
Why I’m Choosing Identity Over Goals This Year
From Leading With Heart by Christina Mattison
January 28, 2026 · 29 min · Episode 88
About this episode
Christina shares a personal life update and discusses the importance of choosing identity over goals during transitions.
In this episode of Leading With Heart, Christina shares a personal life update and invites you into a quieter, more reflective conversation about transition, identity, and what it means to lead yourself well in demanding seasons. After a major move, a new role, and a full family transition, she opens up about resisting the urge to rush, hustle, or “figure everything out” and instead choosing to listen inward, soften her approach, and let herself truly land where she is. This episode isn’t abo...
People in this episode
Host: Christina Mattison
Topics covered
- identity
- goals
- personal transition
- self-reflection
- leadership
Keywords
- identity
- goals
- self-improvement
- leadership
- personal growth
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