnect with your inner champion and take aligned action.
How to lead with confidence and inspire others by embracing your authentic worth.

Plus, Rochelle shares why recognising these patterns isn’t about fixing yourself—it’s about rewriting the story imposter syndrome has been telling you.

Resources:

Clare Josa’s TEDx Talk on Imposter Syndrome: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsEQUxD0z7I
Reshma Saujani’s TED Talk: Teach Girls Bravery, Not Perfection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fC9da6eqaqg
Accelerate Your Leadership Platinum Program: https://www.herleadershipway.com/aylpp-info

Connect with Rochelle:

Join the conversation in the Women in Leadership Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/herleadershipway
On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-marie-hlw/

"If you don't like your circumstances, you actually have a responsibility, but you also have the power to change your circumstances." - Kylee Leota

As female leaders, we often juggle multiple responsibilities while maintaining high performance standards. Kylee Leota, with her 20 years of experience, shares how she transformed from a government role to building her own business during COVID-19 - a journey that many aspiring women leaders can relate to. Her story demonstrates that taking bold steps, even during uncertain times, can lead to greater alignment with our personal values and professional goals.

Kylee emphasizes that when we're "calm and regulated and in flow," we operate at our best - a crucial insight for women leaders managing complex corporate environments and team dynamics.

In this episode you will learn:

How to understand and manage your brain's "air traffic control tower" for better leadership performance
Practical strategies for recognizing stress signals and maintaining emotional regulation in high-pressure corporate environments
The power of modeling vulnerable leadership and creating supportive team environments
How to embrace continuous learning as a pathway to infinite leadership opportunities

For women navigating the corporate landscape, understanding executive functioning is like having a secret weapon in your leadership arsenal. The episode delves deep into creating supportive ecosystems for emotional regulation, a particularly relevant topic for women in leadership positions.

By implementing proactive strategies and developing a common language around stress and executive functioning, we can create more inclusive and understanding workplace cultures. As Kylee notes, "90% of things are about being proactive," highlighting the importance of preparation and self-awareness in leadership roles.

Connect with Kylee

Grab your copy for free of Kylee's white paper on executive functioning: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/iz4TgzCTwYHlyKQG5Ryl
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylee-leota-certified-chair-%E2%84%A2-65a332100/

Connect with Rochelle

Join us in the facebook group for support, conversation, guidance and fun specifically for women in leadership and aspiring women leaders https://www.facebook.com/groups/hlwactiongroup

https://www.herleadershipway.com
https://www.linkedin.com/rochellemarie_hlw
rochelle@herleadershipway.com

Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you found this episode helpful. It helps other quietly determined women like you find the podcast.

"Leadership isn’t about ticking boxes or following a script. It’s about alignment—when what you believe, what you think, and how you act all come together in a way that feels authentic to you and resonates with the people around you."

In this episode of Her Leadership Coach, I look at the powerful connection between inner values and authentic leadership presence. Discover why aligning your beliefs, values, and actions creates not only trust and influence with others but also a deeper sense of confidence within yourself.

In this episode, you will learn:

What authentic leadership presence really means and why it matters.
How to identify your core values and recognise patterns in what truly drives you.
Practical ways to align your values with your actions in day-to-day leadership.
Why alignment builds trust, influence, and confidence—for both yourself and those you lead.

Connect with Rochelle

Join us in the facebook group for support, conversation, guidance and fun specifically for women in leadership and aspiring women leaders https://www.facebook.com/groups/hlwactiongroup

https://www.herleadershipway.com
https://www.linkedin.com/rochellemarie_hlw
rochelle@herleadershipway.com

Find out more about the Accelerate Your Leadership Platinum Program at https://www.herleadershipway.com/aylpp-info

Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you found this episode helpful. It helps other quietly determined women like you find the podcast.

“Your personal brand isn’t about pretending to be someone else—it’s about owning who you are, embracing your unique qualities, and showing up authentically in every area of your life.” – Debbie O’Connor

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with the amazing Debbie O’Connor, brand strategist and creator of the Brand Personality Test, to talk all about personal branding - what it is, why it matters, and how you can start owning yours today.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why everyone has a personal brand (whether you realise it or not!) and how owning it can transform your confidence and leadership impact.
The power of Carl Jung’s 12 archetypes and how understanding your own archetype can provide a framework for authenticity.
Common mistakes women make when trying to build their personal brand—and how to avoid them.
Practical tips to integrate your authentic self into your personal and professional life without burning out or feeling like an imposter.

Debbie shares her unique insights from years of experience, helping us see why being true to yourself is the ultimate leadership strategy. She also opens up about her own journey, including a hard-earned lesson about the realities of burnout.

Don’t forget to check out the Brand Personality Test Debbie mentioned during our conversation at www.brandpersonalities.com

This episode is packed with wisdom, practical advice, and inspiration to help you step fully into the leader you’re meant to be. Listen now and let me know which archetype you discover—you might just uncover a new layer of confidence!

Connect with Debbie

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbieobrands

Connect with Rochelle

Join us in the facebook group for support, conversation, guidance and fun specifically for women in leadership and aspiring women leaders https://www.facebook.com/groups/hlwactiongroup

https://www.herleadershipway.com
https://www.linkedin.com/rochellemarie_hlw
rochelle@herleadershipway.com

Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you found this episode helpful. It helps other quietly determined women like you find the podcast.

Certainly, Rochelle! Here are the show notes based on the script you provided for the episode on affinity bias:

"It's about creating spaces where different voices resonate, not just echo." ~ Rochelle Marie

In this episode of Her Leadership Coach, Rochelle guides you through an eye-opening exploration of affinity bias, a subtle but powerful force that shapes our workplaces, careers, and personal relationships. Whether it's a shared love for cricket or a common educational background, affinity bias drives us towards people who are similar to us. But what are the hidden implications? And how can we overcome this bias to create a more diverse and fairer work environment? Let's dive into these questions and more!

