Why Authentic Leadership Works: How to Be an Authentic Leader in a World That Rewards Conformity

Authentic leadership is proven to be better for your relationships, your team, your bottom line, and your well-being. Yet, leading authentically is easier said than done at work—especially for working women and other marginalized leaders who often feel pressure to change themselves to belong in a system built by and for others. So how do you tap into your authentic leadership anyway? 

In this episode, we’ll dive deep into why authentic leadership is so important and how to cultivate it in your work and life. With insights from top CEOs like Melanie Dulbecco, Stephanie Nadi Olson, and Alfa Demmellash, you’ll discover three powerful mindset shifts to help you lead more authentically, avoid burnout, and finally feel aligned. If you’ve ever felt like you have to act a certain way to be taken seriously at work—more polished, more professional, more together—this episode is for you.

You'll learn:

• Why trying to “fit in” at work may be quietly burning you out
• How authentic leadership actually makes you more effective and respected
• Three mindset shifts to help you show up with more confidence, clarity, and calm
• The real reason so many women feel like they’re “not quite themselves” at work—and how to fix it

Plus, you’ll hear a story about a woman in Birkenstocks singing Nina Simone at a business conference. (Trust me—it’s worth it.)

This episode isn’t just about leadership. It’s about reclaiming yourself—at work, in life, and in every room you walk into.