In Western culture, especially, independence and achievement are rewarded early. That is not wrong. The problem begins when achievement becomes identity.

Identity theft can sound like something straight out of a Hollywood thriller. A mysterious hacker breaking into a bank account or a con artist slipping through airport security with nothing but a ...

As a developmental psychologist, I spend my days analyzing the theoretical frameworks of human growth, but when I walk through my front door, those theories collide with a messy, beautiful reality.

Whatever your unique transition, that core question remains: When your identity falls apart, how do you find yourself again? I prefer to think of it as “The Pivot”. It happens to all of us, sooner or ...

Job titles change quickly. Your leadership identity usually does not. Many women step into bigger roles, broader responsibilities, or more complex environments, but continue to see themselves the way ...