Personal Development Mastery: Clarity for Midlife Professionals in Transition

Dr Agi Keramidas - Midlife & Transition Coach
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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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 🎧 Follow Personal Development Mastery if you are a midlife professional in transition and want help to think things through and move forwards.

  1. Why Midlife Success Doesn’t Guarantee Fulfilment (And What You're Overlooking), with Larry Kesslin | #580

    1D AGO

    Why Midlife Success Doesn’t Guarantee Fulfilment (And What You're Overlooking), with Larry Kesslin | #580

    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 Molecule framework and how it helps realign your life around purpose, identity, and deeper human connection.Gain practical tools to cultivate awareness, release emotional patterns, and begin your own journey toward inner peace and significance. Listen now to explore a powerful conversation that could change the way you understand your life’s direction and reconnect you to what truly matters. ˚ KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS: 01:47 - Introducing Larry Keslin and the joy molecule 03:45 - Why successful people are unhappy 06:55 - Identity, awareness, and the sky–clouds analogy 08:01 - Giving of yourself and true connection 11:09 - Owning emotions and conscious relationships 17:42 - Awareness, triggers, and emotional responsibility 22:56 - Africa, poverty, and redefining success 26:56 - Joy beyond consumption and conscious living 29:51 - Practical steps to increase awareness and peace ˚ VALUABLE RESOURCES: Larry's website: https://5-dots.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 ˚ Conversations and insights on career transition, career clarity, career change and career pivots for midlife professionals, including second careers, new ventures, leaving a long-term career with confidence, better decision-making, and creating purposeful, meaningful work. ˚ Support the show Career transition and career clarity podcast content for midlife professionals in career transition, navigating a career change, career pivot or second career, starting a new venture or leaving a long-term career. Discover practical tools for career clarity, confident decision-making, rebuilding self belief and confidence, finding purpose and meaning in work, designing a purposeful, fulfilling next chapter, and creating meaningful work that fits who you are now. Episodes explore personal development and mindset for midlife professionals, including how to manage uncertainty and pressure, overcome fear and self-doubt, clarify your direction, plan your next steps, and turn your experience into a new role, business or vocation that feels aligned. To support the show, click here.

    38 min
  2. Three Common Mistakes People Make in Midlife Transitions and How to Avoid Them | #579

    5D AGO

    Three Common Mistakes People Make in Midlife Transitions and How to Avoid Them | #579

    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. ˚ Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor ˚ Support the show Career transition and career clarity podcast content for midlife professionals in career transition, navigating a career change, career pivot or second career, starting a new venture or leaving a long-term career. Discover practical tools for career clarity, confident decision-making, rebuilding self belief and confidence, finding purpose and meaning in work, designing a purposeful, fulfilling next chapter, and creating meaningful work that fits who you are now. Episodes explore personal development and mindset for midlife professionals, including how to manage uncertainty and pressure, overcome fear and self-doubt, clarify your direction, plan your next steps, and turn your experience into a new role, business or vocation that feels aligned. To support the show, click here.

    9 min
  3. The Real Reason You’re Not Taking Action, with Stanley Bronstein | #578

