Masculine vs. Feminine Communication Styles: The Socially Conditioned Extremes in Self Promotion- EP56

Masculine vs. Feminine Communication Styles: The Socially Conditioned Extremes in Self Promotion- EP56

All men don't communicate in a certain way, not all women communicate the opposite... I know, knickers will be twisted over this episode and given how the phrase 'toxic masculinity' has been hijacked and even emerging young men are scared to be themselves... I understand the concern... But in my work coaching leaders to be heard, there are some common blockers... and specifically, in this chat we're talking about how you sell yourself. In an interview or on the job. How do you make your brilliance known, without... agression or sleaziness? How do we lean into the strengths of masculie and feminine styles of communication, without veering to the extremes? And, does doing that mean we're being inauthentic? The way we communicate has less to do with the gender assigned at birth and everything to do with how we were socialised to communicate. The way we were taught to show up in relationships, how to be taken seriously, how to be seen. This episode is a micro masterclass in how to challenge the stereotype you were taught to use... and what to do instead, for a better, more helpful result. This is the communication style that will help you to be heard - without slimy self promotion tactics that make your skin crawl. Let's break the mould. This episode explores how we can communicate from a place of authentic power and balance, specifically in relation to 'selling yourself'. If you're ready to embrace communication that's grounded in authenticity, power, and balance, this episode is for you. Much love, Cath ✨ Ready for the balanced, high-performing version of you? 🌿 Join The Balance Project Your $25/month Netflix-style hub for thriving work-life balance, with live coaching, in-person Balance Walks, and practical game changers you can use straight away. balancewon.com [https://balancewon.com/login] 📚 Buy the Books Including Cath's The Did Great Habit: BOOKSTORE [https://www.workloadrebellion.com/bookstore] 🎧 Hit Subscribe! to never miss a new episode 💡Follow on Instagram @thegoddessofbalance [https://www.instagram.com/thegoddessofbalance/] 👋🏻Connect on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/nolancatherine [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolancatherine] 💖 Facebook Friend @catherine.nolan.coach [https://www.facebook.com/catherine.nolan.coach] 📺 Watch on YouTube @cathnolancoach [https://www.youtube.com/@cathnolancoach] 🎙️ About The Goddess of Balance Podcast Hosted by Catherine Nolan — five-time #1 bestselling author, multi-award-winning leadership and performance coach — this podcast explores how to build real balance: the kind that fuels peak performance at work and peace at home. Because balance is doing what matters brilliantly, and resting just as well. Thanks for sharing the journey with us!

A 9 Minute Meditation for Balanced Thinking

This 9-minute guided meditation is designed to cut through the noise of your mental load and bring you instant clarity, focus, and alignment—fast. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just need to reset your energy, this practice will get you there without overthinking it. There isn't even an INTRO for this episode. (No extra talking at all - who KNEW that was psossible!) Download / save this shortie mediation episode for whenever you need it. At work, at home, its a hefty 9 minute fog - clearing balance session. Hit play, drop in, and walk away with a clear head and balanced thinking—ready to move forward with confidence. Much love, Cath ✨ Ready for the balanced, high-performing version of you? 🌿 Join The Balance Project Your $25/month Netflix-style hub for thriving work-life balance, with live coaching, in-person Balance Walks, and practical game changers you can use straight away. balancewon.com [https://balancewon.com/login] 📚 Buy the Books Including Cath's The Did Great Habit: BOOKSTORE [https://www.workloadrebellion.com/bookstore] 🎧 Hit Subscribe! to never miss a new episode 💡Follow on Instagram @thegoddessofbalance [https://www.instagram.com/thegoddessofbalance/] 👋🏻Connect on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/nolancatherine [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolancatherine] 💖 Facebook Friend @catherine.nolan.coach [https://www.facebook.com/catherine.nolan.coach] 📺 Watch on YouTube @cathnolancoach [https://www.youtube.com/@cathnolancoach] 🎙️ About The Goddess of Balance Podcast Hosted by Catherine Nolan — five-time #1 bestselling author, multi-award-winning leadership and performance coach — this podcast explores how to build real balance: the kind that fuels peak performance at work and peace at home. Because balance is doing what matters brilliantly, and resting just as well. Thanks for sharing the journey with us!

No Time For Rest? Here's Your 9 Minute Fix

The Recharge for the Time-Poor: This is the 9-Minute Game-Changer When you're juggling all the things, balance can feel like a luxury you just don't have time for. But, shcking as it may sound, balance doesn't have to take time away from what's important to you—instead, it's about thinking better in the time you already have. In this episode, I break down a 7-step mental shift that takes just minutes to get you thinking more clearly, prioritising better, and showing up as the leader (and human) you actually want to be. No fluff, no guilt—just practical strategies that fit into your reality. And because I know knowing isn't the same as doing, I've got a bonus guided meditation dropping today too—so when you need a reset, it's right there for you. Because balance is performacne plus rest: they enable each other. It's a power move. 🎧 Listen now Much love, Cath ✨ Ready for the balanced, high-performing version of you? 🌿 Join The Balance Project Your $25/month Netflix-style hub for thriving work-life balance, with live coaching, in-person Balance Walks, and practical game changers you can use straight away. balancewon.com [https://balancewon.com/login] 📚 Buy the Books Including Cath's The Did Great Habit: BOOKSTORE [https://www.workloadrebellion.com/bookstore] 🎧 Hit Subscribe! to never miss a new episode 💡Follow on Instagram @thegoddessofbalance [https://www.instagram.com/thegoddessofbalance/] 👋🏻Connect on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/nolancatherine [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolancatherine] 💖 Facebook Friend @catherine.nolan.coach [https://www.facebook.com/catherine.nolan.coach] 📺 Watch on YouTube @cathnolancoach [https://www.youtube.com/@cathnolancoach] 🎙️ About The Goddess of Balance Podcast Hosted by Catherine Nolan — five-time #1 bestselling author, multi-award-winning leadership and performance coach — this podcast explores how to build real balance: the kind that fuels peak performance at work and peace at home. Because balance is doing what matters brilliantly, and resting just as well. Thanks for sharing the journey with us!

