A Woman's Project

Summer breaks. Holiday slowdowns. Suddenly your team is at 30% capacity, but the change initiative must keep moving or your crisis project still needs hands on deck. How do you keep momentum, uphold leadership standards, and make the most of this “low season” without crawling up the walls from frustration or impatience? In this episode, I share my best strategies for leaders navigating low-capacit...

Summer holidays can throw even the best changeinitiative off course. If your team is split up by extended vacations, handovers feel endless, and the usual momentum fizzles out - this episode is your toolkit to keep everything flowing. In this practical and hands-on solo episode, I guide you through essential strategies for maintaining focus and moving yourinitiative forward during low-capacity per...

Are you staring down the start of the vacation season with anxiety, knowing half your team is about to disappear? Ormaybe you’ve just realized that critical handovers haven't happened and your project is about to hit a standstill? In this episode, I’ll walk you through clear, practical strategies for managing extended absences during summer holidays andbeyond - even if you haven’t planned ahea...

Have you ever felt like you were leaving an essential part of yourself at the office door? For so many women in leadership, the struggle is real: how can you bring your soul to work without sacrificing professionalism or risking your values? In this episode, I break down what it means to lead authentically by bringing your whole self - your values, clarity, and unique strengths - into your leaders...

Ever wonder why your high-performing team suddenly loses its spark - or why they seem checked out despite your best intentions? You might be distracting your team without even realizing it! In this episode, we dive deep into five common leadership pitfalls that unintentionally derail your team’s focus: information dumping, info-preaching, doing everything yourself, overlooking your team’s strength...

Even the most talented teams can suddenly struggle with a lack of focus - from endless distractions to low energy and confusion over priorities. Sound familiar?  In this episode, I break down the 4 main reasons teams lose focus, from external factors, to recent company changes, team dynamics, and yes - even your own leadership style. If you’ve ever wondered why your team isn’t operating at its bes...

Have you ever announced a change at work - a new structure, a new tool, or a shift in priorities - and been stunned by the unexpected emotional reactions? If you’ve found yourself wondering, “Why are my team members so upset?” or “What did I do wrong?“, this is for you. In this episode, we dig beneath the surface of change management to uncover how trauma triggers and deep-seated fears - like aban...

Have you ever wondered how to get back into your power after a challenging confrontation or a surprise problem? In this episode of A Woman's Project, we're diving into strategies that help you step back into your power. We explore practical tools like music and visuals that can quickly shift your energy and re-connect you to your power state, even if you have only minutes before the next meeting....

Are you tasked with creating a vision for your change initiative, but find the whole concept fluffy and elusive? You’re not alone. And even if you love a visioning exercise, some on your leadership team may not. In this episode, we break down what a vision really is, how to create one, and how to know that you have a good one. You’ll learn  * The different shapes and sizes your vision can have * T...

Ever found yourself exasperated, asking, “Why is this change taking so long?” Whether you’re 10 months into a 6-month project or struggling to see your team embrace a new organizational structure, you’re not alone. Leading transformation - especially at scale - never unfolds as neatly as your strategic project plan. In this episode, I break down the hidden factors behind slow-moving change initiat...

Ever rolled out a major change - maybe a new tool, process, or entire transformation - and wondered, “Why hasn’t my team caught on yet? Did I do something wrong?” As leaders, it’s easy to worry that slow adaptation or bumpy transitions mean there’s something broken with your team (or worse, with you). But what if those hiccups are simply part of natural change dynamics? In this empowering episode,...

Ever felt those subtle nudges telling you it’s time for a change - at work, in your team, or in your personal life? Ignoring them can invite even greater forces to push you into transformation. As women leaders, recognizing and respecting these signals is essential for empowered change and authentic leadership. In this episode, I introduce you to the Change Fairy—that wise, persistent force behind...

