{"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":"80. Are You Playing to Lose? Why High-Achieving Women Leaders Burn Out at Work","slug":"80-are-you-playing-to-lose-why-high-achieving-women-leaders-burn-out-at-work","published_at":"2026-04-29T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-balanced-leader-7079374/80-are-you-playing-to-lose-why-high-achieving-women-leaders-burn-out-at-work","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-balanced-leader-7079374","url":"https://www.aspire-coaching.co/80","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/895e8d21-95a1-4782-94f3-998554d982ad.mp3","summary":"You’re in a meeting. You have the answer. You can feel it. It’s clear. And then… you don’t say it. Or you soften it. Or you wait. If you’ve ever walked out of a moment like that wondering why you held back, you need to listen in. In this episode, I share what it actually means to be playing not to lose versus playing to win, and walk you through the patterns I see in high-performing women who are smart, capable, and respected, but still not the ones people rely on in high-stakes moments. You'll learn how to start speaking with ownership, moving conversations forward, and building the emotional capacity to take action before it feels comfortable. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://aspire-coaching.co/80 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":"You’re in a meeting. You have the answer. You can feel it. It’s clear. And then… you don’t say it. Or you soften it. Or you wait. If you’ve ever walked ou…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1160,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-balanced-leader-7079374/episodes/80-are-you-playing-to-lose-why-high-achieving-women-leaders-burn-out-at-work/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-7079374/80-are-you-playing-to-lose-why-high-achieving-women-leaders-burn-out-at-work.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}