“Be authentic” might be the most repeated business advice out there right now. And for a lot of us, trying to follow it creates more pressure than ease.

In this episode, I’m getting personal about where my curiosity comes from, the early sales venture where I felt like a robot, and the shift that changed how I connect with people. I’m also sharing why I think the push to get into “the right rooms” deserves a second look, and one simple experiment to try before your next important meeting.

If you’re a founder, a leader, or someone stepping into a new chapter of your work, this one’s for you.

In This Episode:

• • Why “be authentic” can turn into its own kind of performance
  • The surprising thing a lifelong friend told me about myself
  • What I learned from my first entrepreneurial venture
  • Where scripts help, and when it’s time to set them down
  • How to recognize your people in the moment
  • A different way to think about “the right room”
  • A one-week experiment to bring more of yourself into your professional life

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