S1 E12 - When Your Career Derails, Your Identity Doesn't Have To

Crisis has a way of shaking more than our circumstances—it can shake our identity, confidence, and sense of direction.

In this episode of Lead Empowered TV, I sit down with Dr. Elia Gourgouris, America’s Happiness Doctor, to talk about what it really takes to navigate crisis—especially the emotional toll that comes with job loss and career disruption. We explore how leaders and individuals can stay grounded in uncertainty, separate self-worth from circumstance, and move forward with clarity instead of fear.

Dr. Elia shares practical wisdom rooted in Positive Psychology, insights on self-compassion during professional setbacks, and why kindness—toward yourself and others—is not soft, but strategic during times of change. This conversation is for anyone facing transition, supporting someone through job loss, or leading others in uncertain seasons.

If you’re navigating a hard chapter right now, this episode will meet you where you are—and remind you that resilience is built, not found.

Watch the full episode and join the conversation.