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On this Live Greatly podcast episode, Kristel Bauer sits down with Henna Pryor, author of Good Awkward: How to Embrace the Embarrassing and Celebrate the Cringe to Become The Bravest You.  Tune in now!  Key Takeaways From This Episode: A new perspective about awkwardness How to navigate times when you feel awkward How to build your social muscles A look into Henna's book, Good Awkward: How to Embrace the Embarrassing and Celebrate the Cringe to Become The Bravest You ABOUT HENNA PRYOR Henna Pryor, CSP is a dynamic Workplace Performance Expert who speaks and writes about performance mindset, interpersonal dynamics, high-impact communication, and embracing bumps in a world that keeps optimizing for smoothness. She's a regular Expert Columnist for Inc. Magazine, 18x award-winning author of Good Awkward, and an in-demand global keynote speaker. Her playful personality and insightful talks blend 2 decades of working with corporate leaders and teams, with a fresh, science-based approach to taking more strategic risks and boosting social and mental fitness for success at work. Connect with Henna: Order Good Awkward: How to Embrace the Embarrassing and Celebrate the Cringe to Become The Bravest You LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hennapryor/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hennapryor/  Website: https://pryoritygroup.com/  About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness and performance expert, keynote speaker and TEDx speaker supporting organizations and individuals on their journeys for more happiness and success. She is the author of Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony, and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business November 19, 2024). With Kristel's healthcare background, she provides data driven actionable strategies to leverage happiness and high-power habits to drive growth mindsets, peak performance, profitability, well-being and a culture of excellence. Kristel's keynotes provide insights to “Live Greatly” while promoting leadership development and team building.   Kristel is the creator and host of her global top self-improvement podcast, Live Greatly. She is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur, and she is an influencer in the business and wellness space having been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer of 2021 in Forbes. As an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant having practiced clinically in Integrative Psychiatry, Kristel has a unique perspective into attaining a mindset for more happiness and success. Kristel has presented to groups from the American Gas Association, Bank of America, bp, Commercial Metals Company, General Mills, Northwestern University, Santander Bank and many more. Kristel has been featured in Forbes, Forest & Bluff Magazine, Authority Magazine & Podcast Magazine and she has appeared on ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago, Fox 4's WDAF-TV's Great Day KC, and Ticker News. Kristel lives in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area and she can be booked for speaking engagements worldwide. To Book Kristel as a speaker for your next event, click here. Website: www.livegreatly.co  Follow Kristel Bauer on: Instagram: @livegreatly_co  LinkedIn: Kristel Bauer Twitter: @livegreatly_co Facebook: @livegreatly.co Youtube: Live Greatly, Kristel Bauer To Watch Kristel Bauer's TEDx talk of Redefining Work/Life Balance in a COVID-19 World click here. Click HERE to check out Kristel's corporate wellness and leadership blog Click HERE to check out Kristel's Travel and Wellness Blog Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Always seek the guidance of your physician for any recommendations specific to you or for any questions regarding your specific health, your sleep patterns changes to diet and exercise, or any medical conditions.  Always consult your physician before starting any supplements or new lifestyle programs. All information, views and statements shared on the Live Greatly podcast are purely the opinions of the authors, and are not medical advice or treatment recommendations.  They have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration.  Opinions of guests are their own and Kristel Bauer & this podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests.  Neither Kristel Bauer nor this podcast takes responsibility for possible health consequences of a person or persons following the information in this educational content.  Always consult your physician for recommendations specific to you.

#531 - Henna Pryor, CSP is a dynamic Workplace Performance Expert who speaks and writes about performance mindset, interpersonal dynamics, high-impact communication, and embracing bumps in a world that keeps optimizing for smoothness. She is a regular Expert Columnist for Inc. Magazine, 18x award-winning author of Good Awkward, and an in-demand global keynote speaker. Her playful personality and insightful talks blend 2 decades of working with corporate leaders and teams with a fresh, science-based approach to taking more strategic risks and boosting social and mental fitness for success at work. Her clients call her their “secret weapon for impossible change” — a title she wears proudly. In addition to speaking for TEDx, SXSW, and being frequently tapped by media outlets like Business.com, FastCompany, INSIDER, HuffPost, NBC, FOX, and more, she's a SUCCESS Magazine Woman of Influence, LinkedIn Learning Instructor, and Glassdoor WorkLife Pro. Her book was also named a Kirkus Reviews' Best Book of the Year.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Henna Pryor, a global keynote speaker and workplace performance expert, shares her journey from public accounting to leadership development. She discusses how modern leadership requires strong communication and emotional intelligence, the challenges leaders face today, and practical advice on building trust and influence. Henna also dives into the world of public speaking, offering tips on overcoming stage fright, storytelling, and creating actionable takeaways for audiences. 00:23- About Henna Pryor Henna is a very senior and respected professional, a leadership development expert. She is an expert in public speaking from Philadelphia, USA. 

