106: The biggest myth about being professional at work wiht Manja Kollmann

100 Women in Insurance · Aug 20, 2026 · 53m

Summary

In this episode, Sandra Lewin speaks with Manja Kollmann about one of the biggest misconceptions many professionals still believe:

that being professional means hiding parts of who you are.

Drawing on a career that has taken her across multiple countries, cultures and leadership roles, Manja shares why the most successful careers are not built by trying to fit in, but by understanding who you are, what you stand for, and having the confidence to let others see it.

Together, they explore what professionalism really means in today's workplace, why authenticity and credibility are not…