Be the Leader You Once Needed
Dear Women Leaders,
What do you wish your younger self had when she stepped into leadership?
Clear guidance?
A boss you could trust?
More confidence?
Consistent, ongoing support?
Here's the thing: you might still need those things. That doesn’t mean you’ve failed. It means you’re human. And it means you have a beautiful opportunity.
You now hold the power to provide that same foundation for someone else.
Whether you're managing a team, mentoring an aspiring leader, or guiding a colleague, ask yourself:
How am I showing up for others in ways I once wished someone had shown up for me?
How am I building a workplace culture where clarity, trust, and support are the norm—not the exception?
How am I pouring confidence into those who are still figuring it out?
It might sound like another task on your to-do list, but it’s deeper than that.
These are not just things you do.
They are how you lead.
When you lead from a place of reflection and intention, you not only strengthen others—you heal parts of yourself, too.
Sincerely,
Your Leadership Coach
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Rebecca Malotke-Meslin is the founder of Pleasantly Aggressive Coaching & Consulting, where she helps women working in independent schools and non-profit organizations to lead more confidently, authentically, and unapologetically. Rebecca combines a background in social research with 20 years of sales, marketing, communications, and school leadership to create an in-depth and engaging experience for her clients. Rebecca is also the co-host of the Confidently You: Women in Leadership Podcast.
