Women Who Lead Change
by Michelle Johns
This is the podcast for women who want to change the world. If you have that deep desire to see things change in your organisation, your community, or from the inside out, then this is for you. Here, we explore ideas and practical ways to lead change. You will hear stories of women who are making a difference, to energise and equip you on your own path. Think of this as your weekly source of inspiration and strategy for the journey.
Episodes
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Life systems to lead your best life
Michelle shares how systems are more important than discipline and willpower.
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Navigating Corporate Life
Corporate language is full of phrases that mean something other than what they say. And honestly? Sometimes you just have to laugh. But beneath the humour, there are real challenges that women in corporate life face every day. Gender bias. Difficult personalities. Workplace bullying. Unhealthy...
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The value of a mentor
In this episode Michelle provides a life update with some key takeaways: Apply Perato’s principle of 80/20 Do you have any family triggers you’d like to conquer Mentors: can just find you and sometimes you want to be intentional Self-compassion: are you more hard on yourself than you are to…
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Habits, Rituals and Rhythms
In this episode, I update you on my morning and evening rituals and other habits. Creating new habits or making changes is hard, so I hope to inspire you to keep experimenting and making incremental changes for a long and healthy life.
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What I've Learned About Leadership, Perfection, and Being Human
This week, consider: What "cloak" are you wearing? What version of yourself are you performing? What would it cost you to take it off? What might you gain? Who holds space for you? If no one, who could you reach out to? Share your thoughts: DM me on Instagram @womenwhochange.official
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What I've Learned Leading Change for 15 Years
Michelle shares some key lessons from 15 years of working in change: You Cannot Out-Strategise Human Emotions Every Person Responds to Change Differently You Must Lean In, Listen, and Empathise to Understand Your Change Plan Must Address the Human Side You Must Meet Organisations Where They Are...
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Sustainable Leadership
Michelle talks about exhaustion and how to be more sustainable in your leadership. The quiet, creeping depletion that so many high-achieving women carry around. The constant low-level hum of tiredness that we've normalised to the point where we barely notice it anymore. This week's reflection: On…
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The Sponsor Gap in Leadership
In this episode, we talk about Sponsorship. A mentor is someone who gives you advice. They meet with you periodically. They share their wisdom, help you think through challenges, and offer guidance based on their experience. Mentors are valuable. A sponsor, on the other hand, is someone who uses...
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Leading Through Uncertainty
Leading Through Uncertainty: The Psychology of Change Each stage of the Change Curve needs something different from you. In denial: People need information, repeated calmly. In anger: People need to be heard, not corrected. In bargaining: People need boundaries, gently held. In depression: People...
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The Confidence Question
The confidence conversation isn't wrong. Many of us do need to back ourselves more. But it's incomplete. It places responsibility on individuals while leaving systems untouched. So this week, I invite you to reflect: Where have you seen the "confidence gap" narrative play out in your career—in…
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Redefining Strong: The Jacinda Ardern Leadership Lesson
I invite you to reflect: Where have you been told—explicitly or implicitly—that your natural way of leading isn't "strong enough"? What would it look like to bring more of your whole self to your leadership this week? And if you're comfortable, I'd love to hear: Who is a leader—maybe not famous,...
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The Numbers Don't Lie: Women in Leadership Then and Now
In this episode, we look at how far Australian Corporates have come in the past 15 years, and the work still to go. Some key statistics in Australia: Female CEOs ASX 300: ~10% (stagnant) Female CEOs ASX 200 (2011): 3% Women in CEO pipeline: 18% Women in management: 40.2% Women on ASX 300 boards:...
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The Heart of Change Leadership
I invite you to reflect on one change you’re leading or living through. Ask yourself: On a scale of 1-10, how psychologically safe does my team feel to voice concerns? When was the last time I really listened to someone’s experience of this change without jumping in to problem-solve? What is one...
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Why I Want More Women in Leadership
This is the podcast for women who want to change the world. If you have that deep desire to see things change in your organisation, your community, or from the inside out, then you are in exactly the right place. Here, we explore not just ideas, but the practical ways to lead change. We share...
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Welcome to a New Era
This is the podcast for women who want to change the world. If you have that deep desire to see things change in your organisation, your community, or from the inside out, then you are in exactly the right place. Here, we explore not just ideas, but the practical ways to lead change. We share...
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Goodbye Past. Hello Future.