In this week's episode you will learn:

Understanding Affinity Bias: Affinity bias is the tendency to gravitate towards individuals who share similar interests, backgrounds, or characteristics. Rochelle helps unravel this seemingly innocuous bias, explaining how it shows up in workplaces, influencing hiring decisions, promotions, and work assignments. This section unveils the layers of affinity bias, linking it to human connections and shedding light on how it impacts diversity and innovation in the workplace.
Personal and Global Implications of Affinity Bias: Through personal anecdotes and research, Rochelle illustrates how affinity bias is not just a trivial matter of shared hobbies. It extends to shared backgrounds, education, and appearance, leading to decisions that may overlook competence and fairness. The implications range from a decline in self-confidence, a feeling of isolation in the workplace, and broader societal effects that limit innovation and growth.
The Science Behind Affinity Bias: Why does affinity bias happen? Rochelle explores neuropsychological insights that reveal our brains' wiring to connect with those we perceive as part of our 'in-group.' This section provides an engaging analysis of how our biological predispositions can inadvertently lead to bias, thereby affecting our professional lives.
Strategies to Overcome Affinity Bias: With practical strategies, Rochelle helps listeners take steps to be part of the change, both individually and within organisations. From monitoring diversity in hiring to fostering open dialogues and discovering common ground, Rochelle offers empowering actions to combat affinity bias.

Affinity bias is not a battle fought on an individual level; it's a collective struggle that affects us all. In this enlightening episode, Rochelle offers both understanding and solutions, equipping listeners to face this bias head-on and triumph over it. Tune in to transform your workplace culture and unlock the doors to success in your career.

"You can be someone who champions the message of your organization and help people feel more proud of who they are, what they do, and why it matters." ~ Gina Balarin

Do you want to be equipped with a powerful tool that can inspire and lead others in your professional life? Are you searching for a solution to empower yourself and connect with others on a deeper level? Join us as our guest, Gina Balarin, shares her expertise in harnessing the power of storytelling to achieve that desired outcome. Discover how storytelling can become your secret weapon to inspire and guide others towards success and fulfillment.

My special guest this week is Gina Balarin. Gina, the exceptional communication specialist, has always believed in channeling her experiences into stories that inspire change. She is drawn towards the transformational power of storytelling – a drive that led her to become an inspiring personality in leadership and marketing. From being a aspiring ballerina to being a part of the TEDx experience and a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Gina has always found ways to incorporate storytelling into all facets of her life. Respect for every story, confidence in every voice, and passion in every performance are Gina's signatures, inspiring others to be authentic and extraordinary.

In this episode, you will be able to:

Unlock the secret power of communication in creating impactful leaders, igniting curiosity to cultivate this vital ability.
Explore the captivating realm of storytelling, underlining its role in various aspects of life, business and change-making.
Experience the joy of work-life fulfilled by purpose, nudging towards a self-exploration on designing a rewarding and meaningful career.
Gain perspective of toxic work environments, arming with strategies to counter, overhaul, and replace these conditions with positivity.
Embrace the latent leadership ability within, sparking the drive to tap into this potential and inspire others to realize their strengths.

Connect:

With Gina

Check out Gina's TedTalk - Confessions of a liar, marketing in the era of authenticity

Read Gina's book - The Secret Army: Leadership, Marketing and the Power of People

With Rochelle

Join us in the Women in Leadership facebook group for support, conversation, guidance and fun.

Connect with me on Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/rochellemarie_hlw
Find out more about how I can help you https://www.herleadershipway.com

Pervious episodes you might also enjoy:

S2E13 Working with People Who Are Different Than You

S2E14 Giving your job application the best chance

S2E12 Unlock your voice in meetings

The Secret Army: Leadership, Marketing and the Power of People

"Organisations have to recognise that leadership comes in various forms, and both feminine and masculine traits contribute to effective leadership. Not just recognise it, but create opportunities to highlight and celebrate leaders who embody both feminine and masculine qualities." ~ Rochelle Marie

Navigating leadership roles as a woman often feels like walking a tightrope, balancing between being too assertive and too nurturing, with judgments waiting on either side. In this eye-opening episode, we explore the tightrope bias and its significant impacts on women's careers and leadership opportunities. If you've ever felt that delicate balance, this episode is a must-listen, filled with insights, strategies, and empathy tailored for quietly determined career women like you.

In this week's episode, you will learn:

1. Understanding the Tightrope Bias: Tightrope bias is the delicate balance women must navigate between being perceived as too soft or too assertive in leadership roles. This theme unravels the complexity of this bias, showcasing real-world examples and highlighting the common societal judgments that women leaders face. Learn how to recognise this bias within yourself and others, and begin the journey to overcoming it.

2. Psychological Impact on Women Leaders: The mental toll of tightrope bias can be profound, leading to constant tension, self-doubt, and hindrance in career progression. Explore the emotional challenges and strategies for self-awareness and resilience, all supported by the principles and mindset shifts in the Her Leadership Way manifesto.

3. Impact on Chances of Getting Promoted: This theme dives deep into how tightrope bias affects women's chances of promotion. From perception challenges to limited opportunities for visibility and networking, the tightrope bias can create significant barriers in women's careers. Understand the intricacies and find empowerment through awareness, empathy, and proactive strategies.

4. Becoming a Leader from the Inside Out: Leadership isn't just about titles or outward appearances; it's about authenticity and internal growth. This segment discusses the work required to become a leader from the inside out, embracing self-love, taking 100% responsibility, and giving grace to yourself and others. It's a heartening call to action for every woman aspiring to make a bigger, more positive difference.

Tune in and find inspiration, encouragement, and practical insights to help you navigate the leadership tightrope with confidence and grace. Become the leader you're meant to be, not confined by biases but empowered to thrive in your unique way.

Resources:
Women in Leadership Private Facebook group

Her Leadership Way Manifesto

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

S2E18 Future-Proof Your Career and Thrive as a Leader

S2E10 Breaking Free from Judgment: Embracing Empathy for Better Leadership

**S2E4 How well do you really know yourself?

Connect with me:**

Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/hlwactiongroup
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-marie-hlw/
Website: www.herleadershipway.com Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating - we would really appreciate it.

Does this sound familiar? You've been told to simply work harder and become an expert in your field to become a great leader, but it's not getting you the results you desire. The pain of tirelessly striving for expertise, only to find yourself stuck in a narrow leadership role, is all too real. It's time to break free from this ineffective action and explore the transformative power of spanning leadership.

