Who Are You Without a Title?

Strip away the job title—what’s left?

Author

Patrice Gordon
April 06, 2025

We don’t talk about it enough: how our titles slowly become our identities.

“Senior Director.”
“Head of.”
“VP of Something Important.”

We chase titles, climb ladders, sit in rooms we once only dreamed about. And for a while, it feels good—powerful even. But I want to ask you something I’ve asked myself (and countless coaching clients):

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