In this week’s episode of Sixcess Stories, Kristina and Eric sit down with Paige Wilhide to talk about breaking free from external validation, turning life’s improv moments into growth, and what it really means to own your story.
Paige Wilhide is a play coach, speaker, and award-winning performer on a mission to bring fun and authentic connection back to the workplace. With roots in theater and improv, she helps teams and organizations tap into the power of play to boost collaboration, innovation, and engagement.
Sixcess Stories is a collection of real, honest conversations with the incredible members of the SIX° Community about leadership, intentionality and the positive impact of developing deep, meaningful relationships in business and in life.
Timestamps:
[00:04:46] Check In: Energy as a Sound
[00:08:27] Born to Perform
[00:11:59] Lost in Translation: Learning Nonverbal Communication in Japan
[00:13:16] The External Validation Trap
[00:14:24] Finding the “Yes”
[00:17:36] 26 Shows in 26 Days
[00:18:57] The Three-Star Review
[00:22:15] The Fear of the Comment Section: Visibility Means Risking Dislike
[00:24:22] Art as a Mirror and the Power of Polarizing Work
[00:27:38] The Viral TikTok Trauma
[00:32:48] Nasty Comments are Illusions
[00:34:07] Bringing a Prospect Back from Ghosting
[00:39:46] Favorite Roles Ever Played
[00:47:28] Is Your True Self Just Your Best-Played Character?
[00:55:04] Applying 'Yes, And' to Business and Life
[00:57:08] Off Balance on Purpose
[01:04:43] Why Adults Desperately Need Reminders to Play
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[01:07:01] Deep Dive
[01:13:30] The Conscious Communication Win: Backing Up and Hitting Re-Send
[01:33:51] The Surrender to Sixcess: How the Podcast Proved Less Control is More
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