What happens when you’ve achieved everything you wanted, but still feel like something is missing?
Meet Kelly. She’s a successful VP of marketing at a specialty insurance company. At 41, she’s earning more than ever, respected by executives, and excelling at her job. But lately, she feels numb. The work that once excited her now feels meaningless, and she can’t shake the feeling that she’s lost herself along the way.
In this episode, Jay sits down with Dr. Dan Peters, licensed psychologist, executive coach, author, and co-founder of Summit Center, to explore why success can leave us feeling unfulfilled, how to reconnect with our purpose, and what it takes to rediscover who we are beyond our achievements.
Notable Quotes
“Just because this is what I thought I wanted doesn’t mean that this is it.” — Dr. Dan Peters
“Our body tells us something isn’t right. So this is the call to listen.” — Dr. Dan Peters
“Our identity becomes more about the type of person we are, not all the external stuff.” — Dr. Dan Peters
“What is keeping you from becoming the person you came here to be?” — Dr. Dan Peters
About Our Guest
Dr. Dan Peters is a licensed psychologist, executive coach, speaker, author, and co-founder of Summit Center, with over 30 years of experience helping individuals reconnect with their purpose, navigate life’s challenges, and discover their authentic selves. Through his work in psychology, coaching, and personal development, Dr. Dan helps people move beyond anxiety, perfectionism, and achievement-driven identities to create more meaningful and fulfilling lives. He is also the host of the Make It a Great One podcast.
Resources & Links
Dr. Dan Peters
Website – https://www.drdanpeters.com/
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-peters-ph-d-39a3b819/
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drdanpeters
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/drdanpeters
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@Drdanpeters
Jay Abbasi
Website – https://jayabbasi.me/
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayabbasi/
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/jayabbasi_/
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/thejayabbasi/
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@jayabbasipodcast
Join Us Next Time
On Friday, Jay dives deeper into one of the most important questions we can ask ourselves: Who am I? Discover why defining yourself by your career, accomplishments, or other people’s expectations can leave you feeling stuck, and how to build an identity grounded in your values and character. This episode also sets the stage for Jay’s upcoming four-part series, starting November 27, designed to help you make 2027 your year through intentional goal setting, meaningful commitments, and practical strategies for lasting change.
