Leadership Purpose with Dr. Robin

Robin L Owens
  • 5.0 (47)
  • Careers
  • Updated Weekly

You've done everything right. You've built the career, earned the recognition, checked all the boxes — and yet, deep down, something still feels… off. It's subtle. Hard to name. But it's there — the quiet space between your success and your sense of fulfillment. That's what I call the Purpose Gap. In Season Six of Leadership Purpose with Dr. Robin, we're exploring what the Purpose Gap is, why it happens, and how to close it — so you can create a life and work that truly reflect who you are. Through powerful conversations with high-achieving women, you'll hear real stories of turning points — moments where they stopped following someone else's definition of success and started making aligned choices that brought more meaning and authenticity into their leadership, careers, and lives. Many of us are searching for our purpose, hoping to discover the path that will bring us meaning and fulfillment. But what if your purpose isn't something you have to find out there? What if it's already within you — waiting to be expressed? That's the heart of the PurposeMAKER™ philosophy: Your purpose isn't something you find. It's something you express by living fully as who you are. If you've ever achieved the title, earned the promotion, or reached the milestone but still felt inner unfulfillment or disconnect, this season is for you. It's your invitation to understand what's been missing, to close the Purpose Gap, and to step into more profound meaning, true purpose, and lasting fulfillment in your life and work.

  1. 5d ago

    Why I Left a Career I Loved | Ep 286 with Dr. Robin

    This week's At her Career Crossroads insight comes from myself, Dr. Robin. "Sometimes the hardest decisions are not about escaping something terrible, sometimes they're about outgrowing something partial, something that fits part of you but not the whole of you. And that's not failure, that's discernment, that's paying attention, that's learning how to make decisions from a fuller place, a fuller truth in you and who you are." Here are 3 reasons why you should listen to this episode: Have you ever wondered why you feel unsettled in a career you genuinely love? I'll share why leaving meaningful work can be even harder than leaving work that's clearly wrong—and what finally helped me make that decision. If you've been telling yourself you should be happy because you're making a difference, this episode will help you explore whether one of your core values is quietly being overlooked. Sometimes what's missing matters just as much as what's working. The decision to leave wasn't really about the job. It came down to one insight that completely changed how I think about purpose, career alignment, and making decisions that honour the whole of who you are. If you've been wrestling with a difficult career decision, I hope this perspective helps you see your own situation differently. I'm Dr. Robin, creator of the PurposeMAKER™ philosophy and host of Leadership Purpose with Dr. Robin. I help high-achieving women close the Purpose Gap by understanding their unique Purpose Pattern so they can make aligned career and leadership decisions and create lives of greater meaning, purpose, and fulfillment. Would you prefer to watch or listen to the podcast on YouTube? Head on over to https://www.youtube.com/@leadershippurposepodcast   Want to connect? Connect with Dr. Robin on  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlowensphd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinlowensphd Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/robinlowensphd/ Email: Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com Thank you for listening! Rate, review, & follow on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player. Talk to you soon!   This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager for Business Owners at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz

    28 min

  2. Jun 24

    When the Good Job Wasn't the Right Fit | Ep 285 with Dr. Robin

    This week's "At her Career Crossroads" insight comes from myself, Dr. Robin. "A good opportunity can still be a wrong fit. That sounds simple, but it's not always easy to accept. A good opportunity can be very convincing. It can come with the title, the salary, and the respect from other people. You tell yourself I should be happy. I worked hard for this. And yes, gratitude matters, but gratitude is not the same thing as alignment." Here are 3 reasons why you should listen to this episode: Have you ever looked successful on paper but felt disconnected from your work? In this episode, I share the career decision that taught me success and alignment are not always the same thing. If you're questioning whether a role, career, or opportunity still fits, you'll learn how to recognize the clues that something deeper may be asking for your attention before you have all the answers. You'll hear the three lessons I learned from leaving a respected leadership role, including why you don't need a complete roadmap before taking the next right step. I'm a professor, speaker, author, coach, and creator of the PurposeMAKER philosophy, framework, and platform. Through Leadership Purpose with Dr. Robin, I help high-achieving women close the gap between success and fulfillment so they can create lives and careers filled with meaning and purpose. Would you prefer to watch or listen to the podcast on YouTube? Head on over to https://www.youtube.com/@leadershippurposepodcast Want to connect? Connect with Dr. Robin on  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlowensphd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinlowensphd Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/robinlowensphd/ Email: Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com Thank you for listening! Rate, review, & follow on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player. Talk to you soon! This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager for Creative Entrepreneurs at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz

