Personal Development Mastery: Mindset and Growth for Midlife Professionals

Dr Agi Keramidas | Mindset & Self Mastery Mentor
  • 5.0 (57)
  • SELF-IMPROVEMENT
  • UPDATED TWICE WEEKLY

Personal Development Mastery is a podcast for midlife professionals who are committed to personal growth and ready to take the next step in their life and work. Hosted by Dr Agi Keramidas, a personal development mentor, coach, and former dentist, the show helps you gain clarity, develop a growth mindset, and move forward with greater confidence and self mastery. Each episode explores the mindset shifts, practical strategies, and actionable insights that help you navigate life's challenges, break through limitations, and create the life you truly want. You will real stories from coaches, authors, spiritual teachers and expert practitioners, as well as solo episodes from Agi, all offering clear examples and practical tools for self improvement and personal growth you can apply straight away. Personal Development Mastery gives you the guidance you need to think clearly, grow intentionally, and take real steps towards a more purposeful and fulfilling life. 🎧 Follow Personal Development Mastery if you are a midlife professional who wants to grow, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence and self mastery.

  1. Feeling Lost in Midlife? How to Reconnect With Your Authentic Self and Find Purpose, with Jody Brooks | #602

    2 DAYS AGO

    Feeling Lost in Midlife? How to Reconnect With Your Authentic Self and Find Purpose, with Jody Brooks | #602

    Are you doing everything “right” on the outside, yet still feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or quietly unhappy inside? If you’re in midlife and wondering why external success no longer feels fulfilling, this episode will help you understand what may really be happening beneath the surface. Jody Brooks shares how overwhelm, anxiety, and feeling lost can actually be signals that you’ve drifted away from your authentic self, and how simple practices can help you reconnect before burnout forces your attention. In this episode, you will: Discover how journaling can help reduce overwhelm and bring you back into awareness.Learn how to identify your core values and use them as a practical compass for making clearer, more aligned life decisions.Hear how to turn your values into a personal purpose statement that helps you live with more confidence, truth, and authenticity. Press play to learn practical tools that can help you reconnect with yourself, quiet the autopilot, and start living in a way that feels genuinely right for you. ˚ KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Episode introduction and what you'll learn 01:46 - Meet Jody Brooks and the focus on reconnecting with yourself 03:29 - Awareness, burnout, and journaling as a daily reset 11:44 - The workplace turning point and mental health culture 16:42 - Core values, purpose, and recognising the wrong bus 22:57 - Turning values into lived sentences and a purpose statement 28:20 - Practical ways to identify values and make aligned decisions 30:31 - Where to find Jody and the key takeaways 32:35 - Final reflections and closing message ˚ MEMORABLE QUOTE: "When we start to feel overwhelmed and anxious, it's not a sign that something's broken. It's a sign of your humanity and it is your humanity, your inner human calling out to you. Answer the call." ˚ VALUABLE RESOURCES: Jody's website: https://authenticcoaching.me/ ˚ Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor ˚ 🎙️ Want to be a guest on Personal Development Mastery? Message Agi on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/personaldevelopmentmastery ˚ Personal development podcast for midlife professionals, offering actionable insights for personal growth, mindset tips, self mastery and purposeful living. ˚ Send us a text Support the show Subscribe to our weekly email: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/email --- A personal development podcast for midlife professionals, offering mindset tips and practical tools for personal growth, self mastery, personal mastery, and purposeful living. Discover psychology tips for emotional intelligence and growth mindset, including overcoming impostor syndrome and building self mastery. Personal Development Mastery features personal development interviews and solo episodes empowering professionals, entrepreneurs, and seekers to cultivate self mastery and create a meaningful, fulfilling life aligned with who they truly are. To support the show, click here.

