The Identity Paradox and Why You Need to Know About It

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 change everything - from confidence and career opportunities to legacy and impact. What You’ll Learn in This Episode What the Identity Paradox is and why it keeps women from claiming leadership How outdated leadership models shape our self-perception The cost of waiting for recognition instead of creating it Why the “balcony view” beats firefighting on the dancefloor Three reflection questions to help you step into your leadership identity today Julie’s personal story of rebuilding her leadership brand in just one year   Episode Timestamps 00:00 Welcome and why this episode matters now 02:08 “Hands up if you identify as a leader” (what happened next) 05:10 The myths that keep women from claiming leadership 10:40 The Identity Paradox explained 16:20 My corporate wake-up call: from expert support to leader 20:35 Dancefloor vs balcony—how to rise above the noise 24:18 Three daily questions that shift your leadership trajectory 29:40 Reflection prompts and invitation to step forward 32:10 Lead.Her Collective: building the CEO of you   Resources and Links Join the Lead.Her Collective™ Mastermind – Unstoppable You  Connect with Julie Hyde on LinkedIn Connect with Julie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/ Instagram: @juliehydeleads Website: https://juliehyde.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.