#273: Leading as a Woman: Overcoming the Pressure to Fit into Traditional Leadership Models

Are you ready to embrace your unique feminine leadership strengths and navigate the challenges women face in the workplace? In this episode, I delve into the power of embracing feminine traits in leadership, exploring how empathy, collaboration, and even hormonal cycles can be leveraged for success. I uncover the barriers women face and provide practical strategies for thriving as a leader. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ Leverage Feminine Strengths & Navigate Challenges: Embrace empathy and collaboration as leadership superpowers, while understanding and overcoming challenges like imposter syndrome and systemic barriers. ✅ Optimise Leadership Through Cycle Syncing: Align your work with your natural hormonal rhythms to enhance effectiveness and prevent burnout. ✅ Prioritise Well-being & Foster Support: Set boundaries to manage mental load and cultivate a supportive workplace culture through mentorship and emotional intelligence. Action Steps: 💡 Know Your Strengths & Cycle: Reflect on your unique feminine traits and track your cycle to optimise your leadership effectiveness. 💡 Prioritise Boundaries & Well-being: Set clear boundaries to manage mental load and prevent burnout. 💡 Cultivate Connection & Support: Leverage emotional intelligence and invest in mentorship to build trust and empower others. Resources:Book a 1:1 Strategy SessionCareer Change Maker WebsiteJoin the Career Navigator weekly email seriesFollow Janine Esbrand on InstagramConnect with Janine Esbrand on LinkedInSubscribe to Janine Esbrand"s YouTube Channel 👉 Subscribe, Share, and Leave a Review If you’re on a journey to elevate your leadership and make a greater impact, hit subscribe to the Career Change Maker Podcast. Share this episode with your network, and leave a review to help more professionals discover the show and achieve their leadership goals. Send us a text Send us a text If you are a professional or leader who wants to create more impact in your career without working harder, book a fitting call with Janine today.