Topics include:  DC and profession update   Changing Psychology of Influence  Audit transformation  Key technical updates     Speakers:   Erik Asgeirsson, President and CEO, CPA.com  Lisa Simpson, VP, Firm Services, AICPA  Rachel Dresen, Senior Director, Congressional & Political Affairs, AICPA  Emily Remington, Director, Audit Product Management, CPA.com  Sarah Flischel, Director, Audit Transformation and Training, AAFCPAs  Henna Pryor, Workplace Performance Expert, Pryority Group 

Kim and Wesley have a conversations with author and sought after speaker, Henna Pryor about her recent book, Good Awkward.  They talk about the lost art of conversation, a skill that atrophied for many of us during Covid.  There is a lively discussion of what one can do to rebuild these important workplace conversational muscles.  About Henna:Henna Pryor, PCC is a dynamic Workplace Performance Expert who speaks and writes about performance mindset, interpersonal dynamics, high-impact communication, and embracing bumps in a world that keeps optimizing for smoothness. She's a regular Expert Columnist for Inc. Magazine, 10x award-winning author of Good Awkward, and an in-demand global keynote speaker. Her playful personality and insightful talks blend 2 decades of working with corporate leaders and teams, with a fresh, science-based approach to taking more strategic risks and boosting social and mental fitness for success at work.pryoritygroup.com/about/

In this episode, Henna shares key advice for owners on improving workplace performance. Henna Pryor, PCC is a dynamic Workplace Performance Expert and an award-winning 2x TEDx and global keynote speaker, virtual presenter, author, and professional executive coach. Her playful style and high-impact talks blend 2 decades of work with corporate leaders and teams, with a fresh, science-based approach to taking more strategic risks and boosting social and mental fitness for success at work.She has been invited to speak twice for TEDx in NYC and Wilmington, DE, and brings her expertise to a variety of global organizations including Google, Workday, Johnson & Johnson, and JPMorganChase. She has also been featured in top media including Forbes, NBC, Washington Post, Fast Company, Inc., Business.com, HuffPost, and many more.Henna founded Pryority Group – a fast-growing performance growth firm – to expand on her belief that the key to most people's success is learning to strengthen mental and social muscles in order to boost risk-taking, maximize influence, and be braver in the work that we do.She's been named a SUCCESS Magazine Woman of Influence and SXSW Workplace track speaker, and her best-selling book, Good Awkward, was endorsed by NFL Quarterback Russell Wilson and former HBR Editor Karen Dillon, and was named a Kirkus Reviews' Best Book of the Year.Thanks to our sponsors...Club Capital provides monthly accounting, tax, and CFO services for insurance agency owners. Learn more at www.club.capitalBlueprintOS provides business coaching services to owners who are ready to make the shift from Rainmaker to Architect in their business. Discover how implementing systems, processes, playbooks, and routines will sustain growth and scale in your business. Visit www.blueprintos.com to learn more.Autopilot Recruiting is a continuous recruiting service where you'll be assigned a recruiter that has been trained to recruit on your behalf every business day. Go to www.autopilotrecruiting.com to get started.Coach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner. He leads a large, stable team of professionals who are at the top of their game year after year. Now he shares the systems, processes, delegation, and specialization he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at www.coachpconsulting.com. Be sure to mention the Above The Business Podcast when you get in touch.TodayApp is a corporate approved app that allows you to build custom activities and track all your commissions and bonus structures, and integrates perfectly with your CRM. It can even manage your employees' time, track production, have a leaderboard with metrics, and more. Contact Today App and for a custom demo and let them know you heard about them on The Above The Business Podcast. https://todayapppro.com/

