Not Your Dad’s Leadership Blog
Follow along for insights, reflections, tips and tools I’ve learned on my journey from workplace trauma and burnout to a Certified Leadership Coach focusing on how it feels to lead rather than just how it looks on paper.
(and also musings on being a millennial woman in this day and age. ☺️)
A Blog By Lindsey Maza
Knowing yourself isn't soft. It's the most powerful thing you can do as a leader.
Welcome to the new era of leadership — where the deepest, most radical thing you can do is actually know who you are.
You didn't come this far to lose yourself at the top
You worked hard. You got the title, the seat at the table, maybe even the team you always wanted. And somewhere between your first big promotion and right now — you look up and wonder: when did I stop feeling like myself?
You Know Your Value… But Still Don’t Advocate for Yourself
You’ve done the work. You’ve been in your role long enough to see it clearly: you know what you’re doing, people trust you, and you handle your responsibilities with skill and care.
And yet, when it comes to money, something shifts.
Being Good at Your Job Isn’t the Same as Trusting Yourself
We’ve built careers on being perceptive, on reading dynamics, on anticipating reactions, on adjusting just enough to keep things smooth. That skill paid off. It got us promoted. It made us “easy to work with.” It made us respected.
But it also quietly trained us to treat our own knowing like it needs approval before it’s allowed to exist.
The 7 Self-Skills High-Performing Women Actually Need
There’s the job. And then there’s what it feels like to do the job.
Those are two very different skill sets.
Leading From Where You Are - How to Lead Through Different Seasons
Struggling to show up when everything feels heavy? This blog is your reminder that real leadership doesn’t require perfection. It starts with honoring your energy and leading from the season you’re in. You’ll walk away with practical, empowering ways to lead through hard seasons (without burning out)
What It Actually Means to Be a Leader (Even Without the Title)
You don’t need a title to lead—but there’s more to it than just “speaking up.” Here’s what most people miss about showing up as a leader
How to Speak Up in Meetings Without Overthinking Everything
Struggling to speak up in meetings without spiraling afterward? Here’s what’s really going on underneath the fear.
How to Make Leadership Feel Good Again (Yes, Even in High-Pressure Environments)
Feeling burned out by leadership? Discover how to make leadership feel good again in high-pressure environments. Learn how to prioritize well-being, set boundaries, and lead with energy and ease for sustainable success.
Why AI Will Never Replace Feminine Leadership
AI might be changing how we work, but it can’t replace what makes you a powerful leader: your emotional intelligence, intuition, and presence. Discover why soft skills aren’t optional—they’re the future of leadership in a world driven by tech.