Unlocking Authenticity: Why we hide who we are at work - and how to redefine culture from the inside out...

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Shivani Uberoi

Unlocking Authenticity

Name: Unlocking Authenticity
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ISBN: 9781788608893

Why we hide who we are at work - and how to redefine culture from the inside out

Shivani Uberoi

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English

Practical Inspiration Publishing
09 June 2026

Social groups; Occupational & industrial psychology; Personnel & human resources management; Organisational theory & behaviour

What would workplaces look like if no one had to hide?

From subtle code-switching to outright concealment, millions of employees hide aspects of their identities to fit in at work.

In Unlocking Authenticity you’ll explore the untold stories of those who mask, the systemic forces that compel it, and the ways leaders and HR professionals can dismantle these barriers. Combining compelling narratives, research insights, and practical tools, this book offers a clear roadmap to foster authenticity and psychological safety in the workplace.

With timely strategies for navigating the backlash against DEI, Unlocking Authenticity equips readers to drive meaningful change and create environments where employees are empowered to show up as their true selves—and thrive.

By: Shivani Uberoi
Imprint: Practical Inspiration Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 16mm
ISBN: 9781788608893
ISBN 10: 1788608895
Pages: 238
Publication Date: 09 June 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Authors note: A letter to my daughter /younger self Preface Foreword Part One: The Roots of Covering Chapter 1: Understanding Covering Chapter 2: Power, Privilege, and Pressure Chapter 3: Workplace Norms and Fitting In Part Two: The Impact of Masking Chapter 4: The Emotional and Psychological Toll Chapter 5: The Business Case for Authenticity Chapter 6: The Intersectional lens Part Three: Unlocking Authenticity Chapter 8: Creating Psychological Safety Chapter 9: Redefining Workplace Norms Chapter 10: The Playbook for Unlocking Authenticity Conclusion: From Covering to Connection

Shivani Uberoi is a leading voice in workplace inclusion, helping companies create cultures where everyone belongs and thrives. A TEDx speaker, board advisor, and former leader at Sky and PwC, Shivani has spent over a decade driving sustainable change in organizations. At Sky, Shivani founded two employee networks that grew to 5,000+ members, harnessing the power of community and connection. She set up The Wallflower Academy to use her deep EDI expertise, storytelling and corporate leadership experience to support organizations to build belonging in their teams. Her passion for inclusion is personal, as detailed in her TEDx talk ‘Why fitting in will screw you up’, and she eventually found power in authenticity. Now, she helps leaders unlock that same potential in their teams.