What if every day was Bring Your 5-Year-Old Self to Work Day? Not the kid you have now, but the version of you who built sandcastles without a plan, asked “Why?” a hundred times before lunch, and knew joy wasn’t something you earned—it was how you lived.

In this episode of PEP Talks with Eric, we explore how your five-year-old self already held the keys to connection, creativity, and purpose—and how inviting them back to work could change everything. From “Chief Curiosity Officer” to “Snack Acquisition Specialist,” these playful job titles aren’t just cute… they’re clues to your innate genius.

You’ll hear how embracing curiosity over judgment, play over pressure, and wonder over conformity can transform burnout into brilliance—rippling through your team, your family, and even your organization’s culture.

This isn’t about checking out of reality. It’s about remembering who you were before the world told you how to behave—and letting that person lead.

So, what was your five-year-old job title? And what could happen if you brought that version of yourself to your next meeting?

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