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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 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...
Merry Christmas! What if the Clarity you’ve been searching for isn’t something you need to figure out - but something you need to finally listen to? As the year comes to a close, many women in midlife find themselves quietly reflecting: What’s next for me? This mini episode meets you in that in-between space - when the noise slows down and your inner voice starts to whisper. If you’re navigating uncertainty in your career, identity, or life direction, this mini episode offers a grounding paus...
If you’ve been asking yourself “What’s next for me?” - in this episode is part of our Reinvention Series for 2026, we explore a powerful - but often overlooked - path to reinvention: learning to listen to your inner guidance when logic alone isn’t enough. We are joined by Ragini Shah, a research scientist and author of Soul Language. Together, we explore how inner guidance can show up during times of transition - and why ignoring it often keeps us stuck. While this conversation touches ...
Are you feeling out of alignment or wondering why your Energy is so off - even though life seems “fine” on the surface? In this mini episode from the 2026 Reinvention Series, we explore how paying attention to your Energy can gently guide you back to your Ikigai, especially if you’ve been feeling tired, misaligned, or unsure of what’s next. This isn’t about fixing your life or making a big decision. It’s about noticing the subtle signals your body and energy give you every day - t...
If you’ve been feeling a quiet sense of misalignment or restlessness, this episode will help you understand why - and how Ikigai guides you through your career or life transitions. In this episode you’ll discover: How to identify the subtle signs of misalignment and what they really mean about your next chapter.Real stories of women who reignited their creativity and reclaimed their energy by reconnecting with long-forgotten passions.The Japanese philosophy of Ikigai and how to map your own...
Are you craving clarity as you move into 2026 - but feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what your next step should be? These three simple energy shifts may be the key to unlocking your Ikigai and reconnecting with the person you’re becoming. As 2026 approaches, many people find themselves craving clarity, meaning, and a sense of direction - but often feel stuck in uncertainty. This episode explores how subtle shifts in your energy can create the clarity you’ve been searching for, with...
If you’re sensing a new chapter ahead - or you’re craving more meaning, clarity, and alignment - this episode is for you. In this heartfelt solo episode, Kavita Ahuja shares the three most transformative lessons she’s learned from coaching women in career and life transitions this past year. These powerful insights will resonate deeply if you’ve ever felt lost, unsupported, or unsure of your next step. Whether you're navigating burnout, seeking purpose, or ready to reconnect with yourself, th...
If you’ve been searching for clarity, purpose, or your Ikigai heading into 2026, there may be something blocking you that you haven’t noticed yet: the emotional mask you’ve been wearing for years. In this mini episode, Kavita Ahuja explores how identities built around competence, perfectionism, and over-performance once kept us safe - but now quietly keep women stuck in career and life transitions. You’ll hear why your real direction can only emerge when you stop performing and begin s...
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