Petriglieri’s award-winning research and teaching focus on identity, leadership and career development, particularly in how people’s close relationships shape who they become professionally and personally, and how moments of uncertainty and crisis make us who we are. She is also involved in experiential leadership development initiatives for multinationals from a variety of industries. And her work in this domain pays particular attention to the interplay between individuals’ life stories and group memberships, and their decision-making and professional style in leadership roles.