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193
Will This Cost You Your Marriage? 5 Mistakes High-Achieving Women Make (Part 1 of 5)

Is your success secretly sabotaging what matters most? If you’re constantly putting work first checking emails in the school car park, cancelling plans with your partner, or feeling too overwhelmed to take a proper break, this episode is your wake-up call. In this powerful new 5-part mini-series of the 360 LeadHERship podcast, I dive deep into the five silent success traps high-achieving women in leadership keep falling into and how to finally break free. I share my own vulnerable story about how over-functioning almost cost me my marriage and mental wellbeing despite being at the top of her game. You’ll…

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192
How to Reduce Back to School Overwhelm Food Prep with Sarah Butler

Feel like cooking is just another item on your endless to-do list? Between the school runs, the Zoom calls, and your never-ending inbox, the idea of cooking from scratch can feel totally overwhelming even though you know it would make your life healthier, easier, and less reliant on takeaways. In this episode of the 360 LeadHERship Podcast, I am joined by home cook, author, and Instagram sensation Sarah Butler, whose warm, no-fuss approach to food is inspiring thousands of busy women to embrace home cooking not as another chore, but as a simple, nourishing act of self-care and family connection….

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191
3 Subtle Signs You’re Burning Out (That High-Achieving Women Leaders Often Miss)

Is your burnout hiding in plain sight? You’re still getting things done. You’re showing up to meetings, hitting your goals, and doing “all the right things.” But underneath it all…you’re exhausted. Maybe you’re more irritable than usual. Maybe you’re waking up at 3am thinking about work. Or maybe you’re just going through the motions, ticking the boxes and wondering why it all feels so flat. In this episode of The 360 LeadHERship Podcast, I talk about the quiet kind of burnout that high-achieving women leaders often miss until it’s already affecting their energy, executive presence, and ability to lead strategically….

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190
The Real Reason Why Smart, Capable Women Leaders Stay Stuck in Execution Mode

Are you leading… or are you still stuck doing? If you’re a high-achieving woman in senior leadership, chances are you didn’t get there by sitting on the sidelines. You’re the one people depend on. You deliver. You get sh*t done. But what happens when that brilliant reputation keeps you trapped in doing, rather than leading? In this week’s episode of The 360 LeadHERship Podcast, I get real about one of the most common patterns I see with brilliant, capable women in top roles: getting stuck in execution mode, despite having a team and a title that should be freeing you…

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189
How to Prevent Burnout Before it Derails Your Leadership Career with Shauna Moran

Do you feel like you’re constantly pushing through the pressure, trying to do it all and secretly wondering when the burnout will catch up? If you’re a high-achieving woman in leadership, chances are you’re no stranger to long days, full calendars, and the constant juggle between work and life. You’ve done the mindset work. You’ve read the books. And yet, you still feel the weight of it all on your shoulders. In this episode of the 360 LeadHERship podcast, I am joined by globally recognised executive coach and author Shauna Moran, who shares her expert perspective on the real root…

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188
The Secret AI Tool I Used to Plan My Week in 12 Minutes (and Actually Switch Off and Be Present)

What if the key to becoming a more impactful, confident, and strategic leader isn’t more hustle… but smarter support? Picture this: You’re leading at a senior level, juggling team changes, demanding projects, a family to care for, and an inbox that seems to multiply overnight. Add in hormones, brain fog, and the endless mental to-do list and it’s no wonder you’re feeling stretched thin. In this episode of the 360 LeadHERship podcast, I pull back the curtain on a chaotic week in my own life as a CEO, mum of three, and executive coach and how one powerful mindset shift…

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187
4 High-Impact Tips to Gain Influence & Get Buy-In at Senior Levels for Women Directors and VPs in Male Dominated Fields

Are you tired of being overlooked in meetings, even when your ideas are solid gold? You’re not alone. According to McKinsey, women in leadership are 1.5x more likely to have their judgement questioned in their area of expertise than their male peers. And if you’ve ever found yourself speaking up in a room of senior stakeholders only for your idea to be met with silence, then echoed by someone else and praised, this episode is a must-listen. In today’s episode of the 360 LeadHERship podcast, I am sharing 4 proven, high-impact strategies to help you influence up, communicate more strategically,…

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186
How to Overcome Competition and Build Genuine Connections as a Woman in Leadership

Does walking into a room full of strangers fill you with dread even though you know networking is essential to your leadership growth? You’re not alone. For so many high-achieving women in leadership, networking can feel awkward, exposing, and a bit icky – especially when imposter syndrome or fear of judgment creeps in. But what if I told you that with a few simple mindset shifts and strategies, you can turn networking into one of your most powerful leadership tools? In today’s episode of the 360 LeadHERship Podcast, I share a behind-the-scenes story from a recent mastermind retreat in LA…

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185
Mastering Emotional Intelligence with Dr. Mary Collins

What if the key to being a more influential, impactful, and balanced leader… lies in knowing yourself better? In a world where strategy often trumps sensitivity, and performance is prioritised over presence, women in leadership are being called to lead differently. But what if your greatest leadership asset isn’t just your skills or experience, but your self-awareness, empathy, and emotional intelligence? In this episode of the 360 LeadHERship Podcast, I sit down with the incredible Dr. Mary Collins, a chartered psychologist, senior coach, and leadership researcher – for a masterclass in emotional intelligence, authentic leadership, and how your family dynamics…

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