What happens when you speak up — and the system pushes back? In this episode of Choices & Chances, I speak with Jo Tarnowsky, a former senior government insider whose decision to raise concerns at the highest levels came with profound personal and professional consequences. This is a conversation about power, identity, toxic workplaces, and the courage it takes to choose integrity when silence can look like the easier option. But silence can also be the more damaging choice. If you’ve eve...
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What happens when you speak up — and the system pushes back? In this episode of Choices & Chances, I speak with Jo Tarnowsky, a former senior government insider whose decision to raise concerns at the highest levels came with profound personal and professional consequences. This is a conversation about power, identity, toxic workplaces, and the courage it takes to choose integrity when silence can look like the easier option. But silence can also be the more damaging choice. If you’ve eve...
Starting 2025 on My Terms: Why Strength of Mind and of Self are Non-Negotiables - Ep15
Choices & Chances with Tesa Arcilla
14 minutes
11 months ago
Starting 2025 on My Terms: Why Strength of Mind and of Self are Non-Negotiables - Ep15
It’s the 22nd of January, and this is my first podcast episode of the year. I’ll share why I’ve taken my time to start and how this decision ties into one of the most important lessons I teach: strength of mind and of self. In this episode, I talk about: Why it’s OK to move at your own pace and let go of the pressure to start strong in January.How strength of mind and of self serves as the foundation for bold decisions, whether you’re a leader, a parent, or navigating career transitions.The p...
Choices & Chances with Tesa Arcilla
What happens when you speak up — and the system pushes back? In this episode of Choices & Chances, I speak with Jo Tarnowsky, a former senior government insider whose decision to raise concerns at the highest levels came with profound personal and professional consequences. This is a conversation about power, identity, toxic workplaces, and the courage it takes to choose integrity when silence can look like the easier option. But silence can also be the more damaging choice. If you’ve eve...
