Business Building Blocks Podcast

Is Your Workplace Culture Causing You to Hide Who You Are?

Kristina Schmitt Season 1 Episode 56

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"I got into my first 'dream job.' It was everything I thought I wanted. Big name. Big opportunity. But within a few months, I felt completely drained. I realized—I was hiding who I really was just to survive the culture. I didn’t even know what my core values were back then. All I knew was that something didn’t feel right."

In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Jenny Barkan and I dive deep into masking in the workplace—what it is, why we do it, and how it slowly erodes our energy, creativity, and confidence.

We talk about:
✅ The difference between adapting and masking
✅ What to do when your values don't align with your company's culture
✅ How leaders can create spaces for authenticity
✅ Why self-awareness is where it all begins

Whether you're a leader, teammate, or just trying to find where you belong, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss.

📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XSbZP_Ct9UY

✨ Connect with Jenny Barkan:
🔗https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennybarkan/
🔗https://www.jennybarkan.com/

📄 Free Resource: Download The Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life and start leading with confidence! 👉 Get it here: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/the-ultimate-leadership-framework

FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS : https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations

🔗 Stay Connected with Kristina:
🌐 Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/
🚀 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/

#BusinessBuildingBlocks #WorkplaceCulture #LeadershipDevelopment #AuthenticLeadership #JennyBarkanCoaching

📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:
https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting

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Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today!

🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations

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