    34 min
  2. I Pretended to End My Podcast, but Discovered Something I Didn’t Expect | #601

    6 DAYS AGO

    I Pretended to End My Podcast, but Discovered Something I Didn’t Expect | #601

    What are you taking for granted right now that you would suddenly appreciate if it were about to disappear? In this reflective episode, Agi shares how an April Fool’s post about ending the podcast sparked unexpected emotional reactions. The experience revealed a simple truth: we often appreciate things most when we think we are losing them. Listen to this episode to notice what you may be taking for granted and reconnect with what truly matters before it feels out of reach. ˚ MEMORABLE QUOTE: "What are you doing on autopilot that deserves to be felt again?" ˚ VALUABLE RESOURCES: Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor ˚ Personal development podcast for midlife professionals, offering actionable insights for personal growth, mindset tips, self mastery and purposeful living. ˚ Send us a text Support the show Subscribe to our weekly email: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/email --- A personal development podcast for midlife professionals, offering mindset tips and practical tools for personal growth, self mastery, personal mastery, and purposeful living. Discover psychology tips for emotional intelligence and growth mindset, including overcoming impostor syndrome and building self mastery. Personal Development Mastery features personal development interviews and solo episodes empowering professionals, entrepreneurs, and seekers to cultivate self mastery and create a meaningful, fulfilling life aligned with who they truly are. To support the show, click here.

    12 min
  3. What Would You Tell Your 18-Year-Old Self? 12 Powerful Answers | #600

    27 APR

    What Would You Tell Your 18-Year-Old Self? 12 Powerful Answers | #600

    If you could go back and give your 18-year-old self one piece of advice, what would you say? In this special 600th episode of Personal Development Mastery, Agi brings together 12 memorable answers to that question from past guests. Some are unexpected. Some are deeply moving. Some may stop you in your tracks. From challenging conventional thinking and trusting your own path, to avoiding the wrong entanglements, learning from pain, and remembering that you are stronger than you think, this episode offers a powerful collection of reflections from people at very different stages of life. And somehow, they all lead to one simple message: "You’re doing well. Keep going." This episode is a reminder to trust your path, learn from experience, and keep moving forward. ˚ THE TWELVE GUESTS & THEIR PODCAST EPISODE APPEARANCES: 01:32 - Owen Hunt (episode #482)  01:54 - Allyson Chavez (episode #276) 02:21 - Robin Hills (episode #290) 02:50 - Marlo Higgins (episode #105) 03:57 - Andy Ramage (episode #089) 04:52 - Brenden Kumarasamy (episode #292) 05:58 - Cornell Thomas (episode #104) 06:21 - David Wood (episode #110) 07:04 - Kerie Logan (episode #476) 07:29 - Daphne Michaels (episode #536) 07:56 - Richard Friesen (episode #306) 08:15 - Grace Najean (episode #524) ˚ Send us a text Support the show Subscribe to our weekly email: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/email --- A personal development podcast for midlife professionals, offering mindset tips and practical tools for personal growth, self mastery, personal mastery, and purposeful living. Discover psychology tips for emotional intelligence and growth mindset, including overcoming impostor syndrome and building self mastery. Personal Development Mastery features personal development interviews and solo episodes empowering professionals, entrepreneurs, and seekers to cultivate self mastery and create a meaningful, fulfilling life aligned with who they truly are. To support the show, click here.

    9 min
  4. How to Prepare Your Mind Before Crisis Hits (Most Replayed Personal Development Wisdom Snippets) | #599

    23 APR

    How to Prepare Your Mind Before Crisis Hits (Most Replayed Personal Development Wisdom Snippets) | #599

    What if the best way to handle a mental health crisis is something you start practicing long before the crisis ever arrives? In this series, I select my favourite and most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast. Today, my guest Dr Cristina Leira talks about how to build personal spiritual practices that support your mental health before a crisis hits. Press play to learn how to create an emotional resilience toolkit that helps you navigate stress, anxiety, and dark moments with greater calm. ˚ VALUABLE RESOURCES: Listen to the full conversation with Cristina Leira in episode #350: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/350 ˚ Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor ˚ 🎙️ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Message Agi on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/personaldevelopmentmastery ˚ Personal development podcast for midlife professionals, offering actionable insights for personal growth, mindset shifts, self mastery and purposeful living. ˚ Send us a text Support the show Subscribe to our weekly email: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/email --- A personal development podcast for midlife professionals, offering mindset tips and practical tools for personal growth, self mastery, personal mastery, and purposeful living. Discover psychology tips for emotional intelligence and growth mindset, including overcoming impostor syndrome and building self mastery. Personal Development Mastery features personal development interviews and solo episodes empowering professionals, entrepreneurs, and seekers to cultivate self mastery and create a meaningful, fulfilling life aligned with who they truly are. To support the show, click here.

