Power vs Likability: The Trap Women Still Face

What does it actually mean to be a woman in power today? And more importantly: who decided it?In this episode of Break the Norm: we unpack the complicated, often contradictory experience of stepping into leadership as a woman - where you’re told to be confident, but not too confident… likable, but not too soft… assertive, but not “aggressive.” So where’s the line? And more importantly — who decided it? In this episode, we talk about: - what it means to be a woman in power today - why female leaders are judged differently than men - the double standard of being “too soft” vs “too aggressive” - how to find your voice as a woman in leadership - why women are conditioned to keep the peace - being a people pleaser vs setting boundaries as a woman - how women are pitted against each other in competitive spaces - dealing with comparison, jealousy, and imposter syndrome - the difference between external power vs inner power - how to build confidence and stop self-sacrificing This is a conversation about unlearning the expectations, the conditioning, and the idea that your worth is tied to how comfortable you make other people feel. Because real power? It doesn’t come from being liked. It comes from being aligned. On Patreon, we go deeper into how we’re personally navigating power - setting boundaries, unlearning people-pleasing, and what it actually looks like to lead without losing yourself. Join us here 👉🏾 https://www.patreon.com/15047006/join Thank you for Listening, Like, Share and Subscribe! Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/breakthenormpodcast/ Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@breakthenormpodcast Substack https://substack.com/@breakthenormpodcast? If you're interested in supporting our show, Subscribe to our Patreon Membership: https://www.patreon.com/c/breakthenormpodcast/membership Love, Ruth & Lily Two unconventional women, one empowerment journey, zero apologies. .......................Disclaimer: We're just your friends. We are not licensed therapists, and this podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. This podcast comes from the empowerment lessons we've learned from our lived experiences. ........................#vulnerability #empowermentpodcast #personaltransformation #empoweredwomen #mindsetcoach #breakthecycle #podcastforwomen #rawandreal #vulnerablestoryteller #toxicrelationships #blacksheep #honestconversations #shareyourstory #shareyourvoice