    23 min

  3. Jun 17

    My First Career Decision | Ep 284 with Dr. Robin

    This week's "At her Career Crossroads" insight comes from myself, Dr. Robin. "Somewhere in high school, I made a quiet decision. I decided I wanted to find work that felt meaningful and fulfilling. Again, I didn't say it exactly like that back then. I didn't have the language, but I had the knowing. I knew I wanted to enjoy my work. I knew I wanted to do something that felt connected to who I was. I knew I wanted to use my own gifts and natural abilities. I wanted them to have somewhere to go. I knew I wanted to live a life where work was not just something I survived." Here are 3 reasons why you should listen to this episode: If you've ever achieved the goals you set for yourself but still felt something was missing, this episode will help you explore where that feeling may have started and what it could be trying to tell you. You'll hear how the experiences, people, and stories we encounter growing up can quietly shape our career choices, long before we have language for purpose, fulfillment, or alignment. You'll be invited to reflect on your own early career decisions and discover how they may still be influencing the crossroads, challenges, and opportunities you're facing today. In this episode, I share one of the earliest career decisions I ever made—a quiet decision in high school that would eventually shape the PurposeMAKER framework and the work I do today helping high-achieving women find more meaning, alignment, and fulfillment in their careers and lives. Would you prefer to watch or listen to the podcast on YouTube? Head on over to https://www.youtube.com/@leadershippurposepodcast   Want to connect? Connect with Dr. Robin on  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlowensphd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinlowensphd Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/robinlowensphd/ Email: Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com Thank you for listening! Rate, review, & follow on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player. Talk to you soon! This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager for Creative Entrepreneurs at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz

    20 min

  4. Jun 10

    The Work Behind the Work: Why PurposeMAKER Is More Than Career Advice | Ep 283 with Dr. Robin

    This week's "At her Career Crossroads" insight comes from myself, Dr. Robin. "Women should not have to abandon themselves in order to be successful." Here are 3 reasons why you should listen to this episode: If you've been wondering why your next career decision feels so difficult despite being successful, you'll hear a different explanation for what's really going on beneath the surface. You'll learn why making decisions based only on logic, responsibility, or what looks good on paper can leave you feeling disconnected, even when everything appears successful from the outside. You'll get an inside look at the thinking behind the PurposeMAKER framework and discover why identity, alignment, and self-trust are at the heart of making clear decisions at a career crossroads. I am a professor, speaker, author, coach, and creator of the PurposeMAKER philosophy, framework, and platform, helping high-achieving women close the gap between success and fulfillment so they can create lives and careers that feel meaningful and aligned. Join the waitlist for the Clarity Circle here at: https://robinlowens.com/waitlist Would you prefer to watch or listen to the podcast on YouTube? Head on over to https://www.youtube.com/@leadershippurposepodcast   Want to connect? Connect with Dr. Robin on  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlowensphd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinlowensphd Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/robinlowensphd/ Email: Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com   Thank you for listening! Rate, review, & follow on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player. Talk to you soon!   This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager for Creative Entrepreneurs at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz

