A professional identity crisis is when you undergo a loss of your sense of self in your work or career and don't know how to explain who you really are anymore.

You may experience feelings of dissociation, depression, grief, disorientation, and/or denial. Crises can happen at any point in your career, occur multiple times, and be caused by a variety of events, circumstances, and conditions that are either internal or external.

The first step in shifting a professional identity crisis into a professional identity awakening is knowing the factors that trigger it.

If you have experienced or are experiencing any of these triggers, then in addition to seeking career advice, it is important to find specific guidance on how to (re)develop your professional identity. This will help you regain your sense of self-worth, self-confidence, inner peace and self-concept so that you attract the right career opportunities into your life.