Leading You

What if happiness wasn't something you had to chase, but something you could learn? In this episode of  Leading You , Julie Hyde is joined by happiness expert, speaker and author Declan Edwards to explore the science behind happiness, emotional intelligence and why so many of us fall into the "I'll be happy when..." trap. Together they unpack why achievement alone doesn't create fulfilment, h...

How many times have you told yourself: "I'm going to do that." "I really should get onto that." "This year will be different." And then… nothing changes? In this episode of  Leading You , Julie Hyde explores one of the biggest reasons capable people fail to create meaningful change: the difference between being interested in something and being truly committed to it. Using a simple but...

What happens when you've achieved everything you thought would make you happy… but something still feels missing? In this episode of  Leading You , Julie Hyde sits down with Saru Gupta to explore a reality many high-achieving leaders experience but rarely talk about openly: emotional flatness. On paper, life looks successful. The career is progressing. Relationships are intac...

What happens when a woman becomes so good at responding to everyone else’s needs that she completely loses connection to her own? In this deeply reflective episode of Leading You, Julie Hyde explores a question that stops even the most capable women in their tracks: “What do you want when nobody needs anything from you?” It sounds simple. But for many high-performing women, the a...

What happens when the life that looks successful on the outside is slowly costing you everything on the inside? In this powerful episode of Leading You, Julie Hyde sits down with leadership expert, former corporate executive and author Fleur Marks to explore the hidden cost of perfectionism, burnout and achievement addiction. For years, Fleur appeared to have it all. A successful corporate career,...

What does a cereal box have to do with leadership, reputation and career progression? More than most people realise. In this solo episode of  Leading You , Julie Hyde unpacks one of the most powerful metaphors she uses with clients when discussing identity, leadership positioning and professional reputation. Because just like products on a supermarket shelf, people make decisions about you lo...

There's a moment many leaders experience. The role that once gave you energy, purpose and identity starts to feel heavier. Not because you've stopped caring or lost your capability — but because something no longer fits. In this episode of Leading You , I sit down with Susan Simon — educator, former principal of three independent Queensland schools, and author of debut novel The Secret...

If your mind hasn’t switched off in a while, this episode is for you. In this solo episode of the Leading You Podcast, I’m talking about something I’m seeing everywhere right now. Not just physical busyness, but mental noise. The kind that keeps you switched on from the moment you wake up to the moment you go to sleep. The kind that slowly becomes your normal without you even rea...

What if the most powerful work of your career is still ahead of you? In this episode of the Leading You Podcast, I sit down with career transition coach and author Robyn Greaves to explore what she calls the “third chapter”, a stage that is less about winding down and far more about stepping into something more intentional, more energising and more aligned with who you are now. For man...

Most of us assume confidence and identity are built through big moments. But more often than not, it’s something much smaller that does the shaping. A single comment, a label, a sentence spoken at the wrong moment by the wrong person. And those words? They stay a lot longer than they should. In this solo episode of Leading You, I explore the power of belief. Where it comes from, what we do w...

In this episode of  Leading You , Julie Hyde sits down with Peter Norris to explore a story that challenges assumptions about identity, leadership and what is actually possible. Peter grew up in an environment where crime was normalised. His father was one of Australia’s most wanted bank robbers, his brother followed a similar path, and by the age of six, Peter was already inv...

In this episode of  Leading You , Julie Hyde unpacks a common frustration for high-performing professionals who feel stuck in their careers despite consistently delivering strong results. The insight is simple, but confronting. You are not being overlooked. You are being categorised. Organisations naturally group people based on patterns they observe over time. Some are seen as leaders who sh...

In this episode of  Leading You , Julie Hyde sits down with financial advisor and retirement strategist Jenny Brown to challenge the way we think about retirement. Because for most people, retirement has been framed as an end point. Work hard, build your career, save enough… then stop. But what happens after that? Jenny brings over 30 years of experience to this conversation, along wit...

There’s a stage of life we don’t talk about enough. You’re managing your career, your children, your relationships… and at the same time, stepping into supporting or caring for your parents. It often happens quickly. Without warning. Without a roadmap. In this episode, I share a deeply personal experience of navigating this season. The emotional weight, the decisions, the...

We’ve been taught that leadership is about performance. Results. Output. Driving outcomes. But what if the real driver of performance… is care? In this episode, I sit down with Graeme Cowan to have a conversation that I think more leaders need to hear. Because right now, people are under pressure. Nearly one in two managers are experiencing severe stress every week. That’s not j...

In this episode of Leading You… I’m talking about something I’m hearing more and more… age. Not ageing itself, but the story people start telling themselves about what it means. “I’m too old.” “They’ll choose someone younger.” “I feel invisible.” Most people aren’t being told they’re past it. They’re decidi...

In this episode of  Leading You , Julie Hyde is joined by memory expert and Australian memory champion  Tansel Ali  for a fascinating conversation about memory, focus and mental performance in a world full of distractions. What makes Tansel’s story so powerful is that he didn’t begin with a brilliant memory. In fact, he believed the opposite. For years he saw himself as...

In this episode of  Leading You , Julie Hyde challenges the common advice given to women in leadership to “speak up more” and “be more visible”. While it sounds empowering, Julie explains why speaking up on its own is not a strategy and how, without clarity and positioning, visibility can actually weaken your influence rather than strengthen it. Drawing on years of wor...

Resilience is often described as strength. But real resilience is far less polished. In this episode of  Leading You , Julie Hyde sits down with Australian entrepreneur, author, and founder of Runway Room, Alex Fevola, for a powerful and deeply grounded conversation about rebuilding when life changes overnight. At 22, Alex became a young mum. Weeks later, she lost her partner. On the sam...

In this episode of  Leading You , Julie Hyde continues the conversation on leadership identity and explores one of the most important shifts high-performing women must make. Moving from being the dependable Achiever or Go-To to becoming the trusted Authority. Many capable women are rewarded for being reliable, responsive, and indispensable. But over time, these identities can quietly limit in...

In this solo episode of  Leading You , Julie Hyde speaks directly to a pattern she is seeing again and again, particularly among high-performing women. Capable, committed leaders who start the year with strong intentions, only to find themselves slipping back into old habits that no longer serve where they want to go. Julie explores why this isn’t a motivation problem or a confidence ga...

In this episode of  Leading You , Julie Hyde is joined by  Bridget Bell , celebrity stylist, personal stylist, and founder of Style Ambition, for a warm and honest conversation about confidence, identity, and the emotional side of getting dressed. With more than two decades in the fashion and television industry and over 150 celebrity shoots behind her, Bridget brings deep experience and...

In this episode of  Leading You , Julie Hyde is joined by  Jaqui Lane , business historian, author, and founder of The Book Advisor, for a grounded conversation about why writing a book remains one of the most powerful ways to build thought leadership and credibility. With more than 20 years in publishing and over 400 business books behind her, Jaqui brings rare clarity to what actually...

In this episode of  Leading You , Julie Hyde is joined by  Dr Paul Taylor  for a grounded, practical conversation about a concept most people haven’t heard explained clearly.  Hardiness . We talk about resilience constantly, but Paul offers something sharper and more useful.  Psycho-physiological hardiness is the ability to grow through stress, not just survive it. I...

In this episode of  Leading You , Julie Hyde explores one of the most underestimated drivers of self-leadership and emotional stability. The first hour of your day. This is not a conversation about rigid routines, early alarms, or aspirational morning habits that don’t survive real life. It’s a grounded look at how the way you begin your day quietly shapes your energy, focus, deci...