My guest on the podcast today is Dr Amy Silver, a psychologist, speaker, author and media commentator on the management of our emotions for high performance. We’re discussing the role fear plays in our lives and how you can change your relationship with fear to stop playing a small game.

Amy’s newest best selling book ‘The Loudest Guest: How to control and change your relationship with fear’ provides six essential steps to calm your fear so you can stay in control and live your best life.

Amy has spent 3 decades as a psychologist developing content on how fear restricts us and safety expands us. She has a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Masters in Forensic Psychiatry, Masters in Performance, Bachelor with Honours in Psychology and further therapeutic training in cognitive therapies such as Cognitive Analytic Therapy, Compassion Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.

In this episode, we talk about:

• What led Amy to specialising in fear and its impact on people.
• How fear limits us and prevents us from taking action.
• How to negotiate with fear and choose to live.
• Moving through courage despite or alongside the fear.
• Tips to reframe, move through and make fear work for us.
• Amy makes it count by making her relationship with fear deliberate.

I’m so grateful to have Amy on the show today to share her expertise and I know you’ll feel motivated and confident to take control and create a new relationship with your fear.

LINKS:

Connect with Dr Amy Silver

Website: https://www.dramysilver.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amysilverbrave/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramysilver/

Book: The Loudest Guest - How to change and control your relationship with fear

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Instagram: @juliehydeleads

Website: https://juliehyde.com.au

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Joining me on the podcast today is Preeti Inchody, Managing Director in the Sydney office of a global consulting firm, Ankura. Specialising in mergers, acquisitions and strategic advice, Preeti’s work has helped transition iconic Australian brands such as Napoleon Perdis, Surfstitch and Pierlite to support their growth at crucial junctures in their journey.

Raised in Mumbai, India, Preeti’s search for her professional calling led her to pursue business school in Spain and eventually immigrate to Australia. After finding her step in the industry after a long 10 years, she is now a champion for mental health, equality, and helping other qualified immigrants to have meaningful careers and contribute to our society.

In this episode we spoke about:

• The courage it took for Preeti to step outside her comfort zone and move away from her culture
• Her beliefs, skills and strategies around building resilience
• The importance of taking personal responsibility
• The long game strategy and how it has helped her not give up when challenges arise
• Reaching out for help and being open to advice

There is so much to learn from Preeti’s story. She is a role model to many and I know you’ll get so much out of the episode as we explore her resilience, intentionality and the power of the long game.

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Where to find Preeti:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/preetiinchody/

Connect with Julie:

Instagram: @juliehydeleads

Website: https://juliehyde.com.au

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I’m super excited to have you join me here for the first episode of Leading You.

As I mentioned last year I had a little secret and this was it - a new name! This new name encompasses everything that the podcast has become. It feels so aligned with the conversations I’ve been having and will be having with all the incredible guests I have lined up for you this year.

I dig deep with my guests, uncovering their road maps for success, how they’ve remained anchored through challenge and disruption, insights into their courage and resilience and how to be emotionally and behaviourally agile.

In this first episode of Leading You, I share with you why self-leadership is so important to your success now and into the future. First and foremost, you cannot lead others until you are a leader of self. But one of the hardest things to do is to lead yourself. You need to take responsibility for your language, biases and mindset - that can be really confronting.

I discuss how self-leadership is also a critical skill to have to be equipped for the future of work. I explain recent research undertaken by McKinsey Global Institute, that outlines the high-level skills that will become increasingly important as automation, AI and robotics take hold. These include:

• Cognitive (critical thinking and mental flexibility)
• Interpersonal (relationships and teamwork)
• Self-leadership (self-awareness and self-management)
• Digital (fluency and systems thinking)

I also clarify why self-leadership is not self-absorbed. Your self-leadership is the basis for all your actions. If you know what you stand for, what your values are and what the legacy you then you are equipped for success.

It is so vital to invest time into leading you. I leave you with three easy questions that give you a great checkpoint to reflect on your leadership each and every day.

LINKS:

Peter Drucker

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Website: https://juliehyde.com.au

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My guest today is Jacklyn Osborne, the Data Strategy Executive for Bank of America. With over 15 years of experience in data governance, client data management, change delivery, and information security in the public and private sectors, Jacklyn understands the hard work and diligence required to climb the corporate ladder and the burnout that so many women experience.

