Are you at least a bit curious about all the buzz surrounding Erin's new book, "You Do You(ish)?"

This week Nicole gives you a glimpse in between the book covers by hosting a virtual book club made up of fans and friends of the show to discuss the recent release! Oh yeah, and she lets Erin (mostly) listen in too.

Nicole kicks off the introductions by inviting the guests to think of one word to describe Erin. They throw out...determined, approachable, savvy, energizing, and magnetic.

She asks the guests what they learned from reading the book. We hear insights and personal takes on authenticity, on the book, and what they have taken away from it.

Then they dive into the Sucky Songs, talking about the things we all tell ourselves that hold us back from doing what we really want. Thinking they can't prioritize a job AND a family, thinking they can never be fully authentic at work, thinking the only way to get ahead is to forgo sleep and relaxation, to never switch off from work.

They discuss what they think, or had always thought, their weaknesses were, but how changing the way you view yourself, your place where you are, how you can utilize your authentic self to turn those not-so-weak-weaknesses into very definite strengths of character.

Why are we still talking about inauthenticity in the workplace? Why in 2021 is this still an issue? Could it be fear, sacrificing authenticity on the road to success and money? Could it be a lack of diversity in leadership roles, forcing underrepresented groups to try and fit in rather than stand out?

Erin jumps in with a question for the group, asking them what their thoughts are on her definition of authenticity and if they have any critical comments to make, spurring an interesting conversation on everyone's own ideas on Erin's writing. What else could be included and how authenticity could be defined from other's perspectives.

They finish by discussing who they would offer the book to plus who couldn't handle the book. Get your own copy by searching "You Do You Ish" in amazon or going to https://www.bauthenticinc.com/youdoyouish

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

Tweetable Comments:

"I put Erin in an uncomfortable and awkward position? Welcome to my life."

"Authenticity is about exposing who you are, when people least expect it."

"You shouldn't not do something because you hate the way it was done before. Instead, do it your own way."

"I loved how human the book was."

"I think humility is the first thing we ought to bring to the party."

"I've had more time to think about how I can affect other people's lives, and it's changed mine."

"I've kind of fallen in love with storytelling."

"Be in your own skin, be comfortable, be confident."

"Just let that stupid sucky song go."

"There's a fear to fit in. People sacrifice their authenticity on the road to success and money."

"I think there's still not enough diversity at leadership levels."

"The book injects a sense of fun into work."

"Let's form the army. Let's defeat them."

"Energy is contagious, either you affect people or you infect people." - T. Harv Eker.