Today’s society is shifting the way in which people look at and choose their work. You now have so many options! Some fields may seem more “glamorous” than others, and the perception of this may cause a desire to chase something that seems a good fit- on the surface.

Working predominantly with women, I find that, at times, women aren’t always true to themselves. Unfortunately, a lot of “fluff” and information is out there attempting to turn women into something they are not.

When this happens, we don’t do our best work. And this upsets me because everyone is UNIQUE for a reason! And we need to celebrate our uniqueness, the brilliance and expertise we bring to the table where a big impact is made.

In an attempt to live up to organisational and societal norms and expectations, our behaviours sometimes go against our own values. However, this can cause more harm than good. It takes a lot of energy to go against what is natural for you and to behave in a way that is out of sync with your true values, priorities, hopes, characteristics and style.

We have all been made aware of how being authentic in our careers and life is important.

Being authentic creates a healthy alignment between our values and behaviours that can re-energise life at work and a