# Episode 63 How to Bring Your Whole Self to Work & Be an Authentic Leader

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Podcast: [Unstuck & Unstoppable](https://stenobird.com/podcast/unstuck-unstoppable-7112840)
Published: 2026-01-23T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://unstuck-unstoppable.captivate.fm/episode/episode-63-how-to-bring-your-whole-self-to-work-be-an-authentic-leader
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Duration seconds: 906

## Resource

In this episode Sarah explores what it really means to bring your whole self to work and why authentic leadership matters more than ever in today’s uncertain and demanding world. Many female leaders feel pressure to appear strong, controlled, and “together” at all times, often at the expense of their own energy and wellbeing. Sarah challenges the outdated leadership model that equates vulnerability with weakness and instead shares evidence-based insights on how authenticity, empathy, and values-led leadership build trust, credibility, and high performance. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why authenticity at work builds trust, loyalty, and engagement How vulnerability (done well) strengthens your leadership credibility The link between empathy, better decisions, and high performance How authenticity shapes your leadership brand What to do when your values don’t align with your organisation’s culture Show Notes [01:00] Why authentic leadership feels challenging in uncertain times [02:30] The cost of wearing a “mask” at work [03:40] Why authenticity matters and what the research says [04:40] Vulnerability, trust, and connection at work [06:00] Why female leaders often struggle to show vulnerability [06:45] Case study: Creating a compassionate, high-performing culture [08:00] Takeaway #1: Vulnerability builds connection (and how to do it well) [09:45] Takeaway #2: Empathy strengthens credibility [10:45] Pairing empathy with data-driven decision making [11:45] Takeaway #3: Authenticity as the foundation of your leadership brand [12:45] When your values don’t align with your organisation [13:30] One small way to bring more of your true self to work this week Final Reflection What is one small way you could bring more of your true self to work this week? Whether it’s sharin…

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