Sarah Gormley on Letting Go of Self-Worth Tied to Job Titles

Business is Human

"When we courageously stand tall in our stories and share them with the world or each other in some way, we give others permission, courage, whatever they need for them to then stand tall in their own stories."

In this episode of the Business is Human podcast, host Rebecca Fleetwood Hession sits down with Sarah Gormley, author of 'The Order of Things,' a memoir about chasing joy. Rebecca shares her personal excitement and emotional connection to Sarah's book, emphasizing the theme of detaching self-worth from career achievements. Rebecca and Sarah discussed the juxtaposition of business metrics and human needs, highlighting the importance of storytelling, vulnerability, and empathy in achieving better business outcomes and personal fulfillment.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to overcome struggles with self-worth and identity
• Redefining success beyond job titles and finding more joy in life
• Finding a meaningful career that aligns with your personal values

Things to listen for:

(00:00) Intro

(09:53) Breaking free from the corporate life

(11:19) Looking forward to the future

(12:14) Struggles of over-achieving women

(13:42) Why overachieving women tend to get stuck in a certain career path

(15:48) The toxicity of anchoring your identity to your job

(21:40) Empowering others by sharing your story

Connect with Sarah:

Website: https://sarahgormleygallery.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gormleysarah/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahgormleygallery/

Connect with Rebecca:

https://www.rebeccafleetwoodhession.com/