Today, I want to share a cool story and then of course I will follow up with a question. I attended a meeting last week when a lovely woman approached me and said, I appreciate your podcasts and here is the one word that sums it up….Authentic. Your authenticity shows up over the sound waves. That really made me smile and after thanking her profusely I really stopped and thought about it. That is absolutely the highest compliment one can receive.
What does showing up authentically mean to you? And, are you showing up as your authentic self or showing up as someone you think people want you to be? Trust me, it happens a lot. We are all guilty. We are afraid to reveal our true self because we are afraid we will be judged or ridiculed. So what do we do? We create this persona at work, or at social engagements and yes, sometimes even with those that are closest to us. Think about this in your key relationships. We make concessions all the time and give up a little of ourselves.
The truth is we can only do that for so long before we feel like a fraud, or an imposter.
Let me share some news on the benefits of showing up as your authentic self. Dr. Stephen Joseph states, authentic people cope better with stress, live more harmoniously with others and have deeper relationships.
Join me for some insights on authenticity.
