Ep. 5 - You Don’t Need a Title to Lead

EPISODE 5: You Don’t Need a Title to Lead Title: You Don’t Need a Title to Lead (Shed & Shine Ep. 5) Length: ~15 minutes Description: Leadership isn’t about titles, corner offices, or being the loudest voice in the room — it’s about presence, alignment, and integrity. In this episode of Shed & Shine: A Soulful Career Reboot, Dr. Sarah Lee explores why women are so often caught in the “double bind” of warmth vs. competence, and how mindfulness and yoga philosophy offer a different way to lead: with authenticity, compassion, and courage. What You’ll Learn: Why traditional leadership prototypes are biased toward dominant, male-coded traits The Stereotype Content Model: warmth vs. competence, and how it traps women in a double bind Feminine leadership qualities that transform teams and communities: collaboration, empathy, deep listening How presence (drishti) shapes leadership more than volume or authority A short guided reflection to experience mindful leadership in real time The Shed & Shine coaching model: Education + Embodiment + Empowerment Reflection Prompt: ✨ What’s one space in your life where you could show up with more presence, not perfection? Resources Mentioned (APA style): Brach, T. (2003). Radical acceptance: Embracing your life with the heart of a Buddha. Bantam Books. Kornfield, J. (1993). A path with heart: A guide through the perils and promises of spiritual life. Bantam Books. Lord, R. G., Foti, R. J., & De Vader, C. L. (1984). Prototypes of leadership. Eagly, A. H., & Chin, J. L. (2010). Diversity and leadership. Fiske, S. T., Cuddy, A. J. C., & Glick, P. (2002). The warmth/competence model. Ram Dass. (1971). Be here now. Lama Foundation. Yoga philosophy: drishti (focal gaze in asana practice).  Let’s Connect: Website: drsarahleecoaching.com  Instagram: @drsarahleeyogini