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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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

  1. 2D AGO

    #283: Why Imposter Syndrome Gets Louder After You Gain Clarity in a Career or Life Transition

    Have you ever noticed that imposter syndrome sometimes gets louder right after you gain clarity about a career or life change? Many women expect imposter syndrome to show up at the beginning of a life or career transition - but it often appears right after clarity arrives. The moment you admit you want something different, your mind may rush in with doubts, questions, and fears about leaving what feels familiar. If you’re navigating a midlife transition and wondering why confidence hasn’t caught up with your clarity yet, this episode explains what’s really happening beneath the surface - and how to move forward without letting doubt take the lead. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why imposter syndrome often intensifies after you gain clarity about making a change.Simple ways to calm your nervous system so fear doesn’t drive your decisions.How to rebuild confidence during transitions by focusing on small, aligned steps forward.Press play to learn how to quiet self-doubt, reconnect with your strengths, and take the next step toward your reinvention with clarity and confidence. If you'd like to talk with me regarding your own imposter syndrome, you can schedule a call with me here _________________________ Schedule a Clarity and Next Chapter Call with Kavita: https://imtncoach.com/clarity Take the Career & Life Fulfillment Quiz - find out what's holding you back and how to move forward with confidence: https://imtncoach.com/quiz Connect with Kavita: LinkedIn: https://imtncoach.com/linkedin Instagram: https://imtncoach.com/instagram Facebook: https://imtncoach.com/facebook Visit: https://itsmytimenowcoaching.com/ New episodes every Monday and Thursday. This podcast explores career and life transitions, helping women find clarity, confidence, and purpose through Ikigai and self-discovery. We cover navigating change, overcoming self-doubt and limiting beliefs, finding your purpose-driven career, and building the courage to start your next chapter - whether you're facing a career transition, life transition, or midlife reinvention.

    6 min

  2. 6D AGO

    #282: Imposter Syndrome During Career and Life Transitions and How to Rebuild Confidence

    Have you ever reached a moment in your career or life where something shifts - and instead of excitement, you feel self doubt or Imposter Syndrome? If you’re a high-achieving woman standing at a crossroads - facing a layoff, a promotion that feels heavy, a divorce, a health shift, or simply a growing inner restlessness - you may be questioning everything you’ve built. What used to energize you now drains you. And instead of clarity, self-doubt creeps in. This episode unpacks why Imposter Syndrome intensifies during transitions and why that doubt does not mean you’re incapable - it means your identity is evolving. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why imposter syndrome gets louder during life and career transitions- and what it’s really signalingHow to navigate the “in-between” phase without rushing into the wrong next stepA powerful way to reconnect with clarity and alignment so your next chapter is built on intention, not fear  Press play now to learn how to move through self-doubt with clarity and step confidently into your next chapter without abandoning who you are. _________________________ Schedule a Clarity and Next Chapter Call with Kavita: https://imtncoach.com/clarity Take the Career & Life Fulfillment Quiz - find out what's holding you back and how to move forward with confidence: https://imtncoach.com/quiz Connect with Kavita: LinkedIn: https://imtncoach.com/linkedin Instagram: https://imtncoach.com/instagram Facebook: https://imtncoach.com/facebook Visit: https://itsmytimenowcoaching.com/ New episodes every Monday and Thursday. This podcast explores career and life transitions, helping women find clarity, confidence, and purpose through Ikigai and self-discovery. We cover navigating change, overcoming self-doubt and limiting beliefs, finding your purpose-driven career, and building the courage to start your next chapter - whether you're facing a career transition, life transition, or midlife reinvention.

    16 min

  3. FEB 26

    #281: The Hidden Cost of Your Inner Critic During Career and Life Transitions

    Is your inner critic quietly draining your energy -  while convincing you it’s just being practical? If you’re in a career or life transition and feeling a subtle heaviness you can’t quite name, this episode will resonate deeply. From the outside, your life may look stable, successful, even admirable. But internally, you might feel a quiet misalignment - a spark of curiosity or expansion that gets immediately overridden by responsibility and logic.  Many women aren’t exhausted because they’re busy; they’re exhausted because they’re constantly negotiating with themselves. This mini episode uncovers how that inner friction pulls you out of alignment - and what it really takes to rebuild self-trust. In this episode you’ll discover: A powerful reframe on how your inner critic shifts you into protective, draining energy without you even realizing it Clarity on the difference between fear-based contraction and the expansive energy where your Ikigai lives A simple, practical way to begin rebuilding self-trust - without making dramatic or risky life changes Press play to learn how restoring just 5% more self-trust can shift your energy, realign you with your Ikigai, and bring you closer to the next chapter you’re meant to live. _________________________ Schedule a Clarity and Next Chapter Call with Kavita: https://imtncoach.com/clarity Take the Career & Life Fulfillment Quiz - find out what's holding you back and how to move forward with confidence: https://imtncoach.com/quiz Connect with Kavita: LinkedIn: https://imtncoach.com/linkedin Instagram: https://imtncoach.com/instagram Facebook: https://imtncoach.com/facebook Visit: https://itsmytimenowcoaching.com/ New episodes every Monday and Thursday. This podcast explores career and life transitions, helping women find clarity, confidence, and purpose through Ikigai and self-discovery. We cover navigating change, overcoming self-doubt and limiting beliefs, finding your purpose-driven career, and building the courage to start your next chapter - whether you're facing a career transition, life transition, or midlife reinvention.

    8 min

  4. FEB 23

    #280: How Your Inner Critic Keeps You Stuck and How to Reclaim Your Ikigai Instead

    What if the voice you trust most - the “logical” one in your head - is actually the very thing keeping you stuck? Discover how your Inner Critic keeps you stuck and how to reclaim your Ikigai instead. If you’ve ever felt a quiet pull toward something more - a career pivot, a creative pursuit, a leadership role, or simply a deeper sense of meaning - only to talk yourself out of it with “reasonable” excuses, this episode is for you.  So many capable, accomplished women aren’t lacking clarity or courage. They’re mistaking fear for wisdom. That inner critic - the voice that sounds responsible and mature - may actually be the very thing keeping you from growth, energy, and alignment. When you learn to recognize it, everything begins to shift. In this episode, you’ll discover: How to identify your Inner Critic (or “Gremlin”) and recognize the subtle messages that are quietly limiting your growth. The real internal and external costs of listening to fear instead of alignment How separating fear from fact can help you move toward your ikigai - your true reason for being - with steadiness and confidence. Press play now to uncover the voice that’s quietly steering your decisions - and learn how to move toward your next chapter with clarity, confidence, and purpose. _________________________ Schedule a Clarity and Next Chapter Call with Kavita: https://imtncoach.com/clarity Take the Career & Life Fulfillment Quiz - find out what's holding you back and how to move forward with confidence: https://imtncoach.com/quiz Connect with Kavita: LinkedIn: https://imtncoach.com/linkedin Instagram: https://imtncoach.com/instagram Facebook: https://imtncoach.com/facebook Visit: https://itsmytimenowcoaching.com/ New episodes every Monday and Thursday. This podcast explores career and life transitions, helping women find clarity, confidence, and purpose through Ikigai and self-discovery. We cover navigating change, overcoming self-doubt and limiting beliefs, finding your purpose-driven career, and building the courage to start your next chapter - whether you're facing a career transition, life transition, or midlife reinvention.

    17 min

  5. FEB 19

    #279: 5 Ikigai Shifts You Need For Clarity in Career & Life Transitions

    Are you feeling a quiet pull toward something new - but not ready to blow up your life to find it? Learn 5 Ikigai shifts you need for clarity in career & life transitions today.  If you’re in midlife and sensing misalignment, you may be torn between staying comfortable and making a dramatic leap. This episode breaks down five practical Ikigai shifts to help you navigate transition intentionally drawing from our conversation with Francesc Miralles  - so you can build momentum toward your next chapter without blowing up your life or staying stuck on autopilot. In this episode, you’ll discover: How to recognize subtle signs that a chapter is closing - and what they really mean A simple “runway” strategy to build clarity and confidence before making any big moves How to use flow, empty space, and environment shifts to uncover your next aligned step Press play now to start building your next chapter with clarity, intention, and energy - one powerful shift at a time. _________________________ Schedule a Clarity and Next Chapter Call with Kavita: https://imtncoach.com/clarity Take the Career & Life Fulfillment Quiz - find out what's holding you back and how to move forward with confidence: https://imtncoach.com/quiz Connect with Kavita: LinkedIn: https://imtncoach.com/linkedin Instagram: https://imtncoach.com/instagram Facebook: https://imtncoach.com/facebook Visit: https://itsmytimenowcoaching.com/ New episodes every Monday and Thursday. This podcast explores career and life transitions, helping women find clarity, confidence, and purpose through Ikigai and self-discovery. We cover navigating change, overcoming self-doubt and limiting beliefs, finding your purpose-driven career, and building the courage to start your next chapter - whether you're facing a career transition, life transition, or midlife reinvention.

