#306 Our Identities And Work | Gianpiero Petriglieri, MD

Dr. Adam Dorsay introduces SuperPsyched and interviews psychiatrist, professor, and author Dr. Gianpiero “GP” Petriglieri about how work shapes identity amid modern job insecurity, mobility, and AI-driven ambiguity. GP describes a historical shift from inheriting bundled identities to identifying with organizations after WWII, and now to “nomadic professionals” who identify with the work itself, seeking meaning, mastery, learning, and legacy. He argues leaders should measure and provide latitude for job crafting so people can both perform and learn, avoiding the evils of getting lost or stuck. GP advises parents and young workers to think of themselves as artists, have faith in the work rather than organizations or approval, and cultivate friends who “imagine” them. He warns against being labeled a “future leader,” urging people to lead now by bringing ideas to life.00:00 Welcome to SuperPsyched00:28 Work and Identity Trap01:54 GP Joins the Show02:43 From Companies to Craft05:27 Nomadic Professionals Today07:15 Leaders and Job Crafting09:14 Lost vs Stuck Paradox11:02 Meaning Beyond Work12:21 Advice for Parents12:53 Work as Art Mindset14:14 Faith in the Work17:15 Friends Who Imagine You20:26 Authenticity Under Pressure23:42 Lead Now Not Later26:27 Closing and Takeaways27:48 Subscribe and ShareHelpful Links:Dr. Gianpiero Petriglieri