{"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":"88. Bad Guy or Badass Leader? When Leadership Feels Like a Risk","slug":"88-bad-guy-or-badass-leader-when-leadership-feels-like-a-risk","published_at":"2026-06-24T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-balanced-leader-7079374/88-bad-guy-or-badass-leader-when-leadership-feels-like-a-risk","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-balanced-leader-7079374","url":"https://www.aspire-coaching.co/88","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b3a333ab-3a9c-4318-839f-d98938fcda7e.mp3","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!","meta_description":"Are you scared of being labelled “the bad guy” at work? Many high-achieving women unconsciously organize their leadership around avoiding that label, and…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1140,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-balanced-leader-7079374/episodes/88-bad-guy-or-badass-leader-when-leadership-feels-like-a-risk/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-7079374/88-bad-guy-or-badass-leader-when-leadership-feels-like-a-risk.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}