They say that speaking the truth will set you free and so speaking our truth is so powerful that it can change the world. However, our concern about being judged and rejected holds us back.    It takes courage and bravery to break free from those fears and step into our true selves, in other words, our Swagger. You can bring the world closer when you take charge of your power and speak your truth. If you struggle with stepping into your power and speaking your truth, you wouldn't want to miss this episode with Leslie Ehm!   Leslie is a former TV host and advertising Creative Director. She has spent decades with her award-winning training company, Combustion, where she has worked with top organizations including Google, TD Bank, Uber, HBO, and many more. Leslie’s mission in life is to help people unleash their most powerful, authentic human self and help them overcome any doubts standing in their way.   Leslie has written a book called, Swagger: Unleash Everything You Are and Become Everything You Want. It was just published in May of 2021 and is a Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Amazon #1 Bestseller!    Things you will also learn in this episode:   The definition of the word “Swagger” What it can be like to speak your truth. How to maintain your “Swagger” when returning to the not-so-healthy work environment The power of realizing the choice you have. Are “Badass’ and “Swagger” synonymous? The difference between external vs. internal validation. Quotes: “Everything that you are has purpose and value; take risks, stretch yourself, and bring your history to the table.” - Leslie Ehm   "When you have a lot of personal power, you know that if you can channel and focus it in a way that fulfills your purpose, you will be able to create some change." - Leslie Ehm   “All that everybody wants in this life is to be seen and accepted for who they really are, and most people don’t believe that they can reveal who they are and still experience the success that they’re dreaming of.” - Leslie Ehm   “Swagger is more about self-acceptance than it is about self-assuredness.” - Leslie Ehm   “Swagger is the courage and the self-awareness to show up with your truth, one face and one heart.” - Leslie Ehm   “When you speak your truth, your life is going to change in a way that you’ll be closer and more connected to people.” - Leslie Ehm “The primary responsibility of leaders is to create a safe environment for their people to be their best selves, and if they recognize anything that does not contribute to that, it is on them to change it.” - Leslie Ehm