In this episode of Off Script, Josh Fisher delves into the complexities of personal identity, self-reflection, and the importance of vulnerability in leadership. He shares his own journey of self-discovery, including struggles with insecurity, trauma, and coping mechanisms. Through candid storytelling, he emphasizes the value of authentic connections and the potential for community building through shared experiences.

Who am I, really?

I dive into the many versions of self we carry, the masks we wear, and how vulnerability and self-reflection have shaped my own identity. It’s raw. It’s uncomfortable. But it’s real—and that’s where leadership starts.

A few key takeaways:

• Self-awareness is the foundation of authentic leadership

• We often cope before we understand—then lead before we heal

• Journaling helps make thoughts visible, patterns clear, and growth possible

• You don’t need to have it all together to lead—you just need to show up honest

Journals to Go Deeper:

📝 The Off Script Journal: A companion to this podcast. Use it to respond to the weekly prompts, capture reflections, and track your own Off Script journey.

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🌀 The Unfolding: A 12-Phase Guided Journal for Healing What Hurts: A trauma-informed journal designed for deep, structured inner work. With 12 phases and 52 weeks of prompts, The Unfolding gently guides you through grief, trauma, emotional suppression, identity, and more—with space to reconnect with your voice, your truth, and your self.

Whether you’re beginning your healing journey or returning to it, The Unfolding meets you where you are—no timeline, no pressure. Just structure, space, and stillness.

Amazon: The Unfolding: A 12-Phase Guided Journal for Healing what Hurts

Want to be part of the podcast? Have a story about leading Off Script—raw, real, and unpolished? Email it to: joshua@offscript.us SUBJ: [Your Name] Stories from the Stage – (Share or Do Not Share)

Your voice matters—and it might just help someone else find theirs.

In this first episode of Off Script with Josh Fisher, we strip leadership down to its bones—no polish, no performance, just the raw truth. I dive into why I started this podcast, the deep disconnect so many leaders feel behind the mask, and how perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and societal expectations keep us from leading with real presence. You’ll hear parts of my story, the doubts I’ve carried, and why I believe the perception of leadership—not leadership itself—is what’s broken. This episode sets the stage for what’s to come: honest conversations, unfiltered reflections, and a return to human-centered leadership. If you've ever felt like you're faking it while leading, this one’s for you.

Amazon: The Off Script Journal: A companion to the Off Script Podcast

Amazon: The Unfolding: A 12-Phase Guided Journal for Healing what Hurts

Have a story about leading off script—raw, real, and unpolished? Email it to me and you might hear it featured in a future episode.

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