E5 Are You Leading or Performing? How Ambitious Women Lose Themselves, and Reclaim Their Spark
Lead with Spark · 2025-07-16 · 14 min
Episode notes
Are you leading, or just performing? In this powerful episode, Lynsey dives into what it really means to live and lead with authenticity, especially as a woman in leadership. If you’ve ever looked around your life and thought, “I’m doing everything I’m supposed to do, so why do I feel like I’ve lost myself?” This one’s for you. You’ll learn: Why ambitious women unknowingly drift out of alignment What it feels like to lead authentically (and how to know when you’re not) The five places to check when you feel off or burnt out How to stop performing and start leading from your values and strengths You’ll also hear a story from one of Lynsey’s coaching clients who went from overwhelmed and disconnected to confident and energized just by returning to her authentic self. Whether you're leading a team, a business, or your family, this episode will help you reclaim your spark and lead with confidence, without burning out. Plus: Download the free “Authenticity Self-Check” Want more? Visit the blog for bonus reflections and stories from the episode. Apply for a free coaching session or book Lynsey for a keynote by visiting lynseymulder.com
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