Episode
88. Bad Guy or Badass Leader? When Leadership Feels Like a Risk
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- The Balanced Leader
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- Jun 24, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1140
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- https://www.aspire-coaching.co/88
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Summary
Are you scared of being labelled “the bad guy” at work? Many high-achieving women unconsciously organize their leadership around avoiding that label, and it quietly drains your energy, undermines your authority, and keeps you from leading fully. In this episode, I explore why women feel personally responsible for other people’s comfort, why leadership tension feels risky, and how the fear of being the “bad guy” shapes decisions and interactions. You’ll learn how to navigate discomfort and shift from feeling like the bad guy to leading as a confident, badass leader. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://aspire-coaching.co/88 Connect with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/yanndang Mentioned in this episode: Leadership Edge is BACK! Leadership Edge is a complimentary 90-minute live coaching experience for women who are ready to stop waiting for life to change and start leading from what matters most. It's happening on July 30th, 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM ET. Click here to save your spot: https://thebalancedleader.captivate.fm/edge Sign up for Leadership Edge on July 30th here!