Join host Linda Misegadis and special guest Claude Silver, the world’s first Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia and author of the powerful new book Be Yourself at Work: The Groundbreaking Power of Showing Up, Standing Out, and Leading from the Heart. Claude shares her journey—from calling herself an “underdog” to becoming a leading voice in human-centric leadership—and how her unique title grew from a desire to focus on the true “heartbeat” of an organization. In this conversation, you will learn: Why authenticity is not a luxury, but a strategic advantage in the workplace The personal experiences that shaped Claude’s belief in authenticity Practical tools—like the “lie exercise”—to dismantle imposter syndrome The invisible weight women carry and why authenticity at work is so challenging How leaders can use Emotional Optimism, Bravery, and Efficiency to build a culture of belonging This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to embrace their full humanity to drive stronger teams and meaningful success. Resources Mentioned The Her Resources Podcast: herresourcespodcast.com Claude Silver’s Book, Be Yourself at Work:https://www.amazon.com/Be-Yourself-Work-Groundbreaking-Standing/dp/0063392437 Connect with Claude:https://www.claudesilver.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/casilver/ Episode Chapters 00:00:00 — Introduction: The Birthright to Bloom & The New Season00:01:33 — Welcoming Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer & Author00:02:22 — Why Write Be Yourself at Work?00:03:00 — Bringing Humanity Back into the Workplace00:05:06 — From “Underdog” to “Late Bloomer”00:07:39 — A Pivotal Moment for Authenticity: Hiding in London00:09:44 — The Leadership Style of Gary Vaynerchuk00:10:09 — Becoming the World’s First Chief Heart Officer00:11:15 — The Mission: Infusing the Agency with Empathy00:14:41 — The Challenge of Driving Empathy Across a Global Culture00:16:47 — Having the Nerve to Quit: Working with a Coach00:17:39 — The Invisible Weight Women Carry & Imposter Syndrome00:21:08 — The Shift: Women Supporting Other Women00:22:50 — Hiring for Culture Add, Not Culture Fit00:24:30 — The Performative Self vs. The True Self00:27:18 — We Haven’t Come Far Enough: The History of Women’s Rights00:28:08 — Indicators of Authentic Leadership: Vulnerability & Listening00:31:55 — Practical Tool: The “Lie Exercise” to Conquer Imposter Syndrome00:37:24 — The Practice of “Heart Check-Ins”00:40:29 — When Authenticity Becomes Cultural00:41:40 — HR Leaders Modeling Authenticity in a Challenging Role00:46:03 — The Myth of Liking People in HR00:47:10 — One Practice to Start Tomorrow: Who Are You When Brushing Your Teeth?00:48:59 — Myth Busting: Authenticity Is Messy, Not Perfect00:50:01 — What’s Next: Speaking & Curriculum for a Human-Centric World00:51:50 — Final Thoughts & Gratitude to Claude Silver