In this episode, you will be able to:

Discover how personal growth can elevate your pathway to successful leadership.
Uncover the secret to seamlessly transitioning from an expert to a spanning leadership style

My special guest is Wanda Wallace

Today, we're delighted to introduce Wanda Wallace. As an author, global resident, and respected authority on leadership, Wanda presents a compelling blend of experiences that set the backdrop for her thought-provoking insights. She describes herself as a 'reformed academic' with a keen interest in real-life business issues, juxtaposed with a respect for the valuable knowledge gleaned from research. Her ability to synthesize various perspectives into her own comprehensive worldview has made her an asset for leaders looking to transition their own approach. Wanda's current insights revolve around transitioning from expert leadership to a more spanning leadership style.

The resources mentioned in this episode are:

Purchase Wanda Wallace's book You Can't Know It All: Leadership in the Age of Deep Expertise to gain insights on shifting from being an expert to practicing spanning leadership. It really is like having a coach in your pocket.
Explore the Her Leadership Way manifesto to understand the principles of shifting from a belief that everything is true to understanding that much of it is perception.
Join us in the Women in Leadership facebook group

Other episodes you might like:

S2E8 Setting Healthy Boundaries for Effective Leadership

S1E19 The Many Faces of Leadership: Which Style is Right for You?

S1E6 The Power of Words: Why the words you use matter

Connect with me:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/hlwactiongroup
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-marie-hlw/
Website: www.herleadershipway.com

You Can't Know It All: Leading in the Age of Deep Expertise

"We must not allow other people's limited perceptions to define us." - Virginia Satir

In this introduction to Season 3 of Her Leadership Coach, Rochelle provides a glimpse into the journey that awaits us. We'll be diving deep into the biases that women often encounter in leadership roles, exploring their subtle nuances, and arming ourselves with knowledge and strategies to overcome them.

Rochelle reminds us that the principles of the 'Her Leadership Way' Manifesto will guide us in our journey to identify and combat biases. We are encouraged to ask powerful questions, take 100% responsibility, and give grace to ourselves and others, forging a path towards overcoming biases.

"Investing in a coach isn't about spending money. It's about investing in your future, your potential, and the leader you aspire to become."

This week, we delve into an often overlooked yet potential game-changer in your professional journey - hiring a career coach. If you've been feeling stuck in your career, questioning if you're on the right path, or seeking strategies for professional growth, this episode is for you. We explore the power of career coaching, demystify its role, and provide you with insights to take your career to new heights.

In this week's episode, you will learn:

Unraveling the Role of a Career Coach: We begin by exploring what a career coach really does. Career coaching goes beyond advising; it involves creating a safe space for self-discovery, introspection, and goal-setting. It enables you to map your career path and offers tools to navigate it successfully.
The Transformative Journey of Coaching: Hear about 'Sarah,' an amalgamation of Rochelle's clients, who found a new sense of clarity, self-belief, and career progression through her coaching journey. Her story illustrates how a coach helps to break through personal barriers, instill confidence, and foster professional growth.
The ROI of Career Coaching: Is a career coach worth the financial investment? We dive into some compelling data that highlights the potential benefits of coaching. We discuss how career coaching can yield increased self-confidence, improved work performance, effective communication skills, and, in many cases, significant return on investment.
Deciding if Career Coaching is Right for You: Finally, we tackle the essential question - is career coaching right for you? Here, we guide you to reflect upon your readiness to commit to personal and professional growth. But remember, coaching isn't a magic bullet; it's a process that requires dedication and openness to change.

Join us on this journey as we unravel the power of career coaching, its potential benefits, and its capacity to redefine your professional life. Whether you're in a career transition, looking to climb the corporate ladder, or simply wanting to gain more satisfaction from your work, this episode is an essential listen.

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Women in Leadership Private Facebook group

Her Leadership Way Manifesto

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

S2E4 How well do you really know yourself?

S1E20 You're Not Working from Home, You're Working in a New World

**S1E2: Building Relationships at Work

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"Embrace your ambition, not as a validation of your worth or a quest for significance, but as a reflection of your passion, your potential, and your commitment to making a positive impact." - Rochelle

In this episode, Rochelle, your host, takes us on a deep dive into the world of ambition. Unpacking the complexities and intricacies that come with being an ambitious woman in today's society, she offers invaluable insights on how to harness our ambition in a positive, balanced, and healthy way. From acknowledging the double-edged sword of ambition to dismantling the 'not good enough' syndrome, this episode is a must-listen for any woman navigating her career with determination and drive.

In this week's episode, you will learn:

1. The Double-Edged Sword of Ambition

Ambition, when harnessed properly, can lead to remarkable success and satisfaction. However, when it tips into obsession, it can lead to overwork, dissatisfaction, and burnout. Rochelle discusses the difference between healthy ambition and destructive obsession, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the signs of an unhealthy pursuit of success.

2. The 'Not Good Enough' Syndrome

Rochelle delves into the deep-seated feeling of 'not being good enough' that often drives us into unhealthy obsession. This feeling is often exacerbated by societal pressures and expectations, particularly for women, leading to an insatiable need to prove our worth. Rochelle stresses the importance of shifting from self-criticism to self-love as a vital part of maintaining healthy ambition.

3. The Power of Self-Awareness and Balance

This episode underscores the significance of self-awareness and balance. Rochelle highlights the importance of recognizing our inherent value, independent of our achievements, as well as taking control of our ambition so it serves us instead of consuming us. She provides insights on how to achieve a balanced state of ambition, one that propels us forward without compromising our overall well-being.

4. Redefining Ambitious Women

In this thought-provoking discussion, Rochelle challenges societal stereotypes of ambitious women and champions a new definition: ambitious women as compassionate, balanced, and well-rounded individuals. She encourages us to view ambition as a reflection of our passion, potential, and commitment to make a positive impact, rather than a validation of our worth or a quest for significance.

Resources:

Join us in the Women in Leadership facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/hlwactiongroup

Get the Her Leadership Way Manifesto https://www.herleadershipway.com/HLWManifesto

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

S2E4 How well do you really know yourself?

