#80 Ashley McCarthy: Stop People-Pleasing: The 50/50 Rule for Effective Leadership

Ashley McCarthy shares her journey from feeling the cultural shock of being a minority to becoming the first female supervisor in a male-dominated environment. If you’ve ever felt "different" in your career, this episode is for you. She reveals the shocking question she and her peers faced and how she learned to lead in rooms where the entire conversation would suddenly "go silent." -The Shock: "A guy directly asked her, 'Why aren't you in the kitchen?' I was full seriousness." -The Truth About Leadership: "I burnt a lot of energy for people I was never going to win over. You need to accept that you will be liked by 50%, and disliked by 50%." -Finding Your Superpower: How a "quiet leader" learned that when she talked, "everyone listened." -The Ultimate Fixer: Ashley explains why she became the person organisations bring in "when things aren't working." We dive deep into the essential, non-technical skills every professional—especially women—needs to thrive: from building confidence in young girls in STEM to developing an approachable leadership style that actually "gets stuff done." .................................. Disclaimer: This video is created for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the guest are entirely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the channel. We have no intention to disrespect, defame, or cause harm to any person, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. Our sole purpose is to share insights that may help the audience gain perspective and make informed decisions. QLD International Women's Day - Parliamentary Breakfast Event https://www.eventbrite.com/e/qld-international-womens-day-parliamentary-breakfast-event-tickets-1458991194939?aff=oddtdtcreator WA International Women's Day 2026 - Leaders Breakfast Event https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wa-international-womens-day-2026-leaders-breakfast-event-tickets-1603592300739?aff=oddtdtcreator To know more, Follow Dev Singh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dev_singh_aus/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dev.singh.official Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dev-singh-aus-976923183/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DevSinghAus Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VTaolqK4PAL1t1rLUoHnE Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dev-singh/id1812396601 Tap the Link. If you like what Dev is wearing, book an appointment with yourself. https://lnkd.in/gAY743-C