Authentic leaders place a heavy emphasis on self-reflection. By understanding their own life stories, core values, and emotional triggers, they can lead with genuine transparency and earn deeper trust from their teams. Self-awareness is a critical piece of leadership. Mayme L. Connors, LPS-A, LCDC, NCC explores The Psychology of Profession Presence; how life stages, beginning at birth inform the persons we are today. 

Mayme Connors, LPC-A, LCDC, NCC, is the founder of 53 Christopher Counseling & Psychotherapy, an LGBTQIA+ affirming counseling practice in Dallas. Her practice is built by the community, for the community, serving LGBTQIA+ individuals, couples, families, and allies with compassionate, evidence-based care. She specializes in trauma, identity, anxiety, and relationships and believes that meaningful change begins when people feel safe enough to tell the truth about their lives. Through her work as a therapist, educator, and advocate, Mayme is committed to building a more connected, resilient, and mentally healthy community.