Fulfilled, Not Fixed: A Conversation About Work, Shame, and Knowing Your Whole Self

Tuesday, December 15, 12-1 p.m. ET

Free for WMG members; $15 for non-members (Zoom)

Most of us were taught that fulfillment shows up after the next promotion, the next breakthrough, the next better version of ourselves. Authors Michelle Garside and Dr. Helen Krug von Nidda discuss why that chase leaves so many capable women stuck, and what opens up when you stop editing out the parts of yourself you'd rather hide. Expect honest stories and practical tools for designing a work life that fits who you are now.

Meet the speakers:

Michelle Garside is a brand architect and writer who helps thought leaders, experts, and practitioners build personal brands around who they actually are. After starting her career in pharmaceutical advertising at Ogilvy and Cline Davis Mann, she ran her own brand strategy agency for 14 years. Today she works independently with authors, coaches, and clinicians to position their work for book deals, media, and speaking. She co-founded Soul Camp and serves on the Board of kindness.org. Her book, (NOT) Awakened: Stop Chasing Your Higher Self and Start Owning the Real You (Balance/Hachette), will be published in February 2027.

Dr. Helen Krug von Nidda is a USA Today-bestselling author, executive coach, international speaker, and advisor who helps women build fulfilling careers and helps organizations create the conditions for their people to grow. She has over 20 years of global HR experience spanning the United Nations system and Fortune 500 companies. Helen holds a Doctorate in Education from Columbia University and is an instructor at Stanford. Her book, Closing the Fulfillment Gap: How to Design the Work Life You Want (Post Hill Press), was released in 2026.

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