What if the problem isn’t your job, but the version of yourself you had to become to succeed in it? Corporate jobs don’t trap us because they’re evil. They trap us because they slowly teach us to disconnect from ourselves. If you're in corporate America and your life looks successful on paper but feels empty in practice, you’re not alone.
This podcast is a space for the quiet questions you don’t say out loud at work. We explore the inner side of change: the fear of starting over, self-sabotage, the trap of external expectations, imposter syndrome, and the unsettling moment when you realize someone else’s definition of success isn't enough for you.
This isn’t about quitting your job overnight or chasing money, but asking what feels right for you and finding clarity before making your next move. We deliver actionable strategies for complex career transitions. From managing ADHD-related overwhelm at work to overcoming the disconnect of the corporate grind.
You’re not broken. You’ve just outgrown the life you built.
New episodes weekly.
What I Learned in 3 Years of Searching For Purpose | E100
100 episodes in 3.5 years of Working Towards our Purpose, and here's what I learned.
In this special 100th episode of Working Towards Our Purpose, I share the most important lessons I've learned since starting this podcast over 3 years ago. I discuss the challenges and breakthroughs of my journey, from feeling lost to discovering truly meaningful work and authentic community. You'll hear my honest reflections on the difference I've seen in my own life since leaving the corporate handcuffs. Transitioning away from a traditional career path I've navigated purpose, mental health, and made it a priority to find my authentic voice. This episode is for anyone who hears that voice in their head asking for something more.
✨ FREE GUIDE: Soften Your Inner Critic in 7 Days: A Guide to Stop Getting In Your Own Way (https://pleasantpodcasts.kit.com/a78b17f632)
📍 Timestamps:
00:00 – Check In
01:00 – Purpose
02:10 – Why I Started
03:17 – Leaving Corporate
04:44 – Impactful Interviews
08:14 – Shifting from Entrepreneurship to Personal Purpose
12:47 – Internal Growth and Mental Health
18:32 – Journey as a Creator
22:34 – Appreciation for Listeners
24:22 – The Power of Small Community Impact
27:23 – Community Spaces
28:56 – The Value of Authentic Work Over Comfort
31:33 – How to Support
💡Key Takeaways
In this episode you'll learn:
Life after leaving corporate America
The importance of self-discovery, mental health, and authentic living
Building a community through a podcast
Personal growth through letting go
Creating meaningful connections
Strategies for finding purpose and fulfillment outside traditional career paths
The power of impacting local communities
Reflections on podcast growth, reaching international listeners, and future intentions
🚀 Start Here If You’re New
1. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: How to Trust Your Success as a High-Achiever | EP 45 (https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fd707c3)
2. Overcoming Others' Expectations: 3 Stages to Living an Authentic Life | EP 48 (https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fd707c3)
3. Should You Quit Your Job? How to Know When it’s Time for a Career Pivot | EP 39 (https://share.transistor.fm/s/74b537d5)
👥How To Connect
Workingtowardsourpurpose.com (https://workingtowardsourpurpose.com/)
Watch on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@workingtowardsourpurpose/featured)
Substack (https://substack.com/@ginocordone?utm_source=user-menu)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/workingtowardsourpurpose/)
LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gino-cordone-4171ab60/)
WTOP Merch (https://www.bonfire.com/store/working-towards-our-purpose/)
Feedback Form WTOP.com (https://workingtowardsourpurpose.com/)
15 Jun 2026
How To Stop Feeling Confused at Work | E99
Have you ever felt confused at your corporate job? Or even like your boss has been gaslighting you? Today we discuss this very issue and how unfair treatment is far too common in the corporate setting. I'll discuss practical strategies that anyone struggling with feeling confused at work can use to protect themselves and regain clarity. You shouldn't have to live in confusion.
✨ FREE GUIDE: Soften Your Inner Critic in 7 Days: A Guide to Stop Getting In Your Own Way (https://pleasantpodcasts.kit.com/a78b17f632)
📍 Timestamps:
00:00 – Check In
00:53 – Are You Feeling Confused at Work?
