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Leading You

Leading You

Written by: Julie Hyde | Leadership Coach for High Performing Leaders
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Want to know the secret to confident and successful leadership?

Every week, Leading You showcases leadership of all kinds and you get the scoop on how to be an effective, modern leader who makes an impact.

There’s one thing we all have in common. We’re all leaders. First and foremost, you’re a leader of you. You don’t need a title to be a leader. Leadership is a mindset which anyone can adopt to create influence. The more leaders the world has, the better it will be.

I'll let you into something I know to be true - You can’t be a leader of others unless you’re a leader of self first. So if you want to have impact that leads to prosperity and happiness, it all starts with you. With your mindset and personal leadership toolbox, which Leading You will help you build up.

Leading you is hosted by Julie Hyde, an entrepreneur, corporate drop out and passionate leader. Julie knows one thing: you can’t control what happens to you but you can control how you respond. It’s why Leading You is important.

Each week, guests share their secret sauce. They reveal their roadmaps to success. How they’ve stayed anchored to who they are, insights into their courage and resilience and how to be emotionally and behaviourally agile. It’s a conversation, not an interrogation, and you’ll hear the human side of household names.

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Episodes
  • Are You Happy With Who is Staring Back at You in the Mirror?

    Are You Happy With Who is Staring Back at You in the Mirror?
    Mar 11 2024

    I’ve had so many conversations lately about people who are fed up with their job or their teams. They’re trapped on the treadmill of life and don’t pause to reflect on who they are becoming. It’s increasingly common in our fast-paced lives, and the question arises - When was the last time you looked in the mirror and genuinely liked the person staring back at you?

    I’m not talking about what you’re wearing or how your hair looks, I want you to look deeper than that. Are you truly happy with the life you are living? It’s a simple exercise but incredibly powerful. It prompts us to evaluate our behaviors, decisions, and impacts on others, so we can make choices that better resonate with our true selves.

    I’ve used this exercise many times in my life, during periods of struggle. Most recently, during my cancer diagnosis, I wasn’t happy with how I was living. I was so angry at the people who misdiagnosed me and at the situation as a whole. I was going down a dark hole but through introspection, I was able to confront this anger and find a path to positive healing energy.

    It’s also an incredibly helpful exercise for leaders. It’s easy to make small compromises to suit our teams or organisations, but this adds up over time and we can lose track of ourselves. Thankfully, with consistent self-awareness, we can keep our values, priorities, and choices aligned with the person we aspire to be.

    So, the next time you gaze into the mirror, pause and ask yourself - Are you happy with who is staring back at you? Embrace the discomfort that comes with self-reflection, for it is in those moments of vulnerability that true growth occurs.

    Remember, change is a gradual process, but every step towards aligning with your authentic self brings you closer to a life of fulfillment.


    LINKS

    Order My New Book “You Always Have A Choice” here

    Connect with Julie:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/

    Instagram: @juliehydeleads

    Website: https://juliehyde.com.au

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    15 mins
  • How Digging into Your Resilience Can Reshape Your Story with Jo Gaines

    How Digging into Your Resilience Can Reshape Your Story with Jo Gaines
    Aug 13 2023

    Today I’m joined by the wonderful and inspiring Jo Gaines, a seasoned professional who has worked in the technology and media sector for over two decades. Jo's career journey has seen her work for high-profile companies including CBS, Krux, Yahoo and more recently, as Area Vice President of Salesforce. Jo is also a dedicated mother-of-two and a fierce advocate for equality, lending her support as an ambassador for women's shelters. She shares with us her journey through hardship to finding resilience and how changing her mindset helped reshape her story.

    Through facing a challenging turning point in her career due to redundancy, Jo embarked on a transformative journey of self-discovery that saw her turn to practices such as weight training, breathwork and meditation. She shares the new mindset she adopted through these practices, and how her determination to thrive in the face of uncertainty led to a completely new outlook on life.

    In our conversation, Jo shares the grief she experienced when her role at Salesforce came to an end, and how lost she felt when it came to her future. However, she notes there are two choices we can make when it comes to facing adversity. Either we can see it as a downfall, or treat it as an opportunity to expand. Jo chose the latter, and decided to view this new path as one she was destined to be on.

