Being Unapologetically Authentic with Jean Tien

Feeling exhausted by the divisiveness and toxicity of politics?

The recent election was yet another example of how political battles can derail communities from working together toward shared goals. When two sides become more focused on winning than listening, it reflects a deeper issue that goes beyond government. This ‘us vs. them’ mentality doesn’t just stay confined to Capitol Hill—it seeps into our workplaces, our families, an...

In this episode, I dive deep into the final step of the PAUSE framework - "E" for EXPANSION.

Conflict can be either destructive or constructive, and the key is to approach it with the mindset of helping everyone expand and grow, not just yourself.

Conflict is inevitable, but it doesn't have to be hard or negative - it can be an opportunity to create something new and exciting when approached the right way.

If you're tired of confli...

In this episode, I discuss the 4th step of my 'PAUSE' technique - "S" for SPEAK.

Despite popular belief, you don't always need to say the things...I believe in the importance of carefully considering what you say, why you're saying it, and whether it's necessary to say it at all.

I also share examples of how speaking reactively can escalate conflicts, versus speaking with the intention of de-escalating and finding a collaborative s...

Welcome back to *Being Unapologetically Authentic*! In this episode, we dive into the third step of my five-step framework for transforming destructive conflict into productive conflict: Understanding.

We’ve already covered Pause and Acceptance, and now it’s time to explore how understanding the diverse perspectives of others can unlock solutions that truly benefit everyone. By embracing the differences in thought and experience, e...

In this episode of "Being Unapologetically Authentic," Jean Tien delves into the art of conflict communication. She explores how to transform conflict from a destructive force into a productive, or "generative," conversation that leads to beneficial outcomes.

Through her 5-step conflict resolution framework, Jean discusses the importance of pausing during heated moments, grounding oneself, and focusing on the message to prevent ang...

In this episode of Being Unapologetically Authentic, Jean explores how unresolved anger can derail your career.

She shares relatable examples of common anger-inducing situations, like team members failing to meet expectations. Jean also explains how anger can snowball, leading to toxic cliques that vilify colleagues.

The key, Jean emphasizes, is managing anger through self-reflection. By understanding the root cause of anger, we ca...

This episode is so good - I can't wait to share it with you.

In this episode, my guest, Niomi Hurley, and I chat about the tools managers can use to create safe space for their employees, especially in times of conflict. We chat about the employees' need to feel seen and heard in order to perform at their peak, and what managers can do to help them feel valued.

This episode is so full of golden nuggets for both managers and employe...

Ever feel intimidated at your doctor's office?

It can be scary to walk into your doctor's office. We see them as an expert and the key to our health. They know more than us about our medical conditions and it can be intimidating.

Doctors are human too. Humans make mistakes. This is why it's so important to have open and honest conversations with your doctors. This is why I'm so excited to have Brooke Hoover on my show.

Through her ...

In this episode of Being Unapologetically Authentic, I chat with Tamzin Hall about how to make your workplace truly inclusive for those who are neurodivergent. 

Have you ever stopped to think about whether or not you are communicating in a way that is truly inclusive of your team's needs? 

When a disability is invisible to the naked eye, we can often overlook the fact that our colleagues are neurodivergent. This is why I'm so excit...

In our journey this season, we started by dissecting the nuts and bolts of career success – what it is and the secrets to achieving it. Our first episode dove into the realms of salary expectations, but guess what? We've pivoted to something even more intriguing: the world of expectations in general.

Why? Because fluid conversations lead to unexpected insights. We've ventured from topic to topic, discovering how seemingly distant s...

Have you ever wondered how your expectations are ruining your life?

In this episode, I explore how my expectations have been feeding my need to control my life. Whether it's in my career, family life, or friendships - my expectations have led me to experience so much personal conflict. Internal and external.

The inspiration for this episode came to me recently from chatting with friends. One friend can't figure out what to do ...

In the last episode, I spoke about the salary expectations, and how it fits within your success story. Many of us may not really understand or even have a success story. Or, we get caught up with the success story that we're told to have, rather than to take the time that allows us to feel successful. If this is you, then I created this episode for you. 

Listen today for the tools you need to discover your own personal success stor...

In this episode, we examine how society's pressure to "keep up with the Joneses" impacts our definition of success, especially when it comes to determining how much money we need to make before we consider ourselves successful. This is what I call the "Jones metric". Join me as we navigate the blurred lines between personal achievement and external expectations, questioning why we measure our worth by material comparisons. Don't mi...