Episode 110: Showing Up As Your Authentic Self w/ Koi Rivers Part Three

The final segment of our conversation explored the foundations of authentic leadership and inclusive workplace culture, emphasizing the need for genuine human connection, alignment between values and actions, and environments that foster true belonging. Tiffany, Koi, and Carl discussed how organizations must move beyond surface-level commitments to embed authenticity and inclusion into everyday practices, recognizing diverse expressions of professionalism and creating spaces where people feel valued for who they are. Koi also offered insights on deepening inclusivity through understanding personal narratives, power dynamics, language, history, proximity, and awe, underscoring how these elements can strengthen belonging in both work and personal contexts. We thank Koi for an amazing conversation and look forward to her joining us again soon! Koi's bio is below.After two decades leading global marketing and communications for Fortune 500 companies, Koi Rivers did something bold – she stopped letting 12-hour days and job titles define her success. She chose her favorite “F” words instead: faith, family, fitness, and fortitude. From that pivot came Movemeant Coaching and Consultancy, where Koi now partners with international leaders, high-impact executives, and mission-driven organizations to do the real work: human leadership, healthy teams, and strategy that actually moves people. Koi is a 2025 Exceptional Woman of Color honoree for entrepreneurship and innovation, the DEIB Board Director for the International Coaching Federation, Sacramento Chapter, and President of the Sacramento chapter of Mocha Moms, Inc. She’s pursuing her MBA, holds a B.A. in Organizational Communication from CSU Sacramento, is certified in Professional and Leadership Coaching through the University of California, Davis, and is a yoga teacher. Beyond the credentials, Koi stays on the hunt for the best culinary experiences, tends to her 75-ish houseplants, and is a “second-time-around” mom to a little one and two adult children.