    FEB 9

    The Real Reason You’re Not Taking Action, with Stanley Bronstein | #578

    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 mental switch that changes everything.The four traits you must cultivate to finally close the gap between knowing and doing.How choosing excellence over perfection will free you to take consistent action, even when you're afraid of failing.Listen now and learn how to unlock the power within you to create lasting change - starting today. ˚ KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS: 01:46 - Introducing Stanley Bronstein and the theme of change 03:31 - Hitting the breaking point and choosing life 06:39 - Starting immediately and taking responsibility 08:29 - The gap between knowing and doing 09:37 - Awareness, truth, and the power of perspective 12:14 - From “have to” to “get to”: Peggy Chun’s lesson 15:12 - Reprogramming the mind and believing in yourself 18:43 - The four pillars: willingness, belief, discipline, commitment 25:13 - Excellence over perfection and constant improvement ˚ MEMORABLE QUOTE: “You don’t have to do these things. You get to do these things.” ˚ VALUABLE RESOURCES: Stanley's website: https://thewayofexcellence.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 ˚ Conversations and insights on career transition, career clarity, career change and career pivots for midlife professionals, including second careers, new ventures, leaving a long-term career with confidence, better decision-making, and creating purposeful, meaningful work. ˚ Support the show Career transition and career clarity podcast content for midlife professionals in career transition, navigating a career change, career pivot or second career, starting a new venture or leaving a long-term career. Discover practical tools for career clarity, confident decision-making, rebuilding self belief and confidence, finding purpose and meaning in work, designing a purposeful, fulfilling next chapter, and creating meaningful work that fits who you are now. Episodes explore personal development and mindset for midlife professionals, including how to manage uncertainty and pressure, overcome fear and self-doubt, clarify your direction, plan your next steps, and turn your experience into a new role, business or vocation that feels aligned. To support the show, click here.

    36 min
  4. Your Job Title Is Lying to You (Snippets of Wisdom) | #577

    FEB 5

    Your Job Title Is Lying to You (Snippets of Wisdom) | #577

    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: Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor ˚ Listen to the full conversation with Keith Anderson in episode #508: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/508 ˚ 🎙️ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Message Agi on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/personaldevelopmentmastery ˚ Conversations and insights on career transition, career clarity, career change and career pivots for midlife professionals, including second careers, new ventures, leaving a long-term career with confidence, better decision-making, and creating purposeful, meaningful work. ˚ Support the show Career transition and career clarity podcast content for midlife professionals in career transition, navigating a career change, career pivot or second career, starting a new venture or leaving a long-term career. Discover practical tools for career clarity, confident decision-making, rebuilding self belief and confidence, finding purpose and meaning in work, designing a purposeful, fulfilling next chapter, and creating meaningful work that fits who you are now. Episodes explore personal development and mindset for midlife professionals, including how to manage uncertainty and pressure, overcome fear and self-doubt, clarify your direction, plan your next steps, and turn your experience into a new role, business or vocation that feels aligned. To support the show, click here.

    5 min
  5. Why Calm Disappears in Times of Transition and How One Breath Restores It, with Edward Howard | #576

    FEB 2

    Why Calm Disappears in Times of Transition and How One Breath Restores It, with Edward Howard | #576

    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 helps you calm mental noise, reconnect with yourself, and make clear decisions even during uncertainty and high-stakes conversations. Learn how to use a simple one-breath reset to regain clarity and emotional steadiness in moments of pressure.Understand why career transitions feel so destabilising and how awareness helps you move forward without panic or paralysis.Discover a practical way to build self-trust and make better decisions as you navigate your next chapter. Listen to discover how one intentional breath can help you cut through uncertainty, regain clarity, and take confident next steps in your transition. ˚ KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Why calm disappears during transition 01:54 - Introducing Edward Howard and his background 02:34 - Career transition and the experience of stuckness 05:35 - A defining moment that triggered change 09:36 - Awareness as a performance tool 10:20 - The three minds from Zen explained 16:57 - Using one breath to shift mental state 19:41 - The one-breath technique in practice 26:24 - One Breath Leadership and closing reflections ˚ MEMORABLE QUOTE: "Awareness is not a mind state—it’s noticing what mind you’re in, and then using the breath to act accordingly." ˚ VALUABLE RESOURCES: Edward's book: https://www.onebreathleadership.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 ˚ Conversations and insights on career transition, career clarity, career change and career pivots for midlife professionals, including second careers, new ventures, leaving a long-term career with confidence, better decision-making, and creating purposeful, meaningful work. ˚ Support the show Career transition and career clarity podcast content for midlife professionals in career transition, navigating a career change, career pivot or second career, starting a new venture or leaving a long-term career. Discover practical tools for career clarity, confident decision-making, rebuilding self belief and confidence, finding purpose and meaning in work, designing a purposeful, fulfilling next chapter, and creating meaningful work that fits who you are now. Episodes explore personal development and mindset for midlife professionals, including how to manage uncertainty and pressure, overcome fear and self-doubt, clarify your direction, plan your next steps, and turn your experience into a new role, business or vocation that feels aligned. To support the show, click here.

