055: Professional Vulnerability Be Careful Who You Open Up To

How much of yourself should you reveal when you need help with something happening at work? A trusted partner may care deeply about you, but they also have a stake in what happens next. An internal mentor may understand your organization better than almost anyone, but that person could someday become your boss, your peer, or even your direct report. A manager, HR professional, coach, and therapist each bring different responsibilities and boundaries to the conversation. Sandra and Annette explore the less-discussed side of professional vulnerability: before you open up, understand the relationship you are opening up inside. The goal isn't to become guarded or stop asking for help. It's to become more intentional about the kind of support you need, the level of vulnerability it requires, and what the person sitting across from you can realistically hold. Join the conversation between episodes at exposingthehiddenreality.com and subscribe to the Exposing the Hidden Reality newsletter. Connect with Exposing the Hidden Reality: https://exposingthehiddenreality.com LinkedIn:    / exposingthehiddenreality   Facebook:    / exposingthehiddenreality   Instagram:    / exposingthehiddenreality   Connect with Annette Garsteck: https://www.annettegarsteck.com Connect with Sandra Wint: https://www.me-her-us.com Photography of Sandra Wint + Annette Garsteck taken by Katie Garlock, Portrations