What does being authentic look like?
The lively discussion saw both men and women engaging from lots of different professions and industries come together to discuss their best advice and experiences on authenticity. The purpose of this weeks Twitter Chat was for our Rising Star shortlist, judges and members to share their advice, opinions and experience on role models. We would like to take this opportunity to extend our thanks to all who took part.We will be holding more Twitter chats soon and the schedule will be released in due course.
There were so many top tips during the tweet chat, here are just a few from our wonderful ladies and gentlemen. You can see the full conversation by looking up #watctop100 on Twitter.
Integrity, Openness & Vunerability https://t.co/VnAn9l6P77
— Jacqueline Gold CBE (@Jacqueline_Gold) June 9, 2016
@WATC_Updates Being authentic is being true to yourself and not compromising on who you really are #watctop100
— Lorraine Eyers (@GLALorraineEyer) June 9, 2016
@WATC_Updates apologies I was in a meeting. This quote from Oscar Wilde sums up authenticity to me pic.twitter.com/45eMLUDG1G
— Bianca Miller (@Bianca_B_Miller) June 9, 2016
Being the best version of yourself and collaborating with true genuine individuals is a sure fire recipe for success https://t.co/YUndXf6Z8K
— Simone Roche (@SimoneRoche) June 9, 2016
Three words to describe #autenticity @WATC_Updates #watctop100 pic.twitter.com/dMYgtBy6CC
— Ali Fearn (@Alifearn91) June 9, 2016
@WATC_girl @WATC_Updates People see thru the ‘fake’ so it’s important to demonstrate authenticity, integrity thru ‘actions’ #Watctop100
— Sajna Rahman MBIFM (@sajna581) June 9, 2016
@WATC_Updates Yes, my clients, colleagues and friends help me to remain totally #authentic #watctop100
— Kate Windebank (@Kate_Windebank) June 9, 2016
@WATC_Updates people at the top need to be authentic themselves #watctop100
— Babs Ofori-Acquah (@workingirlondon) June 9, 2016
@WATC_Updates Yes, because being #authentic requires courage and #courage is needed at work to suceed #watctop100 pic.twitter.com/1GOAINVvZw
— Kayleigh Bateman (@JournoKayleigh) June 9, 2016
@WATC_Updates #watctop100 #keepitreal Stay 100% authentic pic.twitter.com/eEGqAQzOf9
— Kayleigh Bateman (@JournoKayleigh) June 9, 2016
Be different, challenge, stand out. I’m inspired much more by someone who shows their real me #watctop100 https://t.co/6JWwDId2Kl
— Debbie Grimshaw (@DebbieG_EA) June 9, 2016
@WATC_Updates being true to yourself means being able to look in the mirror and be happy with your decisions #watctop100
— SpecialByName (@SpecialByName) June 9, 2016
ABSOLUTELY!!! If you aren’t being authentic, people certainly won’t trust you #watctop100 https://t.co/6kKpb4gJ0h
— Kate Windebank (@Kate_Windebank) June 9, 2016
If I’m conforming to standard, not being the real me how can those who see me as a role model trust me? #watctop100 https://t.co/7uDVVSnmR6
— Debbie Grimshaw (@DebbieG_EA) June 9, 2016
