Growing Up at Work

About the Authors

Yael Sivi and Yosh Beier are seasoned experts in the field of leadership and executive coaching. Yael Sivi has over 12 years of experience working in Fortune 1000 companies and public sector/governmental agencies. Her primary focus is on helping leaders and teams create environments that foster engagement and growth. Yosh Beier has worked as an executive and leadership coach for over 13 years, partnering with numerous Fortune 1000 companies as well as nonprofit, governmental, and non-governmental organizations. He is also a managing partner and co-founder of Collaborative Coaching. Together, they bring a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to their book Growing Up at Work: How to Transform Personally, Evolve Professionally, and Lead Authentically.

Main Idea

The core message of Growing Up at Work is that the workplace can be a profound source of personal and professional growth. Sivi and Beier argue that by facing common workplace challenges head-on and using them as opportunities for development, individuals can achieve significant growth. The book offers actionable practices to transform feelings of fear, anxiety, and frustration into sources of strength and potential. It emphasizes emotional maturity, self-awareness, and authentic leadership as key components to achieving a fulfilling and effective career.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• I Feel Like an Imposter
• I’m Their Manager, But I Want to Be Their Friend
• I Take Care of Everyone Except Myself
• I’m Just Not Good Enough
• I Know I Should Address This Conflict, But I Don’t
• I Don’t Want to Play Politics
• People Think I’m a Jerk
• People Don’t Trust Me
• I’m Successful, But I Have No Life
• I Have to Be Perfect
• I’m Scared of My Boss

Introduction

The introduction sets the stage for the book's exploration of personal and professional growth. Sivi and Beier highlight that true and sustainable change comes from within. They advocate for a deep examination of one's behaviors and patterns, suggesting that meaningful transformation requires time and sustained practice. The authors aim to provide readers with practical tools and theories to facilitate this inner work.

"For transformation to occur, we must grow and change. This takes time-and sustained practice." - Yael Sivi and Yosh Beier

I Feel Like an Imposter

Many people experience imposter syndrome, feeling like they do not belong or have not earned their position. Sivi and Beier offer several practices to combat these feelings: