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Are you experiencing a Career or Life Transition, and are asking yourself "What's Next"? Join Kavita Ahuja, Certified Career and Life Transitions Coach, and founder of It's My Time Now Coaching https://itsmytimenowcoaching.com/ as she gives her own wonderful insights and interviews incredible women across the globe will give you inspiration to rediscover who you really are, what you really want, and how to get there!
You will learn how to overcome obstacles, find your true calling, and make your next chapter in life your best chapter ever. Reinvention doesn't mean giving up everything; it means rediscovering what has always been inside of you and bringing that out into the world. If not now, when?
If would like to dive deeper into how Kavita can help you make your vision for yourself a reality, book a complimentary consultation with Kavita here: https://imtncoach.com/bu-pc-bc-ka
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What does International Women’s Day have to do with career transitions, life transitions, reinvention, purpose, and confidence? If you’ve been moving through a career or life transition and quietly wondering what’s next, this episode will speak directly to your heart. In this deeply personal International Women’s Day reflection, Kavita Ahuja shares why this day matters so much to her, what five years of podcasting has taught her, and why reinvention begins the moment a woman gives hers...
Have you ever noticed that imposter syndrome sometimes gets louder right after you gain clarity about a career or life change? Many women expect imposter syndrome to show up at the beginning of a life or career transition - but it often appears right after clarity arrives. The moment you admit you want something different, your mind may rush in with doubts, questions, and fears about leaving what feels familiar. If you’re navigating a midlife transition and wondering why confidence hasn’t cau...
Have you ever reached a moment in your career or life where something shifts - and instead of excitement, you feel self doubt or Imposter Syndrome? If you’re a high-achieving woman standing at a crossroads - facing a layoff, a promotion that feels heavy, a divorce, a health shift, or simply a growing inner restlessness - you may be questioning everything you’ve built. What used to energize you now drains you. And instead of clarity, self-doubt creeps in. This episode unpacks why Imposter Synd...
Is your inner critic quietly draining your energy - while convincing you it’s just being practical? If you’re in a career or life transition and feeling a subtle heaviness you can’t quite name, this episode will resonate deeply. From the outside, your life may look stable, successful, even admirable. But internally, you might feel a quiet misalignment - a spark of curiosity or expansion that gets immediately overridden by responsibility and logic. Many women aren’t exhausted becau...
What if the voice you trust most - the “logical” one in your head - is actually the very thing keeping you stuck? Discover how your Inner Critic keeps you stuck and how to reclaim your Ikigai instead. If you’ve ever felt a quiet pull toward something more - a career pivot, a creative pursuit, a leadership role, or simply a deeper sense of meaning - only to talk yourself out of it with “reasonable” excuses, this episode is for you. So many capable, accomplished women aren’t lacking clari...
Are you feeling a quiet pull toward something new - but not ready to blow up your life to find it? Learn 5 Ikigai shifts you need for clarity in career & life transitions today. If you’re in midlife and sensing misalignment, you may be torn between staying comfortable and making a dramatic leap. This episode breaks down five practical Ikigai shifts to help you navigate transition intentionally drawing from our conversation with Francesc Miralles - so you can build momentum tow...
What if the real secret to a meaningful next chapter isn’t figuring everything out - but learning how to live with purpose, flow, and sustainability for decades to come? If you’re in a season where what once fit no longer does - career, identity, routines, or even success itself - this episode meets you exactly there. In part two of this deep conversation Kavita Ahuja continues her conversation with Francesc Miralles and explores how to design a life that doesn’t just look good on the outside...
What if the quiet dissatisfaction you’ve been feeling isn’t a problem to fix - but a signal pointing you toward your next Ikigai? Many accomplished women reach a point where life looks “successful” on paper, yet something inside feels off. In this powerful re-release, Kavita Ahuja revisits one of the most downloaded conversations on the podcast with Francesc Miralles, co-author of Ikigai: Japan’s Secret to a Long and Happy Life. Together, they explore why fulfillment often shifts in midlife...
Have you ever thought, “Nothing’s wrong, but something just feels... off”? You’re doing all the right things - showing up, performing, checking off responsibilities - yet something still feels off. If you're navigating midlife and wondering why progress feels heavy or hollow, this episode delivers a gentle but powerful wake-up call. It’s not about burnout. It’s about misalignment. Many high-achieving women in midlife reach a quiet crossroads. The life they've built no longer reflects who they...
