The Power of Authenticity: Building Trust Through Genuine Connection
Authenticity is often discussed, but rarely practiced with intention. In both professional and personal relationships, trust is built when people experience consistency between their values, actions, and communication.
Discover how authenticity builds trust, strengthens relationships, and helps you lead with greater confidence and purpose.
In this session, Phillip O’Rourke, Executive Director of the Yellow Springs Chamber of Commerce – will explore the difference between authenticity and performance, the role transparency plays in building trust, and how aligning your actions with your values can strengthen relationships and create more meaningful opportunities for connection.
Participants will be encouraged to reflect on how they show up in their interactions with others, identify areas where they may be operating from expectation rather than authenticity, and develop practical strategies for building stronger, more genuine relationships.
Key Discussion Topics:
- Authenticity versus performance
- Building trust through transparency
- Aligning values with actions
Takeaways:
- Define your core values and how they influence your decisions
- Practice one authentic conversation in your personal or professional life
- Identify where you may not be showing up authentically and create a plan for greater alignment
Join us as we continue our year-long journey focused on leadership, collaboration, and building meaningful connections that drive results.
Date: Tuesday, July 21
Time: 1pm-2pm
Location: Webinar – REGISTER HEREÂ Â
This webinar series is FREE to the public and provided by quantum foam studios through Discovery Lab by Gluno and in partnership with the YS Chamber.Â