    Resilience can often be misunderstood as a suppression of emotions or ignoring our problems. However, we define what resilience really is and discuss its ability to help effectively manage our thoughts and feelings. Jo believes that releasing control and trusting everything will eventually work out can free us from fear and the temptation to give up.

    We talk about how navigating through our own life challenges produces empathy, and when we view others through this lens, we become more effective leaders. Recognising that everyone experiences change, particularly in a post-pandemic world, we’re able to rally with our team and prioritise their wellbeing. How can we communicate in a way that resonates for each individual? How do we lead in a way that not only gets them through, but also builds resilience?

    Jo also shares her shift in perspective that inspired her to live more fully in the present and pursue the passions that had been sitting on the backburner for too long. She talks about the bucket list she created and the importance of making time and space in life to achieve each goal.

    Jo's story is a powerful testament to the transformation resilience can create, and the potential for growth when we embrace change with gratitude. I just know you’ll be as inspired as I was by Jo’s incredible wisdom, and hope you find confidence to implement strategies for a full and rewarding life in leadership and beyond.



    LINKS

    Connect with Jo Gaines

    LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/jogaines

    Instagram: @gogaino



    Connect with Julie:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/

    Instagram: @juliehydeleads

    Website: https://juliehyde.com.au

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    28 mins
  • From the Brink of Death to an Award Winning Entrepreneur Changing Lives with Kate Save

    From the Brink of Death to an Award Winning Entrepreneur Changing Lives with Kate Save
    Mar 18 2024
    Today I’m joined by the incredible Kate Save, the founder & CEO of BeFit Food. Among it’s many accolades BeFit Foods was named Telstra Victorian Business of the Year in 2018, number 29 in the AFR Fast Starters in 2019, and the Telstra Victorian Business of the Year again in 2022 for championing health. As if that wasn’t enough, she’s also a clinical dietitian, exercise physiologist, and diabetes educator. From a young age, Kate faced severe health issues that went undiagnosed for years. Many doctors suggested something Kate was eating was to blame. While this was later proven not to be the case it fuelled an interest in food that she’s carried through her life. Kate’s journey to become an award-winning entrepreneur is a story of resilience and passion. So, listen in, enjoy, and get inspired! The Birth of BeFit FoodKate’s first foray into business was running Peninsula Physical Health and Nutrition. This started as personal training and dietitian services that grew into a large gym with 16 health professionals on staff. It was during this work that Kate discovered a common problem for her clients. She could give them all the information about the food that would improve their health, but it was difficult for them to access the food consistently. When they were busy they’d reach for meal replacement shakes, which Kate believes set them up for long-term failure. Recognising a gap in the market for convenient, healthy meal options, Kate launched BeFit Food. It became her mission to provide customers with healthy whole-food meals right to their doors. She spent years creating recipes that reached the medical gold standard and would be effective in improving health outcomes. Swimming in the Shark Tank Once the product was perfected, Kate knew she needed backing and guidance. So, she appeared on Shark Tank to pitch BeFit Food to a panel of investors in front of millions of viewers. Far above skydiving or bungee jumping, she recalls this experience as the most terrifying thing she’s ever done. However, thanks to diligent preparation and a genuine confidence in her company Kate impressed the audience and the investors. Running a Business in a Pandemic.One of the biggest challenges Kate has faced with BeFit Food was the impact of Covid-19. Most people were struggling financially and those who had money were spending it on at-home indulgences. With no weddings, holidays, or other celebrations weight loss took a back seat and BeFit Food suffered greatly. There were discussions on pivoting BeFit and targeting different markets but Kate wouldn’t do it. She started BeFit to help people improve their health and didn’t want to lose that. It was a difficult choice but one that paid off in the long run as people are now investing in their health again. Kate is such a positive force in this world, and I hope you love listening to this conversation as much as I enjoyed recording it. Her story has a lot of wisdom that can be useful to entrepreneurs, but her biggest message is useful for all of us. Remember our bodies are our homes for life, so let's treat 'em right. After all, investing in our health is the ultimate key to living our best lives. LINKS Order My New Book “You Always Have A Choice” here Connect with Kate: Be Fit Food: https://befitfood.com.au/ Peninsula Physical Health and Nutritionhttps://healthandnutrition.com.au/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katesavebefitfood/Instagram: @Befitfoodaustralia, @katesave Connect with Julie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/ Instagram: @juliehydeleads Website: https://juliehyde.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    28 mins
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