EP 142: Your Career Identity is More Than a Job - Unpacking the Layers of Who You Are

EP 142: Your Career Identity is More Than a Job - Unpacking the Layers of Who You Are Feeling a little lost or uninspired?

In this episode of Coaching for Millennials, host José Miguel Longo dives deep into the concept of career identity and its profound impact on our sense of self. As millennials, we've been conditioned to intertwine our job titles with our identities, but what happens when those roles shift or disappear? José Miguel poses an uncomfortable yet essential question: If your job title vanished tomorrow, who would you be? This episode encourages you to explore the layers of your identity beyond your career and to embrace the core values that truly define you. Join José Miguel as he shares personal anecdotes, insights on emotional intelligence, and powerful reflection questions to help you detach your worth from your job title. Learn how to navigate career transitions with resilience and discover the importance of recognizing your core identity as the driving force behind your professional journey. Takeaways Your career identity is not your entirety; it’s just one expression of who you are. Understanding the difference between your career identity and core identity can foster adaptability. Career shifts can feel destabilizing, but they do not erase your value or capabilities. Reflect on what energizes you outside of work to reconnect with your core self. Emotional intelligence is key to navigating identity crises in your career. Chapters (00:00) Welcome to Coaching for Millennials, the podcast where we ditch the blah (01:16) This is the second episode of Coaching for Millennials featuring Jose Miguel Longo (04:48) If your job title disappeared tomorrow, who would you be (06:09) Hilary Duff released a new album, Growing Up, on Tuesday (12:38) For me, this was hard. I left higher education in 2021 to go into tech (15:49) If your identity is tied to your role, what happens when the role changes (21:07) This episode may hit people in different ways, so talk about it (22:50) Your career is a vehicle, not your identity (24:00) Many of my clients are going through career pivots right now (26:52) Jose Miguel Longo shut down LinkedIn landing page because it wasn't getting traction Call to Action If this episode resonated with you, take a moment to reflect on the following questions: Who am I without my job title? What do people consistently thank me for outside of work? What value guides my decisions? What energizes me that isn’t tied to income? Share this episode with someone who might be quietly navigating a transition, and remember, you don’t have to do it alone. If you’re ready to untangle your identity from your career, reach out for coaching support. Let’s embark on this journey together!

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