|  Blog Post   |  I feel like my vulnerability has been used against me.

I feel like my vulnerability has been used against me.

I feel like my vulnerability has been used against me.
I had to abandon my vulnerability to get where I am.

More and more, I am hearing these heartbreaking sentiments from women leaders after they hear me teach that their work culture and teams NEED their vulnerability because it is our way to courage.

We’ve been told we’re too emotional or too bitchy, and so we’ve armored up, abandoning our vulnerability and, therefore ourselves.

Except you are worthy of it, the world desperately needs it, and it is where organizations must be going if they are going to repair their cultures, keep good talent, heal and move forward.

Thankful for incredible and courageous conversations with the Women Influencing & Networking Leaders at Cigna yesterday. Also beyond grateful for a sorority sister from college who brought me in to teach the team. It always hits differently and means a lot when someone you know brings you in to teach courage to their company.

Author:

A Licensed Professional Counselor, Justine Froelker has over 25 years of experience in mental health, personal growth, and professional development. For eleven years, she was certified in Dr. Brené Brown’s work on vulnerability, courage, and empathy. Justine now shares her own curriculum, Courage is Built Here™. This transformative program empowers individuals to live and lead with self-awareness, authenticity, and resilience, building a foundation for courage-centered leadership. In addition to writing her blog since 2013, Justine is an accomplished author of twelve books—including five Amazon bestsellers—Justine has written across genres, from children’s books to in-depth explorations of infertility, faith, grief, and leadership. She has delivered two TEDx Talks, The Permission of the And and The Donut Effect, which highlight her unique perspective on navigating life’s complexities with grace. Justine is a sought-after speaker who travels nationally and presents virtually to global audiences, delivering keynotes, workshops, retreats, and trainings on topics such as leadership, resilience, mental health, coping with burnout, courageous and curious conversations, and fostering cultures of inclusion and belonging. Justine lives in St. Louis with her husband Chad and their two dogs, Gertie and Winston. You’ll often find her volunteering at Wild Bird Rehabilitation—supporting the medical team and feeding hundreds of tiny, hungry babies during baby bird season. And during butterfly season, her home comes alive with the flutter of wings as she raises hundreds of monarch and swallowtail butterflies.

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