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49. Who are you when the title is gone? —with Michelle Strydom
In this episode of Big Meaningful Life, I sit down with Michelle Strydom to explore a transition many high-performing professionals quietly experience but rarely talk about: what happens when a successful career suddenly changes.
For many ambitious professionals, work is more than a job. It becomes a source of identity, confidence, and stability. So when a role shifts unexpectedly—through layoffs, restructuring, or life circumstances—it can shake far more than a professional plan.
In our conversation, Michelle shares her perspective after navigating major career transitions herself and supporting leaders going through similar moments. Together, we explore what it really takes to rebuild clarity, confidence, and direction when the path you thought you were on suddenly changes.
This episode is a reminder that professional disruption is not always the end of something—it can also be the beginning of a deeper, more intentional chapter.
5 reflections you’ll walk away with:
- Why career transitions can feel deeply personal, even when they are driven by organizational decisions.
- How identity and self-worth often become intertwined with titles, roles, and external validation.
- What high-performing professionals frequently misunderstand about resilience during times of uncertainty.
- Why slowing down and creating space for reflection can be more powerful than rushing into the next opportunity.
- How periods of disruption can open the door to a more aligned definition of success and leadership.
Career changes can challenge how we see ourselves.
But they can also reveal who we are beyond our roles.
So here’s the question I invite you to sit with:
If your title disappeared tomorrow, what parts of you would remain unchanged?
Connect with Michelle Strydom:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-strydom/
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Book your discovery call.
Connect with me on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sally-mahamdeh-emotional-intelligence/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sally_mahamdeh/
Join the newsletter here.
Send me an email with ideas for future episodes: [email protected]
Music Credit:
This episode features ''Je n'y suis jamais allé'' by Yann Tiersen.
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By Sally MahamdehIn this episode of Big Meaningful Life, I sit down with Michelle Strydom to explore a transition many high-performing professionals quietly experience but rarely talk about: what happens when a successful career suddenly changes.
For many ambitious professionals, work is more than a job. It becomes a source of identity, confidence, and stability. So when a role shifts unexpectedly—through layoffs, restructuring, or life circumstances—it can shake far more than a professional plan.
In our conversation, Michelle shares her perspective after navigating major career transitions herself and supporting leaders going through similar moments. Together, we explore what it really takes to rebuild clarity, confidence, and direction when the path you thought you were on suddenly changes.
This episode is a reminder that professional disruption is not always the end of something—it can also be the beginning of a deeper, more intentional chapter.
5 reflections you’ll walk away with:
- Why career transitions can feel deeply personal, even when they are driven by organizational decisions.
- How identity and self-worth often become intertwined with titles, roles, and external validation.
- What high-performing professionals frequently misunderstand about resilience during times of uncertainty.
- Why slowing down and creating space for reflection can be more powerful than rushing into the next opportunity.
- How periods of disruption can open the door to a more aligned definition of success and leadership.
Career changes can challenge how we see ourselves.
But they can also reveal who we are beyond our roles.
So here’s the question I invite you to sit with:
If your title disappeared tomorrow, what parts of you would remain unchanged?
Connect with Michelle Strydom:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-strydom/
-
Book your discovery call.
Connect with me on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sally-mahamdeh-emotional-intelligence/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sally_mahamdeh/
Join the newsletter here.
Send me an email with ideas for future episodes: [email protected]
Music Credit:
This episode features ''Je n'y suis jamais allé'' by Yann Tiersen.