Can your awkwardness actually be your secret weapon for impossible change? This week’s guest has the answer.

In this episode, Erin chats with the incredibly talented Henna Pryor, who not only has two TEDx talks under her belt, but is also a certified coach, global keynote speaker, executive facilitator, *and* workplace performance expert. She’s also a former executive recruiter, so she’s seen hiring from all the angles!

Erin and Henna dive into the topic of awkwardness and how embracing it can actually be a catalyst for change. And trust us, Henna knows what she's talking about–not only does she share her own stories but also those of her clients, providing endless inspiration.

So go ahead and lean into those awkward moments–this is one secret weapon you'll definitely want in your arsenal.

Links and resources mentioned in the episode:

Why awkwardness is your secret weapon for risk-taking at work

Is there such a thing as "good bragging"?

Good Awkward: How to Embrace the Embarrassing and Celebrate the Cringe to Become The Bravest You

LinkedIn: hennapryor

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DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.

Tweetable Comments

• “You literally collapse into bed at the end of the night trying to be a version that you're observing rather than understanding how to be a version that suits you.”

• “What I think is a real obstacle to finding our own authenticity is the inability or lack of conditioning about how to encounter and stay in the awkward stumbly, fumbly, middle. How do we build the tolerance to stay there if authenticity is the goal?”

• “Awkwardness is not about forcing deep vulnerability right out of the gate. Awkwardness is a stepping stone to vulnerability.”

• “Find your own voice as it relates to strategically placed humor.”

• “You're not repelling anyone, but you're also not compelling anyone.”