“If you can start, you're ahead of 90% of authors who have an idea and never do a d*mn thing with it. Just start.” - Henna PryorToday's featured award-winning bestselling author is a mom, wife, executive coach, virtual presenter, team facilitator, dynamic Workplace Performance Expert, and 2x TEDx and global keynote speaker, Henna Pryor. Henna and I had a chat about her book, “Good Awkward: How to Embrace the Embarrassing and Celebrate the Cringe to Become the Bravest You”, using awkwardness as data, overcoming roadblocks in writing her book, and more!!! Key Things You'll Learn:What awkwardness really is and how it can be a powerful catalyst for self-discoveryHow awkward moments can be a gateway to personal growthWhat helped Henna navigate the detours on her path to authorshipThe importance of giving your goals the space to flourish Henna's Site: https://pryoritygroup.com/Henna's Book: https://a.co/d/4cSjJ6iHenna's TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/henna_pryor_why_awkwardness_is_your_secret_weapon_for_risk_taking_at_work?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare The opening track is titled "Kareru R Daichi Q-MIX" by Rukunetsu AKA Project R (@Rukunetsu). Use the following link to hear the full track and support his craft. https://on.soundcloud.com/62w8XPlease support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon You Might Also Like… #WintheWellnessWAR Bonus Ep. – “Own Your Awkward” with Andy Vargo (@awkwardcareer): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/winthewellnesswar-bonus-ep-own-your-awkward-with-andy-vargo-awkwardcareer/ Ep. 721 – “Rediscovering Permission to Play as an Adult” with Mike Montague (@PlayfulHumans): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-721-rediscovering-permission-to-play-as-an-adult-with-mike-montague-playfulhumans/ Ep. 452 – “Writing a Penetrating Tell-All Memoir” with Karin Freeland (@KarinFreeland): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-452-writing-a-tell-all-penetrating-memoir-with-karin-freeland-karinfreeland/ Ep. 806 – Big Bet Leadership with John Rossman (@johnerossman): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-806-big-bet-leadership-with-john-rossman-johnerossman/ Ep. 761 – Be Your Own Cheerleader with Neelu Kaur (@NeeluKaur01): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-761-be-your-own-cheerleader-with-neelu-kaur-neelukaur01/ Ep. 403 – “My Pursuit of Beauty” with Vince Spinnato (@vincespinnato): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-403-my-pursuit-of-beauty/ Ep. 786 – Claim Your Inner Warrior Badass with Kate McKay (@Katemckay18): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-786-claim-your-inner-warrior-badass-with-kate-mckay-katemckay18/ Ep. 725 – “Closing the Confidence Gap” with Kelli Rae Thompson (@_KelliRThompson): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-725-closing-the-confidence-gap-with-kelli-rae-thompson-_kellirthompson/ Ep. 695 – “Becoming Flawesome” with Kristina Mand-Lakhiani (@KristinaMandLak): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-695-becoming-flawesome-with-kristina-mand-lakhiani-kristinamandlak/ 279.5 (Host 2 Host Special) – “The Game Of Self Domination” with Natsune Oki (@lifeupeducation): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/2795-host-2-host-special-the-game-of-self-domination-with-natsune-oki-lifeupeducation/ Ep. 798 – Mixing Business with Pleasure to Publish Pleasurable Reads with Liv Arnold (@liv_au): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-798-mixing-business-with-pleasure-to-publish-pleasurable-reads-with-liv-arnold-liv_au/ Ep. 796 – The Tao of Self-Confidence with Sheena Yap Chan (@sheenayapchan): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-796-the-tao-of-self-confidence-with-sheena-yap-chan-sheenayapchan/

Today, I'm sharing my conversation with Henna Pryor, Author, Workplace Performance Expert, TedX and keynote speaker, and coach. Henna is here to normalize feeling awkward and helps us reframe it by showing us how we can turn it into a super power.    Find more from Henna:  Website: https://pryoritygroup.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hennapryor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hennapryor/ TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L0uvH1wpqg&t=619s   Follow Me:  https://www.moneyisntscary.com/ https://www.instagram.com/moneyisntscary/ https://www.facebook.com/MoneyIsntScary Join my Mindful Money Mamas Facebook Group to hear more from me and other women who are working towards creating a healthier relationship with money.   

In this episode, we're getting awkward with Henna Pryor! We talk about her book Good Awkward, what it is and embracing awkwardness in leadership, using improv exercises with your team to build trust and encourage open communication, the power of telling ourselves redemption stories in place of contamination stories, and so much more.  You'll really enjoy the awkward moment in the middle of the podcast where we try to figure out where the bubbles on screen are coming from - you really never know when you'll experience those quirks and unexpected moments.  Show notes can be found at: https://thebosstrack.com/henna-pryor-on-good-awkward-improv-exercises-redemption-stories-and-magic-words-51/ Contact Henna LinkedIn: @hennapryorWebsite: www.pryoritygroup.com About Henna Henna Pryor, PCC is a highly sought after Workplace Performance Expert and an award-winning 2x TEDx and global keynote speaker, author, and executive coach. Her clients call her their “secret weapon for impossible change,” an honor she wears proudly. She's known for her science-backed approach to improving the performance, habits, and actions of hungry high achievers – in her fun, no-nonsense, no-jargon way – to move them from their first level of success to their next one. Henna founded Pryority Group – a fast-growing performance growth firm – to expand on her belief that the key to most people's success is leaning into awkwardness a little bit longer to skyrocket strategic risk-taking and be braver in the work that we do. She's recognized as a SUCCESS Magazine Woman of Influence, and her best-selling book, Good Awkward, was endorsed by NFL Quarterback Russell Wilson and former HBR Editor Karen Dillon, and was named a Kirkus Reviews' Best Book of 2023.