    7 min
  5. Why Success Doesn’t Feel Good Anymore in Midlife, with Kate Kayaian | #598

    20 APR

    Why Success Doesn’t Feel Good Anymore in Midlife, with Kate Kayaian | #598

    Have you built a successful career on paper, yet quietly wondered, “What’s the point of this anymore?” This episode speaks directly to anyone who feels trapped between external success and internal misalignment. If your identity has been shaped by your profession for years, it can be deeply unsettling to admit that it no longer fits. In this conversation we explore how to recognise that shift, understand where your current identity came from, and begin creating a more meaningful next chapter without dismissing everything you have already achieved. You will discover how to create distance from an identity that no longer feels true and reassess the story that shaped your career path.You will learn a practical three-part framework to reassess, redefine, and reignite your next chapter with greater clarity and intention.You will gain simple, actionable tools for overcoming resistance, rebuilding confidence, and taking meaningful steps toward a life and career that feel aligned. Press play to learn how to let go of an outdated identity and start building a future that feels deeply fulfilling, authentic, and fully your own. ˚ MEMORABLE QUOTE: "We are here to evolve and grow and that is normal and natural and to be embraced." ˚ VALUABLE RESOURCES: Kate's website: https://katekayaian.com/ ˚ Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor ˚ 🎙️ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Message Agi on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/personaldevelopmentmastery ˚ Personal development podcast for midlife professionals, offering actionable insights for personal growth, mindset shifts, self mastery and purposeful living. ˚ Send us a text Support the show Subscribe to our weekly email: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/email --- A personal development podcast for midlife professionals, offering mindset tips and practical tools for personal growth, self mastery, personal mastery, and purposeful living. Discover psychology tips for emotional intelligence and growth mindset, including overcoming impostor syndrome and building self mastery. Personal Development Mastery features personal development interviews and solo episodes empowering professionals, entrepreneurs, and seekers to cultivate self mastery and create a meaningful, fulfilling life aligned with who they truly are. To support the show, click here.

    38 min
  6. What 20 Years with Tony Robbins Taught Me (Most Replayed Personal Development Wisdom Snippets) | #597

    16 APR

    What 20 Years with Tony Robbins Taught Me (Most Replayed Personal Development Wisdom Snippets) | #597

    What can nearly 20 years alongside Tony Robbins teach you about mastering your mindset, relationships, and purpose? In this series, I select my favourite and most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast. Today, my guest Dave Albin talks about the biggest life lessons gained from spending nearly 20 years in Tony Robbins’ proximity, including state management, the power of your inner story, the influence of the people around you, and the difference between achievement and true fulfillment. Press play to learn how to manage your mindset and create a life that feels both successful and deeply fulfilling. ˚ VALUABLE RESOURCES: Listen to the full conversation with Dave Albin in episode #310: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/310 ˚ Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor ˚ 🎙️ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Message Agi on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/personaldevelopmentmastery ˚ Personal development podcast for midlife professionals, offering actionable insights for personal growth, mindset shifts, self mastery and purposeful living. ˚ Send us a text Support the show Subscribe to our weekly email: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/email --- A personal development podcast for midlife professionals, offering mindset tips and practical tools for personal growth, self mastery, personal mastery, and purposeful living. Discover psychology tips for emotional intelligence and growth mindset, including overcoming impostor syndrome and building self mastery. Personal Development Mastery features personal development interviews and solo episodes empowering professionals, entrepreneurs, and seekers to cultivate self mastery and create a meaningful, fulfilling life aligned with who they truly are. To support the show, click here.

