What happens to your sense of identity when your job title no longer fits?

In this episode, I explore a question that sits quietly underneath many mid-career decisions: If I changed careers… who would I be?

For many of us, our work becomes a shorthand for who we are. Over time, our job title can start to carry more weight than it should, shaping how we see ourselves and how we introduce ourselves to others. But what happens when that identity starts to feel too small, or no longer quite right?

I share some of my own experience of feeling “competent but not content,” and how the idea of stepping away from a long-established career brought up deeper questions about identity, not just direction.

Drawing on ideas from Working Identity, I explore why this tension is so common in mid-career, and why the discomfort you might feel is not something to ignore, but something to listen to.

I also walk you through a simple but powerful writing exercise, the Two Columns exercise, to help you separate what you do from who you are, and start to see more clearly what really defines you.

If this resonates, my new book Write Your Career explores these ideas in more depth, using writing as a practical tool to help you think clearly about your next steps.
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If you’re at a crossroads, or simply reflecting on what comes next, this episode will help you think about your career in a deeper, more personal way.

Thanks for listening!

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