
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 Feminine Leadership Coach, Self-Love Coach, and Energy Healer
(and also musings on being a millennial woman in this day and age. ☺️)
A Blog By Lindsey Maza, Founder of The Self-Love Knowing + the Not Your Dad’s Leadership Movement

The Real Reason Women Need Women Led Leadership Training
Why should women seek out women-led leadership training? This post explores how societal expectations, emotional labor, and the unique challenges women face in leadership roles make female-led training crucial. Learn why women supporting women in leadership can make all the difference!

You Are Women’s History in the Making
You are someone’s version of history in the making. This heartfelt read will remind you of the impact you’re making every day — through your leadership, courage, and authenticity. Celebrate your story and keep leading with self-love!

6 Journal Prompts to Lead with Your Feminine Energy
Reconnect and lead with your feminine energy through deep self-reflection. These six powerful journal prompts will help you realign with your intuition, authenticity, and natural flow so you can lead with confidence and ease.

How Self-Love Can Help You Navigate Conflict as a Leader
Self-love isn’t just about feeling good—it’s a powerful tool for handling conflict at work with resilience and confidence. Discover how centering on self-love allows you to stay grounded, set healthy boundaries, and handle tough situations with ease.

3 Ways to Forgive Yourself and Lead With More Compassion
Self-Forgiveness is tough. We mess up, we replay it on a loop, and we get stuck in a guilt spiral. Sound familiar?
But here’s the truth: Self-Forgiveness isn’t just about moving on. It’s about showing yourself the love and compassion you deserve—because if you don’t, who will?

Why Emotional Regulation is About Holding Space, Not Control
When you think of “emotional regulation,” do you picture controlling your feelings and staying composed? Let's look at it from a new perspective: Emotional regulation isn’t about control—it’s about holding space.

Move Beyond Emotional Intelligence: Embrace Emotional Embodiment
What if every leader gave themselves the grace to truly feel and reflect? How different would your workplace feel? How would your workplace change?
When we lead with Emotional Embodiment, we model a new way of being—one that embraces humanity and elevates the entire workplace.

Why Emotional Intelligence is a Feminine Leadership Superpower
Have you ever noticed how, somewhere along the way, we were taught that being emotional was a weakness? That in order to be successful, we had to suppress our natural instincts—our empathy, our intuition, our emotional intelligence—and trade them in for a more “masculine” version of leadership?
It’s time we talk about why that’s not working—and how embracing your emotional intelligence, the feminine way, can be your ultimate superpower.

Feminine Leadership Principle #10: Honor Yourself with Holistic Care + Lead with Alignment
Taking care of your whole self isn’t a luxury—it’s a leadership necessity. You might think you can power through on fumes, but let’s be real: sustainable, impactful leadership only happens when you prioritize your health, your body, and your mind. This principle isn’t about squeezing in a quick workout or a bubble bath (although both are chef’s kiss ✨). It’s about creating a lifestyle where caring for yourself is non-negotiable.

Feminine Leadership Principle #9: Movement—Inspire Progress + Cultivate Growth
Let’s be real—leadership isn’t about standing still. If you want your team to thrive, you need to be moving forward, growing, and inspiring them to do the same. It’s not about rushing or forcing change but fostering an environment where progress and innovation naturally flourish. Your job as a leader is to inspire others to take that next step with confidence, creativity, and trust in themselves.