    27 min

  5. Jun 3

    The Mindset That Keeps You Coming Back to Yourself | Ep 282 with Dr. Robin

    This week's "At her Career Crossroads" insight comes from myself, Dr. Robin. "You don't need to have every answer forever and you don't need to become perfect at clarity. You don't need to never wobble again. What matters is that you keep learning how to return to yourself, return to who you are, return to what matters, return to what's true for you. And that's no small thing. That's a way of living." Here are 3 reasons why you should listen to this episode: You've done everything right. You've worked hard, achieved success, and made thoughtful decisions. So why does something still feel off? In this episode I explore a surprising reason many high-achieving women find themselves questioning what's next, even when things look successful on paper. What if the opposite of clarity isn't confusion? This episode challenges a common assumption and reveals the hidden issue that may be creating the disconnect between your accomplishments and your sense of fulfillment. If you've ever thought, "I should have figured this out by now," this conversation offers a different way to think about career crossroads. You'll learn why purpose isn't about finding one perfect answer and how to build the mindset that helps you keep returning to what matters most. I am a professor, speaker, author, coach, and creator of the PurposeMAKER philosophy, framework, and platform. Through Leadership Purpose, I help high-achieving women close the Purpose Gap—the quiet space between success and fulfillment—so they can create lives and careers that reflect who they truly are. Join the waitlist for the Clarity Circle here at: https://robinlowens.com/waitlist Would you prefer to watch or listen to the podcast on YouTube? Head on over to https://www.youtube.com/@leadershippurposepodcast   Want to connect? Connect with Dr. Robin on  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlowensphd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinlowensphd Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/robinlowensphd/ Email: Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com Thank you for listening! Rate, review, & follow on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player. Talk to you soon! This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager for Entrepreneurs at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz

    13 min

  6. May 27

    After You Make the Decision | Ep 281 with Dr. Robin

    This week's "At her Career Crossroads" insight comes from myself, Dr. Robin. "You can make a brave decision and then quietly punish yourself because the new path is not performing well enough by old standards. And that's not freedom. That's old conditioning wearing new clothes." Making the decision is not always the hardest part. Sometimes the harder part comes after — when doubt creeps back in, old habits resurface, and you start questioning whether the change you made was the right one. In this episode, I talk about what it really means to stay grounded after making a purpose aligned decision, especially when your nervous system still craves the familiarity of your old life, career, or identity. Here are 3 reasons why you should listen to this episode: If you've made a big career or life decision but still feel uncertain afterward, this episode will help you understand why discomfort does not automatically mean you made the wrong choice. You'll hear practical ways to stay connected to yourself after clarity arrives — including how to recognize old patterns, stop measuring yourself by outdated standards, and return to what you know is true. If you're tired of achieving externally while feeling disconnected internally, this conversation will help you rethink what progress, success, and alignment actually look like for you now. I am a leadership and purpose expert helping high-achieving women close the gap between external success and inner fulfillment by making purpose aligned choices in their careers, leadership, and lives. Join the waitlist for the Clarity Circle here at: https://robinlowens.com/waitlist Would you prefer to watch or listen to the podcast on YouTube? Head on over to https://www.youtube.com/@leadershippurposepodcast   Want to connect? Connect with Dr. Robin on  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlowensphd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinlowensphd Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/robinlowensphd/ Email: Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com   Thank you for listening! Rate, review, & follow on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player. Talk to you soon! This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager for Creative Entrepreneurs at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz

    16 min

  7. May 20

    How to Make Purpose-Aligned Decisions at a Career Crossroads | Ep 280 with Dr. Robin

