The Balanced Leader

By Yann Dang | Women in Leadership & Executive Presence Coach

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Episodes: 87

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Are you a woman in leadership feeling lost and frustrated in a male-dominated workplace? Do you struggle with confidence, assertiveness, and managing emotions in professional conflicts? You're not alone. The Balanced Leader is your guide to mastering the often-overlooked soft skills crucial for women in management. Each episode delivers practical strategies to help you: *Boost Your Confidence Learn techniques to advocate for yourself effectively and assert your value in the workplace. *Navigate Workplace Dynamics Discover how to handle difficult conversations, manage conflicts, and build trust with team members. *Develop Emotional Intelligence Gain insights on balancing logic with empathy, and learn to leverage emotions for better leadership. *Cultivate Authentic Leadership Embrace your unique strengths as a woman leader without compromising your true self. You'll gain actionable advice to transform your leadership style, advance your career, and create positive change in your organization. Whether you're a seasoned executive or an aspiring leader, this podcast will equip you with the tools to thrive in today's corporate landscape. It's time to bridge the skill gap and unleash your full potential as a woman in leadership. Follow now and take the first step towards becoming the confident, assertive, and emotionally intelligent leader you're meant to be.

Episode Date
87. The Leadership Trap of "I Don't Know"
Jun 17, 2026
86. Stop Reacting, Start Leading: A New Leadership Framework for High-Achieving Women
Jun 10, 2026
85. The Power of Now: Leadership Happens Before You Feel Ready
Jun 03, 2026
84. How Powerful Women Lead Even When They Feel Fear
May 27, 2026
83. Why High-Achieving Women Mistake Identity Expansion for Imposter Syndrome
May 20, 2026
82. How AI Quietly Erodes Self-Trust in Leadership
May 13, 2026
81. Why Emotional Awareness is a Leadership Advantage with Ewelina Samchalk
May 06, 2026
80. Are You Playing to Lose? Why High-Achieving Women Leaders Burn Out at Work
Apr 29, 2026
79. Why You Don’t Speak Up in Meetings at Work (& How to Finally Cross the Line)
Apr 22, 2026
78. The Hidden Cause of Burnout for High-Achieving Women
Apr 15, 2026
77. How to Say What You Mean (Without Shrinking in the Room)
Apr 08, 2026
76. How to Handle Rejection at Work Without Losing Confidence
Apr 01, 2026
Bonus: Inside COMMAND: The Moment You Start Leading Differently - Abi’s Experience
Mar 27, 2026
75. Inside COMMAND: Live Coaching for High-Achieving Women Leaders
Mar 25, 2026
74. Why High-Performing Women Burn Out
Mar 18, 2026
73. How High-Achieving Women Leaders Move From Survival Mode to Command Energy
Mar 11, 2026
72. How to Be Taken Seriously as a Woman Leader
Mar 04, 2026
71. How Waiting for Permission Undermines Women’s Power
Feb 25, 2026
70. Why High-Achieving Women Fear Their Desire
Feb 18, 2026
69. Why Pushback Increases When Your Leadership Expands
Feb 11, 2026
68. How High-Achieving Women Actually Change
Feb 04, 2026
67. The “You Should Smile More” Trap
Jan 28, 2026
66. Powerful Storytelling for Women Leaders: How to Own Your Narrative with Sonali Fiske
Jan 21, 2026
64. How to Build the Fortitude to Lead in Male-Dominated Spaces Without Burning Out
Jan 07, 2026
63. How High-Achieving Women Can Build Internal Safety Through Self-Validation
Dec 31, 2025
62. Self-Mothering: The Leadership Skill Every Woman Needs with Dr. Gertrude Lyons
Dec 24, 2025
61. Real-Time Coaching for Women Leaders: Mastering Thoughts, Emotions, and Actions
Dec 17, 2025
60. How High-Achieving Women Advance Without Burnout: Commanding vs. Coping
Dec 10, 2025
59. Survival Masks in Women’s Leadership: What They Are & How to Break Free
Dec 03, 2025
58. Is Your Loyalty Actually Self-Abandonment? How High-Achieving Women Over-Give at Work
Nov 26, 2025
57. The Power of Choice: From Reaction to Intention
Nov 19, 2025
56. Strategic Influence: The Feminine Way to Build Power Without Politics
Nov 12, 2025