    6 min
  7. The Success Trap That Leaves You Drained Instead of Fulfilled, with Lee Benson | #596

    13 APR

    The Success Trap That Leaves You Drained Instead of Fulfilled, with Lee Benson | #596

    What happens when you achieve the kind of success most people chase, only to realise fulfillment still feels out of reach? Many high achievers spend years building careers, businesses, and financial security, yet still sense something is missing. In this conversation, Lee Benson shares why success alone does not guarantee fulfillment, and how creating value in a more balanced way can transform the way you live, work, and lead. Drawing from his journey as a serial entrepreneur with multiple exits, Lee explains the difference between material success and a deeply fulfilling life. He unpacks his model of holistic value creation through material results, positive emotional energy, and spiritual connectedness, and offers practical ways to strengthen each one. In this episode, you will learn: How to create a more fulfilling life by balancing financial success, emotional energy, and meaningful connectionWhy focusing on value creation can help you move through struggle with more clarity, resilience, and purposeSimple daily practices that can raise your emotional energy and improve the way you feel as you move through life Press play to discover how shifting from chasing success to creating value can lead to greater fulfillment in every area of life. ˚ KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS: 00:12 - From Success to Fulfilment 01:38 - Fulfilment and Holistic Value Creation 06:48 - How to Build Positive Emotional Energy 09:29 - The Value Creation Cycle and Material Success 14:24 - Why Money Alone Does Not Fill the Hole 17:13 - Taking Care of Yourself to Raise Emotional Energy 20:42 - Self-Talk, Control and Emotional Nourishment 24:36 - Midlife Success and the Search for Fulfilment 29:25 - Capable and Moral Leadership 31:45 - Books, Final Reflections and Closing Thoughts ˚ MEMORABLE QUOTE: "Focus on the value being created." ˚ VALUABLE RESOURCES: Lee's website: https://www.etw.com/ ˚ Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor ˚ 🎙️ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Message Agi on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/personaldevelopmentmastery ˚ Personal development podcast for midlife professionals, offering actionable insights for personal growth, mindset shifts, self mastery and purposeful living. ˚ Send us a text Support the show Subscribe to our weekly email: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/email --- A personal development podcast for midlife professionals, offering mindset tips and practical tools for personal growth, self mastery, personal mastery, and purposeful living. Discover psychology tips for emotional intelligence and growth mindset, including overcoming impostor syndrome and building self mastery. Personal Development Mastery features personal development interviews and solo episodes empowering professionals, entrepreneurs, and seekers to cultivate self mastery and create a meaningful, fulfilling life aligned with who they truly are. To support the show, click here.

    36 min
  8. The 5-Minute Morning Routine (Most Replayed Personal Development Wisdom Snippets) | #595

    9 APR

    The 5-Minute Morning Routine (Most Replayed Personal Development Wisdom Snippets) | #595

    What if a simple five-minute morning routine could lift your mood, lower stress, and help you start the day with more energy? Snippet of wisdom 102. In this series, I select my favourite, most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast. Today, my guest Linda Bjork talks about the five-minute morning routine. ˚ VALUABLE RESOURCES: Listen to the full conversation with Linda Bjork in episode #304: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/304 ˚ Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor ˚ 🎙️ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Message Agi on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/personaldevelopmentmastery ˚ Personal development podcast for midlife professionals, offering actionable insights for personal growth, mindset shifts, self mastery and purposeful living. ˚ Send us a text Support the show Subscribe to our weekly email: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/email --- A personal development podcast for midlife professionals, offering mindset tips and practical tools for personal growth, self mastery, personal mastery, and purposeful living. Discover psychology tips for emotional intelligence and growth mindset, including overcoming impostor syndrome and building self mastery. Personal Development Mastery features personal development interviews and solo episodes empowering professionals, entrepreneurs, and seekers to cultivate self mastery and create a meaningful, fulfilling life aligned with who they truly are. To support the show, click here.

    6 min
See All (603)

Trailer

5
out of 5
57 Ratings

About

Personal Development Mastery is a podcast for midlife professionals who are committed to personal growth and ready to take the next step in their life and work. Hosted by Dr Agi Keramidas, a personal development mentor, coach, and former dentist, the show helps you gain clarity, develop a growth mindset, and move forward with greater confidence and self mastery. Each episode explores the mindset shifts, practical strategies, and actionable insights that help you navigate life's challenges, break through limitations, and create the life you truly want. You will real stories from coaches, authors, spiritual teachers and expert practitioners, as well as solo episodes from Agi, all offering clear examples and practical tools for self improvement and personal growth you can apply straight away. Personal Development Mastery gives you the guidance you need to think clearly, grow intentionally, and take real steps towards a more purposeful and fulfilling life. 🎧 Follow Personal Development Mastery if you are a midlife professional who wants to grow, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence and self mastery.

Information

You Might Also Like