Ridding the World of Lazy Leadership: Julie Holunga on Direct Communication, Trust, and Taking Control of Your Career

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Julie Holunga is on a mission to rid the world of lazy leadership. With decades of experience coaching high-performing professionals, she knows what it takes to lead with confidence, communicate effectively, and build trust. In this episode, Julie dives into the importance of strong leadership language, why conflict is necessary for growth, and how professionals can step into their authority without self-sabotage.

She shares her journey from working with Harvard Business School to launching her own leadership coaching practice, helping attorneys, CPAs, and business leaders master the Trusted Voice Paradigm. We also explore the generational shifts in leadership styles, the role of confidence in conflict resolution, and why pausing before reacting is the most underrated leadership skill.

If you're ready to level up your leadership and communicate with clarity and conviction, this episode is for you.

Notes:

• The Trusted Voice Paradigm – What it is and how leaders can use it to increase trust, collaboration, and productivity in their teams.
• Why strong leadership language matters – The words you use shape how others perceive your authority and influence.
• The confidence trap – How both overconfidence and lack of confidence can sabotage leadership.
• Handling conflict like a leader – Why avoiding conflict is a leadership killer and how to navigate difficult conversations with ease.
• The power of the pause – How taking a breath before responding can transform leadership effectiveness.
• Generational shifts in leadership – How younger professionals integrate work and life differently and what today’s leaders can learn from it.
• Lessons from a global upbringing – How Julie’s experience living across multiple countries shaped her curiosity and leadership approach.

Connect with Julie Holunga

Stay connected and learn more about Julie’s work in leadership development and executive coaching:

• 🌍 Website: julieholunga.com
• 🔗 LinkedIn: Julie Holunga
• 📺 YouTube: Julie’s TEDx Talk
• ✉️ Contact: Request a Consultation

Julie is on a mission to transform leadership by fostering trust, communication, and impact—don’t miss out on her insights!

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