Belonging & Unhiding at Work w/ Dr. Beth Kaplan and Ruth Rathblott

Episode notes

Send us Fan Mail Most of Us Are Hiding Something at Work - And It's Exhausting In today's workplace, most of us are hiding something - whether it's aspects of our identity, personal struggles, or even our true ambitions. But at what cost? In this live episode, we dive deep into belonging, unhiding, and workplace authenticity with Ruth Rathblott, TEDx speaker and bestselling author, and Dr. Beth Kaplan, researcher and author of Braving the Workplace. We explore: - Why people hide at work and the emotional and professional toll it takes - The difference between belonging and fitting in (hint: they’re not the same!) - How leaders and organizations can create psychologically safe workplaces - Tactical strategies for employees to bring their best selves to work - without risking career growth - The future of leadership in a post-DEI corporate world If you're navigating corporate politics, career growth, and the tension between authenticity and professionalism, this episode is a must-listen. Ruth Rothblatt is a TEDx speaker, executive coach, consultant, and bestselling author of three books including "Learning to Unhide and Embrace Connection" and "Unhide and Seek: Live Your Best Life.

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