#32 Who Are You Without Your Title?

#32 Who Are You Without Your Title?

Your job title says a lot about who you are. Or at least that's what we tell ourselves. Because the moment you think about leaving – something unexpected happens. It's not just a career change. It's an identity shift. In this episode, Tove and Stephanie map out the three phases most people go through when they lose a title or step into the unknown: the loss, the freefall, and the rebuild. With personal stories, real talk and a language for what's actually happening when you're in the middle of it. If you're in between right now – this one's for you. Ready to navigate your next era? Visit navyra.net [http://navyra.net]

#31 The Challenges Nobody Prepares You For – Part 2

In this episode, Stephanie and Tove continue their conversation on the hidden challenges of senior leadership – the ones that only become visible once you're already in it. They cover five topics that rarely show up in any leadership handbook: 1. Becoming the emotional shock absorber The more senior you become, the more people bring their stress, uncertainty and emotions to you. Why this is actually a sign of trust – and how to handle it without losing yourself. 2. Outgrowing the version of yourself that made you successful The behaviors that got you here might be the ones limiting you next. From always saying yes, to letting go of control and learning to truly delegate. 3. Visibility changes relationships People will know you before you know them. Your presence carries more weight than you think – and that's both a responsibility and an opportunity. 4. Carrying decisions you can't fully explain How do you communicate top-down decisions you don't fully agree with – and where is the line between tolerating and compromising your values? 5. Tolerating tension without rushing to resolve it The ability to sit with uncertainty and conflict without immediately jumping to action is one of the most underrated leadership skills there is.

#30 Your Window of Tolerance: The Missing Piece Behind Clarity and Change

We often think we need a better plan or more discipline to make change happen. But what if the real obstacle is your nervous system? In this episode, Tove and Stephanie break down the window of tolerance – what it is, what happens when you're outside it, and why it might be the most underrated concept in both leadership and personal change. What we cover: * What the window of tolerance is and how to recognize it in yourself * Why most people make their biggest decisions from panic or overwhelm * How to prepare your nervous system before demanding periods * Building a team culture around psychological safety and regulation * Who benefits from you staying in chaos – and why that matters * Practical ways to regulate yourself when you can't remove yourself from a situation * Why taking yourself seriously is the foundation for all change Tove's challenge this week: Block two hours in your calendar. Go somewhere quiet – forest, sofa, wherever works for you. Think about what you actually want. No agenda. No productivity. Just you. Resources mentioned: * Google's Project Aristotle – on psychological safety in teams * Danish Design Center's research on calm practices in society Key quote: "Doing change in your life is the question of whether you will take yourself seriously." Have a question for our Q&A episode? Submit it here [https://navyra.net/podcast/#sdvhlll] – or send us a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn.

#29 Changing Direction in Your Career & Life

Changing direction rarely starts with a clear sign. It builds slowly – until something stops working and pushing more won't change it. In this episode, Tove and Stephanie get honest about what it actually feels like to change direction – the grief, the thinking storms, the identity shift, and the moment you finally stop running from the unknown. What we cover: * Why letting go of a goal feels like grief * The trap of rushing into the next logical step * How to train yourself for uncertainty before the storm hits * Personal strategy offsites – and why you need one * Ego vs intuition – and why the body often decides first * Why walking might be your best thinking tool The book recommendation: Braving the Wilderness – Brené Brown Key quote: "None of us feel brave enough. But we have to go into the unknown either way. And you will figure it out." ---------------------------------------- Have a question or a topic you want us to explore? Send it to us! [https://navyra.net/podcast/#sdvhlll]

#28 Why You Can't Slow Down (And It's Not About Time)

You have more flexibility than ever before. You can structure your own days, take breaks when you need them, work from anywhere. And yet, slowing down feels harder than it ever has. So what's actually going on? In this episode, we explore why high performers struggle to stop — and why it's rarely about how much is on your plate. From the gap between what you say you value and how you actually live, to the invisible cost of constantly switching focus, this conversation gets honest about what's really keeping you stuck in overdrive. We also dig into the topic of clarity — why thinking harder almost never produces it, and what actually does. Plus: why multitasking might be the thing quietly draining your energy and keeping your most important questions unanswered. In this episode: * The psychology behind why we change our values instead of changing our lives * What 60,000–70,000 daily thoughts have to do with feeling stuck * The switching cost nobody talks about * How rest connects to the clarity you're looking for * Why checking in with yourself is a skill — and how to build it If you've been waiting for a quieter season to finally figure things out, this episode is your reminder that clarity doesn't come from pushing harder. It comes from slowing down enough to listen. ---------------------------------------- This is exactly the kind of work we go deep on inside the Navyra Programs — a structured journey designed for high performers who are ready to stop running on autopilot and start designing a life and career that actually fits them. Not a quick fix. A real process, with tools, community and support built around you. If something in today's episode resonated, that's worth paying attention to. 👉 Find out more at navyra.net [http://navyra.net] 📩 And if you're not ready for the program yet, join the Next Era Edit [https://navyra.net/the-next-era-edit/] — our free weekly letter with reflections, prompts and practical tools to help you move forward.