SHIFT HAPPENS EP.28: Talking Shift: Who are you without the title?

Jeff Edwards sits down with Rebecca Leach—former Cisco and AppDynamics leader turned executive coach and founder of Growth Road, an executive coaching practice focused on helping leaders navigate change with clarity, confidence, and connection. After nearly two decades in tech leadership, Rebecca reached a pivotal moment: stay in the familiar rhythm of corporate success, or step into ambiguity and redefine what leadership—and identity—really meant. What followed wasn’t just a career transition. It became the foundation for Growth Road, where Rebecca now helps leaders grow through the same kinds of shifts she experienced herself. In this candid conversation, Rebecca shares the emotions behind leaving a long, successful corporate career, the courage it takes to embrace uncertainty, and the lessons leaders can carry forward when the path ahead isn’t clear. Why listen: • ⚡ The hidden risk of tying your identity to your title • 🔄 Why career growth isn’t always “up and to the right” • 🧭 How leaders navigate ambiguity and reinvent themselves If you’ve ever faced a career crossroads—or wondered who you are beyond the role you hold—this conversation will resonate.