The Space Between Who I Was and Who I’m Becoming

There’s a moment in our lives that doesn’t arrive with fanfare or dramatic headlines. It doesn’t interrupt our schedules or stop us in our tracks. It shows up quietly, beneath the surface of meetings, responsibilities, and day-to-day life.

It’s a subtle awareness. A noticing of who you’ve been, what you’ve built, how you’ve shown up, and what you’ve prioritised. It’s just that, now, it doesn’t feel quite enough and no longer reflects the full picture.

Something has shifted, and you might not be able to name it. You’re still performing, still showing up, still holding it all together. But the energy behind it is different.

And that’s when you find yourself in the space between who you were and who you’re becoming. Liminal Space.

Transition Is Not a Crisis

We often label these moments as burnout, dissatisfaction, or restlessness, and sometimes, they are. But more often, they’re something else, a transition, a shift, or a call to realign, not necessarily with a new goal or direction but with a deeper, more honest version of yourself.

You might notice thoughts arising like:

• Is this still the direction I want to move in?

• Am I leading in a way that feels true for me?

• What have I been denying within myself?

• What’s changed that I haven’t fully acknowledged?

• Why does my inspiration feel quieter than it used to?

These questions don’t tend to offer quick answers. And that’s part of the challenge, especially if you’re someone who’s used to clarity, decisiveness and results.

Making Room for Uncertainty

For many of us, this space can feel unfamiliar, and it’s easy to overanalyse, brush off, or push through, but this isn’t something to fix. It’s something to notice.

There’s real value in slowing down enough to acknowledge what no longer fits your pace, values, direction or passions so the new and evolving versions of you can emerge.

The part of you that’s still curious and wants to lead differently. The part that’s quietly asking for something more honest, more sustainable, more meaningful.

You Don’t Have to Know Yet

The inner shifts we experience deserve just as much attention as the external milestones we celebrate. Yet they’re rarely acknowledged in reviews, in strategic plans, or even in conversation.

However, this is where something significant begins to take shape, not driven by ambition but guided by intention.

It’s about allowing the next version of you to emerge—quietly, honestly, and in your own time.

Holding the Questions

There’s no checklist or clear endpoint, and that can feel unsettling, especially if you’re the one others look to for answers.

But here’s what’s true:

• You can be in transition and still be steady.

• You can pause without falling behind.

• You can release what’s out of alignment without needing a comprehensive plan.

• You can navigate change without everything unravelling.

If you find yourself in this space between who you were and who you’re becoming, know this:

You’re not off track

You’re not lost.

You’re simply evolving in your own time, in your way, and with more self-awareness than ever before.