Most people think professionalism is about fitting in, but what if it’s actually the reason we feel disconnected from ourselves? This podcast explores the tension between who we are and who we feel pressured to be at work, in relationships, and in everyday life.

Through candid conversations, we unpack how different environments shape our behavior, how limiting beliefs form, and what it looks like to actually understand yourself beyond the roles you play.

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This week's guest is Adam Gabornitz, who currently serves as a Senior Director of Diversity & Inclusion for a large insurance and wealth management company that's headquartered in Milwaukee, WI. 

His role includes creating and driving execution of D&I talent attraction and retention strategies, and consulting across the enterprise to retain, develop and advance diverse talent. Adam has over 17 years of experience in sales, marketing, entrepreneurship, tech, workforce development, talent acquisition and talent development. 

Adam holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee and currently serves on the board of Impact in Milwaukee. He was a 2020 recipient of the Milwaukee Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 award.

A few mantras he lives by:

Give more than you take

Say yes more than you say no

Leave things better than you found it

Look good, feel good, do good