Personal Development Mastery: Clarity for Midlife Professionals in Transition
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Personal Development Mastery is a podcast for midlife professionals in transition who are ready for their next chapter in life and work, navigating a career transition or preparing for a midlife career change.
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Hosted by Dr Agi Keramidas, a personal development mentor, coach, and former dentist, the show helps you work through midlife crossroads with less second-guessing, more grounded decisions about what comes next, and greater career clarity about the direction you truly want.
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In this current season, the focus is on midlife career and life transitions: leaving a long-term profession, starting a new venture, or reshaping the way you work and live.
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If you are feeling uncertain, under pressure, or pulled towards something more meaningful, these episodes will help you move from indecision to clear direction and confident next steps.
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You will hear honest stories from coaches, authors, spiritual teachers and expert practitioners, as well as solo episodes from Agi, all offering clear examples and practical tools you can apply straight away.
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Personal Development Mastery gives you the guidance you need to decide what is next, design a solid plan, and take real steps into your next chapter with greater clarity and confidence.
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🎧 Follow Personal Development Mastery if you are a midlife professional in transition and want help to think things through and move forwards.
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What happens when the role you have built your identity around no longer makes sense, but nothing has replaced it yet? When your work has shaped how you introduce yourself and how the world sees you, loosening your grip on that role can feel deeply unsettling. Instead of clarity or excitement, you may experience doubt, a drop in confidence, and a strange sense of emptiness. In this episode, we explore the overlooked phase of professional transition where old identities fall away, famili...
Ever feel like your career transition is “going nowhere”… even though you’re doing all the right things? If you’re in that messy in-between of job loss, burnout, values mismatch, or a pivot that’s taking longer than you expected, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. Michelle Schafer (two-time restructuring survivor turned career coach) breaks down why this phase feels so uncertain, why confidence takes a hit, and what to do when the “sprout” hasn’t shown up yet… even though growth is ...
Are you stuck in a career that no longer fits, but still haven’t taken a real-world step to change it? If you’ve been quietly contemplating a career or life transition for months (or years) without moving forward, this episode will speak directly to you. It’s not about confusion. It’s about why high-achieving professionals often stay silently stuck, even when clarity has already arrived. Discover why your current approach might be the very thing keeping you circling in place. If you’ve...
Are you a midlife professional feeling a growing disconnect between your career success and your personal fulfillment? Many Generation X professionals reach midlife with impressive achievements, yet silently struggle with a deep sense of dissatisfaction, identity confusion, or the haunting feeling that time is running out to live a truly meaningful life. This episode offers a compassionate, insightful roadmap for those questioning their current career path and seeking a purpose-driven reinv...
Are you feeling the weight of the new year already, wondering if you can keep going in a role that no longer fits? If you're in your 40s or 50s and standing at a crossroads in your career or identity, the return to routine after the holidays can reignite a quiet inner pressure: the sense that something needs to change, but you're unsure where to begin. This episode offers a grounded path forward. Discover the power of a simple 90-day map to help you transition with clarity and confidence.Lear...
Are you navigating a major life transition, especially in midlife, and struggling with uncertainty, identity shifts, or unmet expectations? In this heartfelt and deeply insightful episode, Hans Wilhelm returns to explore the spiritual perspective on transitions, especially during midlife. If you're facing change and feel lost without a clear direction, this conversation offers both comfort and guidance. Whether you're leaving a long-held career or questioning your next move, Hans shares tim...
If you are in a midlife transition and still finding yourself second guessing every step, you might be stuck waiting for the “right” answer before you move. In this personal reflection, I share what I have seen in my own journey and in the people I work with: how easy it is, once you have left the old structure, to start treating every decision in your new chapter like an exam you can pass or fail. We look at why that old way of deciding made sense in your previous career, and why it qu...
Feeling reflective between Christmas and New Year? In this solo episode, I share a simple end-of-year ritual I use myself to clear mental fog and choose the next direction with intention. If you are in midlife and already in a career or life transition, this quiet season can stir up doubt and overthinking. In this personal reflection, I guide you through a calming, structured way to make sense of where you are and what comes next. Gain insight into your year without judging it, using a 4-part...
As you move through the Christmas gatherings and small talk about work and life, is there a quieter part of you wondering, “Can I really keep doing this for another ten years?” For many midlife professionals, the holidays bring more than just celebration—they spark deep reflection. Amid the lights and laughter, there's often a quieter voice asking if “fine” is really good enough. This episode speaks directly to that inner voice and helps you begin the new year with clarity, not just resolutio...
