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What is Authenticity (Really)?: Defining True Self-Expression in the Workplace
What does it really mean to be authentic at work? This post breaks down the truth about authenticity in the workplace, how authentic leadership drives trust and engagement, and why embracing your authentic self at work is your greatest professional advantage.

Erin Hatzikostas
Jun 5, 20253 min read


5 Reasons People Avoid Storytelling in Business (and What to Do Instead)
Think storytelling doesn’t belong in the boardroom? Think again.
From fear of vulnerability to feeling “not interesting enough,” discover the 5 real reasons people avoid storytelling in business—and how embracing it can transform your workplace with more connection, authenticity, and impact.

Erin Hatzikostas
May 29, 20254 min read


How Volkswagen Went from Ugly Underdog to Unmatched Unicorn: An Authenticity in the Workplace Success Story
We’re about to dive into a story that’s juicier than a double cheeseburger and more inspiring than a Rocky movie marathon. It’s the tale of how Volkswagen, once the ugly duckling of the automotive world, transformed into a unicorn that’s leaving competitors in the dust.

Erin Hatzikostas
May 22, 20254 min read


Why You Need to SWOT Yourself
Uncover your strengths, tackle your weaknesses, and find growth opportunities with a fresh, fun take on personal SWOT analysis using the 50% Rule.

Erin Hatzikostas
May 15, 20253 min read


10 Practical Things You Can Do to Create More Work Life Balance
Reduce burnout while having more fun doing both work and life with these actionable tips. I'll never forget sitting in my first, big-girl...

Erin Hatzikostas
Jan 3, 202311 min read


10 Powerful Questions to Ask an Interviewer
A former 9-figure corporate CEO gives you 10 killer questions to help you seal the deal in your next interview. Just like dressing...

Erin Hatzikostas
Sep 13, 20224 min read


Gen Zers Want You to Be Real at Work, But You Might Be Surprised Who’s Craving Authenticity the Most
How to unlock your authentic superpowers at work, regardless of what year you were born. Which generation is blazing the authenticity...

Erin Hatzikostas
Jul 25, 20225 min read


10 Ways Leaders Can Support Employees Struggling with Burnout
Pizza parties aren’t cutting it anymore. Support your employees struggling with burnout using these 10 proven tips that leverage the...

Erin Hatzikostas
Jul 11, 20224 min read


Level Up Your Career on LinkedIn by Doing These 6 Things
Leveraging the power of LinkedIn in this job-seeker’s market is a no-brainer. Here are some tips and tricks from a...

Erin Hatzikostas
Jun 27, 20225 min read


Struggling with Career Fatigue? 5 Tips to Help you Rise Without Burning Out or Selling Out
Get your motivation back and learn how to keep rising in your career, without compromising everything else, with the tips and tools that hel

Erin Hatzikostas
Jun 13, 202210 min read


Executives Have Less Presence Than You Think
New research dispels the “executive presence” myth; 3 things you should do instead of focusing on “executive presence”

Erin Hatzikostas
May 24, 20226 min read


Keeping it Real: The Solution to the Great Resignation
The Great Resignation is a hot topic on LinkedIn and corporate circles. Let's talk about the answers to this unprecedented problem in the...

Erin Hatzikostas
May 1, 20225 min read


This One Thing Will Keep Your Employees From Leaving
Let’s face it: The pandemic changed everything. It changed how seriously we take our health, our view of work-life balance, and...

Erin Hatzikostas
Apr 28, 20223 min read


What's Your New Year's Addiction?
We know what changes we should make. That's the easy part. So why then do we struggle to actually make the change?

Erin Hatzikostas
Jan 16, 20224 min read


Why You Should Star in Your Company’s Next Marketing Campaign
Plus the 3 Steps You Can Take To Start Your Personal Brand “Rehearsal." I was working with a coaching client the other day. She's a...

Erin Hatzikostas
Sep 26, 20216 min read


3 Things I Learned When I Led a Team of ~1,000 Hybrid Workers.
How you can transition back to work from Covid and be more than okay. I walked out of my office and headed around the corner to the...

Erin Hatzikostas
Jul 20, 20215 min read


5 Things You Should Stop Doing if You Want to Be an Authentic Leader
Over the last year, you've worn countless sweatshirts on Zoom calls, taken meetings while walking, and even brought Fido, your adorable...

Erin Hatzikostas
May 27, 20216 min read


6 Ways to Use Authenticity as your New Career Strategy
Why authenticity is so much more than "being yourself", and how you can use it as your new career playbook. It was a teeny bit...

Erin Hatzikostas
Dec 16, 20204 min read


Wait, We're Supposed to Lead at Home Too?
3 practical tips to start sharing childcare responsibilities so you can both thrive at work. Ok, so this is going to be a short blog...

Erin Hatzikostas
Sep 16, 20204 min read


Ask Yourself These 5 Questions to Find Your Ikigai
Here are five powerful questions that will set you on a path to finding, and pursuing, your ikigai.

Erin Hatzikostas
Aug 12, 20207 min read
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