In the last few years, Jacklyn has been on a self care transformation journey from being overworked and burnt out to calm, present and happy. In this episode, we’re diving into 52 Weeks of Me, Jacklyn's blog and podcast which document her self care transformation and how this journey has completely changed her life.

A recovering perfectionist, workaholic and people pleaser, Jacklyn's wellness and happiness became a top priority after reaching a point of burnout. She shares the catalyst for the idea of 52 weeks of me; three questions that an executive coach asked her which completely changed her life.

Jacklyn shares her experiences over the year performing an act of self care every week. We talk about the mindset shifts she went through and the biggest aha moments. These include:

• Understanding that it was okay to make time for herself and that this was necessary to be the best version of herself
• Becoming a strong leader of self enables her to be a great role model to her children and the huge team of people that she leads
• Happiness comes from the inside and it’s vital that we make decisions for the whole self, not just focus on more money and a bigger title

I know this episode will challenge and inspire you as you hear how Jacklyn decided to silence the negative internal dialogue and focus on nurturing her whole self. She shares her three pieces of advice for others wanting to embark on this transformative journey - the keys being consistency, accountability and self love. I know you’re going to get so much out of this episode.

LINKS:

Connect with Jacklyn Osborne:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacklyn-osborne-85709162/

Podcast: 52 Weeks of Me

Blog: https://www.52weeksofme.net/

Connect with Julie:

Instagram: @juliehydeleads

Website: https://juliehyde.com.au

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At some point in our lives, we all experience self doubt and it shows up in different ways for everyone. That’s why understanding the root cause of our own self doubt is one of the most important steps to overcoming it.

My incredible guest today is Sas Petherick, a woman on a mission to help humans understand the root causes of self-doubt and cultivate tangible and sustainable self belief, self acceptance, self worth and self trust.

Sas is the Founder of the Self Belief School and the Self Belief Coaching Academy, having worked with hundreds of people around the world to overcome self doubt and connect to their self belief. Sas is also the host of Courage & Spice: The podcast for humans with self doubt, where she shares evidence-based resources and original proven coaching tools to teach people how to develop robust self belief.

In this episode, Sas shares the biggest game changing moment that led her to the work she’s doing now. She reflects on a time in her life when her relationship with alcohol needed a shake up and how she began facing things in her life instead of running away.

Sas shares some amazing insights into how self doubt shows up in our lives and what she has learned through her many years of experience. We talk about:

• Why we need to slow down and reflect on what we are, where we’re going and what is meaningful to us.
• How self doubt shows up in different ways for different people. Sas shares the 4 patterns and behaviours of self doubt: overwork, overgiving, feeling overwhelmed and overthinking.
• Some common root causes of self belief and how the wider cultural narratives and our own “meaning making” impact our sense of self.
• Courage enables confidence but it will always feel awful during the process. Learn to embrace the process and don’t wait to have confidence before you start doing something.

Toward the end of the episode, Sas shares some tips to help you work through self doubt, particularly if you’re an overworker or perfectionist. There is no quick fix to building confidence, but as you practise compassion and embrace imperfection, you will soon discover that your confidence has grown.

There is so much gold in what Sas shares today. I know you’re going to get so much out of this episode.

LINKS:

Connect with Sas Petherick:

Website: https://selfbelief.school/

Podcast: Courage & Spice

Connect with Julie:

Instagram: @juliehydeleads

Website: https://juliehyde.com.au

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With me today is Dr. Kirstin Ferguson, who is one of Australia's most prominent leadership experts, an award-winning author, columnist, and company director. We’re talking today about Kirstin’s philosophy that everyone is a leader, whether they know it or not and how to be a modern one.

Kirstin's incredible career includes three decades of leadership experience, including a previous appointment by the Australian Prime Minister as acting chair and deputy chair of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Having spent nearly 10 years as an officer in the Royal Australian Air Force, Kirstin has dedicated her whole life to thinking and writing about leadership and I’m so thrilled to be speaking with her today.

In this conversation, we’re diving into the principles in Kirstin’s second book, Head & Heart: The Art of Modern Leadership and the inspiration that led her to write it. Described by New York Times bestselling author, Adam Grant, as a timely, actionable book on the virtues that every leader needs to learn, there is so much wisdom that Kirstin has to share on this topic of leadership.

