Identity Work

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...

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,...

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...