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Real conversations for women who lead differently. Join Yvonne Heimann, Leadership & Efficiency Coach, for honest discussions with female leaders who are rewriting the rules on their own terms. Every episode explores the challenges women face in leadership - from building effective teams to creating systems that grow your business without burning you out. We dive into what matters: balancing intuition with strategy, building sustainable success, and leading authentically. Whether you're a digital entrepreneur, executive, or business owner, you'll discover practical strategies for team management, business automation, leadership development, and personal growth. No fluff, no cookie-cutter advice - just real conversations about what works when you're ready to step into bigger leadership while staying true to yourself. This isn't about following someone else's blueprint. It's about finding your unique leadership style and building a business that supports the life you want. Join us to explore frameworks that help you evolve as a leader without losing what makes you, you. Perfect for female executives, women entrepreneurs, business owners, and anyone ready to lead with both vision and heart. New episodes cover leadership strategies, business systems, team building, and the intersection of feminine wisdom and strategic action. She Is A Leader is brought to you by AskYvi.com, where visionary leaders find personalized support to transform their leadership impact through people-centered systems that scale. Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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How to Lead as a Woman in a Male-Dominated Industry with Hannah Hurckes
Episode 67
Tuesday, 5 May, 2026
Building a business in a male-dominated industry comes with a different kind of pressure, one where you’re often underestimated before you even get the chance to speak.In this episode of the She Is a Leader Podcast, we explore what it really takes to lead when you’re constantly being questioned, labeled, or placed into expectations that were never built for you.I’m joined by Hannah Hurckes, founder and CEO of Boss Lady Logistics, who shares how she built her company in the logistics space while challenging outdated norms and redefining what leadership looks like for women.In this conversation, Hannah opens up about the moment she was asked “whose assistant are you?” at a conference, and how that experience shaped her confidence, resilience, and leadership style over time.We talk about leading by example, building trust within your team, and why your actions will always speak louder than trying to prove yourself.Hannah also shares how she approaches team culture, balancing high expectations with real support, and what it looks like to grow a business without losing the human side of leadership.If you’ve ever felt overlooked or underestimated, this episode will shift how you think about authority, leadership, and the way you show up.--------------DISCLAIMER:This podcast is sponsored by AskYvi.com. Some links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission.--------------🌟 Meet Hannah HurckesWebsite: http://www.bossladylogistics.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahhurckes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahhurckes/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahtherealbossladyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hannahhurckesX: https://x.com/HannahHurckesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannah.hurckes/--------------🌟Connect with Yvihttps://instagram.com/askyvihttps://www.facebook.com/AskYvi/--------------🏆 Highlights 🏆00:00 | Introduction 02:30 | Facing gender bias in a male-dominated industry 04:30 | “Whose assistant are you?” defining moment 08:00 | What “Boss Lady” really means in leadership 12:30 | Setting boundaries without losing authority 15:00 | Managing teams with trust, not micromanagement 21:00 | Aligning employee growth with business goals 27:00 | The impact of compassionate leadership on business growth 33:00 | Balancing empathy with accountability as a CEO 36:00 | Boss Lady Logistics and future vision 42:00 | Breaking labels and rewriting the narrative--------------powered by ecamm: https://askyvi.tips/ecammand Transistor.fm : https://askyvi.tips/transistorfm--------------Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SheIsALeaderSubscribe to Podcast: https://askyvi.tips/podcastApply to be a guest: https://askyvi.tips/pod-SIALProud member of the podmatch network