    31 min
  6. Why Your Career Change Feels Worse Before It Gets Better | #575

    JAN 29

    Why Your Career Change Feels Worse Before It Gets Better | #575

    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 traps that can keep you in limbo for far too long. ˚ VALUABLE RESOURCES: Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor ˚ Support the show Career transition and career clarity podcast content for midlife professionals in career transition, navigating a career change, career pivot or second career, starting a new venture or leaving a long-term career. Discover practical tools for career clarity, confident decision-making, rebuilding self belief and confidence, finding purpose and meaning in work, designing a purposeful, fulfilling next chapter, and creating meaningful work that fits who you are now. Episodes explore personal development and mindset for midlife professionals, including how to manage uncertainty and pressure, overcome fear and self-doubt, clarify your direction, plan your next steps, and turn your experience into a new role, business or vocation that feels aligned. To support the show, click here.

    7 min
  7. Why So Many Career Transitions Fail, and How to Avoid the #1 Mistake Professionals Make, with Rachel Spekman | #574

    JAN 26

    Why So Many Career Transitions Fail, and How to Avoid the #1 Mistake Professionals Make, with Rachel Spekman | #574

    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.Replace anxiety with a plan: shift from 20% happy to 80% through calculated, incremental moves (not impulsive leaps), guided by the Three C’s:community, contribution, and challenge.Navigate the messy middle: handle reputational noise, manage ego with a beginner’s mindset, and translate transferable skills so opportunities find you. Hit play to learn the exact steps and scripts to start feeling more fulfilled at work, starting today. ˚ MEMORABLE QUOTE: "It’s gonna be okay. You got this!" ˚ VALUABLE RESOURCES: Rachel's website: https://madeformorecoach.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 ˚ Conversations and insights on career transition, career clarity, career change and career pivots for midlife professionals, including second careers, new ventures, leaving a long-term career with confidence, better decision-making, and creating purposeful, meaningful work. ˚ Support the show Career transition and career clarity podcast content for midlife professionals in career transition, navigating a career change, career pivot or second career, starting a new venture or leaving a long-term career. Discover practical tools for career clarity, confident decision-making, rebuilding self belief and confidence, finding purpose and meaning in work, designing a purposeful, fulfilling next chapter, and creating meaningful work that fits who you are now. Episodes explore personal development and mindset for midlife professionals, including how to manage uncertainty and pressure, overcome fear and self-doubt, clarify your direction, plan your next steps, and turn your experience into a new role, business or vocation that feels aligned. To support the show, click here.

    35 min
  8. Midlife Career Transitions Aren’t Always Empowering - Here’s What No One Tells You | #573

    JAN 22

    Midlife Career Transitions Aren’t Always Empowering - Here’s What No One Tells You | #573

    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, familiar measures of success stop working, and you find yourself between who you were and who you are becoming. Understand why disorientation and low energy often follow the decision to step away from a long held professional identity.Recognise the quiet loss that comes with leaving a role that once provided certainty and status.Learn why this in-between phase is not something to fix, but something to move through.Listen now to make sense of the space between identities and to understand why you are not meant to feel finished yet. ˚ Support the show Career transition and career clarity podcast content for midlife professionals in career transition, navigating a career change, career pivot or second career, starting a new venture or leaving a long-term career. Discover practical tools for career clarity, confident decision-making, rebuilding self belief and confidence, finding purpose and meaning in work, designing a purposeful, fulfilling next chapter, and creating meaningful work that fits who you are now. Episodes explore personal development and mindset for midlife professionals, including how to manage uncertainty and pressure, overcome fear and self-doubt, clarify your direction, plan your next steps, and turn your experience into a new role, business or vocation that feels aligned. To support the show, click here.

    7 min
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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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 🎧 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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