"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

LinkedIn:

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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"Leadership isn’t about ticking boxes or following a script. It’s about alignment—when what you believe, what you think, and how you act all come together in a way that feels authentic to you and resonates with the people around you."

In this episode of Her Leadership Coach, I look at the powerful connection between inner values and authentic leadership presence. Discover why aligning your beliefs, values, and actions creates not only trust and influence with others but also a deeper sense of confidence within yourself.

In this episode, you will learn:

• What authentic leadership presence really means and why it matters.
• How to identify your core values and recognise patterns in what truly drives you.
• Practical ways to align your values with your actions in day-to-day leadership.
• Why alignment builds trust, influence, and confidence—for both yourself and those you lead.

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

Find out more about the Accelerate Your Leadership Platinum Program at https://www.herleadershipway.com/aylpp-info

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“Your personal brand isn’t about pretending to be someone else—it’s about owning who you are, embracing your unique qualities, and showing up authentically in every area of your life.” – Debbie O’Connor

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with the amazing Debbie O’Connor, brand strategist and creator of the Brand Personality Test, to talk all about personal branding - what it is, why it matters, and how you can start owning yours today.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why everyone has a personal brand (whether you realise it or not!) and how owning it can transform your confidence and leadership impact.
• The power of Carl Jung’s 12 archetypes and how understanding your own archetype can provide a framework for authenticity.
• Common mistakes women make when trying to build their personal brand—and how to avoid them.
• Practical tips to integrate your authentic self into your personal and professional life without burning out or feeling like an imposter.

Debbie shares her unique insights from years of experience, helping us see why being true to yourself is the ultimate leadership strategy. She also opens up about her own journey, including a hard-earned lesson about the realities of burnout.

Don’t forget to check out the Brand Personality Test Debbie mentioned during our conversation at www.brandpersonalities.com

This episode is packed with wisdom, practical advice, and inspiration to help you step fully into the leader you’re meant to be. Listen now and let me know which archetype you discover—you might just uncover a new layer of confidence!

Connect with Debbie

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

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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"True resilience isn’t about accepting everything that’s thrown your way. It’s about building strength to move toward what matters to you in a way that’s healthy, sustainable, and aligned with your values." ~ Rochelle Marie

In this episode, we look at resilience—not just the corporate buzzword, but the real, transformative practice that helps leaders stay committed to their vision, even when setbacks threaten to knock them off course.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How to recognise the difference between authentic resilience and 'corporate' resilience.
• Practical ways to recommit to your goals, especially when motivation dips or setbacks arise.
• Effective methods for restoring your energy so you’re able to lead in a healthy, sustainable way.
• How to cultivate resilience that serves your personal and leadership growth, keeping you aligned with your core values as you climb Success Mountain.

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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"Because even just saying those words, you know, women, power, women influence, can create a visceral response in people because they're not normally words that are associated together." ~ Emma Mason

In this powerful episode, I sat down with Emma Mason, a success coach who specialises in helping women navigate career crossroads. Emma's journey from burning out in public service to becoming a champion for women's leadership is both inspiring and relatable. We discuss why traditional corporate leadership models often don't serve women, and how we can tap into our unique power sources instead of trying to fit into a system designed for men.

The 4 key things you'll learn from this episode:

• Why women's natural cycles and rhythms are actually leadership superpowers, not limitations
• How to recognize when you're at a career crossroads and what to do about it
• The importance of rest as a leadership strategy
• How reconnecting with your body's wisdom can transform your leadership style

Our conversation explores the fascinating connection between our bodies, leadership, and career success. Emma shares groundbreaking insights about how women can work with their natural 28-day cycles instead of against them, and why understanding our own rhythms is crucial for sustainable leadership. We also discuss how women often feel pressured to "squeeze" themselves into traditional leadership roles, and why it's time to rewrite these rules.

If this resonates with you, especially if you're feeling stuck at a career crossroads or sensing there must be a better way to lead, you're not alone. More and more women are discovering that authentic leadership starts with honouring our own wisdom and creating success on our terms.

Connect with Emma on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/emma-mason-1a32a71b

Get your free resource mentioned in the episode on the 5 questions that will take you from confusion to clarity https://donebydesignleader.com/fivequestions

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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"Don't become so focused on reaching the top that you lose sight of the journey itself. Each step, each loop, is shaping you into the leader you're meant to be." ~ Rochelle Marie

In this episode, we're diving deep into the concepts of Success Loops and Success Mountain, exploring how they play a crucial role in your transformational journey toward becoming an embodied leader—or achieving any significant life goal.

Here's what you'll learn in this week's episode:

1. Setting Your Goal at the Top of Success Mountain
   Discover how to define a specific, measurable, and meaningful goal—like becoming an embodied leader—and understand why your 'why' is essential to fuel your journey.

2. Breaking Down the Journey with Mini-Goals
   Learn the importance of focusing on the next few steps, your mini-goals or mini-peaks, to make the climb less overwhelming and keep you moving forward.

3. Navigating Success Loops and Embracing Setbacks
   Understand that progress isn't linear and how slipping back after reaching a mini-peak is a natural part of the process that offers valuable opportunities for growth.

4. Reaching the Summit and Continuing the Journey
   Explore what it means to become an embodied leader, why reaching the top is both a significant milestone and the beginning of new journeys, and how leadership is a continuous evolution.

Join me as we unpack these concepts and provide practical insights to help you navigate your own journey up Success Mountain. Whether you're aspiring to be a senior leader, embarking on a personal growth path, or pursuing any big transformation, this episode is packed with valuable lessons to support you along the way.

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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"When we try and make everybody into this cookie cutter, this is what a leader should look like, we lose the effectiveness and the potency of what is actually their skills." - Ana Brooks

In this week's episode of Her Leadership Coach, I had the pleasure of chatting with Ana Brooks, a "sole purpose activator" who's all about helping women in leadership roles crush it without burning out. We dove deep into the world of morning routines and how they can set you up for success in your career and beyond.

Here's what you'll learn from this episode:

• Why a personalised morning routine is crucial for women in leadership
• How to break free from outdated, masculine-focused approaches to leadership
• Steps to create a morning routine that aligns with your unique needs and goals
• The importance of embracing your individual leadership style

Ana and I had a blast debunking the myth that there's a one-size-fits-all approach to morning routines. We talked about how many of the traditional routines we see are actually designed with men in mind, and why it's so important for us ladies to shake things up and find what works for us. Ana shared some fantastic insights on how to build a routine that sets you up for the day you want, not just responding to whatever comes your way.

One of the things that really stuck with me was Ana's emphasis on flexibility. She encouraged us to give ourselves permission to let go of rigid routines and instead focus on creating a morning that moves with us, not against us. This is especially crucial for women in leadership roles who often juggle multiple responsibilities and need to adapt to ever-changing circumstances.

If you're ready to level up your leadership game and create a morning routine that truly empowers you, this episode is a must-listen.

Want to continue the conversation about this topic, or anything to do with women in leadership? Join our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/hlwactiongroup.

Connect with Ana

Website - msha.ke/anatbrooks

=> Free resource for listeners: bit.ly/youmattermasterclass for the YOU MATTER Masterclass

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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