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...
Your Value Isn’t Determined by Somebody Else’s Judgment - Ep16
Choices & Chances with Tesa Arcilla
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11 months ago
Your Value Isn’t Determined by Somebody Else’s Judgment - Ep16
I recently shared an anecdote from my career that stuck with me. I found it amusing at the time, but it's an experience that reinforced important life lessons. Here’s what I learned from that experience: 1️⃣ Your value isn’t determined by someone else’s inability to see it. It’s easy to let dismissive comments get under your skin. But when you know your worth, their perception doesn’t define you. 2️⃣ Introverts can thrive in extroverted spaces without conforming. I didn’t need to be l...
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...
