With me today are two powerhouse women who have joined forces to create The Masterplan - Shannah Kennedy and Colleen Callander. What I love about these women is that they are in their 50s and they have embraced the power of this to collaborate and create a powerful partnership to make it count together.

Shannah and Colleen can see that people are facing burnout right now and they aim to provide the space for them to reset, refocus and reinvigorate, to create a plan their future self will thank them for. These women wholly embrace their age in a really powerful way - they believe it’s the beginning, not the end, which I think is just such an incredible message.

In our conversation, Colleen and Shannah explain how they decided to come together after a long history of professional work and friendship. They explain how this next chapter, working together on The Masterplan is a balance of working in an area they are passionate about, and having fun. Colleen and Shannah have really done the foundational work across their lifetime, which is now allowing them to pass on their wisdom in new and powerful ways.

Transformational messages and takeaways from our conversation include:

• The secret behind making collaboration work
• Being the best person we can be starts with self. We need to build the foundations of ourselves so we can show up for our friends, our family and our employees.
• If we treat ourselves as elite athletes of life, then the results personally and professionally can be immense.
• What we need to focus on to prevent burnout.
• The importance of giving our brain a map, and how this allows us to step off the reactionary cycle.
• Where Shannah and Colleen find their role models and inspiration

We also hear about the incredible walking adventures that Colleen and Shannah are offering as part of The Masterplan, and the opportunity these present to step into planning and living our future vision.

Everything these women are doing is so powerful in terms of enabling people to support themselves. I know you’ll leave this conversation feeling inspired and ready to commence or deepen your own transformational journey.

LINKS:

The Masterplan

Connect with Shannah Kennedy:

Website: https://shannahkennedy.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannah-kennedy-8a898b1/

Instagram: @shannahkennedy

Connect with Colleen Callander:

Website: https://www.colleencallander.com.au/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleen-callander-919678140

Instagram: @colleen_callander

Connect with Julie:

Instagram: @juliehydeleads

Website: https://juliehyde.com.au

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Janelle Johnston, or JJ as she likes to be called, has a passion for developing her client’s public speaking abilities, so they can utilise their voice as a marketing tool in their business. JJ has helped thousands of business owners transform their lives and their businesses through her live events, online training, personal coaching and her podcast - Be Your Own Best Coach with JJ - as well as her soon-to-be retreat. She understands the power of people and strongly believes that the most powerful competitive advantage in any business is achieved by utilising and developing people’s potential. I 100% agree with that!

JJ makes it count by making a positive difference which is the most powerful legacy she can think of leaving.

In our conversation, we discuss how to use social media in a way that uplifts and empowers us. JJ reveals how she focuses not on the likes but on how many lives she can touch. She encourages us to not seek recognition but flip the mindset to focus on serving.

For us to be the best version of ourselves, JJ reminds us that we’ve got to talk to ourselves like our own best friend. If you can learn to have a strategy to be your own best coach - the world’s your oyster.

She shares her top tips on how we can be our own best coach, including the importance of self-talk. JJ also gives us some empowering questions to ask next time we’re feeling stuck. JJ reminds us that to be a master of your mind it’s so important to protect your energy and surround yourself with a tribe that sees your beauty and talent.

JJ’s shares that she’s always on the lookout for new mentors but her top three are Tony Robbins, Lisa Nickels and her son. She explains how her son has taught her to bust her beliefs, which has been transformative for her life.

In our conversation, JJ reminds us to work through our mistakes and not expect perfection - be a forever learner!

This was such an incredible conversation. JJ encourages us to play big and move beyond our own limitations - you’re going to feel so inspired!

LINKS:

Tony Robbins

Lisa Nichols

Connect with Janelle Johnston:

Instagram: @jjspeakercoach

Website: https://janellejohnston.com.au/

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/be-your-own-best-coach-with-jj/id1512229138

Connect with Julie:

Instagram: @juliehydeleads

Website: https://juliehyde.com.au

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When I was diagnosed with cancer last year, I did a lot of reflection on how I was living my life, and what I needed to stop, start, change and continue to ensure I was living completely aligned with my values and doing things that give me joy and set my heart on fire.

But you certainly don’t need a life-threatening diagnosis to do this kind of reflection and make sure that you are aligned with that powerful vision you have for your life. The end and start of a year is an opportune time to do this. As we turn our thoughts to next year, I share some juicy insights on how to make it a game-changing year for you.

If you are going to make 2023 a game-changing year, you need to lead it, you need to own it and you need to be in control and not allow what’s going on in the world to control you.

Now is the time to get really curious and dig deep so that you can launch into 2023 with confidence and clarity. Doing this is incredibly motivating and creates enormous momentum.

I equip you with eleven points to work through, professionally and personally:

1. How to keep an inspired mindset
2. Emotional and behavioural flexibility
3. How to stay anchored
4. Refine your key message
5. Determine your boundaries
6. Look after you
7. Make time for what gives you joy and makes your heart sing
8. Identify what needs to change
9. Cut out bad habits
10. What do you need to say yes to?
11. What and who do you need to say no to?

Carving out time to work through these eleven steps will provide you with a superb blueprint for a game-changing year in 2023. The more you put in, the more you put out. I have every belief in you.

Finally, I let you into a little secret! I have something new coming for you on the 4th of January 2023. I want to send you off with a huge heartfelt thanks for tuning in this year. I wish you and your family a wonderful festive season filled with love, joy and connection. Keep making it count and keep making a difference.

LINKS:

Previous episode mentioned:

Ep 112 - How to Reframe a Negative Mindset to be Your Super Power

Resources mentioned:

The Leading Edge - Holly Ransom

Naomi Simson - Red Balloon

Connect with Julie:

Instagram: @juliehydeleads

Website: https://juliehyde.com.au

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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

Connect with Julie:

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.

LINKS:

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

Connect with Julie:

Instagram: @juliehydeleads

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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