Are You Feeling Stuck in your Career or Life - or Is It Something Deeper? Do you ever feel like you're going through the motions - successful on the outside, but silently unfulfilled inside? If you're feeling stuck, drained, uninspired, or like your life no longer fits who you've become, you're not alone. This episode dives into why the quiet ache of unfulfillment isn’t a failure - it’s a signal that you’ve outgrown your current path. In this episode you’ll discover: The hidden reas...
Are you feeling confused or stuck in your career or life, even though you're doing everything "right"? This episode dives into why smart, capable women often feel unsettled during transitions - not because they’re broken or lost, but because they’re in a powerful, often misunderstood phase of growth. If you’ve been pushing for clarity and getting nowhere, this conversation offers a new perspective that could change everything. In this episode you’ll discover: The three univers...
Are you feeling lost in a major life or career shift - like something’s changed, but you can’t quite name what’s next? Whether it’s an unexpected layoff, menopause, retirement, divorce, or simply a quiet inner voice asking, “Is this still right for me?”, this episode is for you. Most people don’t struggle because they lack motivation - they struggle because they skip the most vital step: rediscovering who they are now. In this episode you’ll discover: The three essential phases of ev...
Are you successful on the outside - but quietly questioning everything on the inside? If your life looks “right” but feels off, you’re not alone - and you’re not broken. This episode is for women who’ve achieved success but feel an internal shift they can’t ignore. Midlife often brings a quiet nudge, asking you to pause and reflect - not push harder. This mini episode reframes that discomfort, offering clarity and compassion for the moments where your outer success no longer matches your inne...
Are you feeling misaligned in your career even though everything “looks fine” on the outside? This episode is for the woman who’s questioning what’s next in life or work - even after years of success. If you’re waking up tired, unmotivated, or quietly disengaged, you’re not alone. Discover why this phase of uncertainty isn’t a breakdown - it’s a signal. In this episode you’ll discover: The real reason why success on paper can feel empty - and what to do about it How to reconnect with your ...
Are you successful on the outside but secretly wondering, “Is this all there is?” If you’re a woman in midlife navigating career or life transitions, this mini episode speaks directly to that quiet restlessness so many of us feel - even when everything looks fine. It’s not a crisis - it’s a calling. Discover how to start trusting the inner voice that’s been nudging you toward more meaning, fulfillment, and authenticity. Learn why feeling unsettled isn’t failure, but a powerful clue that you’r...
Have you ever felt like something’s missing - despite checking all the boxes of “success”? What if the key to fulfillment was a hidden gem inside you that’s been there all along? So many high-achieving women hit midlife with restlessness, self-doubt, and a quiet knowing: “There must be more.” In this powerful conversation, host Kavita Ahuja and guest Sairan Aqrawi unpack how women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond can rediscover purpose, courage, and direction - by unearthing the gifts they've be...
Have you ever felt like nothing is wrong in your life - but something just feels off? In this short but powerful episode, Kavita Ahuja explores a common but rarely addressed challenge women face during career & life transitions: the hidden energy drain that clouds clarity and purpose. If you're constantly trying to "figure it out" and feel like you're pushing without progress, this episode will help you understand why - and how to shift things. In this episode you will discover: T...
Have you ever felt that quiet sense of restlessness - like something’s shifting beneath the surface, but you’re not sure what comes next? This episode speaks directly to those navigating the uncertain in-between phase of transitions - a time that often feels disorienting but holds incredible power for transformation. If you're struggling with direction after the holidays or wondering how to re-energize your purpose, this conversation is exactly what you need. In this episode you’ll discover...
Happy New Year!! Are you feeling stuck in the space between “what was” and “what’s next”? What if that discomfort is exactly where your Clarity and Reinvention begins? In this mini episode, Kavita Ahuja shares why you shouldn’t rush into resolutions this new year - and instead, honor the often-overlooked “in-between phase” of career and life transitions. If you’ve ever felt like clarity is just out of reach, this episode reveals how to find peace and purpose in the not-knowing. ...
Are you done being “Fine”? Or is it time to step into something greater? As the year ends and a new one begins, many of us feel pressure to feel hopeful - but what if you're not? This episode invites you to pause and reflect on what you truly want, and why “fine” might be the most dangerous place to stay stuck. In this reflective and deeply personal solo episode, host Kavita Ahuja invites you to explore the discomfort that comes with transitions - especially around the New Year - and challeng...
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