S2E7 How to Take Ownership of Your Career

S2E11 Break Free from the Self-Criticism Trap

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"Leadership is not about 'doing' but 'being'. It's a deeply personal and profound transformation that demands a genuine alignment of all aspects of your being to the leader you aspire to be." - Rochelle Marie

In this episode of 'Her Leadership Coach,' we look at a journey of self-discovery using the Neurological Levels model developed by Robert Dilts. Here are the key themes we explore:

The Neurological Levels Model: Rochelle introduces us to the Neurological Levels Model and how each level - environment, behaviours, capabilities, beliefs and values, identity, and spirituality - plays a significant role in our leadership journey. We dive deep into understanding how this model provides a comprehensive guide to self-transformation towards becoming an impactful leader.
Leading from the Inside Out : Rochelle emphasizes the importance of defining our leadership identity, reminding us that leadership is not about 'doing' but 'being'. She urges us to start from the top (identity) and work our way down through our beliefs, capabilities, and behaviours, influencing every aspect of our lives in a more authentic and aligned manner.
The Journey to Embodying Leadership Identity: Rochelle discusses how transitioning into a new leadership identity is not about merely stating "I am a leader." It involves deep self-reflection, continual commitment, and consistent action. We learn how to navigate this journey through introspective questioning and consciously aligning our beliefs, capabilities, and behaviours to our chosen leadership identity.
The Accelerate Your Leadership Academy: Rochelle introduces us to the Accelerate Your Leadership Academy, a resource designed to guide and support leaders in their personal and professional development. This isn't just another leadership program; it's a community that assists in the process of becoming your authentic leadership self.

Resources:

Make sure you check on the Accelerate Your Leadership Academy www.herleadershipway.com/aylainfo
Join us in the Women in Leadership facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/hlwactiongroup

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

S1E8 How to Make Your Values Work for You

S2E21 What's wrong with leadership training?

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"Find leaders that you aspire to be like, recognize their leadership qualities, work with them, and in turn, they will support you to step into experiences that take you to your next step in leadership."

This episode of her Leadership Coach we have our first guest!

Rebecca is a director in state government, a mother of a 15 month old and a passionate advocate for women in digital careers. Rebecca shares her experience of self-doubt in becoming a leader and the importance of surrounding yourself with people who you aspire to be.

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Make sure you join us in the Women in Leadership facebook group.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:
S1E16 How to be a leader: the role of courage

S1E18 Human leadership: Being an Authentic, empathetic, and adaptive leader

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"The only thing that's lacking at the moment is imagination."

I'm a big fan of working from home. I find I'm more productive when I'm not in the office, and I like being able to control my own environment. However, I know that not everyone has the same experience.

Some people find working from home makes it difficult to focus, and others miss the social interaction that comes from being in an office. Regardless of where you stand on the issue, it's important to be intentional about how you work.

In this episode, you will learn:
1. How organisations are approaching the whole work from home thing.
2. What are the pros and cons of working from home as backed by research?
3. What are some ways to make working from home more effective?

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Make sure you check out the Stop waiting for conifdence course - a short but powerful mini course to get you levelling up as a leader without waiting for confidende - my gift to you as a valued listener
Come and join us in the Women in Leadership facebook group

Other episodes you'll enjoy:
S1E3 The 7 Types of Busyness
S1E10 Taking care of you

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The Her Leadership Coach podcast is for the quietly determined woman who's looking to step up into a leadership role.

In last weeks episode I went into detail about 'Human leadership', which is a style of leadership based on authenticity, empathy, and adaptivity. This got me curious about other leadership styles and whether or not there is a "best" style.

So this week we are talking about six different leadership styles: situational, adaptive, servant, transformational, agile, and digital.

In this episode, you will learn:
1. What are the traits in different leadership frameworks?
2. What are the pros and cons of different leadership styles?
3. Which frameworks makes a leader the most effective?

Resources:
Make sure you check on the Accelerate your Leadership Academy details at www.herleadershipway.com/ayla

Join us in the Women in Leadership facebook group.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:
S1E18 Human Leadership: Being an Authentic, Empathetic, Adaptive leader

S1E8 How to make your values work for you

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"Authenticity is about showing up as your best self."

I was surprised to learn that only 29% of employees believe their leaders are effective at human leadership. This made me wonder what exactly human leadership is. According to Gartner human leaders need to be authentic, empathetic, and adaptive.

In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. What is human leadership, and why is it important?
2. How can leaders practice human leadership effectively?
3. Why are so few leaders 'human leaders'?

Resources:
Make sure you check on the Accelerate your leadership academy details
Join the Women in leadership facebook group

Chapter Summaries:
[00:00:01] - According to Gartner, there are three key traits that form human leadership: authenticity, empathy and adaptivity. Authenticity is one of the buzzwords that has seen a lot of attention over the last five years.

[00:08:56] - According to Microsoft Research, nearly 50% of employees are burned out at work and 53% of managers are also reporting that they are also burned out. As a leader, it's important to practice empathy and self-empathy.

[00:13:31] - Gartner says human leaders need adaptivity. They must enable flexibility and support that fits team members' unique needs. They need to understand each person's unique needs and adjust their leadership style to the situation and what the individual wants. According to Gartner, introverts need different environments than Extroverts.

[00:16:48] - Authenticity, empathy and adaptivity are good traits of human leaders, but only 29% of managers seem to have these traits. Gartner article on human leadership also discussed some of the thoughts managers are having that are getting in the way. Some managers are skeptical about big changes announced now.

[00:18:52] - The show is aimed at helping women become leaders from the inside out. If you liked the episode, please share it with others and leave a review on the show's website to help others find it.

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Do you feel like you're stuck in a rut and don't know how to get out? Do you feel like you're stuck in a rut and don't know how to get out? Do you feel like you're stuck in a rut and don't know how to get out?

Then this episode is for you ;)

"I believe we always have choices."

We can feel stuck in so many ways - our relationships, our careers - our lives in general.

In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. How to stop feeling stuck
2. How to gain clarity about what you want and what you don't want
3. How to make a choice to either take action or accept where you are

Resources:
Make sure you check on the What's Next, Career Clarity course details at www.herleadershipway.com/wncc

Chapter Summaries:
[00:00:01] - This week on her Leadership Coach podcast, Rochelle talks about feeling stuck. She explains why some people feel stuck in their relationships, in their jobs, and in their lives. In general. Rochelle believes we always have choices, but sometimes we don't want to make them, which is making the choice to not make a choice.

[00:04:57] - Sometimes it feels good to wallow in the feeling of stuckness. Once you make a decision to become unstuck, something's going to have to change, and that can be scary for people. The first step is to make the decision that you're going to stop feeling stuck.

