{"podcast":{"title":"The Balanced Leader","slug":"the-balanced-leader-7079374","podcast_index_feed_id":7079374,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/thebalancedleader/","website_url":"https://www.aspire-coaching.co/podcast","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/27ce48c4-d995-462e-b1ea-ef72ea13250f/e-UCt2KqU5efFRWoAJQs-W25.jpg","author":"Yann Dang | Women in Leadership & Executive Presence Coach","episode_count":93,"summary":"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 you…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T14:17:16.127573+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-balanced-leader-7079374"},"episode":{"title":"73. How High-Achieving Women Leaders Move From Survival Mode to Command Energy","slug":"73-how-high-achieving-women-leaders-move-from-survival-mode-to-command-energy","published_at":"2026-03-11T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-balanced-leader-7079374/73-how-high-achieving-women-leaders-move-from-survival-mode-to-command-energy","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-balanced-leader-7079374","url":"https://www.aspire-coaching.co/73","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/74aea37e-ed2e-46c2-8d5d-d007afecd8e2.mp3","summary":"There is an energy that moves you forward, and it’s not hustle, perfection, or being the smartest person in the room. It’s the energy you carry when you walk into any room. And if you’re finding leadership feels heavier lately, it’s likely because you’ve been leading from survival energy. Here’s the reality: As women, we’ve been conditioned to be prepared, agreeable, and responsible, but at senior levels, that same energy becomes tension. Tension reads as uncertainty, even when you’re certain. Command energy is about being grounded, clear, and unwavering, even in high-stakes moments. It’s a different kind of power: one that isn’t about proving, but about knowing your value and showing up with confidence. Tune in this week as I dive into the distinction between survival energy and command energy. I walk you through how women who lead from command energy stop asking for permission and start trusting their own authority. We’ll explore why desire isn’t enough to lead you to the next level, and how emotional regulation, not emotional reaction, can change how people respond to you. If you’re ready to stop managing perception and start commanding your space, this episode is for you. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: www.aspire-coaching.co/73 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.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!","meta_description":"There is an energy that moves you forward, and it’s not hustle, perfection, or being the smartest person in the room. It’s the energy you carry when you w…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1652,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-balanced-leader-7079374/episodes/73-how-high-achieving-women-leaders-move-from-survival-mode-to-command-energy/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-balanced-leader-7079374/73-how-high-achieving-women-leaders-move-from-survival-mode-to-command-energy.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}