The Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transi

Kavita Ahuja, Founder of It's My Time Now Coaching, Inspired By Mel Robbins, Oprah Winfrey, Brene Brown, Deepak Chopra, Vishen Lakhiani, Cathy Heller
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The Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transi

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://calendly.com/itsmytimenowcoaching/45-minute-discovery-call

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    #212: Why You Need Emotional Awareness To Navigate Life & Career Transitions With Confidence

    Are you brushing aside emotions during life transitions - when they might actually be your most powerful compass? In this heartfelt episode, Kavita Ahuja shares her personal journey through major milestones - from celebrating her sons’ engagements to grieving the loss of a loved one. If you're navigating your own turning points in life or career, this episode reveals how your emotions might hold the clarity and guidance you've been seeking, not the confusion you fear. In this episode you will discover: How to use the HAIL method to reframe emotional pain into meaningful personal growth. How recognizing subtle emotions like shock or regret can become tools for self-awareness. How to shift your perspective on emotional healing - see emotions as signposts, not obstacles.  Hit play now to uncover how embracing your emotions can unlock your next chapter with purpose and peace. H.A.I.L Emotional Reframing Technique: Think about a time of disruption in your life, current or past. Write down a headline or description of this time. Honor: Name the emotions active for you at the time of your headline. Write down as many emotions that come to mind.Ask: Choose one emotion from the list you created. Ask yourself, why is this emotion present now? What might the presence of this emotion mean to you?Influence: Write down how this emotion influences you (for example, it brought up feelings of self doubt, or made me withdraw from others)Learn: Imagine that you can learn something from your emotion. What might you Learn from its presence? (for example, I learnt that my shock at not getting the job really means I didn’t really want it in the first place). Support the show Are feeling stuck currently in your career and life? Take our CAREER & LIFE FULFILLMENT QUIZ which will quantify your fulfillment levels right now! This short quiz will give you a clear understanding of what's holding you back, and how to move confidently forward! Schedule a Breakthrough Conversation with Kavita at: kavita@itsmytimenowcoaching.com or book a call here Connect here: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook In this podcast, we delve into the challenges and opportunities that come with midlife career transitions, addressing the importance of change, finding one's Ikigai, and building confidence, especially for women. We explore the impact of limiting beliefs and midlife crises, while also discussing visualization, manifestation, and the journey of self-discovery that leads to reinvention and fulfillment, all while providing valuable career advice.

    14 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    #211: 3 Signs You’re Out of Alignment With Your Ikigai During a Career Transition - and How to Fix It

    Are you still dancing to someone else's music—stuck in a career, relationship, or role that no longer fits who you've become? In this heartfelt mini episode host Kavita Ahuja unpacks the cost of staying stuck and why alignment—not action—must come first. If you're a woman in transition, craving more authenticity and clarity, this episode speaks directly to your journey. In this episode you'll discover: A powerful framework (the SHINE Method) to evaluate bold decisions with confidence and clarity. Why playing small costs more than you think—and how to start showing up bigger, today. The mindset shift needed to stop tolerating misalignment and start making space for a life that fits who you are now.  Hit play now to uncover how to break free from old patterns and step boldly into your next chapter—with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Support the show Are feeling stuck currently in your career and life? Take our CAREER & LIFE FULFILLMENT QUIZ which will quantify your fulfillment levels right now! This short quiz will give you a clear understanding of what's holding you back, and how to move confidently forward! Schedule a Breakthrough Conversation with Kavita at: kavita@itsmytimenowcoaching.com or book a call here Connect here: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook In this podcast, we delve into the challenges and opportunities that come with midlife career transitions, addressing the importance of change, finding one's Ikigai, and building confidence, especially for women. We explore the impact of limiting beliefs and midlife crises, while also discussing visualization, manifestation, and the journey of self-discovery that leads to reinvention and fulfillment, all while providing valuable career advice.

