EP 92: Enma’s Musings – The Power of Vulnerability in Building Trust and Psychological Safety

Atalanta Diaries Breakthrough Women in Conversation with Enma Popli

In this episode, Enma discusses how vulnerability has served as a success factor for her Atalantas, helping them build trust, foster meaningful connections, and create psychological safety within their teams.

This episode highlights stories from five inspiring Atalantas who have embraced vulnerability as a leadership strength, cultivating authentic human connections along the way.

• Kim Kirkconnell: Vice President and Head of Global Digital Supply Chain and Finance at Kimberly-Clark. Kim speaks to the power of honesty during tough days, showing how sharing her struggles with her team builds trust and collective resilience. (Episode 19)
• Monica Retamal: Social entrepreneur and Executive Director of Fundación Kodea in Chile. Monica embraces directness in addressing conflict, fostering an environment where open, honest dialogue strengthens team connection and safety. (Episode 81)
• Jenny Dearborn: HR thought leader and advocate for neurodiversity. Jenny opens up about her journey to disclose her neurodiversity after years of silence, demonstrating how vulnerability can pave the way for greater inclusion and empathy. (Episode 15)
• Alina Alam: Founder and CEO of Mitti Cafe. Alina recounts the challenges of building her business from the ground up, sharing how being open about these struggles has allowed her to create a network of resilience and support. (Episode 74)
• Devika Bulchandani: Global CEO of Ogilvy. Devika shares how embracing her human side, especially in high-stakes moments, builds a sense of shared experience and strength within her team. (Episode 56)

Enma also reflects on her own journey and experience as an executive coach, sharing how vulnerability has become a foundation of her work. By sharing her own story, she builds trust with clients and creates safe spaces for open, authentic conversation.

This episode invites listeners to reflect on their leadership journeys: How can embracing vulnerability deepen connections and create stronger teams. Vulnerability isn’t one-size-fits-all; it takes different forms for everyone and is most effective when it feels genuine and true to one's leadership style.

If you know someone who might benefit from this episode, please consider sharing it. Stay tuned for the next musing, where Enma will explore self-awareness as another critical success factor, revealing how it can empower leaders to thrive by looking inward and understanding the power they hold to manage both stress and success.

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