So many of us are told leadership has to be a burden—especially in times of crisis or change. But what if leading could be fun?  In this episode of A Woman’s Project, I flip the script on how we view leadership - especially as women. Discover how embracing your strengths and finding your metaphorical “wand and fairy dust” can make leading, truly fulfilling - even in change and crisis. If you’re fe...

In over 15 years of leading complex change projects, I’ve learned that real progress hinges on one thing: clear, actionable goals. But what actually turns a vision or ambition into a goal that drives results for your team? In this episode, I’ll share how to craft strong, effective goals for your leadership and change initiatives. We’ll explore the crucial differences between visions and goals, bre...

The myth that leadership is reserved for a chosen few still echoes in boardrooms, Facebook groups, and sometimes our inner dialogue—especially as women set out to lead and create change. In this episode, I’m unraveling the origin of the persistent belief that “leaders are born, not made”, why it still lingers, and the real impact it has on your confidence and leadership journey.  If you’ve ever qu...

Ever heard the phrase, “It’s lonely at the top”?  This leadership myth has discouraged countless women from pursuing senior roles, planting seeds of doubt and fear about isolation, responsibility, and what it really takes to lead. Is leadership truly a solitary journey—or is this just another outdated narrative? In today’s episode of A Woman’s Project, I dive deep into the roots of the “lonely lea...

Have you ever felt the weight of thinking that you’re supposed to have all the answers? You’re not alone. The myth of the “know-it-all leader” is one of the biggest traps holding women (and men) back from truly impactful leadership. In this episode, we unpack the classic leadership saying, “A leader knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way”—and why it’s not only outdated, but deeply unrealis...

Have you ever felt like you don’t have that mysterious “something” leaders are supposed to have? The world keeps telling ambitious women that great leaders must be charismatic, magnetic, and born with natural authority. But is that true—or just another myth holding you back? In this episode, I unpack the charisma myth and reveal why you do not need to fit into the extroverted, executive-presence m...

Do you like power? That’s the question that led to this episode. Because I found that many women say they don’t. Yet as a leader, you necessarily have power - and I’d rather have you dealing with it consciously instead of trying to avoid it or deny it. In this episode, I’ll share different aspects of power, how your attitude affects your effectiveness as a leader, and how you can be more yourself...

In my 15 years of leading change, I’ve encountered certain types of skeptical stakeholders over and over again. From the grumblers to the silent ones to the mighty experts, each requires a different strategy and approach. In this episode, I walk you through this typology of skeptics, and give you guidance not only on how to handle them, but how to protect your energy and the energy of your team. I...

Resistance to change comes in many shapes and sizes. And one of them, unfortunately comes from within your own team. In this episode, I’m sharing the tell-tale signs, the strategies to handle different types of resistance, and the major mind-trap you want to avoid when dealing with your team. We will dive deeper into the full typology of skeptics in the next episode, but here’s the cheat sheet I m...

You cannot hold hands with your team every day if you want to lead your change initiative successfully. You need to rely on them to work cohesively and effectively so that you can focus on the other areas of your job, like stakeholder management and strategic direction. Building a high-performing team should therefore be a top priority from Day 1. In this episode, I share the key steps to building...

They say that your biggest strength is also our biggest weakness. Phew, let’s make sure that your superpowers as a high-achieving woman aren’t turning into traps for your own success! In this episode, I walk you through your four superpowers, their downsides and what you can do to lean into your strength. If you’re primed for superpower no. 2, you will find some great exercises for silencing the m...

Have you ever found yourself working late into the night because that’s the only time you can actually get to your work after all the meetings, updates, and interruptions of the day? You’re not alone, and it’s not because you don’t have any boundaries. In this episode, I share my three hot tipps to help you find and keep your focus when everybody wants your time and attention, plus a bonus tipp if...

Leading a strategic change initiative is different from running a well-oiled department, or managing your next IT rollout. Stepping up means a different level of exposure, a different level of risk, and a lot of pressure to deliver. Often, these are the moments when the self-doubt comes back. In this episode, I share three key points with you to help you silence your doubt, and anchor yourself in...