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April 14, 2025 14 mins

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Ever feel like your corporate experience is just a little too similar to dystopian fiction?

From emotional avoidance to culture as control, Severance hits uncomfortably close to the reality of corporate life—and offers a blueprint for leading with more authenticity, presence, and connection.

Learn to stop operating like “outies”—detached, numb, and running from discomfort—and start showing up like “innies”—fully engaged, human, and real. You’ll walk away with fresh insights and one big challenge: Bring more of your whole self to work.

What you'll discover:

  • Why most leaders are running away from the real work of leadership (just like the "outies")
  • The surprising power of showing up as your full, messy, authentic self
  • How well-intentioned company culture can morph into a control mechanism
  • The dangerous line between finding meaning at work and work becoming your religion
  • Why splitting your "work self" from your "real self" creates chaos

Whether you've watched Severance or not, these insights will transform how you think about leadership in today's corporate world.

Ready to stop "severing" parts of yourself at work and lead with your whole being? Listen now and discover how to do something different that actually moves the needle.

Rusty Gaillard is an executive coach, helping mid-level corporate leaders create more career success while working less and enjoying it more. That's real freedom.

Get more leadership tips to grow your skillset and mindset at rustygaillard.com, and follow Rusty on LinkedIn.

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