Women In Business: Julie O'Sullivan Business Psychologist

The Psychology of Leadership: Building Safety, Accountability, and Confidence In Coaching and in Life.

In this conversation, I sit down with Julie to explore the deeper layers of leadership the ones that aren’t about strategy or systems, but about safety, regulation, and emotional maturity.

We unpack what really shapes how people show up under pressure, and how early conditioning, self-worth, and unmet needs can silently direct a leader’s tone, communication, and boundaries. We talk about the difference between kindness and avoidance and why so many leaders confuse empathy with self-abandonment. Julie shares how true emotional safety inside a team or coaching space doesn’t mean comfort; it means trust, accountability, and repair.

Together, we explore what it looks like to build boundaries without losing connection, why nervous system awareness is the foundation of sustainable leadership, and the one emotional skill every coach or business owner needs if they want to create real impact without burning out.

This episode is for anyone leading people, holding space for clients, or simply learning how to communicate with more courage and compassion.