Her Leadership Coach – Details, episodes & analysis

"Imposter syndrome isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it’s the quiet pressure to prove yourself, the subtle doubts that whisper, ‘Am I really enough?’" ~ Rochelle Marie

In this episode of Her Leadership Coach, Rochelle dives into the lesser-known side of imposter syndrome—the hidden imposter. This isn’t the bold, in-your-face doubt that screams you’re a fraud. It’s the quieter, more insidious version that shows up in over-preparation, hesitating to take opportunities, or feeling like you constantly need to do more to prove your worth.

We’ll explore:

• What hidden imposter syndrome looks like and how it differs from the more recognisable form.
• Why high-achieving women are particularly vulnerable to this quiet self-doubt.
• Practical strategies to shift from self-doubt to self-trust, including how to reconnect with your inner champion and take aligned action.
• How to lead with confidence and inspire others by embracing your authentic worth.

Plus, Rochelle shares why recognising these patterns isn’t about fixing yourself—it’s about rewriting the story imposter syndrome has been telling you.

Resources:

• Clare Josa’s TEDx Talk on Imposter Syndrome: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsEQUxD0z7I
• Reshma Saujani’s TED Talk: Teach Girls Bravery, Not Perfection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fC9da6eqaqg
• Accelerate Your Leadership Platinum Program: https://www.herleadershipway.com/aylpp-info

Connect with Rochelle:

• Join the conversation in the Women in Leadership Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/herleadershipway
• On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-marie-hlw/ 

"If you don't like your circumstances, you actually have a responsibility, but you also have the power to change your circumstances." - Kylee Leota

As female leaders, we often juggle multiple responsibilities while maintaining high performance standards. Kylee Leota, with her 20 years of experience, shares how she transformed from a government role to building her own business during COVID-19 - a journey that many aspiring women leaders can relate to. Her story demonstrates that taking bold steps, even during uncertain times, can lead to greater alignment with our personal values and professional goals. 

Kylee emphasizes that when we're "calm and regulated and in flow," we operate at our best - a crucial insight for women leaders managing complex corporate environments and team dynamics. 

In this episode you will learn:

• How to understand and manage your brain's "air traffic control tower" for better leadership performance
• Practical strategies for recognizing stress signals and maintaining emotional regulation in high-pressure corporate environments
• The power of modeling vulnerable leadership and creating supportive team environments
• How to embrace continuous learning as a pathway to infinite leadership opportunities

For women navigating the corporate landscape, understanding executive functioning is like having a secret weapon in your leadership arsenal. The episode delves deep into creating supportive ecosystems for emotional regulation, a particularly relevant topic for women in leadership positions.

By implementing proactive strategies and developing a common language around stress and executive functioning, we can create more inclusive and understanding workplace cultures. As Kylee notes, "90% of things are about being proactive," highlighting the importance of preparation and self-awareness in leadership roles.

Connect with Kylee

• Grab your copy for free of Kylee's white paper on executive functioning: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/iz4TgzCTwYHlyKQG5Ryl
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylee-leota-certified-chair-%E2%84%A2-65a332100/

Connect with Rochelle

Join us in the facebook group for support, conversation, guidance and fun specifically for women in leadership and aspiring women leaders https://www.facebook.com/groups/hlwactiongroup

• https://www.herleadershipway.com
• https://www.linkedin.com/rochellemarie_hlw 
• rochelle@herleadershipway.com 

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"Being the sidekick in your own story isn’t just about staying in the background—it’s about letting your doubts and fears dictate your actions. And that’s why it’s so important to recognise when those fears are holding you back, and to challenge them."

Episode Overview:
In this episode of Her Leadership Coach, we’re diving into the concept of the hero’s journey and how it applies to leadership. While many of us are familiar with the idea of the hero in movies and books, what happens when we bring that concept into our own lives? For many women, stepping into the hero role can feel daunting, and we often find ourselves playing the sidekick instead. Rochelle shares her thoughts on why this happens, personal stories from her leadership journey, and how to find the balance between stepping up and stepping back.

