#178 The Dark Side of STEM Leadership: The #1 Thing Female Directors, VPs and Execs Need to Know To Avoid Regret in Later Life

Send us a text What if the thing holding you back isn’t your workload… but your mindset? As a woman in corporate leadership, especially in fast-paced, high-pressure industries like STEM, tech, and financial services, you know this juggle all too well. You lead high-performing teams. You"re constantly solving problems. You carry the weight of responsibility and expectations. But the question is—at what cost? If you loved today’s episode and want to become a more strategic, impactful, and confident leader while creating more balance in your life, join hundreds of other senior women leaders by subscribing to my Sunday Night Newsletter—it’s free and filled with bonus insights, mindset tips, and leadership strategies you won’t hear anywhere else Podcast Details: In this powerful episode of The 360 LeadHERship Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on the real reason so many brilliant women in senior roles feel stuck, overwhelmed, and unfulfilled—even when they"re ticking every box of success. And I’ll be honest: it’s not because you don’t have the capacity. It’s because you’ve been institutionalised into a system that rewards overworking and penalises boundary setting. But lovely lady, there is another way—and I’m here to show you how. Tune in to Discover:Why goal setting strategies alone won’t fix the deeper issue—and what will.The high cost of operating from a to-do list vs. a results list (and how to flip the script).How women in leadership can reclaim their power by redefining productivity and presence.The damaging myth of “more hours = more impact” and what actually drives executive presence and recognition.My 5-step mindset reset specifically designed for women in leadership to elevate impact while protecting your energy and finally create the work-life balance you’ve been craving. Recommended Next Steps If you loved today’s episode and want to become a more strategic, impactful, and confident leader while creating more balance in your life, join hundreds of other senior women leaders by subscribing to my Sunday Night Newsletter—it’s free and filled with bonus insights, mindset tips, and leadership strategies you won’t hear anywhere else Enjoyed the episode? Don’t keep it to yourself! Hit follow, leave a review, and tell your friends about the 360 LeadHership Podcast Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Lucy’s podcast, it’s so useful." This helps me support more women -- just like you -- move towards achieving their leadership career goals faster. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!