This solo episode of Hard at Work is not about inspirational poster values. It's about the real ones—the ones that shape your decisions, your burnout, your boundaries, and your sense of self.
Host Ellen Whitlock Baker digs into why so many of us (especially women) are unclear on what actually matters to us—and how we often end up living by values handed to us by workplaces, families, and old identities. She shares a powerful, simple framework for getting honest about your core values, inspired by Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead values exercise, and explains how clarifying your true values can be the difference between feeling stuck and finally finding clarity.
This episode is for anyone spinning on a big life or career decision—or just feeling disconnected from themselves. You’ll learn how to spot the values that are actually guiding your behavior, and how to start naming what really matters.
🔗 Resources & Links
🧭 Download the Free Dare to Lead Values Exercise
https://brenebrown.com/resources/dare-to-lead-list-of-values/
📚 Learn more about Brene Brown’s Dare to Lead
https://brenebrown.com/book/dare-to-lead/
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Explore 1:1 and group options at
https://www.ewbcoaching.com/coaching
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📩 Reach out directly via email
ellen@ewbcoaching.com
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