{"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":"79. Why You Don’t Speak Up in Meetings at Work (& How to Finally Cross the Line)","slug":"79-why-you-don-t-speak-up-in-meetings-at-work-how-to-finally-cross-the-line","published_at":"2026-04-22T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-balanced-leader-7079374/79-why-you-don-t-speak-up-in-meetings-at-work-how-to-finally-cross-the-line","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-balanced-leader-7079374","url":"https://www.aspire-coaching.co/79","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5a218570-a9c2-4d69-95ee-fd1d0e142a35.mp3","summary":"There’s a moment in meetings that almost no one talks about, the one where you know exactly what needs to be said… and then you don’t say it. You feel it in your body. You hesitate, second-guess, or tell yourself to wait. And over time, those moments add up. Not just in missed opportunities, but in the quiet way you start disconnecting from your own voice. In this episode, I’m breaking down what I call “the line,” that invisible edge between holding back and speaking with conviction. You’ll learn how to recognize when you’re standing at that edge, what it takes to move through it, and how to start expressing truth with clarity instead of managing perception. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://aspire-coaching.co/79 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!","meta_description":"There’s a moment in meetings that almost no one talks about, the one where you know exactly what needs to be said… and then you don’t say it. You feel it…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1182,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-balanced-leader-7079374/episodes/79-why-you-don-t-speak-up-in-meetings-at-work-how-to-finally-cross-the-line/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-7079374/79-why-you-don-t-speak-up-in-meetings-at-work-how-to-finally-cross-the-line.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}