The RIGHT Kind of Uncomfortable
Hosted by Dr. James Pogue
The RIGHT Kind of Uncomfortable asks the hard questions about today's most interesting, awkward and necessary topics. We host business leaders from across industries, people with unique skill sets and experiences, that have given them an intriguing perspective on our world.
We also dig into the everyday challenges that are too common for too many. This podcast gives you a way to see you are not alone, that others are navigating the waters you are in, and that there is a path through it all. This path although sometimes hard to find is there and we can find it as long as we are willing to be The RIGHT Kind of Uncomfortable.
The RIGHT Kind of Uncomfortable
S2E02 - First Grade and the Trauma with Emma Hayes
What happens when early childhood experiences shape your leadership presence as an adult? In this episode of The Right Kind of Uncomfortable, Emma Hayes, Chief Learning and Engagement Officer at State Employees’ Credit Union of North Carolina, shares how a painful moment in first grade set her on a path of self-protection, purpose, and ultimately, transformation.
Emma opens up about the unseen weight many leaders carry, from cultural expectations around food and wellness to the pressures of perception in professional spaces. Her story is both deeply personal and widely relatable for anyone navigating leadership, authenticity, and growth.