01:50 – Recognizing Confusion in a Corporate Settings
02:43 – You're a Good Employee, But Get Treated Unfairly
03:28 – My Personal Experience in Corporate America
05:03 – Processing Unfair Treatment
06:36 – Advice That Didn't Work for Me
07:47 – Why Corporate Confusion Happens
08:25 – Write Everything Down
10:25 – Talk to a Third Party
12:07 – The Common Sense Drawer
13:16 – Soften Your Inner Critic
💡Key Takeaways
In this episode you'll learn:
Learn how to stop feeling confused at work
Discover why intentional confusion and gaslighting is so common
Discussing unfair corporate treatment
Understand the importance of writing everything down
Find out why talking about it matters
Overcoming confusion at work and how to regain clarity
Use these 2 steps to protect your mental health
Take back control of your workplace experience
🚀 Start Here If You’re New
1. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: How to Trust Your Success as a High-Achiever | EP 45 (https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fd707c3)
2. Overcoming Others' Expectations: 3 Stages to Living an Authentic Life | EP 48 (https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fd707c3)
3. Should You Quit Your Job? How to Know When it’s Time for a Career Pivot | EP 39 (https://share.transistor.fm/s/74b537d5)
👥How To Connect
Workingtowardsourpurpose.com (https://workingtowardsourpurpose.com/)
Watch on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@workingtowardsourpurpose/featured)
Substack (https://substack.com/@ginocordone?utm_source=user-menu)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/workingtowardsourpurpose/)
LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gino-cordone-4171ab60/)
WTOP Merch (https://www.bonfire.com/store/working-towards-our-purpose/)
Feedback Form WTOP.com (https://workingtowardsourpurpose.com/)
8 Jun 2026
I Don't Want To Be A High Achiever Anymore | E98
What if you didn't see yourself as a high achiever anymore? What would happen? How would you feel? That's what we talk about in today's episode of Working Towards Our Purpose. I open up about letting go of the identity of "high achiever" and replacing it with peace, calm, and self-compassion instead of the relentless hustle. If you've ever struggled with burnout, the constant pressure to succeed, or the urge to always be productive, this conversation is for you. I share my personal experiences, mindset shifts, and practical reflections on how giving yourself permission to not always do, can spark new purpose and clarity.
✨ FREE GUIDE: Soften Your Inner Critic in 7 Days: A Guide to Stop Getting In Your Own Way (https://pleasantpodcasts.kit.com/a78b17f632)
📍 Timestamps:
00:00 Check In
01:13 The ‘High Achiever’ Identity
03:33 The Downside of Constant Productivity
04:43 Burnout, Self-Comparison, & Restlessness
06:20 Importance of Relaxing
07:44 Breaking Old High Achiever Patterns
09:00 Choosing Calm Over Chaos
10:25 Simple Moments of Rest & Reflection
12:19 The Difference Between Rest and Numbing Out
13:24 Letting Go & Moving Forward
💡Key Takeaways
In this episode you'll learn:
How to let go of being a high achiever
Finding more calm and clarity in daily life
Constant productivity and comparison taking a toll on mental health
Redefining what success means
Prioritizing rest, self-compassion, and inner calm
High achiever identity tied with self-worth
Breaking the cycle of overachievement
Giving yourself permission to just "be" instead of always "doing"
🚀 Start Here If You’re New
1. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: How to Trust Your Success as a High-Achiever | EP 45 (https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fd707c3)
2. Overcoming Others' Expectations: 3 Stages to Living an Authentic Life | EP 48 (https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fd707c3)
3. Should You Quit Your Job? How to Know When it’s Time for a Career Pivot | EP 39 (https://share.transistor.fm/s/74b537d5)
👥How To Connect
Workingtowardsourpurpose.com (https://workingtowardsourpurpose.com/)
Watch on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@workingtowardsourpurpose/featured)
Substack (https://substack.com/@ginocordone?utm_source=user-menu)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/workingtowardsourpurpose/)
LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gino-cordone-4171ab60/)
WTOP Merch (https://www.bonfire.com/store/working-towards-our-purpose/)
Feedback Form WTOP.com (https://workingtowardsourpurpose.com/)
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
6 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
8 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 47 / 100
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Engagement
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