When a job ends, whether through redundancy, retirement, or another life change, it can feel like you’re losing more than just a role—you’re losing a part of yourself.
How do we hold onto our sense of self when the titles we’ve relied on disappear?
This Mind the Gap episode explores navigating these transitions with grace and resilience. Through the lenses of Stoicism, Emotional Intelligence, and Modern Psychology, we’ll uncover practical ways to rebuild self-esteem and rediscover who you are beyond external labels.
What We’ll Discuss:
- Why do we often tie our identity to roles like job titles?
- Stoic principles for maintaining a strong sense of self.
- Emotional Intelligence tools to strengthen self-worth.
- Insights from psychology on navigating life transitions.
- The wisdom of Musonius Rufus on finding happiness within.
Key Takeaways:
- You are more than your job title or role.
- Life transitions are opportunities to redefine success and rediscover purpose.
- Practical steps, like reframing success and reconnecting with joy, can help you build a fulfilling new chapter.
Whether stepping away from a long-held role or preparing for a life change, this episode will help you find confidence and purpose on the other side.
Mind the Gap
Welcome to “Mind the Gap,” the podcast where ancient wisdom and modern emotional intelligence converge. I’m Michael Comyn, and with 38 years of experience in emotional intelligence, I’m excited to bring you this exploration of how Stoic philosophy can illuminate our contemporary challenges.
You might also recognize my voice from a different context—I’ve been the one reminding passengers to “Mind the Gap” on public transport across Ireland for the past 25 years. It’s a phrase that’s taken on a new meaning in this podcast, as we delve into the gap between our emotions and reality.
In each episode, we’ll bridge the gap between the timeless insights of Stoic philosophers and the latest understandings of emotional intelligence. I’ll share practical tools and strategies to help you manage feelings, enhance self-awareness, and build resilience.
Join me as we explore how these ancient teachings can provide clarity and guidance for today’s emotional landscape. Let’s close the gap together, turning everyday challenges into opportunities for growth, one episode at a time.
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Welcome to “Mind the Gap,” the podcast where ancient wisdom and modern emotional intelligence converge. I’m Michael Comyn, and with 38 years of experience in emotional intelligence, I’m excited to bring you this exploration of how common sense and wisdom can illuminate our contemporary challenges.
