🧠 Elite Edge — Week 37: Your Job Is Not Your Identity — Reclaim Your Power Outside the Title

Before we dive in, I hope you had a meaningful and restful Memorial Day weekend. Whether you honored those who served or simply took a pause to recharge — remember: rest is not a reward. It’s a strategy for resilience.

Now, let’s get into it.

This week, we’re tackling a lie too many high achievers have internalized:
👉 “My value comes from what I do — not who I am.”

Let’s rewrite that.

Because the truth is:
💣 Your job is not your identity. Your title is not your worth. And your company is not your forever.

So many talented professionals are walking around over-attached to job titles, employer logos, or the next promotion. And when things shift — a reorg, a layoff, a toxic manager — their sense of self crumbles.

Let’s change that.

🧠 Why You Need an Identity Outside of Work

Jobs are temporary — but your skills, story, and spirit are not.

The most powerful professionals I know don’t over-identify with their roles. They build equity outside of the org chart:

• A personal brand that reflects who they are — not just where they work

• A network that spans beyond their industry or company

• Skills and confidence that aren’t defined by external validation

Elite Move: Ask yourself, “Who am I if I’m not my job?” Then build from there.

💼 Warning Signs You’re Over-Identified with Work

• You say “we” when you mean the company — even outside of work hours

• A bad week at work wrecks your confidence entirely

• You feel lost or invisible when introducing yourself without a job title

• You ignore toxic environments because leaving feels like failure

Truth: Companies restructure. Titles change. Your core identity should not.

🔥 3 Ways to Reclaim Your Power Outside the Title

1. Write Your "I Am" List
   Outside of your resume. List the roles you hold that aren’t paid: friend, parent, creator, coach, advocate, volunteer, etc.
   Your wholeness isn’t up for debate — remind yourself of it.

2. Build a Brand, Not Just a Bio
   Don’t wait until a layoff to update your LinkedIn. Share your thoughts. Highlight your wins. Be known for your thinking, not your employer.

3. Detach from the Logo. Attach to the Mission.
   What drives you? What are you here to build, fix, create, or elevate?
   That’s your North Star — not the brand on your laptop.

🛠️ This Week’s Elite Moves

✅ Write a LinkedIn post that showcases your values, not just your title
✅ Schedule one networking call outside your current company
✅ Spend 15 minutes writing about what drives you — beyond the paycheck
✅ Begin a “What I Want” list — to get clear on what fulfillment looks like

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📚What I Read This Week…

“Behind the Curtain: A White-Collar Bloodbath” – Axios
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei issues a stark warning: AI advancements could eliminate up to 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs within the next five years, potentially raising unemployment to 10–20%. He emphasizes the need for proactive measures from both industry and government to mitigate this looming crisis. Amodei suggests solutions like a "token tax" on AI-generated revenue to redistribute wealth and calls for increased public awareness and policy interventions to address the rapid pace of AI-driven job displacement.

🧠 Takeaway: AI's rapid integration into the workforce poses significant risks to entry-level white-collar positions. Proactive strategies and policy measures are essential to navigate the impending employment challenges. 👇

🎙️What I Listened to This Week… (Podcasts)

🧭 Final Word
You’re more than your job. More than your last title. More than the bullet points on your resume.

You are your values, your voice, and your vision.
Own them — loudly, clearly, and without apology.

See you next week,
— Deepali Vyas
Your Elite Recruiter
Doing the research so you don’t have to.

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