Episode 44: Legacy, Leadership, and the Ripple Effect of Living on Purpose with Julie Hyde

Have you ever felt like life was nudging (or forcing) you to stop living out of alignment and start living on purpose? In this episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by Julie Hyde—leadership and mindset coach, LinkedIn Top Voice, and author of You Always Have a Choice and Busy?. Julie is someone who doesn't just talk about leadership—she embodies it, even when life has thrown her some of its toughest curveballs. Julie opens up about how her cancer diagnosis and major health challenges became a gift—one that realigned her focus, reignited her purpose, and reshaped how she shows up in the world. From corporate leadership to personal transformation, Julie shares practical frameworks and hard-won wisdom to help you live more intentionally and lead from within. As someone who’s also faced moments of realignment and reinvention, I found this conversation both grounding and deeply inspiring. Julie reminds us that leadership is not about titles—it’s about how we show up in every moment and the ripple effect we create along the way. Key Episode Takeaways: Turn adversity into alignment – How Julie reframed her cancer diagnosis as a catalyst for living more purposefully. Disciplined routines – Why exercise, sleep, and consistent habits are non-negotiable, especially during tough times. Above the line vs. below the line behaviours – A simple but powerful tool to bring awareness to how you lead and respond. Rethinking legacy – Julie’s beautiful insight that legacy isn’t just what we leave behind—it’s how we lead every single day. Show Resources: Connect with Julie on LinkedIn - HERE   Follow Julie on Instagram - HERE   Follow Julie on Facebook - HERE Check Out Emma's New Book, Worthy & Wealthy - HERE Follow Emma, the Podcast Host on Instagram - HERE About the Guest: Julie Hyde doesn’t just talk leadership—she challenges it. A leadership and mindset coach, LinkedIn Top Voice, and author of You Always Have a Choice (ABBA Finalist) and Busy?, Julie empowers leaders to take control, own their choices, and create a legacy they’re proud of. She’s also the host of Leading You, a top 5% global podcast that cuts through the fluff to deliver real conversations on leadership, mindset, and resilience. With two decades of corporate experience, a Harvard qualification, and a track record of leading high-performing teams, Julie knows what it takes to go from overwhelmed to intentional. She’s faced career setbacks, life-threatening adversity, and the relentless corporate grind—but she’s turned every challenge into a catalyst for growth. And when she’s not challenging leaders to step up, you’ll find her fuelling her energy with glam rock, movies, and (of course) strawberries. If you LOVE the episode, make sure you share it on your Instagram stories and tag us @emmalagerlow and @juliehydeleads! Yours in Leading with Purpose, Emma. X.