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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Are you feeling stuck in midlife, unsure of your next move, and overwhelmed by the pressure to figure everything out? Midlife transitions often bring discomfort and urgency, pushing people toward either impulsive decisions or paralysing overthinking. This episode offers a grounded alternative, perfect if you're craving direction but feel unsure where to begin. Discover why asking big life questions might be keeping you stuck, and what to ask instead.Learn how to create a flexible, time-bo...
Why do so many outwardly successful people still feel deeply unfulfilled inside? If you’re navigating a midlife transition and questioning your purpose, identity, or the real meaning behind all your achievements, this episode offers insight into why external success alone often leaves a void, and what you can do to fill it with lasting joy and meaning. Discover the core reason why chasing success can leave you feeling empty and how to shift toward internal fulfillment.Learn the Joy Molecu...
If you're a driven, capable professional facing a major life or career transition, chances are you're not held back by fear, but by subtle traps that keep you circling the same questions for years. This episode uncovers why your usual tools for problem-solving may actually be keeping you stuck. Listen now to uncover the three most common traps that keep high-functioning professionals stuck in midlife transitions, and how to move beyond them with clarity and purpose. Ëš Coaching with ...
Are you stuck knowing what needs to change in your life, but still not taking action? If you're in midlife and feel like you're spinning your wheels, this episode is for you. Stanley Bronstein has not only lost over 220 pounds and kept it off for 17 years, but he's transformed his entire life from the inside out. What he shares today is more than motivation. It's a system for lasting change. In this inspiring conversation, you’ll discover: Why shifting from “I have to” to “I get to” is the me...
What if the career path you’re on was never really your choice to begin with? Snippet of wisdom 95. In this series, I select my favourite, most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast. Today my guest is the career coach Keith Anderson, who talks about how societal and parental programming shape our identity, and why acknowledging it is key to change. Press play to discover how reconnecting with your true self can lead to a career that fulfils you. ˚ VALUABLE RESOURCES...
Are you feeling the pressure to make a big career or life decision, but your mind just won’t quieten enough to know what’s next? If you’re an accomplished midlife professional in transition, the noise in your head can be the biggest obstacle. Overthinking, emotional pressure, and fear of “throwing it all away” often block clarity at the exact moment you need it most. In this episode, Edward Howard, former global banking leader with decades of Zen training, shares a simple inner reset that...
Are you stuck in that uncomfortable, quiet space between who you were and who you’re becoming? That in-between phase after a big life change can feel empty, disorienting, even invisible; but it’s far from harmless. In this solo episode, you’ll hear why that transitional space is more dangerous than it appears and why time alone rarely resolves it. If you’ve been journaling, self-coaching, or quietly enduring, yet still feel stuck, this episode is for you. It unpacks the subtle tra...
Stuck in a “successful” career that looks great on paper but feels soul-sucking? It might be time to reverse-engineer work you actually love. If you’re a high achiever who’s quietly miserable, this episode shows how to move from fear and obligation to clarity and momentum, without blowing up your finances or identity. Learn practical exercises to pinpoint fit fast: design your perfect workday, run a time vs. enjoyment audit, and write your “internal résumé” to surface real strengths.Repla...
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...
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