Culture Crush Podcast with Haus of HR Founder – Rachel Collar
Have you ever felt like you couldn’t bring your true self to work?
That was exactly how Rachel felt – until a personal crisis led me to transform my approach to leadership three years ago.
In the latest episode of the Culture Crush podcast, hosted by Dan Dowman, Rachel shares here story of how a pivotal moment in her life helped me embrace authenticity in both her personal and professional worlds. During the podcast, she delves into her journey from corporate HR to becoming the founder of Haus of HR and Haus of Coaching.
Rachel explores the challenges of balancing personal and professional life, especially after a life-altering event during the pandemic, when her husband suffered a heart attack. This difficult experience forced her to re-evaluate her priorities and ultimately adopt a more authentic, sustainable approach to leadership.
Some of the key points discussed include:
- Burnout to Breakthrough: How personal challenges prompted Rachel’s career shift and transformation.
- Authentic Leadership: The importance of building a workplace culture where employees feel safe to bring their true selves to work.
- Psychological Safety: Rachel explores how creating psychological safety drives employee engagement, innovation, and overall wellbeing, with leaders setting the tone for inclusivity and transparency.
- Culture Crush: Rachel highlights Patagonia for their commitment to work-life balance, environmental activism and fostering authentic leadership.
A major takeaway from this conversation is the need for authenticity in the workplace. According to a Deloitte study, 61% of employees feel they need to cover aspects of their identity at work. Creating an environment where employees can be their true selves not only improves wellbeing but also boosts business performance.
Rachel’s top tip: Start by fostering open conversations, providing empathetic leadership training, and encouraging leaders to model authentic behaviour.
You can listen to the full podcast episode here.