I had this moment last week that stopped me in my tracks. I was in a meeting, giving what I thought was the “right” answer, when I caught myself speaking in a voice that didn’t quite feel like mine. 

You know that feeling? When you’re saying all the correct things, but something feels... off?

That’s when it hit me: I was playing a role I’d perfected years ago. The achiever. The people-pleaser. The one who always knows what others want to hear.

But here’s what fascinated me: The moment I noticed this performance, I could feel another voice inside. Quieter. More real. Saying something completely different.

And I wondered: How many of us walk around with our true selves hidden behind this carefully constructed version we think we need to be?

Think about it. When was the last time you said something because you really meant it, not because it was expected? When did you last make a choice that surprised even you because it came from that genuine place inside?

In this week’s podcast, I’m diving deep into what happens when we finally let our true selves take the wheel. 

Because here’s what I’ve discovered: Your authentic self isn’t something you need to create or fix or improve. It’s already there, waiting for you to notice it.

The fascinating part? Once you start listening to that real voice inside, decisions become clearer. Choices become simpler. Not because they’re easier but because they’re true.

You might be wondering what your true self has been trying to tell you all this time. Get ready to find out.

Watch what unfolds,

P.S. Notice what shifts when you ask yourself: “What would I choose if no one else was watching?”

True vs. Faux Self

To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.

~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

We navigate countless roles daily – colleague, parent, friend, leader. But authenticity means stepping out of rehearsed responses and auto-pilot behaviors.

This week, notice when you default to what’s expected rather than what’s real. Your genuine voice might surprise you.

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True vs. Faux Self

The stories we tell ourselves shape our reality – but what if some of those stories aren’t even ours? In this episode, we’re shining a light on the difference between your authentic voice and the narratives you’ve inherited.

Learn to distinguish between your true desires and the expectations you’ve absorbed, and discover what becomes possible when you finally define yourself.