Identity After the Title: Who Am I Without This Role?

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt and Jane Hanson discuss: Career identity loss (doctor, leader, achiever, caregiver) Why we as women undervalue ourselves and how to stop doing it Changing people and friendships as you evolve Practical exercise: separating who you are from what you do "When your friends change, you have not failed. The opposite is true: you are growing." -Jane Hanson 00:00 Introduction and Identity Shifts 00:25 Career Transition: Journalist to Coach 01:27 Broadcast Challenges and Career Decisions 02:27 Discovering Coaching Talents 03:43 How do you navigate identity and career changes when your job title has been a significant part of your identity? 06:18 Exercises for Career Evaluation 09:53 Gender Differences in Job Confidence 11:22 Toxic Environments and Self-Worth 13:27 Recognizing Personal Value 16:15 Boundaries: Setting and Evolving 21:27 Embracing Personal Change 25:21 Brave Action and New Ventures 28:28 Purging Life’s Unnecessities 30:24 Conclusion and Connection Invitation