STRIKE A POSE OR STRIKE THE RIGHT CHORD?

Ever pondered about authenticity in a room full of doppelgängers? Welcome to the green room of a tribute act, where I, a once-upon-a-time Madonna impersonator, found myself among a host of others, in a Paris TV studio all striving to look like someone else. We were living paradoxes, a bit like diet ice cream, caffeine free coffee and possibly Schroedingers cats. Ourselves and not ourselves at the same time.

A 2018 Harvard Business Review report suggests that more than two-thirds of senior executives grapple with this dichotomy, struggling to reconcile their real selves with their professional roles.

Unravel the authenticity enigma to free your capacity for more impact:

1️⃣ Amplify Your Unique Voice: Just as every singer has a distinct tone, each leader has their unique voice. A study in the Journal of Business Ethics (2016) reported that authenticity in leaders fosters increased trust and engagement. Thus, it's crucial to express your thoughts audaciously.

2️⃣ Heart Over Script: It's time to hit the 'delete' button on that canned elevator pitch. Connecting with people isn't about parroting practiced lines, it's about heart. So, spill some stories, share your passion, let your words reflect you. A study in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology (2019) found that individuals who communicate authentically are more trustworthy and likable.

PS: I can also show you how to do that with a script

3️⃣ Embrace the Blooper Reel: No one expects you to be the next James Bond, smoothly sidestepping every obstacle. Slip-ups happen. In fact, they make you more human, more relatable.

4️⃣ Courage Over Comfort: There's an old saying, "Courage is being yourself every day in a world that tells you to be someone else." Being authentic takes guts. A 2020 study published in Nature Communications indicates that courageous acts, which includes expressing oneself authentically, can foster greater trust and cooperation within a team.

Are you ready?

 So, ready to step out from behind that professional mask and let your true self shine? Lights, camera, authenticity...

The IMPACT AMPLIFIER is the most practical program to step up the authenticity 'game'! #paradox?! Stretch your range of expression for more impact, courage, and confidence. Not a theory class.

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