When Growth Feels Like Losing

In this episode of Stop. Drop. & R.O.L.E., we’re diving into something that doesn’t get enough attention when we talk about growth: the feeling of loss that can come with it. That might sound strange since growth is positive, right? But the truth is, when we change and evolve, we often have to leave things (and sometimes even people) behind. In this episode, I share a personal story of outgrowing a work relationship and how hard it was to separate my emotions from someone else’s struggle. It taught me a powerful lesson about boundaries, leadership, and the stories we tell ourselves. Sometimes, what feels like loss is actually the first step toward something greater. We’ll also explore the concept behind my upcoming book, The Great Outgrown, and why embracing what we’ve outgrown at work and in life is key to stepping into our true potential. Key Takeaways: Why outgrowing something can feel like loss - and why that’s okay How to recognize when you’ve outgrown a job, relationship, or habit Using the Stop. Drop. & R.O.L.E. framework to move through fear and step into growth 🔍 Did you know? According to LinkedIn Learning, 94% of employees say they’d stay at a company longer if it invested in their growth. Yet how often do we invest in our own growth outside of work? Happy listening and thanks for joining me! If this is your first listen, email Jen at [email protected] and let us know what you think! © 2025 Perpetual Capacity Coaching & Consulting, LLC. The Stop. Drop. & R.O.L.E.™ and The Great Outgrown™ frameworks are original, proprietary works created by Perpetual Capacity Coaching & Consulting, LLC. All concepts, names, processes, and stories shared in this episode are protected by copyright. Reuse, reproduction, or republishing of this content — in part or whole — requires prior written permission. This episode contains early ideas and concepts that are being expanded and refined in The Great Outgrown™. All rights reserved.