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Lead with Spark | Authentic Leadership for Women, Executive Presence & Career Confidence

Lynsey Mulder
Leadership
Burnout
Women In Leadership
Confidence
Executive Presence
Boundaries
Authentic Leadership
Professional Growth
Personal Development
Communication Skills
Strengths
Blueprint (communication Framework)
Non-Negotiables
Reinvention
Artificial Intelligence
Gallup
Imposter Syndrome
Quitters Club
Action
Energy Management

Welcome to the Lead with Spark Podcast: Authentic Leadership for Women Who Want More.

You're leading a team, building a career, and trying to actually have a life. But somewhere between the title, the to-do list, and everyone else's expectations, you've started wondering: Is this it?

This podcast is for ambitious women leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs who are ready to lead with clarity, co... more

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes54Foundeda year ago
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You are the one who delivers. You are excellent at your job, everyone knows it, and yet the promotion keeps going somewhere else. When you ask for feedback you hear a polished version of we need to see you operating at the next level, and inside you ... more

This episode is coming straight from Lynsey Mulder's Iowa backyard, where summer has officially arrived, everything is growing, everything is blooming, and apparently everything has collectively decided to test her leadership skills on the way.

In t... more

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What if executive presence is not only about how you show up in a room, but how you sound in every email, proposal, message, and comment with your name on it? In this episode of Lead with Spark, Lynsey Mulder sits down with Grace Aldridge Foster to u... more

She used to walk into work with her shoulders squared and her ideas ready to go. She loved her job. She was good at it. People counted on her to figure it out, hold the line, and deliver.

And then something shifted. Not all at once. In small increme... more

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Recent Guests

Lori Lalonde
Leader in tech; creator of a leadership development program for women in the messy middle
Independent/Program Creator
Episode: E48 Stop Being the Best-Kept Secret in the Room: AI, Leadership, and the Women Who Are Ready to Lead with Lori Lalonde
Rebekah Brandmeyer
Strategy and operations leader, consultant
Episode: E45 Busy vs. Aligned: Boundaries, Culture, AI, and Career Advice for Women Leaders with Rebekah Brandmeyer
Simone Knego
International speaker and award-winning author, empowerment coach
Author of Real Confidence
Episode: E43 How Women Leaders Build Real Confidence and Silence Self-Doubt with Simone Knego
Camille Fetter
Founder and CEO of Talentfoot Executive Search and Staffing
Talentfoot Executive Search and Staffing
Episode: E39 Executive-Proven Steps to Your Next Role with Camille Fetter
Danielle McGeough
Professor at the University of Northern Iowa; Plan Goal Plan host; coach focusing on rituals and bold goals
University of Northern Iowa
Episode: E35 Bold Goals, Busy Life: Rituals to Turn Off Work Brain and Show Up in Life with Danielle McGeough
Saphira Howell
Author of Impossibullshit, growth and marketing leader
Author, Growth/Marketing Leader at tech startups
Episode: E31 Impossibullshit, The Messy Middle, And Not Disappointing Yourself with Saphira Howell

Host

Lynsey Mulder
Host of Lead with Spark

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Needed this!

    Binge listened to the first 7 episodes and a big fan! I need a podcast with key takeaways that I can implement immediately and this is it. Highly recommend to any woman who is struggling with imposter syndrome or purpose. Lynsey is great!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LSeabert
    United Statesa year ago
  • So Relatable!

    This is so relatable! I love the energy and solid advice!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CarmSmitty
    United Statesa year ago
  • Relatable!

    I can relate to this so much! This is just what I needed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Just4Me!!
    United Statesa year ago
  • Positivity and energy

    Listening to Lynsey’s podcasts are uplifting and encouraging. I have thoroughly enjoyed this refreshing outlook and new perspective!!! Worth the listen and following for sure.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shonda0223
    United Statesa year ago
  • Just for me

    Your communication episode was designed specifically for me!

    Obviously, it couldn’t have been, but it was just what I needed. Thanks for the guidance!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kuzcotopia Resident
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise the host's practical takeaways for leadership and burnout relief.
Audience notes the show is relatable and energizing, with actionable tips.
Many appreciate the focus on authentic leadership and boundary setting for women in leadership.

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#170
Germany/Business/Careers

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E30 Stop Downplaying Yourself: Use Your Strengths to Boost Confidence and Reduce Burnout
Q: How can I sustain motivation and energy by using my strengths daily?
Engage in a daily strength moment, track energy and results, and build a narrative for your leader with concrete examples of how strengths drive value and momentum.
E30 Stop Downplaying Yourself: Use Your Strengths to Boost Confidence and Reduce Burnout
Q: Can my strengths backfire, and how to manage the risk?
Yes, strengths have shadow sides; monitor for overuse and underuse, identify early warning signs, and adjust through deliberate, health-focused use to maintain balance and well-being.
E30 Stop Downplaying Yourself: Use Your Strengths to Boost Confidence and Reduce Burnout
Q: What if my strengths lead to being overloaded with work?
Set boundaries by offering to de-prioritize other tasks, propose a schedule or guardrails, and communicate clearly how you'll maintain quality while focusing on high-impact strengths.
E30 Stop Downplaying Yourself: Use Your Strengths to Boost Confidence and Reduce Burnout
Q: What should I say in a conversation with my leader to use my strengths more at work?
Frame the discussion around outcomes and team success, describe when you work best, show the business impact, propose a 30-day experiment, and come with two concrete receipts to demonstrate impact.
E30 Stop Downplaying Yourself: Use Your Strengths to Boost Confidence and Reduce Burnout
Q: How do I own my strengths without feeling uncomfortable?
A shift in mindset: view strengths as tools to serve others, not trophies for bragging, and use concrete language that links strengths to team value and outcomes.

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The show centers on authentic leadership for women in mid-to-senior roles, covering executive presence, leadership communication, career confidence, and boundary-setting. Episodes frequently address burnout, imposter syndrome, and aligned decision-making, often pairing personal stories with practical strategies and coaching offers. A standout thread is coaching and actionable frameworks that help listeners reclaim energy, foster purpose, and lead with presence in real-world settings. The format leans into warmth, practicality, and a supportive, growth-minded approach that's useful for listeners aiming to elevate leadership without sacrificing life outside work.

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1. Lori Lalonde
2. Rebekah Brandmeyer
3. Simone Knego
4. Camille Fetter
5. Danielle McGeough
6. Saphira Howell

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