    This week's "At Her Career Crossroads" insight comes from myself, Dr. Robin.  "Sometimes an aligned decision feels deeply right and deeply costly at the same time. True and vulnerable at the same time. Relieving and stretching at the same time." If you've been sitting in the tension between what looks good on paper and what actually feels true to you, this episode will help you think about career decisions differently. I'm exploring why so many high-achieving women still make choices from pressure, fear, urgency, or external expectations — even after doing the inner work to understand themselves more deeply. And I share what it really means to make a purpose-aligned decision and why the most aligned path is not always the easiest one. Here are 3 reasons why you should listen to this episode: If you've been overthinking a career decision, this episode will help you separate fear from truth so you can stop making choices based only on what feels safest or most explainable. You'll hear a practical framework for making decisions that reflect who you are now — not just the version of yourself shaped by old expectations, conditioning, or external pressure. This conversation will help you recognize the difference between a difficult decision that stretches you and a misaligned decision that slowly wears you down over time. I'm Dr. Robin, leadership expert, executive coach, and creator of the PurposeMAKER™ framework. Through Leadership Purpose with Dr. Robin, I help high-achieving women close the gap between external success and true fulfillment by making more purpose-aligned decisions in their careers, leadership, and lives. Join the waitlist for the Clarity Circle here at: https://robinlowens.com/waitlist Would you prefer to watch or listen to the podcast on YouTube? Head on over to https://www.youtube.com/@leadershippurposepodcast Want to connect? Connect with Dr. Robin on  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlowensphd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinlowensphd Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/robinlowensphd/ Email: Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com Thank you for listening! Rate, review, & follow on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player. Talk to you soon! This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager for Creative Entrepreneurs at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz

    14 min

  8. May 13

    Why Values Matter More Than You Think | Ep 279 with Dr. Robin

    This week's "At her Career Crossroads" insight comes from myself, Dr. Robin. "Sometimes high-achieving women at a career crossroads think it's just an issue of stress, or maybe they think it's timing or workload. But sometimes the deeper issue is that they're succeeding inside conditions that violate what matters most to them." In this episode, I'm talking about why so many career crossroads feel confusing — especially when the decision looks good on paper, but something inside still feels unsettled. I share why values are often the missing piece in the decision-making process, how values conflicts can quietly shape exhaustion and disconnection, and why clarity starts to change when you stop asking only "What should I do?" and begin asking "What actually matters most to me?" Here are 3 reasons why you should listen to this episode: If you've been feeling torn between a "smart" career move and what genuinely feels right for you, this episode will help you understand why those two things are not always the same — and why that tension matters. You'll learn how values often show up through friction, resentment, exhaustion, or disconnection — and why those feelings may actually be important clues instead of something to ignore. I walk through practical questions you can ask yourself to make more purpose-aligned decisions, especially if you're in a season where success no longer feels as fulfilling as it once did. I am a professor, speaker, author, coach, and creator of the PurposeMAKER philosophy, framework, and platform. Through the Leadership Purpose podcast, I help high-achieving women close the gap between success and fulfillment so they can create a life and work filled with more meaning and true purpose. Join the waitlist for the Clarity Circle here at: https://robinlowens.com/waitlist Would you prefer to watch or listen to the podcast on YouTube? Head on over to https://www.youtube.com/@leadershippurposepodcast   Want to connect? Connect with Dr. Robin on  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlowensphd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinlowensphd Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/robinlowensphd/ Email: Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com Thank you for listening! Rate, review, & follow on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player. Talk to you soon! This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager for Entrepreneurs at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz

    17 min
See All (291)

Trailers

5
out of 5
47 Ratings

About

You've done everything right. You've built the career, earned the recognition, checked all the boxes — and yet, deep down, something still feels… off. It's subtle. Hard to name. But it's there — the quiet space between your success and your sense of fulfillment. That's what I call the Purpose Gap. In Season Six of Leadership Purpose with Dr. Robin, we're exploring what the Purpose Gap is, why it happens, and how to close it — so you can create a life and work that truly reflect who you are. Through powerful conversations with high-achieving women, you'll hear real stories of turning points — moments where they stopped following someone else's definition of success and started making aligned choices that brought more meaning and authenticity into their leadership, careers, and lives. Many of us are searching for our purpose, hoping to discover the path that will bring us meaning and fulfillment. But what if your purpose isn't something you have to find out there? What if it's already within you — waiting to be expressed? That's the heart of the PurposeMAKER™ philosophy: Your purpose isn't something you find. It's something you express by living fully as who you are. If you've ever achieved the title, earned the promotion, or reached the milestone but still felt inner unfulfillment or disconnect, this season is for you. It's your invitation to understand what's been missing, to close the Purpose Gap, and to step into more profound meaning, true purpose, and lasting fulfillment in your life and work.

Information

You Might Also Like