    8 min

  3. 10 JUN

    #210: Why Career Transitions Feel So Hard in Midlife & How to Build Confidence to Reinvent Yourself, with Ahyiana Angel

    Have you ever felt stuck in a career that no longer fits who you are - and wondered what it would take to boldly pivot into something that truly aligns? Too many of us build lives around what we think we should do, only to wake up one day realizing we’re completely out of alignment. In this empowering episode with Ahyiana Angel  we explore what it takes to tune into your inner voice and courageously design a life on your own terms. If you’ve been playing it safe and wondering how to make a career or life transition, this conversation will speak directly to your experience. In this episode you will discover: How to recognize when your career is no longer in alignment with who you are.How to build the confidence to make a major life or career pivot—even if you’re afraid.A simple method (SHINE) to help you evaluate your next move with clarity and purpose.  Tune in now to hear how one woman’s journey from burnout to boldness can help you uncover your own next chapter—and start living it with confidence. Support the show Are feeling stuck currently in your career and life? Take our CAREER & LIFE FULFILLMENT QUIZ which will quantify your fulfillment levels right now! This short quiz will give you a clear understanding of what's holding you back, and how to move confidently forward! Schedule a Breakthrough Conversation with Kavita at: kavita@itsmytimenowcoaching.com or book a call here Connect here: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook In this podcast, we delve into the challenges and opportunities that come with midlife career transitions, addressing the importance of change, finding one's Ikigai, and building confidence, especially for women. We explore the impact of limiting beliefs and midlife crises, while also discussing visualization, manifestation, and the journey of self-discovery that leads to reinvention and fulfillment, all while providing valuable career advice.

    44 min

  4. 5 JUN

    #209: 5 Belief Shifts You Need to Make Right Now to Navigate Career & Life Transitions with Confidence

    Are you waiting to see results before believing in your dreams? What if flipping that belief could change everything? In this empowering mini-episode, you’ll discover how embracing belief before evidence can transform your approach to career transitions, life transitions, and reconnecting with your sense of purpose. If you’re navigating uncertainty or searching for deeper meaning, this episode offers a mindset reset you didn’t know you needed. In this episode you'll discover: Why belief must come before proof during personal and professional transitions How to build confidence even when the path ahead feels unclear The small emotional shifts that can create massive momentum in aligning with your ikigai 🎧 Tune in now and start seeing your next chapter not as a possibility—but as your new reality. Support the show Are feeling stuck currently in your career and life? Take our CAREER & LIFE FULFILLMENT QUIZ which will quantify your fulfillment levels right now! This short quiz will give you a clear understanding of what's holding you back, and how to move confidently forward! Schedule a Breakthrough Conversation with Kavita at: kavita@itsmytimenowcoaching.com or book a call here Connect here: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook In this podcast, we delve into the challenges and opportunities that come with midlife career transitions, addressing the importance of change, finding one's Ikigai, and building confidence, especially for women. We explore the impact of limiting beliefs and midlife crises, while also discussing visualization, manifestation, and the journey of self-discovery that leads to reinvention and fulfillment, all while providing valuable career advice.

    6 min

  5. 2 JUN

    #208: Why Belief Is Key to Manifesting Your Ideal Career & Life

    What if everything you want in your next chapter - career clarity, better health, or even love - starts not with action, but belief? In this solo episode, Kavita Ahuja shares a powerful message: you don’t see it and then believe it - you believe it, and then you see it. Whether you’re navigating midlife career changes or searching for deeper life meaning (your ikigai), belief is the first step toward transformation. In this episode you'll discover: How manifestation truly works during life and career transitions - no fluff, just grounded wisdom. Why emotional alignment is more powerful than any strategy when you’re stuck in the “what’s next” phase. How to tap into your inner mentor to stay guided, even when your path feels uncertain. Start believing in yourself and your vision - and turn transition into transformation. Listen now. Email Kavita now at kavita@itsmytimenowcoaching.com and share what is YOUR big, hairy audacious goal? She will send you a powerful inner mentor visualization to help you along the way! Support the show Are feeling stuck currently in your career and life? Take our CAREER & LIFE FULFILLMENT QUIZ which will quantify your fulfillment levels right now! This short quiz will give you a clear understanding of what's holding you back, and how to move confidently forward! Schedule a Breakthrough Conversation with Kavita at: kavita@itsmytimenowcoaching.com or book a call here Connect here: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook In this podcast, we delve into the challenges and opportunities that come with midlife career transitions, addressing the importance of change, finding one's Ikigai, and building confidence, especially for women. We explore the impact of limiting beliefs and midlife crises, while also discussing visualization, manifestation, and the journey of self-discovery that leads to reinvention and fulfillment, all while providing valuable career advice.

