Fit in, Stand out, and Oh Yeah, Be Yourself: Embrace the Paradox of Complex Workplace Identities

In work and life, many of us encounter groups with different norms, expectations, and beliefs. As we navigate the workplace, this flexibility can be helpful, except when it causes us to lose touch with our truer selves or deprives us of our deepest connections. We may be so responsive to others that we lose what makes us special. On the other hand, we may protect our identities so fiercely that we close ourselves off to the potentially positive influences of others. Based on personal and professional experience as psychologist in federal corrections, Dr. Lyn will help us learn how to identify and embrace our unique combination of life experience and world view and use them to connect with others, express our individuality, and manage seemingly conflicting roles. ABOUT THE EPISODE:Based on the experiences of a unlikely leader in federal corrections, listeners will be inspired to embrace the complexity of their identities and create ways to fit in, stand out, and make peace with seemingly conflicting roles in their own challenging work environments.***ABOUT OUR GUEST:Dr. Tamara S. Lyn offers unique insights into leadership after decades of service in federal corrections. Her fascinating career as a psychologist-leader culminated in the role of Warden, where she was one of very few women, and even fewer psychologists, in the position. As a Warden during the pandemic, Dr. Lyn developed deep insights into crisis management, fostered psychological safety, and modeled mindfulness and emotional intelligence. She is the founder of High Ready Coaching and Consulting, supporting leaders in high-stakes, high-impact careers, including law enforcement, health care, and higher education. Dr. Lyn holds master’s and doctorate degrees in psychology from The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and graduated with honors from Harvard College. She is a licensed psychologist, is Board certified in organizational and business consulting psychology, and is certified by the International Coaching Federation. Dr. Lyn is also a fellow of the American Psychological Association and a member of the Board of Directors.***IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN WE ASK A FAVOR?We do not receive any funding or sponsorship for this podcast. If you learned something and feel others could also benefit, please leave a positive review. Every review helps amplify our work and visibility. This is especially helpful for small women-owned boot-strapped businesses. Simply go to the bottom of the Apple Podcast page to enter a review. Thank you!***LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE:Guest Website: www.highreadycoaching.comOur website: www.gotowerscope.com #LeadershipIdentity #Leadershipcoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #TheHardSkills #NavigatingComplexityTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc