For much of his life, Don Phelps became very good at being who he thought he was supposed to be. Successful professional. Pastor. Leader. The person who appeared to have everything under control. Behind those roles was a quieter struggle with insecurity, identity, addiction, and the exhausting work of managing how he was perceived.
Drawing from his journey through professional success, ministry, addiction, recovery, and personal reinvention, Don explores the difference between being admired and being known, and between having a role and mistaking that role for who we are.
Audiences will explore how to recognize patterns of performance, perfectionism, and image management; separate personal identity from roles, achievements, and labels; and discover how greater honesty and presence can change the way we meet everyday life.
