In this episode you'll hear Niha Shahzad speak to Denise Wong, Director of Emerging Priorities at Natural Resources Canada about her journey navigating her public service career. After achieving a hard-won accomplishment of completing an EX-01 Director-level competition, Denise faced a setback in her career. She took time to introspect and reaffirm what it was that she wanted to accomplish. She reflects on reconnecting with her values, what it means to be a racialized woman in the public service, and how she wanted to build effective teams in the public service. Through this process and the sponsorship of another public servant, Denise became a Director, and exemplifies what it means to lead as your authentic self.