Takeaways:

• Why so many women feel more comfortable in the sidekick role and the cultural and personal reasons behind it.
• Leadership is not about always being in the spotlight—it’s about recognising when it’s your time to step up and when it’s time to let others shine.
• Your inner saboteur can keep you from being the hero of your own journey, but recognising and challenging that voice can lead to growth and empowerment.
• Sometimes being a great leader means stepping back and allowing others to take the lead, creating a more powerful and effective team dynamic.

Call to Action: Reflect on where you’ve been playing the sidekick in your own life or career. What would it look like if you stepped into the hero role? How would that change your approach to leadership?

Connect with Rochelle

Join us in the facebook group for support, conversation, guidance and fun specifically for women in leadership and aspiring women leaders https://www.facebook.com/groups/hlwactiongroup

• https://www.herleadershipway.com
• https://www.linkedin.com/rochellemarie_hlw 
• rochelle@herleadershipway.com 

Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you found this episode helpful. It helps other quietly determined women like you find the podcast. 

I'm sharing the final three pieces of the Done Not Dusted framework so that you can get productivity, focus, and freedom.

"I've come to see energy as one of our most precious resources."

Hi, I'm Rochelle, the Her Leadership Coach, and I help quietly determined career women step up into leadership roles.

In this episode, we're finishing up the work we started last week on the three pieces of the puzzle to getting things done without stress.

This week, we're focusing on energy, habits, and systems.

I believe that energy is one of our most precious resources, and we need to do everything we can to protect it and work with our natural rhythms. Our productivity is shaped by our habits, so it's important to be mindful of what we're doing and choose habits that will benefit us. Systems can help us be more productive by taking away the need to make decisions or reinvent the wheel every time we do something.

I hope you find this information helpful and that it allows you to lead the way, her way.

In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. How our habits shape our productivity
2. How energy levels affect our ability to focus and be productive
3. How systems can give us back our freedom

Resources:
The Done, not Dusted course details are at https://herleadershipway.com/donenotdusted 

Chapter Summaries:

[00:01:15] - Last week, we went through the first three pieces of the puzzle: clarity, the scientist mindset, and being a person of integrity. This week, we're looking at the remaining three: energy, habits and systems. The six areas fall under the framework:. Who do I need to be? How do I work? And what do I do?

[00:02:35] - Energy is one of our most precious resources. We need to protect our energy and work with the natural rhythm of that energy. Get the sleep, eat the foods that give you energy and do the exercise. Work with our energy rather than against it. Think about when you are naturally most awake.

[00:08:13] - Habits are important because they affect our productivity and stress levels. It's important to be mindful about what you're doing, and cataloging your habits is a good place to start the phone, picking up, drinking coffee and going for a run are some of the habits that can be changed.

[00:11:09] - Systems are a set of practices and procedures that are applied to specific activities to achieve a specific result. Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg and others have a system for their clothes, so they wear the same clothes every day. System gives you back your freedom and gives your brain more space for creativity.

[00:14:40] - If you have a couple of minutes to rate and review the podcast, I'd really appreciate it.

Other episodes you'll enjoy:
S1Ep4 The Six Areas You Need to Embrace for a Productive, Less-Stressed Life (Part 1)

Connect with me:

rochelle@herleadershipway.com 

Women in Leadership facebook group

"Is it really possible to be productive without stress? Find out here!"

You can do less plate spinning, and feel in control of your world again.

"If you think you can or you think you can't, you're right." -Henry Ford

In my early days as a Project Manager, I realized that I often sabotaged myself by being a perfectionist. When I shifted my mindset to see things as experiments I had so much more time! That's just the start of my journey to getting a LOT more done, and lowering my stress levels. 

In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. How a scientist mindset can help you get more done in less time
2. The importance of integrity in becoming more effective
3. The need for clarity in order to know what is important and what is not


Resources:
Find the Done, not dusted course details, and get signed up today.

Episode Chapters:


[00:02:15] - The Done, not dusted three - part framework.

