Feel My Presence with Pedro Cruz

About this episode

The episode discusses the disconnect between professional expectations and personal identity, featuring insights from Pedro Cruz on youth engagement in Boston.

Most people think professionalism is about fitting in, but what if it’s actually the reason we feel disconnected from ourselves? This podcast explores the tension between who we are and who we feel pressured to be at work, in relationships, and in everyday life. Through candid conversations, we unpack how different environments shape our behavior, how limiting beliefs form, and what it looks like to actually understand yourself beyond the roles you play. Tools like Plurawl can help you break down your thoughts and understand what’s driving them → https://plurawl.com/ ----- Pedro Cruz is the inaugural Executive Director of the City of Boston’s Office of Youth Engagement & Advancement (OYEA), launched under the Wu Administration in 2023. Over the past few years, Pedro has led the office in building its foundation and shaping a citywide vision for youth leadership, equity, and opportunity. Under his leadership, OYEA has built a network of 1,700 youth-serving professionals across 450+ youth-serving organizations to help break down the silos and to better serve the young residents of Boston. His office launched Boston After Dark to provide safe and vibrant evening programming, and…

People in this episode

Guest: Pedro Cruz

Topics covered

• professionalism
• self-discovery
• youth engagement
• workplace dynamics
• limiting beliefs
• personal growth

Keywords

• professionalism
• self-identity
• youth leadership
• Boston
• candid conversations
• personal development
• work relationships

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: City of Boston’s Office of Youth Engagement & Advancement, Wu Administration, Boston After Dark, Mayor’s Youth Council, Mayor’s Youth Summit

Places: Boston

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