The Purple Pawedcast

Today's episode features the amazing Catherine Stagg-Macey.  Catherine is an Executive Coach, hostess of the podcast Unsaid @ Work, and finder of lost mojo.  We discuss topics critical to improving the workplace today, including living our own dreams, being safely authentic, and wearing a purple Speedo to work.

REFERENCES:
Catherine Stagg-Macey’s website:  https://www.conversationsattheedge.co.uk/
Unsaid @ Work podcast:  https://www.podpage.com/unsaid-at-work/
Follow Catherine on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/staggmacey/?hl=en
Follow Catherine on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/staggmacey/

  • (00:00) - Opening credits
  • (00:37) - Show opening
  • (01:30) - Introducing Catherine Stagg-Macey
  • (02:48) - Is it possible to be fulfilled with work?
  • (06:30) - Examining our lives gives them meaning
  • (09:43) - Living someone else's dream
  • (13:19) - The fish rots from the head down
  • (17:45) - Fitting the purpose of the organization
  • (20:48) - Speaking truth to power
  • (26:41) - Authenticity must have a positive influence
  • (31:35) - Authentic in which social environment?
  • (35:58) - Be authentic only where it's safe
  • (40:14) - Women in technology
  • (49:19) - Do women make better leaders?
  • (56:37) - Let's not entertain fragile egos
  • (01:00:18) - Finding Catherine Stagg-Macey
  • (01:01:29) - Show closing
  • (01:03:30) - Closing credits
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Creators and Guests

Host
Amethysta Herrick, Ph.D.
Scientist, storyteller, and professional overthinker of all things identity. Also, I happen to be a transgender woman.

What is The Purple Pawedcast?

Welcome to The Purple Pawedcast, where we unpack the complexities of gender, identity, and what it truly means to be human—without the academic jargon (okay, maybe just a little, but only the fun kind).

Curated by Amethysta Herrick. Ph.D., this pod is where science, philosophy, and lived experience collide to challenge assumptions and spark new perspectives. Whether you’re here to explore your own identity, stay informed on the latest research, or just enjoy a deep dive into the human experience, we deliver thoughtful, engaging, and refreshingly honest discussions. No fluff. No gatekeeping. Just real conversations about who we are and how we navigate the world. Dive in, stay curious, and let’s rethink identity together.