Lead Well, Live Well: Women Leaders, Wellness & Purpose with Hannah Erlsten
Invisible Glue — Hannah Erlsten on Self-Advocacy When You’re Behind the Scenes
We’ve just released a deeply thoughtful conversation with Hannah Erlsten, a UX strategist and inclusive design advocate—someone who artfully describes the work of unsung leaders as “invisible glue.” She joined us in a candid exploration of how to bring forward your impact even when you operate behind the scenes.
How to Connect with Hannah
LinkedIn: Hannah Erlsten (herresourcespodcast.podbean.com)
ADPList Mentorship Profile: Hannah Erlsten, UX Strategist (herresourcespodcast.podbean.com)
Watch the Episode
Catch the full conversation on YouTube here:
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What We Explored Together
In this episode, Hannah sheds light on the emotional, creative, and cultural labor that often goes unnoticed—but without which teams and organizations can’t function. She honors those unsung leaders and offers tools for introducing self-advocacy—even when staying behind the curtain feels more comfortable. (herresourcespodcast.podbean.com)
Why This Episode Resonates
Whether you're a quietly impactful team member, a collaborator who excels in the wings, or someone learning to shine your own light—this conversation is for you. Expect to walk away with:
A renewed sense of value in your behind-the-scenes contributions
Strategies for self-advocacy that honor authenticity, not arrogance
Validation that gentle leadership and empathy are powerful, visible forces
Your Turn: Join the Conversation
We’d love to hear from you:
Have you ever felt like invisible glue in your organization? How did you advocate for yourself?
What’s one quiet way you bring people together or influence change?
How can teams better recognize and elevate the invisible work that holds them together?
Drop your reflections in the comments or connect with us—and Hannah—on LinkedIn!
With deep appreciation for unseen leadership and the power of empathy,
Linda & Cyndi
Co‑Hosts, Her Resources Podcast