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In hindsight, I wish I would have sought out clarity on my particular sphere of influence in the jobs that I held. Because going "above and beyond" seemed to get me further, I gave up the need for clarity and became exhausted instead. Listen in for the strategy I use now to be sure that myself and my employer have the same vision for my role.

This episode is the second in a new series where I'm sharing my very real mistakes in the business world. Students, educators, leaders, and employees- listen in. This one is my Business Mistake #2: Too high of expectations for higher education.

I have always promised authenticity through an imperfect journey, so I'm sharing the major mistakes I've made in business. There's information and key takeaway points for those of you in leadership and who are functioning solo during this season. Listen in to hear more about Business Mistake #1: Not fully understanding what it meant to be female in the business world. 

This one's for the leaders, managers, and team oriented bosses! Holding space for your employees is an intimidating concept that very few people are doing, let alone talking about. Let me walk you through how I went from chatting with my team between customers to providing the characteristics of a safe space to have a conversation. 

I see you, and your desire to be seen as a leader within your organization. I understand (firsthand) how challenging it can be to journey into discovering your authentic self, and then to walk into a workplace in which you feel unseen. In this episode, I'm giving you my 7 suggestions and questions for authentically leading from the middle of your organizational hierarchy. 

We just finished a brief series about Authenticity in Business, where I covered the ways that authenticity did and did not show up in some of the previous jobs that I have held. In this 6 minute wrap-up, I am giving you a handful of questions to refer back to when you are checking in with yourself. Take a quick breath of fresh air, and listen in to hear my key points of internal communication to help you recenter, and see how you relate to the environment around you. 

Here's the truth: Some things don't go as planned. And other things don't go as planned...over and over and over again. On this final episode of the "Authenticity in Business" series, I'm sharing with you the key takeaways I got from some of my most challenging workplace moments. This episode covers everything from communication, to interviewing, all the way to vulnerable humility with your team. Listen in to hear how authenticity emerged during this particular job that I held, and my tips for how you can build and honor the authentic you. 

Being authentically honest in business feels like a high-risk, low reward scenario. But is it, really? What if authentic honesty would actually enhance your client relationships? This episode is part of my "Authenticity in Business" series, so you better believe I'm talking about ways authenticity was, and was not, present in my previous job. Listen in to hear how authentic honesty can be possible in the business world. 

Grab your notebooks, y'all. This episode, episode 3 in the Authenticity in Business series, is JAM PACKED of good information. You're going to learn what it looks like to truly cover your employees and your clients, but most importantly- how to cover yourself when there is no covering above you. As I discuss red flags in the work environment, there is brief mention of sexual harassment in the workplace, but I'll warn you so that you can skip forward if your heart isn't in a good place to hear it. Otherwise, there is a ton of solid information for you, in whatever role you hold. 

Authenticity is a broad subject, which is often lacking in less-broad business environments. It leaves us torn between exhibiting the fullness of ourselves and the temptation to dim our authenticity in order to "fit". Listen in to this week's episode, the second in the "Authenticity in Business" series, to hear my two cents on maintaining your authenticity while creating an authentic space for your clients.

This is the first episode in the "Authenticity in Business" series. I'm walking you through my very first retail sales position, and sharing how I bridged the gap between authenticity and servant leadership in a setting that required adaptation in every moment. 

You build up the courage to raise your voice for a moment. But when the opposition rolls in, it feels easier to take down your words, to erase their existence. What would happen if you got in touch with the authentic you, and were able to communicate clearly and from your core? 

Your communication during crisis shouldn't look much different than communication apart from crisis. Consistency, rapid boundaries, and authenticity is key, because people want to know and see the real "you" in all forms of communication.

Here's what you can expect for this podcast going forward. Click play to hear why key topics, boundaries, heart-to-heart, and authenticity will be valued here. 

Sometimes, all you need is for someone to speak the beautiful truths that you are reluctant to tell yourself. 

The internal dialogue you have with yourself can make or break your day. Luckily, it's also easily shifted. 

You and I both know that exhaustion goes deeper than your sleep. If you're feeling a little extra vulnerable, irritable, or tired...this one is for you.

Your to-do list somehow grew to be longer than the day itself, and you're not alone. Maybe it got this way because of your procrastination, or due to an abundance of responsibilities. Regardless, you can do this. 

Let me tell you- this recording day was NOT my day. So you're hearing a genuine, wholehearted, and authentic affirmation when it was VERY much needed. Hopefully it hits you in the perfect moment, too. 

We are no longer talking about social isolation. I'm talking about isolation of your character, the loneliness that it causes, and how the heck I keep myself in check.

It's natural to gravitate towards the ones who can define their needs, interpret the needs of others, and communicate accordingly in their areas of responsibility. Not sure what this looks like for you? I've got you covered.

Putting out content that is done (but not perfect) can be freeing. But what about when "done" isn't done enough? Here's the checkpoints that I use to be sure that I am releasing authentic and complete content.

Are you struggling to define how you're feeling during this season? You're not alone. Let's talk through putting language to our emotions, learning better communication, and holding space for the emotions that arise.