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The Shake Up Podcast with Candice Harvey
Welcome to The Shake Up — your weekly dose of real talk with me, Performance Coach Candice Harvey. I’m a former corporate HR professional, and since 2018 I’ve been running my own shake-up business helping teams and individuals thrive.
I know Monday to Friday in the corporate world isn’t always cute outfits, hanging with your work bestie, and popping out real quick for a matcha—It’s more like surviving back-to-back meetings that should’ve been quick calls, dodging the people you can’t stand, and pretending you’re still productive by 3pm.
Most of the time, we’re stuck in our own heads, running on autopilot, watching the clock and wondering why we can’t just do the damn thing we said we were going to do.
That’s where me and my fancy rode mic come in. I’m here to shake you up — with straight-talking strategies, a smidge of humour, and my obsession with human behaviour in the workplace… because I get it, I did it for 15 years.
I’m a former corporate HR pro, and since 2018 I’ve been running my own shake-up business, helping teams and individuals go from “things are busy” to “things are GREAT!”
So, if you’re ready for a nudge at work, a perspective shift, or maybe even a loving kick up the bum… you’re in the right place.
The Shake Up Podcast with Candice Harvey
92. The Corporate Chameleon Trap. Why changing yourself to fit in is killing your career growth.
Today, we’re talking about why changing yourself to fit in at work is quietly killing your career growth — and what to do instead.
Because here’s the truth: most people have two versions of themselves — their work self and their real self.
And while it might seem harmless, that gap between the two is exactly what’s leaving you tired, disconnected, and holding back your best work.
Inside this episode, we dive into:
- The real reason people switch into ‘work mode’ — and why it’s costing them more than they realise
- The three ways changing yourself to fit in is sabotaging your career (and confidence)
- What happens when you start showing up as your youest you — even if it feels uncomfortable at first
- Three practical ways to bring more of you into work (and perform even better because of it)
If you’ve ever felt like you have to tone it down, play a role, or wear your “professional” mask just to survive the workday — this one’s for you.
It’s time to stop performing and start showing up. Because your real self is exactly what your career needs next.
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