You've built the career. Earned the title. Checked all the boxes. So why does success feel like you're wearing someone else's skin?
If you've ever felt the weight of a job title that no longer fits, or sensed a growing gap between who you are and what you do, this episode is your permission slip to explore what's underneath. Raj opens up about his own identity crisis as a CEO—and the vision quest that helped him separate the labels others gave him from the truth of who he really is.
In this episode, you'll discover:
• Why the identities we didn't choose often create the most suffering in our lives
• What happens when you write down every label you've ever carried (and why this exercise changes everything)
• How to distinguish between the roles you were given and the ones you actually chose
• Why "I am" without any label attached might be more powerful than you think
• The difference between sourcing power from titles vs. sourcing it from soul
• How letting go of "CEO" opened up a more authentic way to lead • Why expanding beyond one audience (cancer patients) actually aligned him with his true mission
• What humility and vulnerability have to do with stepping into your real identity
Here's the truth: You are so much more than your resume, your role, or what people call you.
The labels you carry either liberate you or trap you—and most of us don't realize we have a choice. If you're navigating a career transition, feeling misaligned in your work, or sensing there's a more authentic version of yourself waiting to emerge, this conversation will help you see the path forward.
Listen to the full episode to learn how to reclaim your identity and build a life that's truly yours.
Connect with Raj:
Website: http://www.rajjana.com/
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Instagram: @raj_jana
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raj_jana
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/rs/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/id1318038490
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