Who Are You Without Your Job Title?” How Sherri Overcame an Identity Crisis After Job Loss Note: To respect the

For four years, “Lily” was the engine room of her department. As an internal consultant at a major international financial services firm, she was known for being high-functioning, driven, and naturally bubbly. She put in the hours, delivered the results, and waited for the recognition she felt she had earned.

As a high-performing Head of Product for a global supply chain firm, his life was a whirlwind of movement. He was constantly on the road, navigating high-stakes meetings with international regulators, aligning diverse stakeholders, and managing a demanding portfolio of clients.