Ep 40: Starting Over Again: The Humility of Career Change w/ Mikki Hoffman
Update: 2025-12-10
Description
In this conversation, Mikki and Indra explore the complexities of navigating career changes and the profound shifts in identity that accompany them. They discuss the importance of humility, community support, and vulnerability during transitions, emphasizing the need to redefine one's identity and align actions with personal values. The dialogue highlights the significance of small impacts and the ripples they create within communities, encouraging listeners to embrace change and seek connection.
Takeaways
- The job market is unpredictable, leading to frequent career changes.
- Identity can shift significantly when changing roles or companies.
- Experiential design and community engagement can be fulfilling career paths.
- Humility is essential when starting anew in a different field.
- Community support plays a crucial role during transitions.
- Vulnerability can lead to deeper connections and support.
- Redefining one's identity is a journey that requires self-reflection.
- Embracing change can lead to personal growth and new opportunities.
- It's important to align actions with personal values.
- Every small impact can create ripples in the community.
Useful Links
- The Messy Middle Matters Merch: messymiddlemerch.com
- The Messy Middle Matters Glossary: messymiddlematters.com/glossary
- Feedback for The Messy Middle Matters: messymiddlematters.com/feedback
- Mikki on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/micaelahoffman/
- Indra Klavins on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/indrak/
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