Episode #74: Why Bringing Your Best Self to Work Can Backfire

Episode #74: Why Bringing Your Best Self to Work Can Backfire   Think your workplace is "fine"? Ellen Whitlock Baker, founder of EWB Coaching, is here to lovingly disagree. A self-described theater kid and marching band alum who has always said the quiet part out loud, Ellen gets real with Dr. Cindy about burnout, psychological safety, and why telling employees to "bring their best self to work" can backfire spectacularly. Spoiler: It starts with leaders doing the uncomfortable work first. Come for the wisdom, stay for the Milk Duds and popcorn combo.   In this episode, we cover: (5:00) Being uniquely awesome! (7:00) Crossing boundaries and gaining trust to create a positive environment for all.  (14:00) Learning how to listen differently so people feel validated and supported.  (20:00) How to change lifelong behaviors that may hinder your connection with other people. (25:00) How Ellen learned to honor herself for a more positive future.  (35:00) Rapid-fire questions   Dr. Cindy’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/drcindyspeaks Dr. Cindy’s Merch   Dr. Cindy’s Partners: Professional Health Products: http://www.phpltd.com Stopain Clinical: https://www.stopainclinical.com/ Infinedi: https://infinedi.net/   About Ellen Whitlock Baker: Ellen Whitlock Baker is the founder and CEO of EWB Coaching, which helps professionals learn how to prioritize themselves in a world that often tells them not to. With her superpowers of empathy and honesty, she is passionate about helping you understand how uniquely awesome you are, and how harnessing your personal strengths can be life-changing.    With 20 years in the workplace and a certification in executive coaching through the International Coaching Federation, Ellen helps leaders become the best versions of themselves through expert 1:1 coaching, workshops, and courses. After her own experiences with burnout and self-doubt, her goal is to help others never get to that place.   Ellen is also the host of the Hard at Work podcast, which says the quiet part out loud about what's not working in today's workplaces and shares tools to help survive it--and change it. You can learn more about Ellen's work at ewbcoaching.com, and about the podcast at hardatworkpodcast.com.   Follow Ellen: Instagram Linkedin Website Podcast   Follow, rate, and review Dr. Cindy on Apple and Spotify! If you love Dr. Cindy's episodes, here's how to follow her so you never miss one!   For Apple, click the “Follow” button at the top of the page on the right.  For Spotify, click the “Follow” button below Dr. Cindy’s show tile.   Questions about her content? Please visit Dr. Cindy’s disclaimer at the bottom of the page. www.drcindyspeaks.com/podcast