[00:06:19] - Being stuck is a lack of clarity around the choices available to you. To gain clarity, you need to think through what you want and what you don't want. One of the ways to gain that clarity is to journal. Another is to talk out your options with a friend. But be aware of judgement.

[00:09:58] - The most powerful way to gain clarity is to take a small step and find out if it feels closer for you or further away from what you want. The more closely an action ties to your values, the more motivated you are to take that action. Rochelle explains how to tie your values to the new course of action.

[00:14:13] - After making a decision, you need to accept where you are and be grateful for it. The lawyer got some coaching that helped her gain some clarity, and she did some work with her values. She decided she wanted to start her own business. She cut back on the extra hours at work and used the extra time to start a business.

[00:19:24] - Join the Women in Leadership Facebook group to talk about getting unstuck. Leave a review for this episode and share it with other people. The author would love it if you got value out of this episode and rating the show and leaving a review helps others find it.

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S1E8 How to make your values work for you
S1E14 The power of questions

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"I use that to guide me quite a lot because I know courage is where my growth happens."

I'm a big advocate for courage. In fact, one of my mantras is courage over comfort. And I use that to guide me quite a lot because I know courage is where my growth happens.

So what is courage? The Cambridge Dictionary defines it as the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation.

One of the things I hear again and again from my clients when they first start with me is the thing holding them back from a leadership role is because they don't have enough confidence. And what I've learned is that the real thing that's missing is how to be courageous.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

What is courage? The Cambridge Dictionary defines it as the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation. How does that show up at work?
What is the opposite of courage? The opposite of courage is the idea of running away from fear. It's not doing anything that might even result in fear.
How can we get courage? I share two ways I use to get the courage to do things even when I'm feeling fear.

Resources:

Make sure you join us in the Women in Leadership facebook group and get your gift of the Stop waiting for confidence course.

Chapter Summaries:

[00:00:02] - This week on Her Leadership coach, Rochelle talks about courage. Rochelle is an advocate of courage over comfort and uses it to guide her daily life.

[00:00:56] - Courage is the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation. In the Facebook group this week, Beverly talked about courage for leadership around making decisions and sticking to them. Tracey added that every step and act in life takes some level of courage. To Rochelle, courage is taking action in spite of fear.

[00:09:41] - Rochelle worked out loud talking about how it was taking courage for her to post in a public work forum, and mentioning if she could help one person then it was worth it.

[00:18:08] - Another tool I use to find my courage is curiosity. When I'm procrastinating and I start to feel something, I get curious and start thinking about it. This shifts my thoughts and allows me to move through the fear to the point I can take action.

[00:20:21] - If you want to talk more about courage, join the Women and Leadership Facebook group and get the stop waiting for confidence course there. If you got value out of this episode, please share it with others.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

S1E1 The 3 key pillars to getting promoted at work

S1E7 Trying new things. Why we fear them and how to overcome that.

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"The power comes when you choose what that mindset is going to be, as opposed to being buffeted by the winds of what happens to you during the day in fact, even that sentence contains a mindset, a belief, a story, a thought."

I'm always trying to learn new things and grow as a person. I am especially intrigued by the idea of mindsets.

A growth mindset is the idea that you can grow and improve your intelligence and abilities, while a fixed mindset is the belief that you are born with a certain level of ability and there's nothing you can do to change it. I realized that I have a growth mindset in some areas of my life, but there are still some areas where I have a fixed mindset.

In this episode, you will learn:

How our mindset affects almost every part of our lives, for better or for worse.
The power of the mind, including the placebo effect and the importance of a growth mindset.
How we can shift our mindset from one that limits us to one that empowers us.

Resources: Make sure you join the Accelerate your leadership academy waitlist at www.herleadershipway.com/ayla

Chapter Summaries:

[00:00:29] - Every Monday morning in the Women's Leadership Facebook group, kristen and Tracey choose what mindset they want to kick the week off with. Mindsets affect almost every part of our lives, and some of them serve us well, some not so much. For example, Tracey's mindset is how she thinks about the world and herself. Kristen's is how her head will let her process what's coming. There's a lot of research on the power of the mind.

[00:07:11] - A growth mindset is the idea that you can grow a fixed mindset is where you believe that you are born with a certain level of intelligence or ability and there's nothing you can do to improve it. A meta mindset is a mindset that can shift all mindsets.

[00:12:37] - There are many different types of mindsets that can be used to describe a person's view of the world. A person can change their mindset if they are open to it. The Accelerate Your Leadership Academy works on changing people's mindsets. Every Monday morning in the Facebook Group.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

S1E11 Thinking about thinking

S1E13 Having patience with patience

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"The quality of your life is determined by the quality of the questions you ask."

I was recently talking to a client about a career dilemma she was facing. She was considering taking a job that was a step up into leadership, but she wasn't sure if it was the right fit for her. So I helped her by asking the 'quality' questions.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

What are some quality questions you can ask yourself to change your life for the better?
How can asking yourself certain questions help you get clarity about your career next steps?
What are the benefits of shifting your mindset from scarcity to abundance?

Resources:

Women in leadership facebook group

Find out more about the Accelerate your leadership academy

Chapter Summaries:

[00:00:30] - A client had a question about what to do with her career. We had a session on getting some clarity about her next steps. A few days later, she got an almost perfect role for her in her team. Unfortunately, the manager of the team wasn't a good fit for her.

[00:04:40] - There are questions that don't make a big difference in your life, but there are other questions that feel more life changing. The quality of your life is determined by the quality of the questions you ask. The way my life has changed over the last few years is due to the questions I have been asking myself and that others have asked of me.

[00:08:19] - The first question is to imagine yourself one year in the future and looking back at the decision you made a year ago, what's the first thing that comes to mind when you know that you are really happy about the decision that you made one year ago?

[00:09:48] - In the accelerate your Leadership Academy one of the main focuses is on self-worth. The questions to be asked are: if you know you are amazing and that anyone who hires you is lucky to have you, would this job be the right one for you? If you don't know this without a shadow of a doubt, it might feel a little bit sad. But it's okay to accept that. If the job is going to be part of working on your skills or helping your sense of self worth, it can help you make the decision. If it's about working on particular skills, identify those skills and start to work.

