David McGlennen: Defining Identity Beyond the Job

David McLennan shares his experiences as a business coach and trainer, as well as his adventures in the Arctic Circle. He emphasizes the importance of community and intentional relationships, both in personal and professional life. David discusses the challenges he faced in his marriage and the need for constant recalibration. He also opens up about a dark period in his life and the lessons he learned about perseverance and letting go of control. In this conversation, David McLennan discusses the importance of worthiness and overcoming self-doubt. He shares his personal journey of battling his inner critic and recognizing his own gifts and strengths. McLennan emphasizes the power of gratitude and journaling in overcoming imposter syndrome and limiting beliefs. He also highlights the significance of slowing down and finding hobbies outside of work to maintain a balanced life. McLennan encourages individuals to define their identity beyond their job and to embrace the possibilities that come with change and loss.

Takeaways

• The importance of community and intentional relationships in personal and professional life
• The need for constant recalibration in different seasons of life
• The power of perseverance and the ability to overcome challenges
• The importance of letting go of control and trusting in a higher power Recognize your worthiness and overcome self-doubt by acknowledging your gifts and strengths.
• Practice gratitude and journaling to combat imposter syndrome and limiting beliefs.
• Find hobbies and activities outside of work to maintain a balanced life and slow down.
• Define your identity beyond your job and embrace the possibilities that come with change and loss.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
01:46 Training Leaders in the Arctic Circle
05:05 Growing Up and Finding Community
08:16 Cultivating a Healthy Family Life
11:59 The Importance of Community and Company
14:47 Navigating Different Seasons of Life
19:36 Learning from Pinnacle Moments
23:42 Perseverance and Letting Go of Control
26:06 Embracing Worthiness and Overcoming Self-Doubt
30:45 The Power of Gratitude and Journaling
34:04 Slowing Down and Finding Balance
45:43 Defining Identity Beyond the Job

 Contact Information For David Mcglennen:

Email: david@davidmcglennen.com

Website: www.davidmcglennen.com 

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidmcglennen

Instagram: @dmcglennen or @inthegrowthspace 

Contact Information For Nathan Cook:

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.nathancookcoaching.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/2nathancook/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/morethanbeforepodcast

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/therealnathancook