Bring Your Truth to Work

I worked in corporate sales for 20 years. At a tech startup I worked at, it was the end of the quarter, and what mattered more than anything was meeting my number — even at the cost of the client’s well-being. I felt dirty. Numbers mattered. Image mattered. But inside, I felt hollow — like a puppet going through the motions.

For a long time, I told myself I left sales because of the company, because of the pressure, and the culture. But what I’ve learned is this: I left because I didn’t have the courage to speak my truth. I hated sales not for the job itself, but because I didn’t say, This is wrong. I betrayed myself. I was afraid to speak up. I was afraid of being fired.

What I really wanted was to do what was right for the client and for us. I wanted everyone to benefit. Even then, I could feel how deeply connected we all are — business is an ecosystem, not a game to be won.

Since then, I’ve learned this: when I bring my truth to work — the part of me rooted in love — everything is richer. Speaking my truth has become my compass. I informed a hiring manager that the person they wanted me to coach was not a good fit. I’ve referred clients on, even when I could have used the money. And I’ve brought my own enjoyment into the work.

I have also learned that when I betray myself, everyone loses. When I honor what I know to be true, everyone benefits.

What I see now is that we always have a say in how we show up at work. We can learn to speak our truth — with kindness and clarity. It’s not easy, but it’s liberating. To be accountable for how we feel, and to voice what is true for us, changes everything.

What part of you have you been leaving at the door? What might happen if you brought your truth tomorrow — the one rooted in love?

If you’re ready to explore how to bring your truth to your work — and discover how much lighter and more joyful it feels — let’s talk. Schedule a call with me.