[00:13:15] - Mindsets are the beliefs you hold that shape how you see the world and the way you see yourself within the world. Mindsets shape your thoughts, feelings and behaviors. In this episode, the author challenges you to shift your mindset from scarcity to an abundance mindset.

Other episodes you'll enjoy

S1E9 Managing up: the key to getting ahead

S1E13 Having patience with patience

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"Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in ten years." - Bill Gates

I'm still working on my patience level. I find I need to have patience with practicing patience although I'm a lot better than I used to be. There are many things that one wishes would happen faster in their lives and in their organizations. In the last five years, my life has changed a lot. I've moved from starting at the bottom in a new organization to now leading others and changing the culture at that same organization.

This week's episode of the Women and Leadership Podcast is about learning to be more patient.

Take a listen as I cover: 1. How resting can help you get more done, not less 2. What James Clear says about making 1% improvements every day. 3. What might trigger impatience and how to deal with it.

Resources:

Make sure you join the Accelerate Your Leadership Academy waitlist at www.herleadershipway.com/ayla

Join the Women in Leadership facebook group

Chapter Summaries:

[00:00:01] - This week on her leadership coach, Rochelle is talking about getting better at patience. Rochelle admits that she's still working on her patience level. She finds that she needs to have patience with practicing patience although she's a lot better than she used to be.

[00:00:48] - There are many things that one wishes would happen faster in their lives and in their organizations. In the last five years, Rochelle's life has changed a lot. She's moved from starting at the bottom in a new organization to now leading others and changing the culture at that same organization. According to James Clear, making 1% improvements every day is a good way to get better at influencing others. Every day. It can feel like nothing's happening when we're first starting out, so it's easy to give up. This has happened with me over the past few years in a number of ways. I've been on a personal development journey for 30 years. In the last two years, the change for me has been massive.

[00:11:14] - If you want to improve by 1% a day (or more), join the Accelerate Your Leadership Academy.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

S1E10 Taking care of you

S1E4 The 7 types of busyness

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"To be honest, I'm not a fan. I don't like the term quiet quitting."

Quiet quitting is when you only do the tasks in your role description within the hours you're paid to work.

According to Gallup, 50% of American workers currently fall into the quiet quitting category.

In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. Why quiet quitting is a bigger deal in America than it is in Australia
2. The four reasons quiet quitting makes sense.
3. The one reason you wouldn't quiet quit.

Resources:
Make sure you check on the Done, Not Dusted course details at www.herleadershipway.mykajabi.com/donenotdusted and join the waiting list.

Chapter Summaries:
[00:00:01] - Quiet quitting is when you only do the tasks in your role description within the hours you're paid to work. It was coined in 2009 at an economic symposium in Texas. In the last few months, quiet quitting has become quite a trend on TikTok, especially for those in the Gen Z and Millennial age range.

[00:01:50] - According to Gallup, 50% of American workers currently fall into the quiet quitting category. In Australia the trend isn't as noticeable as it is in America. There are four reasons why it makes sense to quitely quit your job and one reason not to.

[00:11:00] - Acting your wage is another term used for quietly quitting. If you want to get a leadership role, you need to be acting the wage of the role you want, not just the one you're in. Aspiring leaders need to act as role models to avoid burnout.

[00:14:39] - Join the Women in Leadership Facebook group to continue the conversation about quitely quitting.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:
S1Ep3 The 7 types of busyness

S1Ep10 Taking care of you

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"Self awareness can make us better at our jobs, better communicators in the workplace, and enhance our self confidence and job related well being."

As a leadership coach I believe that being aware of your thoughts and feelings is one of the most important parts of being a leader. This week, I talk metacognition, or thinking about our thinking and self-awareness. According to research, among other things, self-awareness can make us better communicators in the workplace, which is exactly what we need to be as leaders and aspiring leaders.

In this episode, you will learn:
1. What Metacognition and self-awareness are and why we need to practice both

Metacognition and self-awareness can help us uncover our biases and bring our behavior back into alignment with our values.
Mark Manson suggests that when practicing self-awareness, it's best to go just a few layers down until you start repeating yourself.

Resources:
Make sure you join the Accelerate your leadership Academy waiting list at www.herleadershipway.mykajabi.com/ayla

Chapter Summaries:
[00:00:01] - Rochelle is the her leadership coach. She believes that being a leader from the inside out is the most important part of the accelerate your leadership method. She was listening to a book this week, all about Metacognition, which is thinking about our thinking. Self awareness is the ability to observe and accurately identify one's thoughts, feelings and behaviors. According to research conducted by Sutton, Williams and Allenson in 2015, self awareness can make us better at our jobs, better communicators in the workplace, and enhance our self confidence and job related well being.

[00:08:59] - When we practice metacognition and self awareness, we can uncover our biases and bring our behavior back into alignment with our values. She encourages people to give it a try, as it can help them to uncover their biases and build better relationships.

[00:13:36] - There are three ways to get better at thinking about all the things. The first is journaling. The second is to talk it out with someone you trust. The third is to sit in silence.

[00:16:51] - Mark Manson is the author of the Subtle Art of not giving a F*ck. He suggests that when practicing self awareness it's best to go only a few layers down until you start repeating yourself. He illustrates this with a story from 16th century India where a young man climbs a mountain to speak to the sage at the top.

[00:18:57] - Join the Women and Leadership Facebook group to continue the conversation about metacognition and self awareness. If you liked the podcast, please share it with others and leave a review on the website to help others find the show. Until next week, continue to lead the way her Way.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:
S1E8 How to make your values work for you

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"As leaders, we are called to be a role model to others. We want to show them that self care is important so that they can do so, too, without feeling guilty about spending time and money on themselves."

I went on a retreat last week and it was amazing. I used to feel guilty when I took time out for myself, but now I realize that it's actually really important. As leaders, we need to be role models for others and show them that it's okay to take care of themselves.

So this week, we're talking about what gets in the way of self-care, and how we might embrace the habit instead. It's not always easy to make time for self care, but it's worth it.

In this episode, you will learn:

How I used to feel guilty about taking time out for myself, and how that has changed (mostly).
The importance of self care for leaders.
How to make self care a habit, and some tips for doing so.

Resources:

Women in Leadership facebook group

Other episodes you'll enjoy:
S1Ep8 How to make your values work for you

Connect with me: rochelle@herleadershipway.com

"Managing up is not about getting your manager to do what you want them to do."

