Do you or have you ever struggled with showing up as your authentic self at work? Hiding our identity, authenticity, and weaknesses can, in fact, be a considerable hindrance not just to ourselves but to our employers too. So how can we prepare to stop limiting ourselves and leap right out of our comfort zone? To delve into this further, Lech is joined by Leang Chung, founder and CEO of Pelora Stack – a purpose-driven, AAPI-owned, woman-owned people operations consultancy and career coaching company.
‘’If you find yourself in this place where you cannot be 100% yourself, ask yourself, is it the environment that’s not allowing me to do so? Or is it coming from within?’’ – Leang Chung.
Leang is an active speaker, writer, mentor and official member of the Forbes Coaches Council. Throughout her work, Leang guides underrepresented early-stage female founders to prepare for their firsts, make transformational changes and levitate towards success. Throughout this discussion, Leang explores taking ownership and unlocking your whole authentic self, highlighting the importance of self-reflection, conquering limiting beliefs and moving forward with courage. Leang also reveals how psychological safety is necessary in the workplace and offers excellent tools and resources to help guide you through times of challenges and transition. Key points throughout the discussion include:
-  An insight into Leang Chung’s early career (and ninja) aspirations
-  The power of bringing your whole self to work
-  Obstacles to overcome when scaling a business
-  The second job of hiding your true identity
-  The importance of finding your courage in the workplace
-  Identifying your responsibility and reasons for resistance
-  Developing a growth mindset and stepping out of your comfort zone
-  How to harness authenticity at work and enhance your working environment
-  What is on the horizon for Leang Chung?
“Dream big. Start small. But most of all, start.’’ – Simon Sinek.

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