You left the job. So why does it still feel like yours?

For many people who leave corporate careers, whether by choice or by layoff, the psychological exit takes much longer than the physical one. You're gone, but part of you is still at your desk.

In this episode, I explore why that happens and what to do about it.

What you'll learn:

• Why people who've left corporate jobs often keep using "we" when talking about their old company
• How your job was meeting psychological needs you may not have named:  relationships, meaning, accomplishment, and a sense of belonging
• Why activity doesn't equal replacement, and what equivalent replacement actually requires
• Why new relationships take longer to fill the gap than most people expect
• How to recognize when the shift from "we" to "they" is starting to happen naturally

If you're finding it harder to detach from your corporate role than you expected, this episode will help you understand why.

Shelley McIntyre is a midlife career transition coach for corporate professionals figuring out what comes next.

She spent decades in corporate strategy and technology before leaving to build something of her own. Now she helps other midlife professionals do the same,  with structure, honesty, and without blowing up everything they've worked for.

Work with Shelley:

Own Your Edge Strategy Session: A 90-minute session to identify what's misaligned and map your next moves.
https://burnthemapcoaching.com/own-your-edge

Reinvention Partnership Program: Five months of high-touch coaching for midlife professionals leaving corporate and building what comes next.
https://burnthemapcoaching.com/work-with-shelley

Free Guide: 4 Moves to Get Unstuck
https://burnthemapcoaching.com/guide/

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