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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 Lear... more

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Recent Guests

Ewelina Samchalk
VP of Business and People Operations at Pernod Ricard
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Episode: 81. Why Emotional Awareness is a Leadership Advantage with Ewelina Samchalk
Abi Almandinger
Participant in Command Leadership Coaching Group for High Achieving Women
Command Leadership Coaching Group
Episode: Bonus: Inside COMMAND: The Moment You Start Leading Differently - Abi’s Experience
Sonali Fiske
Master Storyteller, Story Architecture, Narrative Builder for Revolutionary Leaders
Episode: 66. Powerful Storytelling for Women Leaders: How to Own Your Narrative with Sonali Fiske
Dr. Gertrude Lyons
Transformational leadership and development coach and expert
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Episode: 62. Self-Mothering: The Leadership Skill Every Woman Needs with Dr. Gertrude Lyons
Sarah Boone
National Director of Project Management
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Episode: 41. A High-Achiever’s Guide to Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Sarah Boone
Rita Kale
Chief Financial Officer and board member, experienced in leadership across multiple countries.
Episode: 40. High-Stakes Conversations: How to Use Your Voice Powerfully with Rita Kale
Bernice Chao
Co-author of The Visibility Mindset, award-winning creative leader, Chief Creative Officer for TDW&Co., and founder of Asians in Advertising.
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Episode: 12. Visibility Is a Skill: Bernice Chao’s Strategies for Being Seen and Valued

Host

Yan Dang
Host of The Balanced Leader; affiliated with The Balanced Leader and Aspire Coaching

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 81 ratings
  • Validation + Reality + Evolution = Change

    Run - don’t walk — to subscribe! Yann’s podcasts are an essential for women leaders and aspiring ambitious women leaders. There are countless podcasts for male-oriented leadership development, but very few that are targeted for women. Even fewer are the podcasts that validate the experience and impact of this male-dominated environment with a hard dose of the reality to sharpen and development new skills while retaining what makes women uniquely — and effectively — female. No apologies. The Bal... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kabostwick
    United States4 months ago
  • Making it a Woman’s World!

    Yann is a unique and needed voice in women’s leadership. I love the diversity of perspectives she and her guests bring. Thank you Yann!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NatalieKay93
    Irelanda year ago
  • Superb!

    I have two words. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TickStrong (Words w/ Friends AllStar)
    United States2 years ago
  • Great content.

    Thank you Yann!!! Your podcast is loaded with great content. I like how you steer listeners to having more meaningful interactions with coworkers and deeper engagement, so that we can be more satisfied at work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Benny Blanco 2
    United States2 years ago
  • Actionable Coaching To Move Forward

    Easy to follow with practical advice, “how to’s” … and very helpful real life cases to bring the challenges and how to move forward. Well worth the listening time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SElnBG
    United States2 years ago

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Run - don't walk — to subscribe! Essential for women leaders and aspiring leaders.
Yann is a unique voice in women's leadership with diverse perspectives.
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The podcast is praised for empowering women and offering tools applicable to men too.
The content is practical with real-life cases and actionable tips.

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Bonus: Inside COMMAND: The Moment You Start Leading Differently - Abi’s Experience
Q: What would Abi say to women considering joining the program?
Abi would strongly recommend it, emphasizing the emergence of tools like the command states and the realization that many women feel similar pressure; she encourages leaning into who you are and embracing your leadership style without shrinking.
Bonus: Inside COMMAND: The Moment You Start Leading Differently - Abi’s Experience
Q: What has been the most impactful part of the coaching for Abi?
The most impactful part has been learning to pause, listen, and reflect, which helped her regulate responses, reduce defensiveness, and show up more grounded in interactions with others.
Bonus: Inside COMMAND: The Moment You Start Leading Differently - Abi’s Experience
Q: What drew Abi to join the Command Leadership Coaching Group?
Abi was drawn by a need to work on the relational aspects of leadership and to develop a grounded, authentic presence, especially after recognizing how others perceive her strength and directness. She valued the safe space to explore emotions and to learn strategies for bridging relationships.
62. Self-Mothering: The Leadership Skill Every Woman Needs with Dr. Gertrude Lyons
Q: What do most women misunderstand about the statement that every woman is a mother, even without children?
Many women believe that the concept of motherhood solely relates to having children, not realizing that mothering encompasses caring for oneself, one's career, and relationships.
66. Powerful Storytelling for Women Leaders: How to Own Your Narrative with Sonali Fiske
Q: What is the cost of women not telling their stories?
The lack of storytelling among women diminishes their influence and leaves important narratives absent in decision-making spaces, affecting culture and leadership.

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The show centers on practical leadership skills for women navigating male-dominated workplaces. Episodes emphasize emotional intelligence, authentic leadership, boundary-setting, and body of tools to boost confidence, manage conflicts, and communicate powerfully. Across topics like self-validation, storytelling, strategic influence, and surviving in high-pressure environments, the host highlights actionable frameworks and real-world coaching elements that help women lead with clarity and authenticity. A standout aspect is the emphasis on internal safety and self-trust as foundations for external impact, with guests who bring compelling narratives and tactical takeaways for advancing leadership without compromising personal values.

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