In this podcast, Michelle wraps up season 2. From Supporting women in leadership and key topics - leadership, leading teams, confidence and popular episodes about feedback and managing toxic workplaces. To Go deeper for women in leadership who want to change the world and do my part to see change...
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Leading with a Brave Heart
Why I started the Leading with a Braveheart podcast. The leading with a braveheart journey I started out with 7 episodes on what I learned in the corporate world, as a woman. Then I was inspired to continue to support women in leadership with key topics such as leadership, leading teams…
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A Career Journey from Accountant to Leadership Coach
In this episode, Michelle shares her personal story from the heart with all the successes, the challenges and the raw experience of her life and career and how they are both one story and have an impact on how we show up at work and in life.
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What will leadership look like in 2026?
Michelle shares her predictions for leadership in 2026. What’s needed, what is valued, and most importantly, the shifts that leaders need to make internally. Inner Foundation: Know Self Self-Regulate Be Slow Down Outer Expression Intentional Unique Original
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Planning for 2026 with intention and confidence
In this podcast, Michelle shares a planning session for 2026. Some of the questions shared for looking ahead: What are you looking forward to in 2026? What are your Top 3 Goals? What are your Intentions? What is your word for the year? What is something a bit different or original for you in 2026?
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End of year review for leaders
In this podcast, Michelle shares a wrap up for 2025 and suggests how to do this: STEP 1: Complete a month by month reflections and notes STEP 2: Pull out your Highlights and Learnings
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Why Leadership Development needs to be slow and deep
Why a 12-Month Program? The Case for Slow, Deep Leadership Development I'm opening up just 5 spots for my year-long Leadership Blueprint VIP program. If you're interested in being considered, complete this application form.
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What Does It Really Take to Get Promoted?
In this podcast, Michelle shares how to make sure you get the promotion. The 3 P’s of Promotion: Performance Perception Politics Find out more about the 2026 Leadership Blueprint
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The Power of Your Leadership Values
In this podcast, Michelle Guide you through a short exercise to identify their top 2-3 core leadership values. Knowing your values is the foundation of authentic leadership. what do you feel in your “peak” moments? what’s missing in your “pit” moments? We do a deep dive on this inside the program...
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Navigating Office Politics and Egos Without Losing Yourself
In this podcast, Michelle shares how to navigate difficult personalities and build influence with integrity, without losing yourself. Reframe "office politics" as "stakeholder management." and discover strategies for dealing with difficult personalities, narcissists, and undermining peers You…
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Your Leadership Operating System
In this podcast, Michelle shares how it’s important to have systems in your life. >> habits >> routines >> rituals >> rhythms all play crucial roles in creating a calm, harmonious and productive life!
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How to Speak So Executives Listen
In this podcast, Michelle shares how to Speak So Executives Listen: The PREP Method Point Rationale Explanation Point Book end with the point… and the Preparation is key!!
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The Delegation Dilemma Every New Manager Faces
In this podcast, Michelle shares how to go from Doer to Leader. She covers how to overcome the Delegation Dilemma Every New Manager Faces starting with finding tasks that are repeatable and teachable. If you want access to the full 4 leadership pillars, get on the waitlist -...
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Executive Presence Isn't What You Think
In this podcast, Michelle shares the secret to executive presence. The 5C's of Leading with Impact: Compassion Clarity Courage Confidence Calm visit the website - www.braveheartcoach.com.au
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Why Your Technical Skills Are Holding Your Leadership Career Back
In this podcast, Michelle shares Why Your Technical Skills Are Holding You Back and what to focus on. The leadership blueprint leadership skills self-awareness how you influence people and the systems you build Link to the quiz: https://braveheartcoach.outgrow.us/impactquiz
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How to be a more present leader
In this podcast, Michelle shares how even in this world with so many distractions, how to stay present with others, with your tasks and yourself. Techniques for being present >> with others >> with your tasks >> with yourself
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Must Have Habits for Leaders
In this podcast, Michelle shares the must-have leadership habits The essential leadership habits: lead through action be calm in the storm be reliable own mistakes be a great improviser
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Adaptive & Authentic – How New Managers Can Lead with Agility and Integrity
In this podcast, Michelle shares how to be an adaptive leader and stay authentic. Anchor in your core values Adjust how you do things, not who you are Learn out-loud
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The Foundations of Authentic Leadership
In this podcast, Michelle shares the idea of authentic leadership The core foundations of authentic leadership: Self-awareness Relateability purposeful Integrity
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The Confidence Cure
In this podcast, Michelle shares "The Confidence Cure" The life-changing workshop Michelle runs comes to the pod! Listen in to hear the 3 step process to cure your lack of confidence. be aware be brave be kind
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How to Balance Confidence and Humility
In this podcast, Michelle shares how the fear of being seen as confident can hold us back. Tips to feel confident and not lose your humility: have purpose and meaning for your leadership listen first remember that humans are not better than another human: what is your mantra?
