Shelley Johnson, a leadership coach and columnist for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald, dives into the psychological barriers caused by fearing others' judgments. She discusses how this fear can stifle personal growth and offers practical strategies to overcome it. Shelley emphasizes the importance of purposeful sharing at work and warns against oversharing, suggesting it undermines trust. She also critiques the notion of 'bringing your whole self to work,' advocating instead for bringing your best self to foster a healthier workplace culture.