{"podcast":{"title":"You Might Try This","slug":"you-might-try-this-7688437","podcast_index_feed_id":7688437,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/you-might-try-this/","website_url":"https://youmighttrythis.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/72b59b77-59e3-461d-a87b-fc09cd8d1e47/You-might-try-this.jpg","author":"Stacey Philpot and Cade Cowan","episode_count":22,"summary":"Leadership is complicated, especially when you’re figuring it out in real time. You Might Try This is a weekly podcast for people who want to lead well without , burning out, selling out, or pretending they have it all figured out. Hosted by executive coaches Stacey Philpot and Cade Cowan, the show brings decades of experience working with leaders at global brands like Nike, Google, Walmart, and Microsoft into honest, practical conversations about what leadership really looks like day to day. Each episode explores the messy, human side of work, from managing your first team and navigating power dynamics to building confidence, handling conflict, and staying grounded in high-pressure environments. Through real stories, proven frameworks, and thoughtful coaching, Stacey and Cade offer tools you can actually use, not just theories that sound good on paper. If you’re ambitious, thoughtful, and trying to grow your career while staying true to yourself, this show is for you. New episodes drop weekly. Listen wherever you get your podcasts and join the conversation on Instagram @YouMightTryThis.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T22:17:08.478219+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/you-might-try-this-7688437"},"episode":{"title":"The Authenticity Paradox: Why \"bringing your whole self to work\" is a leadership disaster","slug":"the-authenticity-paradox-why-bringing-your-whole-self-to-work-is-a-leadership-disaster","published_at":"2026-03-16T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/you-might-try-this-7688437/the-authenticity-paradox-why-bringing-your-whole-self-to-work-is-a-leadership-disaster","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/you-might-try-this-7688437","url":"https://youmighttrythis.com/episode/1","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/767ab8be-04d9-4ab3-8363-6b487be7aa40.mp3","summary":"Welcome to You Might Try This! In this episode, Cade Cowan and Stacey Philpot unpack what authenticity really looks like in leadership, challenging common assumptions about transparency and vulnerability. They discuss why authenticity must be intentional and selective, the role of boundaries in professional relationships, and how leaders can stay grounded in who they are while adapting to different responsibilities. Takeaways: Authenticity is frequently mistaken for total transparency. Being “more authentic” does not automatically create stronger relationships. Authenticity should be shaped by context, audience, and role. Vulnerability can build connection, but it works best after trust and competence are established. Authentic leadership requires flexibility and a willingness to evolve. Strong professional relationships depend on clear, well-defined boundaries. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 1:09 Myth One: Authenticity is the same thing as transparency 8:31 Myth Two: The more authenticity, the better 11:32 Myth Three: Authenticity is all about staying true to your past self. 14:53 Creating boundaries 21:46 What You Might Try To learn more about us and the podcast, visit youmighttrythis.com and check us out on social media @youmighttrythis #leadership #Authenticity #coaching","meta_description":"Welcome to You Might Try This! In this episode, Cade Cowan and Stacey Philpot unpack what authenticity really looks like in leadership, challenging common…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1573,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/you-might-try-this-7688437/episodes/the-authenticity-paradox-why-bringing-your-whole-self-to-work-is-a-leadership-disaster/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/you-might-try-this-7688437/the-authenticity-paradox-why-bringing-your-whole-self-to-work-is-a-leadership-disaster.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}