What if one more year in your “okay” career quietly costs you more than you realise? In this episode, I speak not as an outsider, but as someone who has been there – a former dentist who stayed in a successful but misaligned career for longer than felt true. You’ll hear: The three hidden ways an “okay” career drains your self-trust, energy, and relationshipsHow to stop rolling the decision forward to “next year” again and againA simple 3-step plan to make the year ahead your pivot year,...
What if the midlife crisis isn't a breakdown, but a breakthrough waiting to happen? Snippet of wisdom 94. In this series, I select my favourite, most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast. Today's snippet comes from the career coach Anna Urnova, who talks about why midlife doesn’t have to mean decline, and about the wake-up call to reconnect with your purpose. Press play to discover how clarity of direction can reignite your energy and unlock a more fulfilling life. ...
![How to Leave a Career That Looks Successful but Feels Wrong, with Yvonne Trost [re-release] | #562](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/yf5wy8k52x0jy3902r5ipktq7yd9?.jpg "How to Leave a Career That Looks Successful but Feels Wrong, with Yvonne Trost [re-release] | #562")
Feeling Stuck in a Career That Looks Good on Paper? Here’s How to Break Free. What if the “successful” career you’ve built is actually keeping you from the life you’re meant to live? In this episode, transformational coach Yvonne Trost shares her powerful story of walking away from a 25-year corporate career to pursue a more authentic and fulfilling path, and how you can, too. This is a special re-release of a previous episode, brought back because its message is especially relevant...
Have you ever looked at your successful, stable career and thought, "I can't do this for another 15 years", even though everything looks great on paper? If you're a midlife professional in your 40s or 50s feeling a growing misalignment between the life you've built and the one you now want, this episode speaks directly to you. Whether you're in medicine, engineering, senior leadership, or another high-demand field, you're not alone in questioning what's next. Discover the inner conflict m...
Are you unknowingly trapped in a fear-based relationship with money? Many of us carry money beliefs passed down from childhood - beliefs rooted in scarcity, control, and unspoken fear. In this episode, Matt Morizio, founder of Reconstructing Wealth, reveals how transforming your mindset around money isn’t just about budgeting. It’s about confronting the stories you've been telling yourself and stepping into a life of clarity, purpose, and financial freedom. Discover how to identify and rewr...
What if your career only feels empty because you’re disconnected from your purpose? Snippet of wisdom 93. In this series, I select my favourite, most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast. Today, my guest Rebecca Kirk talks about why purpose isn’t something to find, but something to align with that's already within. Press play to discover how aligning your career with your inner purpose can bring clarity, confidence, and direction to your journey. ˚ VALUABLE RESOURCE...
Have you ever felt emotionally exhausted or like something vital is missing from your life, even when everything seems fine on the outside? So many of us push through high-stress lives or major transitions without realising the toll it takes on our energy, emotions, and physical well-being. In this episode, Dr Mary Sanders shares how energy medicine and the chakra system can help you reconnect with your inner self, restore your vitality, and reclaim a sense of purpose Discover how your ener...
Snippet of wisdom 92. In this series, I select my favourite, most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast. Today, my guest Jamie Thornhill talks about how to strengthen your intuition. ˚ VALUABLE RESOURCES: Listen to the full conversation with Jamie Thornhill in episode #284: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/284 ˚ Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor ˚ 🎙️ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Message Agi on PodMatch: https://www...
What if astrology wasn’t about predicting your future, but mastering your inner power? If you’ve ever felt stuck at a crossroads, successful on the outside but unsettled within, this episode offers a transformative lens. Discover how ancient astrological wisdom can help modern leaders, entrepreneurs, and seekers navigate change, reclaim purpose, and unlock deep self-awareness. Learn how your natal chart reveals not just your traits, but your untapped potential and archetypes waiting to be...
Are you building your life on a foundation of belief, or letting doubt & uncertainty design it for you? Snippet of wisdom 91. In this series, I select my favourite, most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast. Today's snippet comes from Richard Flint, a keynote speaker and mentor, who shares the two foundations that shape every life decision. Press play to learn how choosing the right one can transform your future. ˚ VALUABLE RESOURCES: Listen to the full convers...
What if your chronic pain, anxiety, or emotional exhaustion isn’t just a problem, but a message your body is desperately trying to send you? In this powerful episode, we explore the deeper intelligence of the human body with Inna Segal, best-selling author of The Secret Language of Your Body. If you’ve ever struggled with persistent physical symptoms, emotional burnout, or the feeling of being outwardly successful but inwardly empty, this conversation will radically shift how you view heali...
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