In this episode of Leading You, Julie Hyde tackles something that genuinely frustrates her. The constant advice women receive to “speak up more”, “be more visible”, and “take up space”.
On the surface, it sounds empowering. It sounds like confidence. It sounds like progress.
But after years of working with smart, capable professionals in leadership and business, Julie has seen a pattern emerge. Many people are already speaking up. They’re contributing in meetings, sharing ideas and being visible, yet they are still overlooked for influence and their next level of leadership.
Why?
Because speaking up on its own is not a strategy.
Without clarity, anchoring and positioning, visibility can actually weaken your influence rather than strengthen it.
In this episode Julie explores the difference between participation and contribution, why relevance matters more than volume in today’s workplace, and how aligning your voice with who you are and where you are going next changes the weight of your leadership presence.
Your voice carries authority when it is anchored to clarity, values and direction.
Not simply volume.
What We Cover in This Episode
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to Leading You
00:49 Why the “speak up more” advice is incomplete
02:37 Why clarity matters more than visibility
03:55 Relevance and real value in today’s workplace
05:31 What are you actually known for?
06:51 Leadership in the AI era
07:47 Anchoring your identity as a leader
09:32 Why positioning builds authority
12:08 Three reflection questions before you speak
13:34 Why clarity beats volume
14:24 Final reflection
15:06 Rate, review and closing
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