In today's episode, Rochelle talks about how to manage up and why it's important for aspiring leaders.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

How to manage up in a way that will actually accelerate your next promotion.
How to get your needs met outside of your manager
How to let your manager know what you're capable of without appearing to be a bragger.

Resources: Women in Leadership facebook group

Chapter Summaries: [00:00:01] - Rochelle is the her leadership coach. On the podcast, Rochelle is talking about how to manage up on today's episode. Managing up can feel daunting at first, but it's simply good relationship management.

[00:01:12] - After ten years in public service, she has learned a lot about managing up. Today she will talk about three techniques that will help you manage up in a way that will actually accelerate your next promotion.

[00:04:55] - As an aspiring leader, you need to build relationships with your team, your colleagues and your boss. You need to find out if your boss is an introvert or an extrovert. If they are more task oriented or people oriented, adjust your communication with them accordingly.

[00:08:19] - There are two reasons why people feel their bosses are difficult: Their values aren't the same as their employees', and/or they're not meeting their needs. Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, the founders of Apple, didn't have the same values, but together, they changed the world. It's okay to have different values from your boss. It doesn't make one of you better or worse than the other.

[00:10:38] - It's time to show your boss what you can do when you're not in the room, listening for opportunities to share stories that highlight things you've accomplished in the past, letting your boss know where you want to go in your career and what will help you get there ahead of time.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

S1E8 How to make your values work for you

Connect with me: rochelle@herleadershipway.com

"You have far more choice in what your values are than we are led to believe"

It took me a while to get to my leadership role the second time around (after kids). So I refused to quit trying even when I suffered knockbacks and difficult times trying to get to my leadership role. All because of my why. I was determined to make a difference by doing leadership in a way that was going to have a positive effect on my team rather than a negative one – and that was based on my values of fairness and making a difference.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

The importance of knowing your values
How to be more intentional about living in alignment with your values
That you have more control over what your values are than you think Resources: Woomen in Leadership facebook group

Chapter Summaries:

[00:00:42] - If you want to make a positive difference to your life one of the first steps is to identify your values. The second is to take stock of how well you live your life according to your values. When we live in alignment with our values, we have more energy and life satisfaction.

[00:04:22] - Being a leader in itself is not always easy. Unfortunately many people give up trying and convince themselves that they never really wanted to be a leader. It helps in getting to a leadership role to know your why. And underlying your why is your values, your deepest values and your goals that align with those values.

[00:06:34] - There are clues as to how well you are living in alignment with your values. If you feel icky or triggered at the moment, you might be out of alignment with the values behind those feelings and need to look for a solution to bring yourself back into alignment.

[00:08:29] - Rochelle's word for 2022 is "intentional". It is important to live in alignment with your values and to make intentional choices about what your values are, and what you do and don't do based on those values.

[00:14:06] - I invite you to consider what do you value most? I encourage you to get down to your top five values to help decision making and keep you focused. Then ask yourself if you are living your life aligned to those values yet.

[00:14:55] - Join the Women inLeadership Facebook group to continue the conversation about values. Leave a review on the podcast in order to help others to find the show. Until next week, continue to lead the way, her way.

Connect with me: rochelle@herleadershipway.com

"Try this first. Think about what you're assuming this will say about you, and by default, what you're assuming they will think about you if it goes wrong. And then I challenge you to come up with a completely different meaning, a completely different reaction that you could assume someone was going"

I turned 50 this year, and I made a commitment to myself to do 50 new things before the year is over. It's important for leaders to be willing to try new things. It shows that you're willing to take risks and that you're open to new ideas.

Sometimes people won't try new things because they're afraid of what others might think if it doesn't go according to plan. But I challenge you to reframe what the possible outcome could mean. It might not be as bad as you think.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

What's so good about trying new things?
Why is it so difficult for people to try new things?
What if you're wrong about the meaning you've put on something?

Resources: Women in Leadership Facebook group

Chapter Summaries: [00:00:01] - Rochelle turned 50 this year. She made a commitment to do 50 new things before the year is over. Being willing to try new things is an important trait for a leader.

[00:02:23] - For some people, the last new thing they tried was 20 years ago. Some new things are easy to try, like a new lipstick or a new color of beer. Other things are a bigger deal, like jumping out of a plane or swimming with sharks.

There are things in the middle that people are still afraid to try. They think failing at them means something about them. What if you put a different meaning on something? What if not hearing a response of I love you from the other person simply means they come from a family that never said it before? If choosing a restaurant that turns out to be awful means you and your friend both have a good laugh about it, if not being able to work out how to use the Digital Planner straight away is a great way of role modeling to your team,

[00:10:36] - Tracy's daughter has been teaching herself Spanish, and she'd asked Tracy to learn it with her. Tracy had let her fear of being terrible at it and the meaning that being terrible would disappoint her daughter, stop her from doing it altogether. Giving it a new possible meaning has allowed her to take action and start to learn the new language.

Connect with me: rochelle@herleadershipway.com

The words we use - both to others and to ourselves - have the power to shape our reality and change our world for the better. Do you know that the words you speak can shape your reality? "Your words are powerful." I was listening to the Her Leadership Coach podcast the other day and it got me thinking about the power of words. Our words are so powerful and so often we don't realise it. We can use them to positively or negatively impact ourselves and those around us. Just one word can change the meaning of a whole sentence. The next time you're talking to yourself or someone else, be mindful of the words you're using and how they might be received.

Words can shape our reality and change our world for the better.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

The power of words to shape our reality
The importance of using positive words when talking to ourselves
The significance of the words we don't use

Chapter Summaries: [00:02:11] - There are a few three-letter words that can make a difference to how a sentence lands when you're talking to someone. The author has been working on reducing his use of the word 'but' for a while now.

[00:05:56] - Carol Dweck coined the Term “growth mindset”, which is a belief that we have the ability to better ourselves through effort, through learning and through good teaching. A fixed mindset is the belief that you are born as you are and you can't grow anymore. One of the exercises to help children and adults change from this fixed mindset to a growth mindset is to add the word “yet“ to a number of sentences.

[00:09:32] - Positive and negative words affect us on a deep psychological level and have a significant impact on how our lives turn out. Negative words release stress and anxiety inducing hormones.

