In this inspiring episode of Finding Fearless, I sit down with Henna Pryor, a workplace performance expert, award-winning author, and keynote speaker whose journey from corporate conformity to entrepreneurial authenticity challenges everything we think we know about professional success.
Key themes we explored:
- Henna's bold leap from Big Four accounting to founding her own venture
- Why traditional definitions of success are failing us
- The revolutionary power of embracing professional awkwardness
- How personal experiences shape our willingness to take career risks
- Strategies for practicing effective vulnerability in professional settings
- Building a sustainable, energizing career that aligns with your values
00:00 Introduction to Finding Fearless
00:38 Guest Introduction: Henna Pryor
01:51 Henna's Career Journey
05:35 The Call to Entrepreneurship
11:34 Defining Success and Mindset Shifts
18:07 Embracing Awkwardness: Henna's Book
28:34 Understanding Burnout and Energizers
28:52 Identifying What Energizes You
29:24 The Clock-Watching Test
30:21 Adjusting Your Workload
32:04 Balancing Multiple Passions
33:01 The Importance of Charging Your Worth
33:49 Trial and Error in Business
35:07 Diversifying Your Business
36:31 The Reality of Hustle Culture
38:25 The Myth of Overnight Success
39:20 Authenticity and Vulnerability in Business
41:01 The Power of Vulnerability
46:02 The Value of Lifelong Learning
52:28 Redefining Success on Your Own Terms
54:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Connect with Henna's Work:
- Website
- Henna’s Book: ‘Good Awkward’
- LinkedIn: Henna Pryor
- Instagram: @hennapryor
Connect with Fearless Foundry:
Finding Fearless is an exploration of human-centric leadership and a celebration of ambition, releasing every other week on Wednesdays, 6AM PST. If you liked the show, please rate, review, and share! You can also visit our website to learn more about how to become a sponsor of Finding Fearless!
Finding Fearless is produced by Fearless Foundry, a creative consultancy focused on advancing ambitious humans from around the globe to amplify their impact through branding, marketing, and business development. You can contact us at hello@fearlessfoundry.com if you are interested in our services and can follow us on all social media @fearlessfoundry.
Season 4 music is by Premium Beats. All audio is recorded and owned by Fearless Foundry.
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