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Authenticity Is Broken (And No One Wants to Admit It) with Kurt Bush

The Second Voice with Luisa Hogan··16 July 2026·30 min

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Be yourself’ sounds like the safest advice in the world—but what if it’s the very thing keeping you stuck? Because most leaders aren’t struggling with being fake… they’re struggling with being misaligned. And the cost of getting that wrong quietly builds over timeKurt Bush is a certified Internal Family Systems Practitioner, trauma-informed coach, and co-founder of Brimstone Coaching Group. With a background spanning corporate leadership, pastoral ministry, and coaching, Kurt helps leaders break free from self-doubt, embrace authenticity, and lead with confidence. Having overcome his own struggles with imposter syndrome, Kurt is passionate about guiding others through transformational growth and into authentic leadership.https://www.brimstonecoachinggroup.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-bush-7b345830b/https://www.instagram.com/kurtbush1/?next=%2Fdirect%2Ft%2F17842552616543363%2FAt The Second Voice, we explore the inner conversations leaders rarely say out loud.If this episode resonated, it is likely because the second voice is active in your leadership too.Hosted by Luisa Hogan, leadership resilience strategist and founder of Vermelho Consulting.Luisa works with founders, executives, and senior leaders who carry real responsibility and want to lead with steadiness, clarity, and self-trust under pressure.Her work focuses on nervous system regulation, leadership identity, and the inner dialogue that shapes how leaders show up when things are hard.Work With LuisaIf this episode sparked reflection, here are ways to go deeper:• Leadership resilience workshops and advisory• Keynotes and curated live experiences• The Steady Leadership framework and private sessionsLearn more at: vermelho.com.auStay ConnectedFollow along and join the conversation:• Instagram: @thesecondvoicepodcast• Instagram: @luisahoganhqSubscribe, rate, and review The Second Voice to help more leaders find these conversations.