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EPISODE · Dec 9, 2025 · 26 MIN

86: Become the Leader You Already Are – Without Losing Yourself, with Dr. Asha Padmanabhan

from Inspired Mom MDs · host Cindy Van Praag, MD

Find the full transcript and bonus resources at inspiredmommds.com/86.“Am I enough to be a leader?”If you’ve ever wondered that, you’re not alone.So many women physicians feel pressure to be louder, tougher, or somehow “more” than they are.But the truth is simple, we’re not taught how to lead. Not really. And that gap shows up everywhere.You can save a life without breaking a sweat… but presenting to a room full of executives? Yipes.So, are you enough? My guest today says yes—absolutely yes. She says to be successful: “You don’t have to be anything other than who you are.”Her name is Dr. Asha Padmanabhan, a leader in anesthesiology and founder of Leadership Rx Coaching. She tackles the persistent questions so many women carry:Why do leadership gaps persist? How do you move through imposter syndrome? And how do you communicate with clarity… without becoming someone you’re not?This is leadership development for women physicians.Guest Speaker Links: LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/ashapadmanabhanPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-leadership-rx-for-women-physicians/id1531236342Email: [email protected] me your thoughts on the episode!Loved this one? A rating/review helps more physician moms find the show. And if you know someone who needs to hear this episode specifically, please send it her way!Check out InspiredMomMDs.com for more information about how I help physician moms! You can grab a copy of my freebie! Just click here for a quick download: 4 Steps to Take Back Control, Find Time for What Matters Most and Thrive in Your Practice and at HomeThis podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and isn’t a substitute for medical advice or care. I’m a board-certified physician, but this content isn’t connected to my clinical practice, and no doctor-patient relationship is formed here. Please always talk to your own health professional about any mental or physical health concerns. And as always, take what helps and leave the rest. Please see InspiredMomMDs.com for full legal disclaimer.  __________I work with physician moms who want to take back control of their time and energy so they can prioritize what matters most. 

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Find the full transcript and bonus resources at inspiredmommds.com/86. “Am I enough to be a leader?” If you’ve ever wondered that, you’re not alone. So many women physicians feel pressure to be louder, tougher, or somehow “more” than they are. But the truth is simple, we’re not taught how to lead. Not really. And that gap shows up everywhere. You can save a life without breaking a sweat… but presenting to a room full of executives? Yipes. So, are you enough? My guest today says yes—abso...

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