“I would just have that feeling of loss that so much of my story wasn’t coming out. But now I don’t have those feelings at all. I carry my identity with me. It’s more wrapped up in how I show up in the world than in where I was educated or where I’ve worked or any of that.” – Kore Koubourlis
What do you say when someone asks you to introduce yourself? If you’re anything like Kore Koubourlis, your answer is complicated and deeply personal. Our life experiences influence how we craft our identity and how it evolves over time. And sometimes, the person we become is endlessly surprising to us (and to our past selves).
Kore and I talk about it all. And how we’re constantly redefining ourselves in the face of change. We even talk about how we secretly want to be witches. (Still.)
More About Kore:
Kore is a high-performance coach, talent expert, former Microsoft executive, and founder and principal of The Essential Group, a boutique talent development firm. For over a decade, she has been a coach and trusted advisor to leaders at some of the world’s most recognized brands (including Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Salesforce). Her expertise spans Fortune 100 companies, top law firms, C-Suite executives, famed thought leaders, and start-up founders and innovators from around the globe. Kore has served as Lecturer at the UC Berkeley School of Engineering and Adjunct Faculty at New Ventures West; is a public speaker on various leadership topics; and creator of an online curriculum with 800+ alums. She holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School and PCC from New Ventures West.
Highlights
- 04:37 The Impact of Life Changes on Identity
- 05:27 The Core and Flavors of Identity
- 10:47 The Struggle of Identity Against Societal Norms
- 15:18 Understanding Relationships and Their Influence on Identity
- 18:10 The Power of Narrative, Myth, and the Unseen in Shaping Identity
- 23:43 Embracing Change and Identity
- 29:24 The Power of Internal Validation
- 37:38 The Evolution of Identity
Resources Mentioned in This Episode
Connect with Kore: Website | LinkedIn
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