When Being Real Goes Wrong: Authenticity Pitfalls and Fixes

What happens when authenticity in the workplace goes wrong? Authenticity in the workplace can sometimes backfire, leading to professional pitfalls and misunderstandings. How can you be authentic at work without jeopardizing your career? this episode we explore the challenges of being authentic at work, the potential downsides of authenticity and practical strategies to maintain professionalism while being true to yourself. Tune in to this episode to discover: ✔️ Understanding authenticity in the workplace: definition and importance ✔️ Key benefits of being authentic at work ✔️ Is authenticity selfish? Debunking myths and misconceptions ✔️ Real-world examples: how to show authenticity at work ✔️ The hidden cons of authenticity: when being real goes wrong ✔️ Balancing authenticity and professionalism: effective strategies ✔️ The dark side of workplace authenticity: how to avoid pitfalls ✔️ Mastering selective authenticity: best practices for professional success ✔️ Communicating with authenticity: the skill for genuine interactions   ✅ Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead   ✅ Listen on Apple Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915   ✅ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6L1myPkiJXYf5SGrublYz2   ✅ Order our book, ‘Unapologetic Voice: 101 Real-World Strategies for Brave Self Advocacy & Bold Leadership’ where each strategy is also a real story: https://www.amazon.com/Unapologetic-Voice-Real-World-Strategies-Leadership-ebook/dp/B0CW2X4WWL/   ✅ Follow the show host, Ivna Curi, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2/     ✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company:  http://assertiveway.com/workshops   ✅ Other Episodes You’ll Like How to Build Your Career Hero's Journey Embrace Fearless Authenticity To Advance Your Career (with Lisa Martinez) PART 1 How to Reclaim Your Personal Power (with Melissa Dill) Brave and Bold You: Steps to Unleash Your Authentic Power (with Pooja Sund) The Art of Being Yourself: The Justin Bieber Move to Authenticity (with Rema Rao) You Don’t Have To Change Your Personality To Start To Be More Assertive How To Find Your Own Communication Personality With Experiential Learning   ✅ Free Resources FREE Training & presentation on How To Be Assertive Without Being Rude, Aggressive, or Offensive: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/assertivenotrude  Sign Up for Our Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Ivna’s Unapologetic Voice Stories: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/ivnastories From Rambling To Articulate PDF Guide: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/articulate Podcast episode lists by theme: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/speakyourmindunapologeticallytopics Women in Tech Leaders Podcast Interviews: https://assertiveway.com/womenintechpodcastguests/ Podcast Summaries & More Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter Our Linkedin Blog Articles:  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6863880009879306240/   TEDx Talk How To Speak Up Safely When It’s Psychologically Unsafe: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/safespeak 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Other Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Podcast page: https://assertiveway.com/podcast-speak-your-mind-unapologetically/   ✅ Work With Us Workshops: http://assertiveway.com/workshops   Break The Silence: https://assertiveway.com/communicationculturetransformation/ Services: https://assertiveway.com/offerings Contact me: [email protected] or [email protected] Contact me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2 Website: https://assertiveway.com   ✅ Support The Podcast Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915 Ask me your question for the next episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/speakyourmindquestion