"I SHOULDN'T be MYSELF at work"

​We’ve been told a lot lately that we should bring our "100% authentic, vulnerable human self" at work but the skeptical, burnt out tech manager in me always used to ask “is this really a good idea, giving the unsafe places we normally work in??”

​So I looked around at how others handle extreme pressure: some people don't expose their raw heart in these situations but they DO build an “avatar” instead, specifically designed to handle a specific stressful & repetitive situation. They will use that (as a crutch) for a while and abandon it once it is not useful anymore.

​Why? Because our authentic, sensitive, human self isn't built to absorb corporate toxicity, salary negotiations or “constructive criticism” aka public judgment.

You are already familiar with the idea:

Beyoncé didn't step onto massive stages as the shy young woman that she really was when she started her solo career: she summoned Sasha Fierce instead.
Kobe Bryant didn't face intense media pressure as himself, he built The Black Mamba to play on the field.
And Adele? She stole the “Sasha” from Beyoncé and designed her very own “Sasha Carter”. 

If you are:

​- Preparing for a high-stakes interview, performance review or promotion talk where you tend to play small, feel stressed out and leave disappointed

​- Stepping into a senior role or tough project but are not having a sponsor in your corner to speak for you with the confidence that you lack in the moment

​- exhausted by the mental noise, doubts and emotional rollercoaster right before tense moments

​...bring your real-world challenge to this circle, and let's craft a professional “avatar” to wear when pressure gets too high for you, ease the stress and protect your health as long as you need it.

​⚠️ THIS IS A WORKING SESSION

​We will not just talk about theory: bring ONE real upcoming situation (a specific meeting, interview, negotiation or confrontation) where your current reaction isn't good for your career.

You will live engineer the exact “avatar”, the posture and the rules you need to default to, under pressure.

​This session is part of The Burn ON Circle 🔥 - a monthly, 60-minute gathering for ambitious women.

​Facilitated by Lucica Ibanescu ICF-certified coach, former tech manager now professionally supporting women to overcome the barriers raised in front of their success.

​📍 Online (link shared after approval)

​⏱ 60 minutes

​💰 Free, but approval is required as the slots are limited