What’s the ‘sweet spot’ of authenticity? | Ronke Giwa-Onafuwa | TEDxDugbe

Core Concept: Authenticity - The presentation explores the concept of authenticity, emphasizing its importance in personal and professional life [1][2][3] - It highlights the need to balance being genuine with protecting oneself, especially in public roles [17][18][19] - The talk uses the analogy of comfortable footwear (slippers, Crocs) to represent authenticity and uncomfortable shoes to represent inauthenticity [3][4][5][15] Boundaries and Self-Protection - The presentation stresses the importance of establishing boundaries to determine how much of oneself to reveal to others [17][18][24] - It advises against oversharing and emphasizes that one does not owe their deepest truths or vulnerabilities to everyone [19][20][21] - The speaker introduces three key elements: boundaries, discernment, and intentionality, to navigate authenticity effectively [24][25][26][27] Practical Application - The presentation uses personal anecdotes, such as the speaker's experience with keeping shoes in her car and a story about oversharing personal information on air, to illustrate the challenges of maintaining authenticity [6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][17] - It suggests that finding the "sweet spot" between being oneself and protecting oneself is crucial for both personal well-being and professional success [22][23][29] - The speaker shares that growing older helps in finding this balance and caring less about others' opinions [28]