

Join author, consultant, speaker and coach, Dr. Rosie Ward as she leverages experience, stories, books, ideas and insights to explore shared human experiences to help further our understanding of ourselves and what it takes to stop telling ourselves stories that keep us safe and small. We all have the opportunity to show up as a leader in our lives – to maximize your positive impact on the world by becoming your best, fully authentic self and supporting others to break past barriers and step into their greatness. Showing up as a Leader is about supporting you on your own leadership journey – regardless of your official title or role.
Tired of hearing “It’ll be fine” when things feel anything but? 🌟
In this episode, Rosie breaks down toxic positivity—why it hurts more than it helps—and share how the Stockdale Paradox (gritty facts + gritty faith) can transform tough moments. With inspiration from Brene Brown and Mark Brackett, Rosie shows you how to lean into discomfort, embrace authentic connection, and still shine bright.
✨ Let’s get real, get gritty, and never let anyone dull your sparkle! 💫
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Key Takeaways:
- The Harm of Toxic Positivity: Dismissing emotions with well-meaning reassurances creates disconnection and invalidates others.
- Embrace the Stockdale Paradox: Balancing gritty facts (acknowledging reality) with gritty faith (believing in resilience) fosters hope without denial.
- Permission to Feel: Unfelt emotions don’t disappear—they spread in unhealthy ways. Leaders must give themselves and others space to process.
- Lean Into Discomfort: True connection arises when we face challenges together, not when we avoid them.















