4 - Identity and Purpose – Who Are You Becoming?

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering who you really are, why you feel so different lately, or why old versions of you no longer fit, this episode will speak right to your heart. Lisa explores the connection between identity and purpose, how they shift throughout life, and what happens when we start to outgrow the labels we’ve always worn.Episode Summary:There comes a moment in all of our lives when the roles we’ve played and the titles we've held no longer feel like the full truth of who we are. Maybe you’re noticing a change in yourself, a stirring to do things differently, or a quiet voice telling youthat there’s more for you than this. In this solo episode, Lisa dives into what identity really means and how it evolves with time, experience, and awareness.She shares her own journey of moving away from the identity of “the problem solver” who carried everything for everyone, into the grounded, gifted guide who empowers others to help themselves. Along the way, she reflects on the difference between identity and behaviour, how letting go of old versions of ourselves can feel like an existential crisis, and how stepping into new identities—like claiming her CEO title thirteen years into business—can transform the way we lead, live, and show up in the world.In this episode, you’ll hear Lisa explore:How identity and purpose are deeply intertwined, each feeding and shaping the other.Why we are never just one thing, and how our many layers create the fullness of who we are.The difference between identity and behaviour, and why judging ourselves or others by past actions needs a re-think.What happens when we cling to old identities that once kept us safe but now hold us back.How life’s natural phases, midlife transitions, and unexpected change can all become invitations to rediscover who we’re here to be.This episode is perfect for anyone standing in that vulnerable in-between space of no longer being who you were, and not yet knowing who you’re becoming. It will speak to your soul if you’re ready to release what no longer fits and step into a truer, kinder version of yourself.Listen Now:Press play for a grounded and soulful conversation about identity, purpose, and the courage it takes to become who you really are.Connect with Lisa Birtles:Website: lisabirtles.comInstagram: @lisabthecoach