In today’s episode of Tech Me As I Am, I sit down with Damion Wright, Head of Talent & Acquisition at Intuit, for a powerful conversation about identity, leadership, and the courage it takes to evolve beyond who the world first drafts you to be.

Damion’s journey from athlete to executive isn’t just about changing careers — it’s about rewriting internal narratives, learning how to lead with authenticity, and choosing self-love in environments that often reward performance over wholeness.

Together, we unpack what it means to bring your full self into corporate spaces, how leadership evolves when you understand who you are at your core, and why authenticity is not a destination — it’s a lifelong practice.

This conversation explores how positive affirmation, self-reflection, and emotional awareness shape not only better leaders, but healthier humans. From navigating different personalities to finding inspiration through music, this episode reminds us that the same discipline that fuels athletes can also anchor executives — when purpose leads the way.

• Authenticity as an ongoing journey, not a fixed state
• Leading others starts with understanding yourself
• The role of self-love and affirmation in personal and professional growth
• Translating athletic discipline into emotionally intelligent leadership
• Using reflection and music as tools for grounding and inspiration

00:00 Introduction to Tech Me As I Am
05:05 Courage and Self-Reflection
11:25 Understanding and Leading Different Personalities
17:08 Seeking Positive Affirmation and Growth
23:27 Music for Inspiration