[Thoughtful Conversations] When Identity Change with Brent Bowden

About this episode

Brent Bowden discusses his transition from NFL punter to corporate life and the identity challenges that come with such a shift.

What happens when the thing that once defined you… no longer does? In this episode, Brent shares his journey from being an NFL punter to building a life in the corporate world—and the identity reckoning that came with that transition. Together, we explore how meaning is built outside of work, why tying your entire identity to one role can be so fragile, and what it really takes to live a purposeful, grounded life after a major career shift. Brent opens up about why he no longer leads with his...

People in this episode

Guest: Brent Bowden

Topics covered

• identity change
• career transition
• purposeful living
• NFL
• corporate world

Keywords

• identity
• meaning
• career shift
• grounded life

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