Reverse Imposter Syndrome

Imposter Syndrome is when others think you're better than you think you are. But what happens when you know you're brilliant, yet you're still not getting the recognition you deserve? That's what I call Reverse Imposter Syndrome. In this episode, I'm sharing the term I coined to describe that dangerous trap where you start doubting your brilliance because your work isn't being acknowledged. The truth is, the problem isn't your brilliance at all—it's likely your communication style. If you're caught in Reverse Imposter Syndrome, this episode is a must-listen to break free from the frustration, reclaim your confidence, and step into your true potential. ✨ Ready for the balanced, high-performing version of you? 🌿 Join The Balance Project Your $25/month Netflix-style hub for thriving work-life balance, with live coaching, in-person Balance Walks, and practical game changers you can use straight away. balancewon.com [https://balancewon.com/login] 📚 Buy the Books Including Cath's The Did Great Habit: BOOKSTORE [https://www.workloadrebellion.com/bookstore] 🎧 Hit Subscribe! to never miss a new episode 💡Follow on Instagram @thegoddessofbalance [https://www.instagram.com/thegoddessofbalance/] 👋🏻Connect on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/nolancatherine [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolancatherine] 💖 Facebook Friend @catherine.nolan.coach [https://www.facebook.com/catherine.nolan.coach] 📺 Watch on YouTube @cathnolancoach [https://www.youtube.com/@cathnolancoach] 🎙️ About The Goddess of Balance Podcast Hosted by Catherine Nolan — five-time #1 bestselling author, multi-award-winning leadership and performance coach — this podcast explores how to build real balance: the kind that fuels peak performance at work and peace at home. Because balance is doing what matters brilliantly, and resting just as well. Thanks for sharing the journey with us!

Tracey Spicer is Disrupting AI Before It's Too Late

Balance Vs. The World: Wha'ts AI's role in the chaos? Achieving balance is an internal game, but let's be real- it's constantly held hostage by the world we live in. Expectations, conditioning, the cost of living, kids, parents, the boss... And now we add in AI to that mix. AI has the potential to make it better- or make it worse. You and I are the end users of AI, right? We're not just consumers, we're humans. So it should be built with us in mind. But is it? Enter Tracey Spicer. She's the expert on how a lack of diversity is shaping our future world-and not in a good way. Tracey Spicer AM is a Walkley Award-winning journalist, author, broadcaster, and fierce advocate for gender equality and media reform. We're also practically neighbours, sharing a lagoon and a love of balance. In this brilliant (and hilarious) chat, we dig into how AI is already shaping our world and what we can do to take the wheel from here. AI gives us an ironic mismatch: technology meant for the future that's actually dragging us back to the inequities of the past. Tracey's got the insights on how we can step up right now and become active participants in shaping the world we want for tomorrow. So, join us, friend. It's a brave, funny, and powerful conversation you won't want to miss. Much love, Cath ✨ Ready for the balanced, high-performing version of you? 🌿 Join The Balance Project Your $25/month Netflix-style hub for thriving work-life balance, with live coaching, in-person Balance Walks, and practical game changers you can use straight away. balancewon.com [https://balancewon.com/login] 📚 Buy the Books Get Tracey's book, Man Made, or Catherine's The Did Great Habit: BOOKSTORE [https://www.workloadrebellion.com/bookstore] 🎧 Hit Subscribe! to never miss a new episode 💡Follow on Instagram follow Tracey @traceyspicer [https://www.instagram.com/traceyspicer/] or Cath and the Podcast @thegoddessofbalance [https://www.instagram.com/thegoddessofbalance/] 👋🏻Connect on LinkedIn Tracey linkedin.com/in/traceyspicer [https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceyspicer/] or Cath linkedin.com/in/nolancatherine [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolancatherine] 💖 Facebook Friend Tracey @traceyspicerjournalist [https://www.facebook.com/traceyspicerjournalist] and Cath @catherine.nolan.coach [https://www.facebook.com/catherine.nolan.coach] 📺 Watch on YouTube @cathnolancoach [https://www.youtube.com/@cathnolancoach] 🎙️ About The Goddess of Balance Podcast Hosted by Catherine Nolan — five-time #1 bestselling author, multi-award-winning leadership and performance coach — this podcast explores how to build real balance: the kind that fuels peak performance at work and peace at home. Because balance is doing what matters brilliantly, and resting just as well. Thanks for sharing the journey with us!