"If women came together, instead of trying to get that one seat at the table, we're making the table much bigger." - Dr. Sweta Chawla

As a former clinical pharmacist turned leadership coach, this week's guest, Dr. Chawla, shares her transformative journey and insights on how women can leverage their innate strengths in leadership roles. For aspiring leaders and seasoned executives alike, this conversation challenges traditional leadership paradigms. Dr. Chawla explores how feminine qualities like intuition, empathy, and adaptability can become powerful assets in the corporate world. She emphasises that feminine leadership isn't about gender - it's about embracing a different approach to power and influence, one that focuses on creation rather than control.

In this episode you will learn:

• How to harness feminine energy as a leadership advantage in corporate settings
• Ways to redefine power from control to creation in your career
• The importance of self-recognition and articulating your unique value
• Strategies for building collaborative leadership networks

The discussion delves deep into practical strategies for women in leadership positions. Dr. Chawla shares valuable insights about overcoming cultural conditioning and stepping into authentic leadership. Through real client examples, she demonstrates how women can transform their careers by recognising their worth and articulating their unique contributions.

This episode presents a refreshing take on leadership development, encouraging women to trust their intuition and embrace their natural strengths. Whether you're navigating a male-dominated industry or seeking to elevate your leadership presence, Dr. Chawla's insights offer practical guidance for authentic leadership growth.

Connect with Dr. Sweta on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/drswetachawla/

Connect with Rochelle on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-marie-hlw/

Ready to take your leadership journey to the next level? Join the Women in Leadership Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/hlwactiongoup today to connect with like-minded professionals and continue the conversation about building meaningful networks and advancing your career.

What if leadership didn’t have to feel like a constant grind? What if it could feel aligned, natural, and even magical? In this episode of Her Leadership Coach, Rochelle explores two deceptively simple yet transformative questions inspired by Simon Sinek:

1. What’s a specific happy childhood memory?
2. What’s a specific job or task you’ve done where you thought, “If I could just do this forever, I’d be happy”?

Rochelle shares her own answers to these questions, uncovering the thread of wonder, transformation, and connection that ties them together—and how it’s shaped her leadership and coaching. She also invites you to reflect on your own answers and discover the magic of leading from alignment.

Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just curious about what it means to lead with ease, this episode is packed with insights to help you align your leadership with your joy, values, and purpose.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How two simple questions can reveal your unique leadership magic.
• Why alignment makes leadership easeful instead of stressful.
• Practical tips for discovering your own “thread” and leading with authenticity.

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/
• Email rochelle@herleadershipway.com

"Networking is about building relationships that create genuine value and support – it's not just about collecting business cards or LinkedIn connections." - Jennifer Braganza

For women in corporate leadership roles and aspiring leaders, building a strong internal network can be a game-changer. In this enlightening conversation with Jennifer Braganza, we dive deep into the art of professional relationship building, exploring how successful women leaders can create meaningful connections within their organisations.

Jen's journey from engineering to strategy and transformation showcases the power of adaptability and continuous learning in today's corporate landscape. Drawing from her diverse experiences across automotive industries and international roles, Jen shares invaluable insights about the nuances of networking across different professional cultures. Her emphasis on authenticity resonates particularly well with women leaders who are looking to build genuine professional relationships.

One of the most powerful takeaways is her practical approach to maintaining connections, suggesting that meaningful professional relationships require at least four touchpoints per year. For aspiring women leaders, she emphasises the importance of joining employee resource groups and creating structured interaction patterns, such as regular virtual coffee meetings, to build and maintain professional relationships.

Connect with Jen on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenibrag

Connect with Rochelle on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-marie-hlw/

Ready to take your leadership journey to the next level? Join the Women in Leadership Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/hlwactiongoup today to connect with like-minded professionals and continue the conversation about building meaningful networks and advancing your career.

"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

• Grab your copy for free of Kylee's white paper on executive functioning: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/iz4TgzCTwYHlyKQG5Ryl
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylee-leota-certified-chair-%E2%84%A2-65a332100/

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

Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you found this episode helpful. It helps other quietly determined women like you find the podcast.

"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

Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you found this episode helpful. It helps other quietly determined women like you find the podcast.

“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

Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you found this episode helpful. It helps other quietly determined women like you find the podcast.