Why Work Doesn't Feel Like You with Dr. Robin | Ep 246

This week’s “How She Finds Purpose” insight comes from myself, Dr. Robin. “When the work strips away your sense of self, no promotion or paycheck will ever make it worth it. Success that erases you, who you really are, is not success at all.” In this solo episode, I open up about a pivotal moment in my own career — a time when everything looked “perfect” on the outside, but felt completely wrong on the inside. I tell the story of a job that seemed impressive on paper but was quietly draining the life out of me. From unexpected physical symptoms to a chance encounter with a grieving customer, I started to see the signs that I was living in what I now call the purpose gap — the space between who you truly are and how you’re showing up in your career. Here are 3 reasons why you should listen to this episode: You’ll learn what the “purpose gap” is and how to spot it in your own work life. You’ll hear how physical and emotional signs might be pointing to a deeper misalignment in your career. You’ll be reminded that even tiny moments of clarity — like one honest question in your parked car — can lead to powerful shifts. Connect with me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlowensphd/   Would you prefer to watch or listen to the podcast on YouTube? Head on over to https://www.youtube.com/@leadershippurposepodcast   Want to connect? Connect with Dr. Robin on  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlowensphd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinlowensphd Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/robinlowensphd/ Email: Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com   Thank you for listening! Rate, review, & follow on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player. Talk to you soon!   This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager for GenX Creative Entrepreneurs at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz