Life After CEO - James W. Keyes, Former CEO of 7-Eleven & Blockbuster

What comes after a successful career?For many professionals, stepping away from corporate life isn’t just a career change. It’s a shift in identity, structure, and purpose.In this episode of The Experience Exchange, Pippa Woodhead speaks with James W. Keyes, former CEO of 7-Eleven and Blockbuster, about what really happens when you leave the C-suite.From identity loss to rediscovering purpose, this is an honest conversation about navigating life after corporate and building a meaningful second act.In this episode, we discuss:The identity shift that comes with leaving senior leadershipWhy your job becomes your identityThe emotional impact of stepping away from corporate lifeHow to rediscover purpose after successWhy continuous learning mattersHow to embrace change and new opportunitiesKey takeawayYour identity is not your job.Your next chapter can be shaped by curiosity, learning, and the freedom to choose what comes next.About the podcastThe Experience Exchange explores life beyond corporate, from career transitions to second acts, and how experienced professionals can continue to create impact.About the podcastThe Experience Exchange is for people navigating life beyond corporate, exploring advisory work, mentoring, entrepreneurship, and new ways to create impact.Learn more https://www.experienceexchange.coFollow and share If this episode resonated, follow the show and share it with someone navigating their next chapter.Hashtags#TheExperienceExchange#CareerTransition #SecondAct #LifeAfterCorporate #Reinvention