Ep 185: When You Don’t Fit the Leadership Mould

Are you a leader who’s ever been told you’re too nice, too collaborative, too emotional, or just too different to fit into senior leadership? Or perhaps you’ve never been told that but at some level you sense that you don’t fit the typical leadership mould.

In this episode, I’m flipping the script on outdated leadership expectations and exploring how your difference is actually your strength.

What You’ll Learn:

• What “the leadership mould” really is — and who it was built for
• The hidden cost of trying to fit into a leadership style that doesn’t align with your values
• Why traditional feedback like “you need more gravitas” often reflects bias, not fact
• The power of leading with empathy, reflection, and authenticity
• Real-life examples, including Jacinda Ardern’s leadership style and Carla’s own journey
• 3 practical shifts to help you embrace your leadership identity and develop to the next level of leadership

This is Influence & Impact for Leaders, the podcast that helps leaders like you increase your impact and build a happy and high performing team. Each episode delivers focused, actionable insights you can implement immediately, to be better at your job without working harder.

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Impactful Teams Scorecard – Discover how your team measures up and how you can grow your team’s impact.
• 1:1 Leadership Coaching with Carla – Define your unique leadership brand and thrive outside the mould. Book a discovery call

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