Helping New Leaders Live Authentically - Lisa Mitchell Guest Podcast Interview
Cynthia joined Lisa Mitchell, host of the Talent Management Truths podcast, where she shares how she helps new and emerging leaders show up more authentically in the workplace. With a background in HR and now working in the coaching space, Cynthia brings a nuanced understanding of both corporate systems and human behavior.
She emphasizes the challenges many new leaders face—like imposter syndrome, over-functioning, and striving to meet unrealistic expectations—and how these patterns often stem from deeper identity and social conditioning. Cynthia works with her clients to uncover the "rules" they've internalized about leadership and success, helping them return to their values, regulate their nervous systems, and lead in ways that feel congruent and sustainable.
Cynthia also speaks candidly about her own personal growth journey, including her shift from “knowing all the answers” to creating space for reflection, nuance, and imperfection. She integrates somatic work, emotional intelligence, and values-based coaching to support clients in feeling safe to lead from a place of authenticity rather than performance.
The conversation highlights how powerful it is when leaders are encouraged to be fully themselves, and how redefining leadership through the lens of humanity can transform workplace culture from the inside out.
Key Takeaways from this episode:
New leaders often carry unconscious beliefs about how they “should” lead—Cynthia helps them unlearn those patterns.
Authentic leadership starts with emotional regulation, self-awareness, and aligning with one’s core values.
Cynthia blends her HR expertise with deep coaching to support clients in both professional and personal transformation.
Sustainable leadership isn’t about performing—it’s about leading from who you truly are.
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