# Ep 54: Attached or Avoidant? Why Your Patterns Matter in Love, Leadership, and Life

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Podcast: [The Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya Wilkins](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-leading-below-the-surface-podcast-with-latonya-wilkins-6464259)
Published: 2025-06-30T12:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 944

## Resource

Have you ever wondered why you job hop, overfunction on teams, or struggle with work relationships? The answer might lie below the surface —in your attachment style. In this solo episode, LaTonya Wilkins, award-winning executive coach and author of Leading Below the Surface , breaks down the four attachment styles (anxious, avoidant, disorganized, and secure) and how they show up at work, in leadership, and in love. You’ll walk away with: A quick self-diagnosis guide to help you identify your style Insights on how each style impacts your work relationships and leadership Coaching tips tailored to each style—no psychology degree required A powerful reminder that self-awareness is the gateway to becoming a better leader Whether you’re leading teams, navigating workplace tension, or just trying to understand yourself better, this episode offers a grounded, human-centered framework to help you lead and live more authentically. 🎧 Mentioned in this episode: Ep. 47 – The Leadership Echo: How Childhood Trauma Affects the Way You Lead ft. Blythe Landry https://open.spotify.com/episode/3GW4CVfAwZO8w4KgXwkaEI 🔗 Learn more about Coaching Below the Surface: https://changecoaches.io/coaching-below-the-surface/ 🔗 Follow LaTonya Wilkins on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/latonyawilkins/ 🔗 Follow Change Coaches on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/change-coaches

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