Bridging the Confidence Gap: Women Leading with Emotional Intelligence
Mon Jan 05 2026
Empowering Women: Redefining Leadership and Bridging the Confidence Gap
In this episode, we challenge the notion that women are not natural leaders by showcasing hard data and neuroscience research that highlights the elite leadership skills women possess. From outperforming financially in executive roles to excelling in emotional intelligence and crisis management, we provide evidence that women are wired to lead. We also explore the societal factors that contribute to the confidence gap, and offer actionable strategies to reclaim and own our leadership identity. Straighten those crowns, ladies—2026 is the year to step into your leadership potential.
00:00 Introduction: Women in Leadership
00:32 Evidence of Women's Leadership Success
01:34 Neuroscience Behind Female Leadership
02:59 Emotional Intelligence and Leadership
04:09 Challenges Women Face in Leadership
04:52 Key Leadership Skills of Women
05:50 Reclaiming Leadership Identity
06:17 Conclusion: Embrace Your Leadership
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Empowering Women: Redefining Leadership and Bridging the Confidence Gap In this episode, we challenge the notion that women are not natural leaders by showcasing hard data and neuroscience research that highlights the elite leadership skills women possess. From outperforming financially in executive roles to excelling in emotional intelligence and crisis management, we provide evidence that women are wired to lead. We also explore the societal factors that contribute to the confidence gap, and offer actionable strategies to reclaim and own our leadership identity. Straighten those crowns, ladies—2026 is the year to step into your leadership potential. 00:00 Introduction: Women in Leadership 00:32 Evidence of Women's Leadership Success 01:34 Neuroscience Behind Female Leadership 02:59 Emotional Intelligence and Leadership 04:09 Challenges Women Face in Leadership 04:52 Key Leadership Skills of Women 05:50 Reclaiming Leadership Identity 06:17 Conclusion: Embrace Your Leadership