Bravery requires being off balance. You will only find the courage to “cross the cringe chasm” by remembering that the risk of losing your identity is greater than the risk of losing approval. As today's guest Henna Pryor writes in her wonderful debut book, Good Awkward: “The idea of releasing this book into the world without knowing how you'll receive it makes me cringe. But it makes me cringe even more to imagine walking through life as a person who doesn't write and release the book that matters so much to her because she's worried how it will land. Either one is a risk.” The Approval Paradox that we all confront is that we are social, communal creatures; for most of us, what other people think of us does matter. And yet, we can't allow others' approval to outweigh whether we personally improve. Cheers to the real reel, and I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! Awkward bits and all :) More About Henna: Henna Pryor, PCC is a highly sought after Workplace Performance Expert and an award-winning keynote speaker, author, and executive coach. Her clients call her their “secret weapon for impossible change,” an honor she wears proudly. She's known for her science-backed approach to improving the performance, habits, and actions of hungry high achievers – in her fun, no-nonsense, no-jargon way – to move them from their first level of success to their next one. Today we're talking about her bestselling book, Good Awkward: How to Embrace the Embarrassing and Celebrate the Cringe to Become The Bravest You, which received the rare Kirkus Star for excellence in writing.

In this episode of Speakernomics, host Kenneth "Shark" Kinney interviews Henna Pryor, a workplace performance expert, TEDx speaker, coach, and author. Henna talks about embracing the concept of "good awkward" and using it as a catalyst for professional growth, especially in the field of public speaking. In this episode, you will learn:  Embrace Good Awkward: Henna emphasizes that as speakers, it's crucial to accept that awkward moments will happen, and instead of avoiding them, one should learn to lean into and embrace them.  Build Social Musculature: With the current decrease in social interactions, speakers need to build their agility muscles in social situations.  Adding Value and Incremental Pricing: Henna shares insights on pricing strategies for speakers, recommending asking for feedback after each event, specifically requesting at least one constructive criticism to improve.   Who is Henna Pryor?  Henna Pryor, PCC is a highly sought-after Workplace Performance Expert and an award-winning 2x TEDx and global keynote speaker, author, and executive coach. Her clients call her their “secret weapon for impossible change,” an honor she wears proudly. She's known for her science-backed approach to improving the performance, habits, and actions of hungry high achievers – in her fun, no-nonsense, no-jargon way – to move them from their first level of success to their next one.    She's recognized as a SUCCESS Magazine Woman of Influence, and her best-selling book, Good Awkward, was endorsed by NFL Quarterback Russell Wilson and former HBR Editor Karen Dillon, and was named a Kirkus Reviews' Best Book of 2023.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Henna Pryor is here to help us normalize feeling awkward. How to work through it, not view it as a weakness, and use it as your most significant asset for personal growth. Henna, PCC is a Workplace Performance Expert and an award-winning TEDx and global keynote speaker, executive facilitator, and coach. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hennapryor/ Good Awkward Book: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Awkward-Embrace-Embarrassing-Celebrate/dp/1646871456 Website: https://pryoritygroup.com/ ᐧ Job Interview Experience - Interview Coaching, Candidate Club Interview Prep, Contact & More: https://www.jobinterviewexperience.com/  

#505: Henna Pryor, PCC is a highly sought-after Workplace Performance Expert and an award-winning 2x TEDx and global keynote speaker, virtual presenter, author, and professional executive coach. She's known for her science-backed approach to improving the performance, habits, and actions of hungry high achievers – in her fun, no-nonsense, no-jargon way – to move them from their first level of success to their next one. She has been invited to speak twice for TEDx in New York City and Wilmington, DE and brings her expertise to a variety of global organizations including Google, Workday, FIS Global, and Johnson & Johnson. She has also been featured in top TV, podcast, and print media including Forbes, NBC, Washington Post, Fast Company, and more. Henna founded Pryority Group – a fast-growing performance growth firm – to expand on her belief that the key to most people's success is leaning into awkwardness a little bit longer to skyrocket strategic risk-taking and be braver in the work that we do. Her best-selling book, Good Awkward, published in September has been endorsed by NFL Quarterback Russell Wilson, former HBR Editor Karen Dillon, and received the rare Kirkus Star for excellence in writing.

(To take advantage of the FREE opportunity to give and get support on social media thru 12/31 click here: https://nicolekalil.com/apply and make sure to choose the “Likes Only” option) What do we do with all of our awkward parts and our not-so-epic moments? I know we've been taught to avoid and ignore them, but what would happen if we accepted them? Even better, what if we embraced them? WHAT IF awkwardness is our secret weapon for risk-taking, especially at work, as our guest today suggests? Well friends, I don't know, but we're about to find out. Henna Pryor is here to help us embrace the embarrassing and celebrate the cringe, so we can become our best and bravest. Henna is a highly sought-after Workplace Performance Expert, an award-winning 2x TEDx and global keynote speaker, executive coach, and author of the critically acclaimed book Good Awkward. Known for her science-backed approach to improving the performance, habits, and actions of hungry high achievers – in her fun, no-nonsense, no-jargon way – she believes that the key to most people's success is leaning into awkwardness a little bit longer. What would be possible for you, for us, if we began to see the things that make us awkward as our superpowers? What if we appreciated and celebrated other people's awkwardness?  What would happen if we just said “well' THAT was awkward” and moved forward with our lives?  Awkward: it's what makes us human and connects us in empathy (and humor too)! Awkward and upward, my friends! Like what you heard? Please rate and review  Connect with Henna and Resources: Website: www.hennapryor.com  Get her book Good Awkward: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Awkward-Embrace-Embarrassing-Celebrate/dp/1646871456/ Free intro chapter download at www.pryoritygroup.com/free-chapter Follow Henna on IG: @hennapryor

