Authenticity First - The Unspoken Key to Scaling Sustainably, with Emma Serlin

What if the key to unlocking better leadership isn’t strategy or scale but something far more personal?

In this episode of The Peer Effect podcast, I sit down with Emma Serlin, Founder and CEO of London Speech Workshop, to explore the unexpected ways authenticity can shape your leadership and business.

As both a communication expert and a founder who’s navigated burnout, Emma shares lessons that are as practical as they are profound.

Together, we unpack:

• Why your personal values might be your strongest hiring filter
• How vulnerability and self-awareness can transform team culture
• What to do when your gut says “no” (but your head says “maybe”)
• Tools for shedding shame and owning your story as a leader
• How to reconnect with your purpose when the spark is gone

About Emma Serlin

Emma Serlin is the Founder and CEO of London Speech Workshop, a leading communication coaching company helping individuals, from CEOs to emerging leaders speak with clarity, confidence, and impact.

She's the creator of The Serlin Method®, a powerful framework for transforming the way people connect through communication. Emma is also a trained life coach, award-winning theatre director, and the author of two fantastic books!

Connect with Emma Serlin on LinkedIn to learn more about her work and the London Speech Workshop:   / emmaserlin  

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