320: Be Yourself at Work: Show Up, Stand Out, and Lead from the Heart

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of being authentic at work and features Claude Silver sharing insights on emotional intelligence and leadership.

What does it really mean to be yourself at work without hiding, performing, or shrinking to fit expectations? In this Finding Brave conversation, we explore why authentic presence is not a soft skill or a personal indulgence, but a powerful leadership practice that builds trust, connection, and impact in today's fast-moving, emotionally complex workplaces. Today's inspiring guest is Claude Silver , the world's first Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX, where she partners with CEO Gary Vaynerchuk to shape culture and leadership at scale. A sought-after speaker and the author of Be Yourself at Work: The Groundbreaking Power of Showing Up, Standing Out, and Leading from the Heart , Claude brings a deeply human lens to leadership that is grounded in emotional intelligence, courage, and self-awareness. Her work challenges the outdated belief that professionalism requires emotional distance or self-erasure. In this wide-ranging and deeply personal discussion, Claude shares formative stories from her own life that shaped her understanding of authentic presence. Together, Kathy and Claude unpack what authenticity looks like in real moments at work, from navigating difficult conversations to…

People in this episode

Host: Kathy Caprino

Guest: Claude Silver

Topics covered

• authenticity
• leadership
• emotional intelligence
• workplace culture
• self-awareness
• trust

Keywords

• authentic presence
• emotional bravery
• leadership practice
• workplace impact
• trust building

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: VaynerX

Books & works: Be Yourself at Work: The Groundbreaking Power of Showing Up, Standing Out, and Leading from the Heart

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