Leading You

In this episode of  Leading You , Julie Hyde is joined by Preeti Inchody for a deeply human conversation about what happens when life interrupts momentum and forces an unexpected pause. Preeti is an accomplished M&A advisor, known for operating at pace, leading with precision, and managing complexity with confidence. A simple accident during a family holiday changed everything. A fall res...

In this episode of  Leading You , Julie Hyde is joined by former professional surfer and mental health advocate  Cooper Chapman , founder of  The Good Human Factory , for a grounded and practical conversation about mental health, resilience, and leadership in a high-pressure world. Cooper shares how personal loss, family experience, and years as an elite athlete shaped his commitmen...

Welcome to the first episode of  Leading You  for 2026. This episode invites you to pause before you plan and intentionally design how you want to lead yourself into the new year. January offers a rare moment of stillness — quieter, slower mornings and the chance to breathe before the pace accelerates. It’s the ideal time to reset your mindset, reconnect with what matters and...

In this special bonus episode, I’m sharing the  audio replay  of my live masterclass,  The Courage to Be the CEO of You . This session explores why capable, high-performing people can still feel stuck, overlooked, or out of alignment — and how courage, perspective, and self-leadership play a critical role in moving forward. Originally created with women in mind, this con...

As 2025 draws to a close, this episode is your invitation to pause. To breathe. To look back on a year that may have challenged, stretched, and refined you, and to extract the gold that will set the direction for how you lead in 2026. Julie shares her biggest lessons from what she calls a refiner’s year. A year that stripped back, clarified, and rebuilt how she leads, works, and lives. From...

We’ve been taught that success means doing more, being more, and having more. But what if the key to leading and living better is actually doing  less ? In this episode of  Leading You , Julie sits down with bestselling author, speaker, and productivity expert Donna McGeorge to explore her latest book  Red Brick Thinking . Donna shares why we’re all addicted to...

There’s a part of growth no one talks about — the  fire  before the glow up. That uncomfortable season where everything feels messy, heavy, and unclear. The part where you’re questioning who you are, what you want, and what’s next. But what if nothing is going wrong? What if you’re being refined for the version of you that 2026 requires? In this powerful epi...

If you’ve ever heard the phrase  “it’s lonely at the top,”  this episode will resonate deeply. Joining me is  Anthony Moss , strategy and governance specialist and author of  The CEO Game Changer , to unpack how advisory boards can transform the way CEOs lead, grow, and sustain their businesses. With over 30 years of global experience and more than 180 b...

If you’d told me five years ago that I’d be talking about energy, auras, and astrology on this podcast, I would’ve laughed. But life has a way of opening our minds — especially when we’re forced to slow down, reflect, and look for meaning beyond logic. In this episode, I share how a framework I would’ve once labelled “too woo woo” became one of the m...

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by LinkedIn or unsure where to start, this conversation with  Karen Tisdell  will shift how you think about the platform. Karen is one of Australia’s leading LinkedIn experts, helping professionals and business owners build authentic brands, craft compelling profiles, and connect -  without the spammy sales tactics . In this episode, Karen...

Why do so many capable women do the work of leadership every single day but hesitate to call themselves leaders? In this episode, Julie Hyde explores the  Identity Paradox : the gap between how we see ourselves and the leadership we’re already living. Julie unpacks why this paradox matters, the hidden costs of not owning your leadership identity, and how shifting your perspective can ch...

In this episode of  Leading You , Julie Hyde speaks with  Anita Siek , founder of  Wordfetti  and brand strategist, about the power of words to transform your  life, business, and legacy . Anita shares her journey from corporate lawyer to building a global brand rooted in  storytelling, personality, and connection . She opens up about overcoming fear, embracing her qu...

What if the courage you're avoiding is the key to everything you're chasing? In this episode, Julie Hyde unpacks the one shift that’s no longer optional for leaders— especially high-performing women who still feel unseen, stuck, or burnt out despite all they’re doing . This isn’t about doing more. It’s about showing up  differently with courage, clarity, and inte...

