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Identity Work

Adam Beasley and Stephen Reiff

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-backed insights and real-world stories that help uncover new ways to drive more meaning each day. We’re

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29:15

Finding meaning in shared experiences (and fitness...

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2024/09/19

In this episode of the Identity Work podcast, we engage in an honest conversation about the struggles high achievers face in finding meaning at work. We explore how shared experiences can create meaningful work environments and analyze different activities like volunteering that can be initiated by leaders to build connection and community, even in remote work settings. This episode wraps up with a reflection on how leaders should listen to their teams about what makes their work meaningful and

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35:18

Do Something About It: Crafting Meaning in Your...

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2024/09/05

In this episode of the "Identity Work" podcast, we engage in a discussion about how high achievers can derive more meaning from their current work.Adam introduces three key strategies for crafting meaning: 1. **Task Crafting**: Modifying the tasks you do at work to align better with what you find meaningful. 2. **Relational Crafting**: Building and altering your work relationships to increase satisfaction. 3. **Cognitive Crafting**: Changing your mindset and how you perceive your work tasks. The

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28:52

Moving Beyond the Self-Help Shelf

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2024/08/22

In this episode, Adam shares his transformative experiences from a global sabbatical, during which he read 27 books on the subject of fulfilling careers. Through his exploration, Adam discovered recurring themes emphasizing personal effort and the creation of passion through hard work and embracing challenges.Key highlights include discussions on standout books such as "Grit" by Angela Duckworth and "Deep Work" by Cal Newport, as well as the gaps in existing literature regarding organizational

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29:19

Not Necessarily What, But How

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2024/08/08

Join us on this transformative journey to unlock the secrets of job satisfaction and fulfillment! In this episode, we delve into insights that promise to revolutionize your approach to work, whether you're a high achiever or simply seeking more meaning in your daily tasks.We challenge conventional career advice and explore how our mindset and approach to work can be far more impactful than any job title, drawing inspiration from Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's groundbreaking book "Flow." Learn how true

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26:18

Restlessly Hopeful: Finding Joy and Balance in the...

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2024/07/25

Today we explore the complexities of balancing ambition with present satisfaction and delving into the perpetual cycle of high achievers always chasing the next milestone, often at the expense of enjoying the present moment.Adam shares a poignant personal story from his career, illustrating the exhausting nature of constantly setting bigger goals. We then look at practical strategies such as practicing gratitude and confronting negative emotions are discussed to help listeners stay grounded.

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23:59

Embracing Grit

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2024/07/11

Join us on this episode inspired by Angela Duckworth's renowned book Grit. We delve deep into the transformative power of perseverance and passion unpacking how these qualities can triumph over talent or IQ to create a fulfilling and successful career.Throughout this episode, we share personal stories and practical advice on building resilience, staying committed to long-term goals, and crafting a purposeful career journey.

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22:45

Can Small Changes Make Your Work Life Meaningful?

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2024/06/27

In this enlightening episode of the Identity Work podcast, we dive deep into the journey of finding true purpose and satisfaction in our careers.Together, we explore Adam's unique perspective on viewing work as a structured game, complete with rules and an endpoint, much like a baseball game. While this mindset drove Adam to success, it also constrained him, causing him to show up at work as only a partial version of himself. As we shift gears, we delve into actionable strategies for bringing

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30:40

Why your 8-year-old self may be the key to meaningful...

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2024/06/13

Hey there, fellow career explorers! It’s your host, Stephen Reif, back with another episode of the Identity Work podcast.Today, I’m joined by the incredible Adam Beasley, the founder of the Identity Work newsletter, as we dive into an intriguing topic: could the key to a fulfilling career lie in the games we played as children? Together, Adam and I take a nostalgic trip back to our eight-year-old selves to uncover how childhood activities, free from adult constraints, can provide a roadmap to

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26:47

If I’m ever not perfect, they’ll find out I’m a fraud

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2024/05/21

Today we do a deep dive into the complex realm of negative self-talk and the pursuit of an authentic identity.Lets look at the formative impact of early praise, the language that shapes our self-image, and strategies to manage the critical voices within us. Whether you're currently navigating the complexities of academia or simply seeking to better understand the dynamics of your inner dialogue, this episode offers a relatable reflection on the ongoing work of crafting an authentic identity.

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25:45

Why start with Identity? [not your passion]

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2024/05/21

In this episode of our podcast, we tackled the all-too-common myth that achieving job satisfaction means living in a state of perpetual bliss. As we delved into the realities of intertwining passion with profession, we uncovered the truth that the work we adore will inevitably come with its own set of challenges—challenges that aren't too different from those encountered in a committed romantic relationship. We also discussed the importance of a 'slow burn' approach to discovering what truly ignites

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26:55

What do you do [for work?]

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2024/05/15

In the first episode of Identity Work, Stephen and Adam spend 30 minutes resolving technical issues and debating if Adam is a “Novice” or “Noob” iPhone photographer… just kidding! Identity Work starts out strong with a rich discussion about how we should frame work, recorded from Dallas, Texas and Avignon, France. Adam honestly shares his past approach to work as being “a game that is meant to be beaten by earning enough money to stop playing”. We discuss cultural influences on how we view work,

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