55. The Power of Setting an Impossible Goal
Nov 05, 2025
54. The Neuroscience of Overwhelm: Shift From Panic to Presence
Oct 29, 2025
53. The Price of a Commanding Presence
Oct 22, 2025
52. How to Handle Being Interrupted
Oct 15, 2025
51. No One F’s with Me Energy
Oct 08, 2025
50. You're Successful, So Why Are You So Resentful?
Oct 01, 2025
49. The Executive Pause: How Leaders Command a Room with Silence
Sep 24, 2025
48. Why Real Empowerment Feels Wrong Before It Feels Right
Sep 17, 2025
47. How to Handle an Angry Leader Without Losing Your Power
Sep 10, 2025
46. What to Do When Your Boss Undermines You
Sep 03, 2025
45. From Nice to Powerful: How to Lead with Authority in High-Stakes Rooms
Aug 27, 2025
44. Emotional Resilience Isn’t About Controlling Emotion - It’s About Commanding It
Aug 20, 2025
43. Quiet Confidence: The Daily Ritual That Makes You Unshakable
Aug 13, 2025
42. Is It Toxic - or Just Emotionally Immature? How Powerful Women Lead in Male-Dominated Workplaces
Aug 06, 2025
41. A High-Achiever’s Guide to Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Sarah Boone
Jul 30, 2025
40. High-Stakes Conversations: How to Use Your Voice Powerfully with Rita Kale
Jul 23, 2025
39. Being Brilliant Isn’t Enough: How Women Leaders Finally Get Heard
Jul 16, 2025
38. The 20-Foot View: Why Successful Women Need to See Their Whole Self
Jul 09, 2025
37. Displease with Ease and Say No with Confidence
Jul 02, 2025
36. Radical Self-Care Isn’t Selfish, It’s Strategic
Jun 25, 2025
35. Beyond Likability: The Power of Strategically Managing Your Perception
Jun 18, 2025
34. The To-Be List: Your Secret to Sustainable Leadership
Jun 11, 2025
33. Expansive Leadership: Empowering Your Team to Lead Without You
Jun 04, 2025
32. Why Emotional Maturity is Your Leadership Superpower
May 28, 2025
31. The Great Wealth Transfer: The Visionary Leader’s Advantage
May 21, 2025
30. Why Embracing Failure is Your Leadership Edge
May 14, 2025
29. Own Your Leadership Voice: 5 Habits to Break Today
May 07, 2025
28. Own the Shift: How Women Leaders Will Shape the Great Wealth Transfer
Apr 30, 2025
27. Transform Conflict Through Authenticity Instead of Argument
Apr 23, 2025
26. Powerful Women Lead Without Drama
Apr 16, 2025
25. Pain vs. Suffering: The Leadership Skill No One Talks About
Apr 09, 2025
24. Navigating DEI Backlash: A Balanced Approach for Women Leaders
Apr 02, 2025
23. Overcome Imposter Syndrome with Your Power Circle
Mar 26, 2025
22. The Investment That Accelerates Your Leadership and Personal Power
Mar 19, 2025
21. Emotional Resiliency: How to Thrive Under Pressure
Mar 12, 2025
20. How Embracing Praise Helps You Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Mar 05, 2025
19. Anger Is Empowering: Use It, Don’t Lose It!
Feb 26, 2025
18. Bring Your Cultural Traditions to Work: A Leadership Lab Experiment
Feb 19, 2025
17. The Power & Purpose of Emotions
Feb 12, 2025
16. One Question to Unlock Lasting Leadership Confidence
Feb 05, 2025
15. Power Dynamics in Corporate: Dr. Bob Wright on the Two-Way Glass Ceiling
Jan 29, 2025
14. Gravitas... WTF?
Jan 22, 2025
13. The Power of Play
Jan 15, 2025
12. Visibility Is a Skill: Bernice Chao’s Strategies for Being Seen and Valued
Jan 08, 2025
11. Your Most Valuable Relationship: How Your Inner Child Impacts Your Career and Life
Jan 01, 2025
10. A Feminine Approach to Goal-Setting and Growth
Dec 25, 2024
9. Observe, Experiment, Reflect: Home for the Holidays Leadership Lab
Dec 18, 2024
8. Harness the Synergy of Masculine and Feminine Energies in Leadership with Stacey Boehman
Dec 11, 2024
7. Master the Art of Leadership Presence: 3 Steps to Inspire and Influence
Dec 04, 2024
6. How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Cultivate Confident Leadership
Nov 27, 2024
5. How to Confidently Navigate the White Male Leadership Inner Circle
Nov 20, 2024
4. The Art of Saying No: Strategically Set Boundaries and Communicate Powerfully
Nov 13, 2024
3. The Power of Self-Validation: Building Internal Safety
Nov 06, 2024
2. Overcome Limiting Leadership Patterns from Your Family of Origin
Nov 06, 2024
1. Master Your Emotions, Transform Your Leadership: 3 Strategies for Success
Nov 06, 2024