[00:13:19] - Today's first challenge is to come up with a new phrase to replace a negative one you use with a positive one. Decide in advance and write it down so that you don't have to think of something on the spur of the moment. Over time, it will build the neural pathways and you will find that you stop using the old phrase and start using the new one.

[00:15:11] - The last point of today's talk is about the words we don't use. When we just don't address the elephant in the room. We turn our backs on it, pretend nothing's gone on and we've got nothing to say.

[00:16:27] - Today's second challenge is to think about the words you're not speaking right now and what it is you're scared about saying them out loud. Next, think about how would the best leader version of you find a way to speak the words she's afraid of?

[00:18:14] - If you liked today's episode, please share it with a friend. If you have a couple of minutes to rate and review the podcast, I would love to hear from you. If you want to carry on the conversation, join the Women in Leadership Facebook group. We're a friendly bunch!

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

Don't miss Episode 3, 7 types of busyness - listeners have said recognising their type is 'uncomfortably true'.

Connect with me: rochelle@herleadershipway.com

I'm sharing the final three pieces of the Done Not Dusted framework so that you can get productivity, focus, and freedom.

"I've come to see energy as one of our most precious resources."

Hi, I'm Rochelle, the Her Leadership Coach, and I help quietly determined career women step up into leadership roles.

In this episode, we're finishing up the work we started last week on the three pieces of the puzzle to getting things done without stress.

This week, we're focusing on energy, habits, and systems.

I believe that energy is one of our most precious resources, and we need to do everything we can to protect it and work with our natural rhythms. Our productivity is shaped by our habits, so it's important to be mindful of what we're doing and choose habits that will benefit us. Systems can help us be more productive by taking away the need to make decisions or reinvent the wheel every time we do something.

I hope you find this information helpful and that it allows you to lead the way, her way.

In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. How our habits shape our productivity
2. How energy levels affect our ability to focus and be productive
3. How systems can give us back our freedom

Resources:
The Done, not Dusted course details are at https://herleadershipway.com/donenotdusted

Chapter Summaries:

[00:01:15] - Last week, we went through the first three pieces of the puzzle: clarity, the scientist mindset, and being a person of integrity. This week, we're looking at the remaining three: energy, habits and systems. The six areas fall under the framework:. Who do I need to be? How do I work? And what do I do?

[00:02:35] - Energy is one of our most precious resources. We need to protect our energy and work with the natural rhythm of that energy. Get the sleep, eat the foods that give you energy and do the exercise. Work with our energy rather than against it. Think about when you are naturally most awake.

[00:08:13] - Habits are important because they affect our productivity and stress levels. It's important to be mindful about what you're doing, and cataloging your habits is a good place to start the phone, picking up, drinking coffee and going for a run are some of the habits that can be changed.

[00:11:09] - Systems are a set of practices and procedures that are applied to specific activities to achieve a specific result. Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg and others have a system for their clothes, so they wear the same clothes every day. System gives you back your freedom and gives your brain more space for creativity.

[00:14:40] - If you have a couple of minutes to rate and review the podcast, I'd really appreciate it.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:
S1Ep4 The Six Areas You Need to Embrace for a Productive, Less-Stressed Life (Part 1)

Connect with me:

rochelle@herleadershipway.com

Women in Leadership facebook group

"Is it really possible to be productive without stress? Find out here!"

You can do less plate spinning, and feel in control of your world again.

"If you think you can or you think you can't, you're right." -Henry Ford

In my early days as a Project Manager, I realized that I often sabotaged myself by being a perfectionist. When I shifted my mindset to see things as experiments I had so much more time! That's just the start of my journey to getting a LOT more done, and lowering my stress levels.

In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. How a scientist mindset can help you get more done in less time
2. The importance of integrity in becoming more effective
3. The need for clarity in order to know what is important and what is not

Resources:
Find the Done, not dusted course details, and get signed up today.

Episode Chapters:

[00:02:15] - The Done, not dusted three - part framework.

[00:06:32] - The problem with perfectionism.

[00:11:32] - The importance of having integrity.

[00:15:54] - How we work frame.

[00:20:02] - What area of your life are you neglecting?

Other episodes you'll enjoy:
S1E3 Understanding the 7 types of busyness

Connect with me:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hlwactiongroup
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-marie-hlw/

Loved this episode? We would appreciate if you leave us a review and 5 star rating to help other quietly determined career women to find us too.

Everybody these days is just so busy! Yet how much of that is self inflicted vs a necessity? Join me this week as I discuss the 7 types of 'busyness' that we might be allowing in our lives. It's really hard to find a solution to something if we can't pinpoint what the problem is in the first place. So take a listen and discover which types you most identify with, even if you don't want to.

If you want to continue the conversation, join us in the Women in Leadership facebook group. If you want to know more about how you can work with me email rochelle@herleadershipway.com

The 2nd key pillar for accelerating your leadership journey (covered in accelerating your leadership method) is building your connections. There are so many benefits to increasing your network and having solid relationships with a wide group of people. In this weeks episode I am talking about the 2 key areas to focus on to help you build great relationships at work.

If you want to join the conversation, come and join us in the free facebook Women in leadership facebook group.

Have a topic you would like me to cover in a future episode? Email me rochelle@herleadershipway.com

In this first episode of Her Leadership Coach we go right to the heart of what works for woman to get promoted to a leadership role. There are 3 key pillars, or rules of the game, that not only help you get promoted faster, but also make you an outstanding leader in the process.

If you want to join in the conversation, come and join us in the Women in Leadership facebook group. If you have a topic you want me to cover, or want to find out about the Accelerate your leadership academy email me rochelle@herleadershipway.com

Welcome to the Her Leadership Coach podcast with Rochelle Marie.

This podcast is for you if you are ready to get a leadership role at work OR you're in a leadership role and looking to progress to the next level. This is for you if you know that it's not just about getting the job, it's about being the kind of leader people are lining up to work with. It's about making a positive difference for the people you lead and the organisation. Being a great leader isn't a destination, it's a journey. One that will challenge you, occassionally frustrate you, but man is it rewarding.

This podcast is all about being a leader from the inside out, and in the process, levelling up in your career.

Subscribe to the show through your favourite podcast app and if you get value from it, please rate and leave a review. That's what leaders do isn't it - help others to find value as well.

If you want to continue the conversation, come and find me in the Women In Leadership facebook group or email rochelle@herleadershipway.com

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