[00:06:32] - The problem with perfectionism.

[00:11:32] - The importance of having integrity.

[00:15:54] - How we work frame.

[00:20:02] - What area of your life are you neglecting?

Other episodes you'll enjoy:
S1E3 Understanding the 7 types of busyness

Connect with me:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hlwactiongroup
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-marie-hlw/


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Everybody these days is just so busy! Yet how much of that is self inflicted vs a necessity? Join me this week as I discuss the 7 types of 'busyness' that we might be allowing in our lives. It's really hard to find a solution to something if we can't pinpoint what the problem is in the first place. So take a listen and discover which types you most identify with, even if you don't want to.

If you want to continue the conversation, join us in the Women in Leadership facebook group. If you want to know more about how you can work with me email rochelle@herleadershipway.com

The 2nd key pillar for accelerating your leadership journey (covered in accelerating your leadership method) is building your connections. There are so many benefits to increasing your network and having solid relationships with a wide group of people. In this weeks episode I am talking about the 2 key areas to focus on to help you build great relationships at work.

If you want to join the conversation, come and join us in the free facebook Women in leadership facebook group.

Have a topic you would like me to cover in a future episode? Email me rochelle@herleadershipway.com

In this first episode of Her Leadership Coach we go right to the heart of what works for woman to get promoted to a leadership role.

You will learn:

• The 3 key pillars, or rules of the game, that help you get promoted faster and
• How to become an outstanding leader in the process

If you want to join in the conversation, come and join us in the Women in Leadership facebook group. If you have a topic you want me to cover, or want to find out about the Accelerate your leadership academy email me rochelle@herleadershipway.com

Welcome to the Her Leadership Coach podcast with Rochelle Marie.

This podcast is for you if you are ready to get a leadership role at work OR you're in a leadership role and looking to progress to the next level. This is for you if you know that it's not just about getting the job, it's about being the kind of leader people are lining up to work with. It's about making a positive difference for the people you lead and the organisation.  Being a great leader isn't a destination, it's a journey. One that will challenge you, occassionally frustrate you, but man is it rewarding.

This podcast is all about being a leader from the inside out, and in the process, levelling up in your career.

Subscribe to the show through your favourite podcast app and if you get value from it, please rate and leave a review. That's what leaders do isn't it - help others to find value as well.

If you want to continue the conversation, come and find me in the Women In Leadership facebook group or email rochelle@herleadershipway.com 

Music by Stockaudios from Pixabay

Sue Musson, author of "Firecracker Leadership," shares her wealth of experience as a leader in both the private sector and healthcare, offering invaluable insights for women aspiring to leadership roles in corporate environments. In this episode Sue outlines four key behaviours of inspirational leaders and discusses common barriers that prevent leaders from reaching their full potential.

For women climbing the corporate ladder, Sue's insights are particularly relevant. She emphasizes the importance of developing a compelling rationale and motivating purpose, skills that are crucial for women leaders who often face unique challenges in the workplace. Sue's experience leading a major hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic serves as a powerful example of rising to the occasion in times of crisis, a scenario many women in leadership positions may encounter.

The main points covered in the interview include:

• Four key behaviors of inspirational leaders: compelling rationale, motivating purpose, effective communication, and genuine recognition
• Four common barriers to inspirational leadership: analysis gaps, communication gaps, humility gaps, and confidence gaps
• The importance of embracing challenges and setbacks as opportunities for growth
• The value of continuous leadership development and self-awareness

Sue's advice serves as a roadmap for aspiring women leaders in corporate settings. By focusing on these key areas and continuously developing their skills, women can overcome barriers and become truly inspirational leaders in their organizations. Her emphasis on effective communication and genuine recognition of others is particularly relevant for women leaders who may face additional scrutiny in their roles.

Get the Firecracker Leadership Framework pdf and connect with Sue at www.suemusson.com

If you want to continue the conversation about this topic, or anything to do with women in leadership, join the Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/hlwactiongroup. This community provides a supportive space for women leaders to share experiences, seek advice, and continue their leadership development journey.