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The Power in Lacking Confidence
In this podcast, Michelle shares how a lack of confidence can be a positive thing. The lack of confidence is complex. In this episode we break down what it means to lack confidence versus how external factors can make us feel like we’re not confident and how perception of confidence is different…
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The Secret About Confidence
In this podcast, Michelle shares some of the less known facts about “confidence. If you’ve always struggled with confidence or the ability to maintain your confidence, this episode will help you shift your thinking about what it takes to feel confident.
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How to be a compassionate leader
In this podcast, Michelle shares 3 ways to become a more compassionate leader and human being. Listen deeply (without fixing or interrupting) Assume positive intent (seek to understand before reacting) Small acts of care (e.g., checking in, acknowledging effort)
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From Judgment to Curiosity: The Compassionate Leader’s Shift
In this podcast, Michelle shares how judgment shows up in leadership. This episode covers: The cost of judgmental leadership (e.g., stifled innovation, low trust) How compassion reduces judgment (curiosity > criticism) Tools to pause judgment (e.g., asking "What’s their story?")
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How to be more self-compassionate
In this podcast, Michelle shares how to become more self compassionate Self-kindness vs. self-judgment Common humanity vs. isolation Mindfulness vs. over-identification
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What is Compassionate Leadership?
In this podcast, Michelle shares what is compassionate leadership and why it is important in this era. Studies show compassionate leaders create: Higher trust (People feel safe to innovate.) Stronger loyalty (Teams stick together through challenges.) Better performance (When people feel valued,...
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3 Things to Do to Avoid Burnout
In this podcast, Michelle shares how you can avoid burnout even when you are too busy to think about it! monotask instead of multitasking showing gratitude the boundary script
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The 3 Types of Burnout and How to Fix Them
In this podcast, Michelle shares the 3 types of burnout and how to deal with them. overload under challenged worn out
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5 signs you’re heading to burnout
In this podcast, Michelle shares the 5 unknown signs of burnout and how to notice them early and how to manage them before they take control of your life. You don’t have time for basic needs You resent people with boundaries Small decisions feel overwhelming You’ve stopped feeling joy in moments...
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Are You Leading from a Full Cup?
In this podcast, Michelle shares a check in process for you to make sure you’re on track to be the best person you can be in 2025. If you want Michelle's Journal prompts, DM "WELLBEING" on Instagram @braveheartcoach
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‘Too Soft’ to Lead? How Servant Leaders Thrive in Competitive Cultures
In this podcast, Michelle shares how to manage push-back on servant leadership. 3 Strategies to Stand Firm (Without Losing Your Cool): 1. The ‘Strong Back, Soft Front’ Approach 2. Leverage a ‘Covert’ approach Servant Leadership if you need to 3. The ‘Kill Them with Success’ Move
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Servant Leadership & Authenticity
In this podcast, Michelle shares the connection between servant Leadership & authenticity. Authenticity is the alignment between one’s values, words, and actions. When combined with servant leadership, it: Builds Credibility – Employees trust leaders who are genuine. Encourages Vulnerability –...
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How to use servant leadership to influence
In this podcast, Michelle shares how to use servant leadership to influence at work. Servant Leadership as a Tool for Influence: Unlike coercive leadership, servant leaders influence through: Trust & Respect – People follow willingly when they feel supported. Leading by Example – Demonstrating...
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How to use servant leadership in projects
In this podcast, Michelle shares how to use servant leadership within projects. Why Servant Leadership Works for Projects Empowers Team Ownership – Team members take initiative when trusted. Improves Collaboration – Open communication reduces silos. Enhances Problem-Solving – Diverse perspectives...
About this show
This is the podcast for women who want to change the world.
If you have that deep desire to see things change in your organisation, your community, or from the inside out, then this is for you.
Here, we explore ideas and practical ways to lead change. You will hear stories of women who are making a difference, to energise and equip you on your own path. Think of this as your weekly source of inspiration and strategy for the journey.
Hosted by
Michelle Johns
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