On today's episode of No Straight Path, Ashley interviews Henna Pryor, a highly sought after Workplace Performance Expert and an award-winning 2 time TEDx and global keynote speaker, author, and executive coach. Her clients call her their “secret weapon for impossible change,” an honor she wears proudly. She's known for her science-backed approach to improving the performance, habits, and actions of hungry high achievers – in her fun, no-nonsense, no-jargon way – to move them from their first level of success to their next one.  We cover Henna's interesting career path and dig into the work she's doing with her best-selling book, Good Awkward, which was endorsed by NFL Quarterback Russell Wilson, former HBR Editor Karen Dillon, and received the rare Kirkus Star for excellence in writing. Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Henna Pryor Good Awkward Ashley Menzies Babatunde Ashley Menzies Babatunde on Instagram Hubspot Podcast Network Rate & Review: If you enjoy listening to No Straight Path, please make sure you write a review and rate the show. It helps other listeners find the podcast. You can rate and review the show here. Thank you! 

In this week's episode, we talk about the WORST episode of The Office, who should pay on a first date, using awkwardness as your superpower, and much more. Indulge! Make sure to subscribe and sign up for notifications for fantastic dating and relationship advice brought to you by Maria Avgitidis! Buy Henna's book:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/1646871456 Henna Pryor, PCC is a highly sought after Workplace Performance Expert and an award-winning 2x TEDx and global keynote speaker, executive facilitator, and coach. Her clients call her their “secret weapon for impossible change,” an honor she wears proudly. She's known for her science-backed approach to improving the social fitness, confidence, and performance of hungry high achievers – in her fun, no-nonsense, no-jargon way – to move them from their first level of success to their next one. Her debut book, Good Awkward, just published on September 26th and has been endorsed by NFL Quarterback Russell Wilson, former HBR Editor Karen Dillon, and received the rare Kirkus Star for excellence in writing.   Follow on LinkedIn and IG: @hennapryor Or visit her website:  https://pryoritygroup.com/  

Henna Pryor reframes awkwardness and shows how we can turn it into a superpower. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How not embracing awkwardness is hurting our performance. 2) How to work out your awkwardness muscles. 3) How to release the discomfort that follows awkward moments. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep914 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT HENNA — Henna Pryor, PCC is 2x TEDx and Global Keynote Speaker, Workplace Performance Expert, Author, and Executive Coach. Her talks blend 2 decades of work with corporate leaders and teams, with a modern, science-based approach to taking more strategic risks and being braver in the work that we do. • Book: Good Awkward: How to Embrace the Embarrassing and Celebrate the Cringe to Become The Bravest You • Instagram: hennypryor • LinkedIn: Henna Pryor • Website: GoodAwkward.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Americanah: A novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie • Book: The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brene Brown See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Henna Pryor joins Something For Everybody this week. Henna Pryor, PCC is a highly sought after Workplace Performance Expert and an award-winning 2x TEDx and global keynote speaker, author, and executive coach. Her clients call her their “secret weapon for impossible change,” an honor she wears proudly. She's known for her science-backed approach to improving the performance, habits, and actions of hungry high achievers – in her fun, no-nonsense, no-jargon way – to move them from their first level of success to their next one.  Her best-selling book, Good Awkward, published on September 26th and has been endorsed by NFL Quarterback Russell Wilson, former HBR Editor Karen Dillon, and received the rare Kirkus Star for excellence in writing. In this conversation we talk about awkwardness, confidence, the growth edge and gifts in the garbage.  - Sponsors:  AMARE GLOBAL: The Mental Wellness Company - get $10 off your next order - https://www.amare.com/155249/en-us/ (use code: EVERYBODY) Get 10% discount on all For Everybody products at https://shopforeverybody.com/ (use code: SFE10)  Get 10% off Jocko Fuel at https://store.jockofuel.com/ (use code EVERYBODY)  - Extra Stuff: Follow Henna on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hennapryor/ Buy Henna's Book: https://pryoritygroup.com/book/ Website: https://pryoritygroup.com/ - Check out my mental health non-profit, YouAreLoved: https://youarelovedlife.com/ Subscribe to my newsletter: https://aaronmachbitz.com/ Something For Everybody Merchandise → https://shopforeverybody.com/collections/somethingforeverybody - To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz (Recorded on October 5th, 2023) Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_) Intro music by Residual Audio (Residualaudio.com)

