What happens when our sense of who we are gets turned upside down? It can be sparked by an unexpected lay-off or health crisis; a breakup or the arrival of a milestone, like a significant birthday or an empty nest.

My guest today is Linda Rossetti. She says we often misunderstand what’s happening at these times, and that makes us miss out on the advantages these moments bring.

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Linda Rossetti is a business leader, Harvard MBA, former Fortune 500 executive, and pioneering researcher on individuals’ experience at the crossroads of their lives. She is the founder of The Transition Institute, LLC, a firm that partners with corporations, nonprofits and individuals on a new way to successfully move through major changes. Her work has been featured on NPR, NECN, CBS/WBZ, Money Magazine, SMARTBrief, the BBJ, and other outlets. Her new book is Dancing with Disruption: A New Approach to Navigating Life's Biggest Changes. Learn more at lindarossetti.com.