Kirstin and I are so aligned in our passions, beliefs and theories about leadership. We talk about:

• The importance of being a leader of self.
• How everyone is a leader, whether they know it or not. It doesn’t matter what your job title is or where you sit on an organisational chart.
• Why ‘the smartest person in the room syndrome’ is our biggest blocker
• What modern Leadership is - knowing what attributes of the head and the heart to use at any one time.
• The idea that leadership is simply a series of moments and every moment gives you the opportunity to leave a positive legacy for those around you.

I know you’re going to gain so much value from this conversation today. Make sure you get yourself a copy of Kirstin’s book, which is available to order now.

LINKS:

Connect with Kirstin Ferguson:

Book: Head & Heart: The Art of Modern Leadership

Website: https://www.kirstinferguson.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstinferguson/

Connect with Julie:

Instagram: @juliehydeleads

Website: https://juliehyde.com.au

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I am super excited to bring you this episode today, with Jacine Greenwood who is the founder of Australia’s fastest-growing beauty company Roccoco Botanicals. Jacine built her company from her kitchen bench in North Queensland because she was struggling with a lifelong acne problem. Her story is one of sheer grit, determination, self-education and belief in the art of the possible. She is a glowing leader of self.

There are many roles that Jacine has been over the years - single mum, former army soldier, nurse, beauty therapist and now, the recipient of the beauty industry’s most prestigious international gong - the 2022 Allē Awards.

Jacine shares how her journey has been driven by curiosity and hope. She reveals how she dug deep into her resilience to build her beauty empire while juggling chronic pain. Self-belief has driven her success and her story is incredibly inspiring.

Jacine shares with us the key mindset attributes that she adopts that contribute to her success:

1. Leading by example and camaraderie
2. Mindset - Jacine believes nothing is impossible
3. Being comfortable with being uncomfortable and tolerant of uncertainty
4. Being calm under pressure
5. There is no such thing as a mistake, there is feedback

An impressive leader of self, Jacine shares phenomenal parts of her story that give really great insight into how she has succeeded despite everything. You will be both inspired and driven to elevate your mindset after listening to this wonderful conversation.

LINKS:

Connect with Jacine Greenwood:

Website: https://roccoco.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacinegreenwood/?originalSubdomain=au

Connect with Julie:

Instagram: @juliehydeleads

Website: https://juliehyde.com.au

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I am super pumped to have the gorgeous Briony Benjamin with me who is a keynote speaker, author and storyteller whose viral videos have been viewed by more than two million sets of eyeballs. Her own story went global when she documented her journey from cancer diagnosis to recovery in the video You only get one life. This led to her book Life is Tough (But So Are You) and a passionate drive to help individuals face the toughest times of their lives with more ease and less fear.

Briony shares her core passions - fighting for the environment, action on climate change and women in leadership and why she feels hopeful about the future.

There is nothing like the shakeup call of a cancer diagnosis to make sure you are doing what you love with your precious short time on Earth. Briony reveals how her life shifted following her diagnosis and the gift of stopping and reflecting on the present moment.

Briony’s mindset and approach were key to getting her through the toughest days of her life and she shares the core principles that guided her including:

• Why you don’t have to be positive every minute of the day
• How some things don’t have to be understood, just accepted
• Why it’s important to lean on your people when you need them

Finally, Briony shares exciting news about her new project - a journal to accompany her book! Journaling was absolutely critical to her journey and she shares the power of a practice called morning pages, why she journals in the morning and reflects on how this practice is key to some of the world’s most successful leaders. If you’re looking for a new routine, you will be excited to hear about this practice!

We end with a beautiful message from Briony about how important it is to get active, not anxious. Dive in and join us as we explore why and how you are tougher than you may think and all the ways you can start living more fully in the moment with joy and ease.

LINKS:

Resources mentioned:

The Resilience Project

The Lightning Process

Morning Pages

Connect with Briony Benjamin:

Website: https://www.brionybenjamin.com/

Instagram: @briony_benjamin

Book: Life is Tough (But So Are You) / Journal

Connect with Julie:

Instagram: @juliehydeleads

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde

Website: https://juliehyde.com.au

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