Have you ever made a comment in a meeting that was met with silence? A silence that felt like hours, and you had no option but to wait for that awkward moment to be over? We've all been there. But having awkward moments at work doesn't have to be a bad thing. In fact, this week's guest says we can use those good awkward moments to make us more human and, therefore, more beloved as managers.Today's guest is Henna Pryor. She is a highly sought-after Workplace Performance Expert and an award-winning two-time TEDx and global keynote speaker, author, and coach. Her clients call her their “secret weapon for impossible change,” an honor she wears proudly. She's known for her science-backed approach to improving the performance, habits, and actions of hungry high achievers – in her fun, no-nonsense, no-jargon way – to move them from their first level of success to their next one. Her highly acclaimed book, Good Awkward, launched on September 26th and was a recipient of the prestigious Kirkus Star for excellence in writing.In this episode, Henna and I talk about all things awkward: what it is, why we should embrace it, and what to do in an awkward situation if you're embarrassed or because of someone else.She also shares some tips on how to get comfortable with awkwardness, how awkwardness isn't the same as ineptitude, and so much more.Join the conversation now!Get FREE mini-sketchnotes with the big idea from the week's episode delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email.Conversation Topics(00:00) Intro(02:27) What is awkwardness?(04:01) Where awkwardness shows up in workplaces(06:07) What is GOOD awkward?(08:39) The three ways we relate to awkwardness(10:27) How others perceive us when we have those awkward moments(12:43) An example of what happens when you let your guard down and get past that awkward moment(15:50) The difference between awkwardness and ineptitude(17:55) What do we do in awkward situations - if we're the one who feels awkward or if we feel it for the other person?(21:21) A story on embracing good awkwardness(27:44) A great manager Henna has worked for(29:46) Keep up with Henna(31:37) [Extended Episode Only] What to do around awkward people(37:16) [Extended Episode Only] Tips on how to reduce awkwardness when meeting new people at an eventAdditional Resources:- Get the extended episode by Joining The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community for just $15 per month- Read the full transcript here- Read the related blog article here- Follow me on Instagram here - Visit my website for more hereConnect with Henna:- Follow Henna on LinkedIn here- Follow Henna on Instagram here- Check out her book hereGiveaway: 3 Signed Copies of “Good Awkward”Awkwardness isn't a weakness to fix – it's your greatest asset for professional and personal growth. Members of The Modern Manager community have a chance to win 1 of 3 copies of Henna Pryor's book, “Good Awkward: How to Embrace the Embarrassing and Celebrate the Cringe to Become the Bravest You.” We'll even throw in some bonus stickers! Bulk Book Discount on “Good Awkward”Members of The Modern Manager community can get a bulk discount on orders of 25 or more of Henna Pryor's book. The discount amount depends on the number of books you order.Get these amazing book giveaways, book discounts, and many other member benefits when you join The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community.---------------------The Modern Manager is a leadership podcast for rockstar managers who want to create a working environment where people thrive, and great work gets done.Follow The Modern Manager on your favorite podcast platform so you won't miss an episode!

Henna Pryor is a highly sought after Workplace Performance Expert and an award-winning 2x TEDx and global keynote speaker, executive facilitator, and coach. Her clients call her their “secret weapon for impossible change,” an honor she wears proudly. She's known for her science-backed approach to improving the performance, habits, and actions of hungry high achievers – in her fun, no-nonsense, no-jargon way – to move them from their first level of success to their next one. An accomplished speaker and trainer, she has been invited to speak twice for TEDx and brings her expertise to a variety of global organizations including Google, Workday, FIS Global, and Johnson & Johnson. She has also been featured in articles for media including Forbes, Real Simple, Fast Company, and more. Her highly anticipated book, Good Awkward, is out now! To learn more about Henna, you can go to her Linkedin profile: @hennapryor or you can go to her website: https://hennapryor.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyndsay-dowd/support

Henna Pryor, PCC is 2x TEDx and Global Keynote Speaker, Workplace Performance Expert, and Executive Coach. Her talks blend 2 decades of work with corporate leaders and teams, with a modern, science-based approach to taking more strategic risks and being braver in the work that we do. Her first book GOOD AWKWARD – How to Embrace and Celebrate the Cringe to Become the Best You is what you need to spin awkwardness into greatness. She resonates, she keeps it real, she's got a delicious coating of credibility with every room she enters…and most importantly for this program…she gets LOUD with Lou. Enjoy Henna Pryor on Thrive LouD.   ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

Welcome to a game-changing episode of Career Competitor with your host, Steve! Today, we're thrilled to have the incredible Henna Pryor on the show.  Hennah is a highly sought-after Workplace Performance Expert. She's an award-winning 2x TEDx and global keynote speaker, trainer, executive facilitator, and coach. She is more than a workplace performance expert; she's your ticket to unlocking "impossible change."

