Psychology at Work | Career Success, Leadership, Communication Skills 82. How to Be Your True Self at Work with Claude Silver
Jan 7, 2026
In this engaging conversation, Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX and author of *Be Yourself at Work*, shares her mission to foster empathetic workplaces. She discusses overcoming imposter syndrome and the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership. Claude highlights the need for self-discovery, emphasizing practical exercises to identify personal triggers and values. She also explores the cycle of emotional optimism and bravery, and offers advice on creating safe work environments or knowing when to seek a new role.
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From Imposter Syndrome To Finished Manuscript
- Claude wrote her book after years of battling imposter syndrome and using evidence-finding exercises from coaching to push through.
- She delivered the final manuscript January 7th, 2025 and felt both relief and new anxiety afterward.
Role Built From Personal Fulfillment
- Claude created the Chief Heart Officer role after realizing she shrank in a job that no longer fulfilled her.
- Her remit became scaling empathy and touching every employee across a growing global agency.
Masking Shrinks Employees
- People often mask themselves to fit perceived expectations, which shrinks them and harms wellbeing.
- Claude observed young employees adopting harmful hustle postures that didn't reflect their true selves.
