Dr. Joel Tudman on Identity, Purpose & Struggles of High Performers | NXT Chapter with T.D. Jakes

In this powerful episode of NXT Chapter with T.D. Jakes, Bishop T.D.

Jakes sits down with leadership coach, speaker, and author Dr. A.

Joel Tudman for a candid conversation about identity, purpose, and the hidden struggles many high performers face. Dr.

Tudman has spent years helping leaders bridge the gap between where they are and where they’re called to be. But in this conversation, he opens up about a deeply personal moment that resonated with thousands online—when he publicly admitted that despite his success, he didn’t truly know who he was.

Together, T.D. Jakes and Dr.

Tudman explore the pressure of performance, the emotional weight many men carry in silence, and why success without self-discovery can leave people feeling lost. They also discuss Dr.

Tudman’s new book, The Fight to Find Yourself, and why confronting your internal battles is often the first step toward authentic leadership. This episode dives into vulnerability, identity, purpose, leadership, and personal transformation, offering insight for anyone navigating success while searching for who they truly are.

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