    10 min

  6. FEB 16

    #278: How to Sustain Purpose for a Lifetime: Ikigai, Flow, and Longevity with Francesc Miralles

    What if the real secret to a meaningful next chapter isn’t figuring everything out - but learning how to live with purpose, flow, and sustainability for decades to come? If you’re in a season where what once fit no longer does - career, identity, routines, or even success itself - this episode meets you exactly there. In part two of this deep conversation Kavita Ahuja continues her conversation with Francesc Miralles and explores how to design a life that doesn’t just look good on the outside, but actually feels right on the inside. This isn’t about hustling harder or reinventing overnight - it’s about redefining what truly matters when the noise fades. In this episode, you’ll discover: How to reframe midlife not as a crisis, but as a powerful opportunity to create your most meaningful work and lifeRecognize whether you’re living in alignment or according to your Ikigai through tangible signs like flow, energy, and contributionBuild simple, sustainable habits that support longevity, clarity, and confidence - without burning out Press play to experience a grounding, perspective-shifting conversation that may change how you think about your time, your energy, and what you want your next chapter to stand for. _________________________ Schedule a Clarity and Next Chapter Call with Kavita: https://imtncoach.com/clarity Take the Career & Life Fulfillment Quiz - find out what's holding you back and how to move forward with confidence: https://imtncoach.com/quiz Connect with Kavita: LinkedIn: https://imtncoach.com/linkedin Instagram: https://imtncoach.com/instagram Facebook: https://imtncoach.com/facebook Visit: https://itsmytimenowcoaching.com/ New episodes every Monday and Thursday. This podcast explores career and life transitions, helping women find clarity, confidence, and purpose through Ikigai and self-discovery. We cover navigating change, overcoming self-doubt and limiting beliefs, finding your purpose-driven career, and building the courage to start your next chapter - whether you're facing a career transition, life transition, or midlife reinvention.

    31 min

  7. FEB 9

    #277: Ikigai Explained: How Purpose Evolves Through Career and Life Transitions, with Francesc Miralles

    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, how purpose evolves over time, and why feeling restless or bored may actually mean you’re right on schedule - not behind. In this episode, you’ll discover: How to recognize the subtle signals that one chapter of your life or career is ending - and why that’s a good thing A realistic, grounded way to transition toward meaningful work without risking your financial stability Why Ikigai isn’t a single lifelong destination, but a series of evolving purposes that change as you do Press play to gain clarity, reassurance, and a fresh perspective on what may be calling you forward in this next chapter of your life. _________________________ Schedule a Clarity and Next Chapter Call with Kavita: https://imtncoach.com/clarity Take the Career & Life Fulfillment Quiz - find out what's holding you back and how to move forward with confidence: https://imtncoach.com/quiz Connect with Kavita: LinkedIn: https://imtncoach.com/linkedin Instagram: https://imtncoach.com/instagram Facebook: https://imtncoach.com/facebook Visit: https://itsmytimenowcoaching.com/ New episodes every Monday and Thursday. This podcast explores career and life transitions, helping women find clarity, confidence, and purpose through Ikigai and self-discovery. We cover navigating change, overcoming self-doubt and limiting beliefs, finding your purpose-driven career, and building the courage to start your next chapter - whether you're facing a career transition, life transition, or midlife reinvention.

    25 min

  8. FEB 5

    #276: The Cost of Career Misalignment and the Simple Shift That Brings Clarity

    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’ve become, leaving them underutilized, restless, or stuck in a loop of productivity without purpose. This episode explores how that subtle misalignment drains your energy - and how clarity is the first step to shifting it. In This Episode You'll Discover: The subtle signs of misalignment and why they matter more than you think.A two-minute clarity shift that reveals why you feel unfulfilled (and how to feel lighter, fast)How the Japanese concept of Ikigai can help you realign your life with who you are now Press Play now to listen to this episode and gain the clarity you’ve been craving - without needing a big plan or dramatic change. _________________________ Schedule a Clarity and Next Chapter Call with Kavita: https://imtncoach.com/clarity Take the Career & Life Fulfillment Quiz - find out what's holding you back and how to move forward with confidence: https://imtncoach.com/quiz Connect with Kavita: LinkedIn: https://imtncoach.com/linkedin Instagram: https://imtncoach.com/instagram Facebook: https://imtncoach.com/facebook Visit: https://itsmytimenowcoaching.com/ New episodes every Monday and Thursday. This podcast explores career and life transitions, helping women find clarity, confidence, and purpose through Ikigai and self-discovery. We cover navigating change, overcoming self-doubt and limiting beliefs, finding your purpose-driven career, and building the courage to start your next chapter - whether you're facing a career transition, life transition, or midlife reinvention.

    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://imtncoach.com/bu-pc-bc-ka

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