Listen " Start Leading Like You "
Episode Synopsis
This episode is for every high-achieving woman who's ever been told to “tone it down,” “toughen up,” or “be more like a man” to lead effectively.
Bron Stephens gets real about the subtle pressure women still face to reshape their leadership—and the cost of trying to lead like someone else. You’ll hear what the research actually says about female leadership strengths, and why performing leadership is not the same as inhabiting it.
You’ll learn how to recognise the habits that are draining your confidence—and build new ones that help you lead from alignment, not adaptation.
In this episode:
Why so many women are still receiving gendered leadership feedback
What the research says about the real strengths of female leaders
How high-performing women lose confidence by trying to lead like someone else
Six powerful habits to lead with more ownership and energy
What it really means to “lead from your values”
You’ll leave this episode with: ✓ Permission to lead like you ✓ A clear sense of what’s been holding you back—and why it’s not your fault ✓ Practical tools you can use this week to step into your full-sized leadership
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Links & Resources:
Blog:
Free Values Workbook: Know Your Values
Research: Women in the Workplace – McKinsey & LeanIn
Research: Women Score Higher Than Men in Most Leadership Skills – HBR
Research: Women Get 'Nicer' Feedback – And It Holds Them Back – HBR
Connect with Bron on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bronstephens
Learn more about coaching with Bron: bronstephens.com
Music by audionautix.com
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