When you feel awkward, do you allow it to keep you stuck or to grow? The difference between good and bad awkward is that good awkward allows you to grow when experiencing uncertainty. To start navigating the good awkward, it's important to understand how you experience it and reframe its role by naming it. In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I speak with Henna Pryor, a highly sought-after Workplace Performance Expert and an award-winning 2x TEDx and global keynote speaker, virtual presenter, team facilitator, and professional executive coach. Her clients call her their “secret weapon for impossible change,” an honor she wears proudly. She's also a lifelong learner – she's been studying human behavior and performance for over 2 decades and loves to bring a fresh energy to business practices and conversations. Her highly anticipated book, Good Awkward, publishes in September and is available for pre-order now. Listen in to learn the importance of owning awkwardness as an individual and normalizing awkward feelings as a team to create deeper connections. You will also learn how to create intentional moments as a leader to rebuild social skills for the desired communication culture in your organization. Key Takeaways: How to navigate good awkward to grow when experiencing uncertainty. The benefits of reframing the role of awkwardness in your life and naming it in those moments. How expressing awkwardness implies confidence and authenticity in the workplace. The importance of owning awkwardness as an individual and normalizing awkward feelings as a team. Standout Quotes: “Confident people feel awkward just as much if not more than people who don't describe themselves as confident because to avoid awkwardness implies avoiding uncertainty, which is never happening”- Henna [16:19] “When a confident person expresses awkward discomfort, it actually comes across as more confident because their lack of perfection puts other people at ease.”- Henna [16:55] ⇢ Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/HennaPryor

What enables high performers to reach new heights? Henna Pryor, an award-winning keynote speaker, and Workplace Performance Expert, reveals why the very qualities that led to your success can end up limiting you. Known for her science-backed, no-nonsense approach, Henna shares counterintuitive insights on when to quit the habits that got you here and lean into what's next. Discover: Why saying "yes" to everything holds you back at higher levels How being resolute can become detrimental  Why you must shift from "fuel-based" to "friction-based" thinking How to move from obvious to hidden frictions hampering your team Why the most powerful performance gains come from "problem finding" How to dig deeper to discover and remove limiting "sandbags" Why you need to re-evaluate strengths that become weaknesses Get ready to challenge your assumptions on achievement and learn unconventional tactics to reach your next level of success. Henna brings a wealth of experience coaching top performers at companies like Google and Johnson & Johnson. Her provocative insights will shake up your mindset and show you how to avoid the pitfalls of past accomplishments. Connect with Henna at the Pryoritygroup.com Follow & Connect on LinkedIn & Instagram Pre-Order Good Awkward Try AIM7 for free Sign up for Erik's weekly newsletter - Adaptation Quotable moments: "Strengthening that muscle again, our ability to embrace awkwardness and stay in it a little bit longer is directly tied to our ability to take more risks at work, innovate and find that courage and confidence that we all are hoping to find." - Henna Pryor "Every time we try something new, every time we hit an inflection point, any time we need to have a conversation where something matters, we are inviting awkwardness into our lives." - Henna Pryor "The more we stay part of the herd, it's the sheep formula, right? When you look and sound like everyone else. You are essentially kind of lumped in with everyone else and people who make those big jumps in their career They have to be willing to stand out." - Henna Pryor ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - https://erikkoremhpcoach.activehosted.com/fSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Lebenthal Report Michael & Guest Host, David Walker, welcome Workplace Performance Expert and New Author, Henna Pryor, PCC. Henna is a highly sought-after Workplace Performance Expert and an award-winning 2x TEDx and global keynote speaker, executive facilitator, and coach. Her clients call her their “secret weapon for impossible change,” an honor she wears proudly. She's known for her science-backed approach to improving the performance, habits, and actions of hungry high achievers – in her fun, no-nonsense, no-jargon way – to move them from their first level of success to their next one. Her highly anticipated book, Good Awkward, publishes in September and is available for pre-order now. (HennaPryor.com) . If you are ready to embrace your awkwardness don't miss out on this captivating interview available on VoiceAmerica, YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Spotify

What Is 'Awkwardly Confident'? Our next guest says awkwardness is a secret weapon for risk-taking at work. Henna Pryor, who is a Professional Executive Coach + Workplace Performance Expert, is here to share her tips on being the bravest you. Henna Pryor is a highly sought-after Workplace Performance Expert and an award-winning 2x TEDx and global keynote speaker, executive facilitator, and coach. Her clients call her their “secret weapon for impossible change,” an honor she wears proudly. She's known for her science-backed approach to improving the performance, habits, and actions of hungry high achievers – in her fun, no-nonsense, no-jargon way – to move them from their first level of success to their next one.Visit Barry's Blog for complete show notes.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3306444/advertisement

This week on the Lebenthal Report Michael & Guest Host, David Walker, welcome Workplace Performance Expert and New Author, Henna Pryor, PCC. Henna is a highly sought-after Workplace Performance Expert and an award-winning 2x TEDx and global keynote speaker, executive facilitator, and coach. Her clients call her their “secret weapon for impossible change,” an honor she wears proudly. She's known for her science-backed approach to improving the performance, habits, and actions of hungry high achievers – in her fun, no-nonsense, no-jargon way – to move them from their first level of success to their next one. Her highly anticipated book, Good Awkward, publishes in September and is available for pre-order now. (HennaPryor.com) . If you are ready to embrace your awkwardness don't miss out on this captivating interview available on VoiceAmerica, YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Spotify