This is not a story about foolishness. It’s a story about sophisticated betrayal and the courage to rebuild. In this deeply human and confronting episode of  Leading You , I’m joined by  Tracy Hall , advocate, author, and survivor of intimate fraud. Tracy’s story begins with a Crime Stoppers video. A blurry arrest. A name she didn’t recognise. And the sickening re...

Being excellent is no longer enough. Visibility takes courage. In this solo episode of  Leading You , I unpack a conversation I hear far too often: “I’m brilliant at what I do… so why am I invisible?” Flawless execution won’t get you promoted. Long hours and loyalty won’t make you unmissable. And burnout isn’t always a result of doing too much - it&r...

Your personal brand isn’t what you post — it’s what you carry. In this episode of  Leading You , I’m joined by  Vinisha Rathod , founder of P3 Studio and author of  The Briefcase Effect , for a powerful and refreshing conversation about personal brand as a form of  self-leadership  — not performance. Vinisha introduces her signature framework:...

If you couldn’t mention your job, your title, or your LinkedIn bio - how would you describe yourself? In this solo episode of  Leading You , I explore the identity crisis that so many high-performing leaders quietly experience. We’ve spent years defining ourselves by roles, achievements, and external success. But when the titles fall away… who’s left? Inspired by a po...

Energy is your most powerful leadership asset. So… how’s your battery? In this episode of  Leading You , I’m joined by  Tim Jack Adams , founder of GreenX7 and global voice in wellbeing and connected leadership, for a powerful conversation on energy, burnout and sustainable success. We explore the question that’s shifting workplace culture around the world: ...

A mindset reframe for leaders navigating self-doubt What if your self-doubt isn’t a flaw, but a sign you’re growing? In this solo episode of  Leading You , I’m flipping the script on imposter syndrome. We talk a lot about confidence, courage and mindset on this podcast, but what if what we call “imposter syndrome” is actually something else? What if that discomfo...

Emotional intelligence in leadership isn’t optional anymore - it’s your edge. In this episode of  Leading You , I sit down with emotional intelligence expert, speaker, and author  Amy Jacobson  to unpack what EQ really looks like in today’s high-performing, fast-moving workplaces. We explore why emotional intelligence is no longer just a “soft skill”- i...

In this personal and powerful solo episode of  Leading You , Julie shares a leadership moment that was anything but scripted. While delivering a keynote in Malaysia, an unexpected request forced her to make a tough call—and it had nothing to do with performance, and everything to do with values. This episode isn’t about what you stand  for . It’s about what you refuse t...

In this honest solo episode of  Leading You , Julie calls out one of the most socially acceptable excuses we make:  “I’m just busy.” But here’s the uncomfortable truth, busy isn’t always about productivity. Sometimes it’s a mask. A defence mechanism. A way to avoid discomfort, decisions, or even deeper truths. Julie shares the health scare that brought...

What if the best chapter of your leadership story is still ahead of you? In this powerful episode of  Leading You , I’m joined by Di Mantell - former ICU nurse turned CEO and board director - whose career is living proof that leadership doesn’t have an expiry date. From the hospital ward to leading Australia’s largest healthcare PPP, Di’s journey challenges everything...

What if burnout isn’t about being too busy—but about being “fine”? In this honest solo episode of Leading You, Julie unpacks the quiet, insidious kind of burnout that so many high-achieving women experience—the one that hides behind the word “fine.” It’s not the dramatic collapse we associate with burnout. It’s the slow erosion that happens whe...

What happens when you stop asking for permission and start saying yes—even before you're ready? In this bold and brilliant episode of  Leading You , Julie sits down with Claire, better known as  DJ FADJ —a former mortgage broker turned international DJ, entrepreneur, and founder of an inclusive DJ school for women and kids. From playing private gigs for  Katy Perry, Tayl...