What does it really mean to lead yourself before leading others? In this powerful episode of the TroopHR Podcast, host Taylor Bradley sits down with Erin Coupe — author, executive coach, and founder of Authentically EC — to unpack the essence of self-leadership. Erin shares her deeply personal journey from toxic workplaces, including her time at Goldman Sachs, to building a purpose-driven business that helps leaders realign with their values and find fulfillment both at work and in life.

From the neuroscience of self-awareness to the courage required to embrace vulnerability, Erin reveals how true leadership begins with how we treat ourselves. She discusses how fear and limiting beliefs often block personal growth, why action creates clarity, and how to find meaning without necessarily leaving your corporate role. Listeners will walk away with tangible strategies for living and leading in alignment — starting now, not “someday.”

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Credits
TroopHR Founder: Tracy Avin
Show Producer: Nicole Fealey
Show Host: Taylor Bradley
Note: Transcripts generated by AI.