What happens when the role that defined your life no longer defines who you are?
In this powerful episode, I sit down with John Little, leadership coach and creator of The Leader in the Mirror Project, a program dedicated to helping accomplished men navigate one of life’s most overlooked transitions.
After spending 25 years reading people—from high-pressure sports newsrooms to corporate boardrooms and coaching executives—John noticed a pattern. Successful men were quietly struggling with identity, purpose, and change, yet few were talking about it.
That realization became deeply personal when, during an ordinary morning routine, John looked in the mirror and no longer recognized the man staring back. Not because of how he looked—but because of who he’d become while trying to hold everything together as a single father, business owner, and caregiver to his special needs son after losing his dream job.
That moment sparked a mission to help other men facing the same silent struggle.
In this episode, we discuss:
🪞 Why so many accomplished men feel lost during life’s transitions
💼 What happens when your career no longer defines your identity
💪 Leadership beyond titles and achievements
🧠 Breaking the silence around men’s mental and emotional health
👨👦 Navigating fatherhood, purpose, and responsibility
🌱 Rediscovering yourself after major life changes
🎯 Becoming the leader the person in the mirror deserves
John’s message is simple: true leadership begins when you’re willing to face the person in the mirror with honesty, courage, and purpose.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify! Follow the podcast, leave a rating, and share this episode with someone who may be navigating a season of change.
💡 Connect with John Little:
Visit http://mirror.bigjohnlittle.com to learn more about The Leader in the Mirror Project and discover resources designed to help accomplished men navigate change, rediscover purpose, and lead with greater authenticity.
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