Episode 17
What Does it Mean to Bring Your Whole Self to Work?
with Risa Kawamoto
Episode 17
What Does it Mean to Bring Your Whole Self to Work?
with Risa Kawamoto
Welcome to another episode of the Journey Podcast!
Today, we’re diving deep into what it truly means to “bring your whole self to work” and how you can feel comfortable being yourself in the workplace.
This episode was inspired by a recent lived experience session I delivered for my teams as part of the new Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiative.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What actually means to bring your whole self to work
- My philosophies for embracing your authentic self
- My personal journey & reflections on bringing my whole authentic self to work
- Leading the change as a leader and aspiring leader
- Practical steps to help you feel more comfortable and confident bringing your whole self to work
My philosophies:
“Be true to yourself and embody your authentic self, without harming others and the planet.”
“Leadership is about creating a positive ripple effect with your words, behaviors, and actions.”
“Connect with your passion and your ‘why’ for embracing your whole authentic self.”
Reflective Question:
“What is one action you can take today to be true to yourself and share your authentic self at the workplace?”
I’d love to hear from you! Feel free to DM me on Instagram or LinkedIn if today’s episode resonates with you or if you’d like to share your experiences of bringing your whole self to work.
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Fall in Love with Your Career Again!
If you are a passionate aspiring leader, who wants to be more confident and secure your next promotion or new role, but as an introvert you find yourself having to present yourself as someone you are not and are struggling to progress in your career in what is mostly a corporate world that seems to celebrate and value extroverts, I would love to invite you to my 1:1 coaching programme – Embody Your Authentic Self.
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If this interests you, I’d love to invite you to schedule a discovery call with me. I look forward to connecting with you!
Risa Kawamoto (she/her)
Hi, I’m Risa! I’m a Career & Confidence Coach, Yoga Teacher and the host of the Journey Podcast.
I help and guide introverts who want to feel more confident, get recognised for their hard work and secure their next promotion or new role, using the powerful tools of somatic (body-focused) practices, transformational coaching and Yogic wisdom.
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