Henna Pryor is a highly sought-after Workplace Performance Expert. She's an award-winning 2x TEDx and global keynote speaker, trainer, executive facilitator, and coach. Her clients call her their "secret weapon for impossible change," an honor she wears proudly. She does not accept excuses and believes that the very qualities that have led high achievers to their current success are precisely what hold them back from even greater levels of accomplishment and personal fulfillment. Connect with Henna https://www.linkedin.com/in/hennapryor/ https://www.pryoritygroup.com/ Find out more about Jeff https://jgsalespro.com/ Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgoldbergsalescoach/

"The power of The Only is the perfect description of my story, my battle, and my secret weapon." - Henna Pryor How can we proactively begin to step into our unique power? Today's guest Henna Pryor is, like me, a daughter of immigrant parents. She is a Workplace Performance Expert, an award-winning two-time TEDx speaker, and a professional executive coach. Her clients call her their “secret weapon for impossible change.” In this episode, she and I talk about leaning into our awkwardness instead of hiding it, and Henna shares where she gets her confidence from. "Place small bets and do it awkward!" - Henna Pryor Listen in to today's show as Henna shares tips for a successful TED Talk and we discuss the journey to find the source of our confidence. We also dive into the topics of enoughness, imagined potential, and more. "If stepping out of line is not well behaved...then I don't want to be on the line." - Henna Pryor Show Notes: What does the power of The Only mean to Henna Pryor Where does Henna get her confidence What to say to your younger self How to define the role of a Workplace Performance Coach What is good advice for people giving a TED Talk "What if you didn't have to follow other people's blueprint?" - Henna Pryor 3 Pieces of Advice or Action Steps: Place small bets Brag about and celebrate being The Only Own your awkwardness "It is that story that is uniquely mine that has given me a huge competitive advantage, but I didn't lean into it for the longest time." - Henna Pryor Links Mentioned: Listen to Henna's Tedx Talk: "Why Awkwardness is Your Secret Weapon" Connect with Henna Pryor: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Pryority Group Thanks for being a part of this bold and powerful conversation on The Power of The Only! Whether you feel like the only one in your company, industry or community or the only woman in the room, we're here to support you in stepping up, speaking up through power, presence, and representation and to make an impact in your personal and professional life. Want even more insider tips, resources and training to help you own your voice and power and step into your leadership.  Join me in my free, invite only  YOU, Amplified!™ community! You can also join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter. Learn more about this episode of The Power of The Only with Angela Chee at www.angelachee.com/72

In this week's episode of the podcast, Lauren & Rob sit down with Henna Pryor, Founder of the Pryority Group. Henna and the crew sit down to discuss her journey from staffing industry executive to founding her own consulting business, doing her first Tedx Talk, and her journey to reclaim the word awkward. The trio also discusses: Getting over your initial fear of being solopreneur Placing small bets as you go out on your own The importance of coaches, mentors, & learning for your career & journey This episode is brought to you by Leap Consulting Solutions & Kyloe Partners. Please remember to rate, review, & share the episode wherever you tune in. About Henna: Henna Pryor, PCC is a highly sought-after Workplace Performance Expert and an award-winning keynote speaker, executive facilitator, and coach. Her clients call her their “secret weapon for impossible change,” an honor she wears proudly. She's known for her ability to improve the performance, habits, and actions of hungry high achievers – in her fun, no-nonsense, no-jargon way – to move them from their first level of success to their next one.

About This EpisodeAs a TEDx Speaker, Executive Coach, and Workplace Performance Expert, Henna Pryor has had many bold moments in her personal and professional life. But that doesn't mean that they were perfect or that she had no doubts along the way. In reality, she has felt awkward and nervous, and in this episode, Henna explains how embracing our awkwardness is an important key to being bold. Throughout our lives, we are conditioned to fit in certain norms within society and within the organizations we work for. And if being bold feels difficult, Henna encourages us to peel back those inner layers to fully understand ourselves first. She discusses how recognizing what we value most, especially when we have to choose between likability and doing the right thing, will unlock our inner boldness. She also talks about how to identify and amplify true vulnerability, in ourselves and especially across social media. All of this inspired her upcoming book, Awkward and Upward, which will be released next year. Take a listen to find out how you can embrace your own authentic and awkward self to be bold.  About Henna PryorHenna Pryor, PCC is a highly sought after Workplace Performance Expert and an award-winning keynote speaker, executive facilitator, and coach. Her clients call her their “secret weapon for impossible change,” an honor she wears proudly. She's known for her ability to improve the performance, habits, and actions of hungry high achievers – in her fun, no-nonsense, no-jargon way – to move them from their first level of success to their next one. Henna founded Pryority Group – a fast-growing performance growth firm – to expand on her belief that the key to most people's success is leaning into awkwardness a little bit longer and worrying about stinking a little less. (She might just have you do both.) Additional ResourcesWebsite: https://pryoritygroup.com/Linked-In, Instagram, Facebook: @HennaPryor