In this episode, Cindy Esliger explores identity, not the curated professional version of ourselves, but the real and evolving true version of ourselves. We often get shaped by outdated assumptions and everything we’ve been praised for or paid to do, and we end up losing sight of what we actually want and who we genuinely want to become. Self-awareness is something we give lip service to but require more of to assess where we are in our careers.. Cindy offers advice on how to get curious about ourselves and realign our goals to match our values and authentic selves.  

Identity is not a job title or role. That’s the curated professional identity we’re told to maintain for success. But who are we underneath that polish? What are our motivations, tendencies, and personality traits? Knowing who we truly are allows us to make career decisions from a place of clarity. Cindy assures us that transition is allowed to be uncomfortable. We don’t need a fully developed five-year plan, just a curiosity about our true identities.

Growth involves discomfort, and identity shifts don’t come with an instruction manual. That’s fine, we’re allowed to evolve and change direction. Cindy explains the three levers of career decisions, which are maximizing income, maximizing impact, and maximizing flexibility. We’re all aiming to pull the levers, but we can rarely pull all three at the same time. And that’s fine. Cindy points out that we’re all works in progress, requiring self-awareness to become who we want to be.

Resources discussed in this episode:

• Guide to Becoming Who You Are Meant to Be
• Astronomic Audio
• Confidence Collective

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