In this episode of Leadership Within, we start with a simple moment, a barking dog in the background, and it opens up a bigger question. What happens when leadership is meant to look polished, but life is messy?
We talk about the pressure to sound “professional”. The right tone. The right posture. The right words. And how that can get in the way when we need to admit we do not know, or when we need help.
We explore what authenticity can actually mean in real life. Not as a perfect brand, but as a felt sense. We also look at the “internal manager” many of us carry, the part that edits us to stay safe and accepted.
There’s also a practical edge, how language, accent, and “corporate” style can change how we come across, even when our intent is good. We finish with a simple reminder, the freedom to lead more like ourselves starts with us. 😊
