When Your Job Becomes Your Identity: The Hidden Danger of Career Enmeshment
Description
How can you tell if your top employees are experiencing burn out? Is your entire identity wrapped up in your work? In this episode of Don't HR Alone, our host Rhamy Alejeal interviews clinical psychologist Dr. Janna Koretz, founder of Azimuth Psychological, to explore the hidden dangers of career enmeshment—when your job becomes your sole identity.
You'll learn:
• Why career enmeshment often leads to burnout, mental health crises, and even professional collapse.
• How to recognize the signs in yourself and your employees.
• Actionable strategies to build a healthier, more resilient workforce.
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Explore Dr. Janna Koretz’s website at https://azimuthpsych.com/ for expert insights and free resources, including a burnout calculator and values navigator.
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