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Balancing Authenticity and Professionalism: How to Be Yourself while Asserting Your Expertise as a New Manager with Anna Åstrand

February 07, 2024 Season 2 Episode 11
Balancing Authenticity and Professionalism: How to Be Yourself while Asserting Your Expertise as a New Manager with Anna Åstrand
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Balancing Authenticity and Professionalism: How to Be Yourself while Asserting Your Expertise as a New Manager with Anna Åstrand
Feb 07, 2024 Season 2 Episode 11

In this episode of Women Lead, Anna Åstrand discusses her journey in sales and the importance of balancing authenticity and professionalism in the media industry. 

She shares her experiences of expressing her individuality and the challenges of transitioning into a managerial role.

The significance of open dialogue shouldn't be underestimated and listening to different perspectives to create a supportive team environment is crucial to success.
She also reflects on her accomplishments and finds inspiration in her own journey. 

Key Takeaways:

  • Balancing authenticity and professionalism is crucial in the media industry.
  • Open dialogue and listening to different perspectives are key to creating a supportive team environment.
  • Transitioning into a managerial role can be challenging, but maintaining relationships with former colleagues and being open to feedback can help navigate the transition.
  • Reflecting on accomplishments and feeling inspired by personal growth is important for continued success. Remote work offers flexibility and freedom, allowing individuals to work from anywhere and manage their own schedules.


Produced and Hosted by Nadia Koski
Engineered by Phil McDowell
Project Lead Dennis Kirschner

You can contact the show at womenleadpodcast@the-digital-distillery.com
or go to the website.

Find us on LinkedIn, Facebook & Instagram

Show Notes

In this episode of Women Lead, Anna Åstrand discusses her journey in sales and the importance of balancing authenticity and professionalism in the media industry. 

She shares her experiences of expressing her individuality and the challenges of transitioning into a managerial role.

The significance of open dialogue shouldn't be underestimated and listening to different perspectives to create a supportive team environment is crucial to success.
She also reflects on her accomplishments and finds inspiration in her own journey. 

Key Takeaways:

  • Balancing authenticity and professionalism is crucial in the media industry.
  • Open dialogue and listening to different perspectives are key to creating a supportive team environment.
  • Transitioning into a managerial role can be challenging, but maintaining relationships with former colleagues and being open to feedback can help navigate the transition.
  • Reflecting on accomplishments and feeling inspired by personal growth is important for continued success. Remote work offers flexibility and freedom, allowing individuals to work from anywhere and manage their own schedules.


Produced and Hosted by Nadia Koski
Engineered by Phil McDowell
Project Lead Dennis Kirschner

You can contact the show at womenleadpodcast@the-digital-distillery.com
or go to the website.

Find us on LinkedIn, Facebook & Instagram