    12 min

  6. 29 MAY

    #207: 7 Hard Truths About Career Transitions in Midlife You Need to Know

    Are you feeling stuck in a job or life path that no longer fits — but fear and self-doubt keep you from making a change? In this powerful mini episode, we unpack the most valuable insights from a conversation with Lorraine Rise, founder of Career Uprising, about what it really takes to reinvent yourself in midlife — and why discomfort might just be your greatest ally. In this episode you will discover: Why you’re not starting over — you’re starting from experience, and how that can be your greatest advantage. How to navigate ageism, imposter syndrome, and self-doubt with thought leadership and intentional networking. How to move from fear to clarity by making smart, purpose-driven career pivots that align with who you are now. Tap play now to hear what every midlife woman needs to know before making a bold career transition - and why your next chapter can be your best one yet! Support the show Are feeling stuck currently in your career and life? Take our CAREER & LIFE FULFILLMENT QUIZ which will quantify your fulfillment levels right now! This short quiz will give you a clear understanding of what's holding you back, and how to move confidently forward! Schedule a Breakthrough Conversation with Kavita at: kavita@itsmytimenowcoaching.com or book a call here Connect here: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook In this podcast, we delve into the challenges and opportunities that come with midlife career transitions, addressing the importance of change, finding one's Ikigai, and building confidence, especially for women. We explore the impact of limiting beliefs and midlife crises, while also discussing visualization, manifestation, and the journey of self-discovery that leads to reinvention and fulfillment, all while providing valuable career advice.

    8 min

  7. 26 MAY

    #206: Practical Strategies To Make Your Career Transition Successful, with Lorraine Rise

    Are you stuck in a job that no longer aligns with your life, but scared to make a change? Discover practical strategies to make your Career Transition Successful right now.   In this episode, Lorraine Rise, founder of Career Uprising - shares how she broke free from corporate constraints to build a purpose-driven coaching business and helps women in midlife do the same. Whether you’re facing burnout, battling ageism, or unsure how to leverage your decades of experience, this episode gives you the mindset and tools to move forward. In this episode you'll discover: Why discomfort is necessary—and how to choose the discomfort that leads to growth How to reframe "starting over" into starting from experience What most job seekers get totally wrong in today's hiring landscape - and what to do instead  Press play to learn how to boldly design your career on your own terms, even if you're decades into your professional life. Support the show Are feeling stuck currently in your career and life? Take our CAREER & LIFE FULFILLMENT QUIZ which will quantify your fulfillment levels right now! This short quiz will give you a clear understanding of what's holding you back, and how to move confidently forward! Schedule a Breakthrough Conversation with Kavita at: kavita@itsmytimenowcoaching.com or book a call here Connect here: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook In this podcast, we delve into the challenges and opportunities that come with midlife career transitions, addressing the importance of change, finding one's Ikigai, and building confidence, especially for women. We explore the impact of limiting beliefs and midlife crises, while also discussing visualization, manifestation, and the journey of self-discovery that leads to reinvention and fulfillment, all while providing valuable career advice.

    32 min

  8. 22 MAY

    #205: 3 Steps To Design Your Career & Life Transitions With Intention and Clarity

    Are you standing at the edge of a life transition and wondering what comes next? If you're navigating a season of change - whether in your career, family, or personal identity - this episode will empower you to move beyond uncertainty and step into the role of life designer, not just life responder. In this episode, you'll discover: How to identify your personal "transition trigger" and why it's the first key to intentional reinvention A powerful way to reconnect with your Ikigai—your reason for being—and make space for what energizes you Simple, courageous actions that bring clarity and momentum, even when the future feels blurry Listen now and take the first step toward designing your next chapter with clarity, courage, and confidence. Support the show Are feeling stuck currently in your career and life? Take our CAREER & LIFE FULFILLMENT QUIZ which will quantify your fulfillment levels right now! This short quiz will give you a clear understanding of what's holding you back, and how to move confidently forward! Schedule a Breakthrough Conversation with Kavita at: kavita@itsmytimenowcoaching.com or book a call here Connect here: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook In this podcast, we delve into the challenges and opportunities that come with midlife career transitions, addressing the importance of change, finding one's Ikigai, and building confidence, especially for women. We explore the impact of limiting beliefs and midlife crises, while also discussing visualization, manifestation, and the journey of self-discovery that leads to reinvention and fulfillment, all while providing valuable career advice.

    7 min
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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://calendly.com/itsmytimenowcoaching/45-minute-discovery-call

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