In today’s episode, Heather speaks with Anna Crowe, founder and CEO of Crowe PR, about the real meaning of authenticity in leadership and life. Anna’s journey from auditor at a Big Four accounting firm to leading a bi-coastal PR agency gives her a unique perspective on building trust, showing up genuinely, and leading with transparency. Together, they unpack why authenticity is more than just a buzzword—and how you can cultivate it in your own life.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The Foundation of Authenticity – Why trust starts with being real with yourself before you can be real with others.
The Five Habits of Authenticity – Including the power of consistency, owning your mistakes, and admitting when you don’t know something.
Contextual Authenticity – How you can show different sides of yourself in different settings without being “fake.”
Four Principles of Authentic Leadership – From staying flexible to communicating directly, Anna shares how to lead in a way that connects and inspires.
Feedback as a Leadership Superpower – Why giving and receiving feedback is one of the most vulnerable—and authentic—things you can do.
Real-World Leadership Lessons – Insights from Anna’s career spanning corporate giants, global PR work, and building her own agency from the ground up.
