Your Work Friends Podcast: Interview with former New Orleans Saints NFL Player, now Motivational Speaker, Leadership Coach, Alex Molden

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When the title drops away, you don’t just lose the job, you lose the structure, the identity, the version of you that made sense.

Alex Molden shares what that looked like after the NFL and how he rebuilt from there. From a tough wake-up call in an interview to developing a framework he still uses today, this is about doing the work to figure out who you are and building forward from that.

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What happens when the thing that defined you ends?

In this episode, we sit down with former NFL first-round draft pick Alex Molden to talk about reinvention, identity, and what it actually takes to build the next version of yourself.

After spending eight years in the NFL, Alex had to face a question a lot of people are asking right now: who are you when the role, career, or identity you built your life around no longer fits? In this conversation, he opens up about the loss of identity that came after football, the moment a job interview forced him to confront it, and the framework he used to rebuild from there.

We get into:

  • Why career transitions can feel like identity collapse

  • The difference between what you do and who you are

  • Alex’s framework for reinvention: alignment, assignment, adjustment, and assessment

  • How to practice becoming the person you want to be

  • What to do if you’re in the middle of a pivot, layoff, retirement, or major life change


If you’re navigating a transition, questioning your next move, or trying to build a version of yourself that fits your life now, this one’s for you.

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About Alex Molden:
Alex helps high-performers (especially athletes and leaders) master their transitions, elevate their influence, and lead with purpose. Whether on the field, in the boardroom, or at a retreat, he brings a proven playbook built from real experience, hard-won lessons, and intentional growth.

✔️ Drafted #11 overall in the 1996 NFL Draft
✔️ 8-year NFL veteran turned respected leadership consultant 
✔️ 2x Author
✔️ Creator of the "A4" framework
✔️ Trusted by athletes, teams, and corporate leaders nationwide

www.alexmoldenspeaks.com

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.

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