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Identity In the Workplace

The podcast for high achievers who seem to have it all, yet still feel something’s missing. Co-hosts Stephen and Adam bring humor, honesty, and a touch of mid-life wisdom to conversations about how work shapes our sense of self, and how we can reshape it to find greater meaning in work and life.

With careers spanning consulting, private equity, start-ups, and entrepreneurship, they share research-... more

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What if the peace is not just an aspiration, but something we can actually experience in our work today?

Adam and Stephen sit down with Kevin Ainsworth, founder of GuideCap Partners, to discuss calling, ambition, contentment, and the burden of belie... more

Comparison Is the Thief of Joy

Why does someone else’s success make us question our own lives?

A former Bain coworker announces a massive startup fundraise. A younger colleague climbs the career ladder faster. Someone on LinkedIn seems to be buildi... more

Back pain and late work nights have left Adam stuck on the same question most mornings at 4:45 a.m.: snooze for more sleep, or get up and protect the routine? Adam and Stephen dig into the research on sleep and morning routines, unpack the "worst of ... more

Adam made $3,000 selling World Cup tickets and got to attend two games for free. It was an objectively great outcome. Then ticket prices doubled a few days later, and all he could think about was the additional $7,000 he could have made.

Adam and St... more

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Kevin Ainsworth
Investment banker, pursuing a faith-based ChatGPT project and coding
Independent/Investor Erwartungen
Episode: Ep 67 | Finding Meaning in Buying a House
Emma Wood
Executive coach and author
Identity Work guest
Episode: Ep 66 | How to Live a Meaningful Life with Emma Wood
Bobby Parmar
Professor at UVA Darden School of Business, author of Radical Doubt
University of Virginia Darden School of Business
Episode: Ep 65 | How Embracing Doubt Improves Decisions with UVA Professor Dr. Parmar
Brendon Marks
CEO of Capture H2O
Capture H2O
Episode: Ep 56 | Redefining the Dream Job with Brendon Marks, CEO of Capture H2O
Larry Angelilli
Former CFO, recent retiree
Moneygram (former CFO); various financial leadership roles
Episode: Ep 47: Finding a Career, Not a Job, with CFO Larry Angelilli
Matt Higbie
Hedge fund professional and wealth manager, foster parent
Birchwood Capital
Episode: Ep 44: From performance driven hedge funds to living in the present w/ Matt Higbie
Vineet Rajan
Founder and CEO of Forte
Forte
Episode: Find your identity before you 'do' anything with Vineet Rajan, CEO of Forte
Paul Kiekhaefer
Partner in Work Existentialism, former management consultant
Government consulting
Episode: Navigating Work Existentialism After Turning 30
Mack Bailey
Customer experience strategist and product manager, based in Washington, DC
Federal government roles
Episode: Navigating Work Existentialism After Turning 30

Hosts

Stephen
Host of Identity Work, co-hosts discussions and frames themes around identity, work meaning, and leadership.
Adam
Co-host of Identity Work, leads topics and shares practical perspectives from his own career in consulting and entrepreneurship.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Challenging and Real

    Adam and Stephen pursue the important part of work-it’s meaningfulness and importance in our lives. They share their struggles with honesty and depth. I’m past their stage in life, but their discussions bring back great memories. 2 Qs for Adam, 1-have you read Strength to Strength/Arthur Brooks?, 2-what AI changes/improvements have you seen since dumping your whole life into it? And for Stephen-When is Lexie coming back on? Thanks guys for your time and thoughts on Identity Work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SLang22@
    United States5 months ago
  • Thoughtful and good conversations

    This podcast helps me practice my own introspection on my career and finding purpose in my work. The cohosts have good chemistry and it’s fun listening to the smart insights they each bring to conversations!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bgras3
    United States10 months ago
  • Mindset changes

    I love knowing that I’m not alone in my struggle to find meaningful work. I’ve had many successes in my career but each one eventually fades, leaving behind this nagging sense of something missing. Stephen and Adam give some answers but mostly remind me that meaning is a long journey that we are all working towards.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Afbeas
    United Statesa year ago
  • Authentic and thought-provoking!

    I look forward to this podcast because it’s easily digestible with practical takeaways and vulnerable discussions. I struggle with work identity issues and I’ve found the relatable content and easy banter between Adam and Stephen to be an opportunity to refresh and refocus on what matters most. Thank you!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Learner for Life!
    United Statesa year ago
  • Identity & Work

    I love this podcast’s focus on identity and work. There are so many good questions and thoughts that Stephen brings up that really hit home. For any focused, achievement oriented person, we can be our own worst enemy. This pod is a great resource and encouragement knowing there’s other folks who struggle with this stuff and have found ways to handle it. Good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Per Diem
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners value vulnerable, honest conversations about meaning at work.
Guests bring diverse perspectives from coaching, academia, and industry.
Strong host chemistry with practical takeaways for busy professionals.
Content is relatable for high achievers seeking balance and purpose.
Guests and topics are consistently aligned with themes of identity, leadership, and AI in work.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Identity Work

What is Identity Work about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two high-achieving hosts explore how identity and meaning shape work, weaving personal stories with research-backed concepts. Topics frequently circle around purpose, leadership, burnout, time management, and the role of technology (especially AI) in transforming productivity and meaning at work. Guests range from executive coaches to professors and practitioners who illuminate how career choices, family life, and learning shape a fulfilling professional path. The show stands out by blending vulnerable, practical conversations with actionable ideas, often tying insights to real-life experiments and books on purpose, decision-making, and leadership. Potential listeners can expect thoughtful reflections, concrete strategies, and a relatable, ... more

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