Have you ever found yourself avoiding being too direct with your team, worried that clarity might come off as harsh?

What if your softness - your care, empathy, and gentle nature wasn’t the problem… but the lack of structure around it was?

You’ve been trying to lead from the heart, but it’s not working the way you hoped… and your team might be feeling it too.

Can you relate?
🌸 Have you ever struggled to balance being kind with being clear?
🌸 Does the idea of soft leadership sometimes leave you second-guessing your impact?

We get it.
Leading with warmth matters deeply - but without boundaries, even the best intentions can create confusion.

You’re not alone in this.

On this week’s episode, Merinda unpacks the surprising truth about softness in leadership, and why it’s only half the story.

And it’s not just about being nice or setting firm rules...
Her insights from the horses reveal how true softness actually requires structure.
Plus, we’re unpacking how to correct gently, lead clearly, and still show up with heart.

If you’ve ever avoided a hard conversation to “keep the peace,” this episode is for you.
If you’ve been searching for a way to lead with empathy and effectiveness, you’ll find exactly what you need here.

If you’re trying to build deep trust and powerful results—this episode will show you how to align softness with strength.

🌸 Episode Highlights:

• The unexpected ways softness without structure creates anxiety
• “Be clear before you’re kind” and why clarity is the true foundation of compassionate leadership
• A gentle approach to course-correcting early so you build confidence, not confusion, in your team

🌸 Ready to realign your leadership?

If you’re in leadership navigating the tension between heart-led connection and strategic clarity, The Leadership Realignment Session is your next step.

This 1:1 coaching experience helps you step into leadership that feels both authentic and effective.

Book your session today via this link - https://merindasmith.podia.com/aligned_success

Connect with Merinda:


Instagram: @IamMerindaSmith

Website: www.merindasmith.com.au