I’m a masher.
And my work? A mash-up. A swirling constellation of skills, roles, and projects.
Honestly, sometimes even I’m not sure what I do – and I’m even more certain some of my colleagues have no clue either.
But here’s the secret: rather than trying to fit my work into a job title, I started looking for themes. Recurring threads. Patterns. Things that kept surfacing no matter where I showed up or what I was doing.
Why Themes Matter
If you’re anything like me, multi-passionate, multidisciplinary, a human Venn diagram, then finding your themes can help you hold it all together.
You’re not a generalist. You’re a kaleidoscope.
You’re not unfocused. You’re cross-pollinating.
You don’t need a linear elevator pitch; you need a constellation map.
Some of My Many Hats
Drummer, Recording Artist, Jazz Improvisor
Coach, Mentor, Education Consultant
Performer, Studio Owner, Producer
Blogger, Composer, Author, Publisher
Web Designer, Writer, Teacher, Trainer
Workshop Leader, Facilitator
The list goes on – and so does yours.
The Real Question: What Do You Bring to a Room?
I used to tailor my persona to whatever group I was with. Shapeshifting. Trimming the resume, smoothing the edges.
Now? I’ve stopped explaining. I’ve started connecting.
When someone asks, “So what do you do?” I lean into my themes.
Emodiment. Play. Creativity.
That’s the through-line. That’s the magic. And that’s what people remember.
Your Turn
Forget the job titles.
Ask yourself:
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What do people come to me for?
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What lights me up across different projects?
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What values, skills, or energies show up in all my work?
That’s your theme. That’s your compass.
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