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The Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#201: How To Find Your Ikigai And Align With Your Purpose During Midlife Career & Life TransitionsAre you truly seeing yourself the way the world does - or are you still playing small without even realizing it? This episode is all about How To Find Your Ikigai and Align with Your Purpose. If you're a woman in midlife navigating career transitions, moving through life transitions, or searching for deeper alignment and purpose, this 201st episode is your invitation to pause, reflect, and boldly step into your next chapter. Today, Kavita Ahuja revisits powerful insights from Emmy-winning journalist turned reinvention coach Jane Hanson and shares her own inspiring journey of showing up, evolving, and r...2025-05-0512 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#200 : 200 Episodes of Gratitude & Appreciation!Are you ignoring the signs telling you it’s time for a change in your career—or your life? This 200th milestone episode of the Midlife Reinvention Podcast is an emotional reflection and powerful rallying cry for anyone navigating midlife career transitions and seeking more meaning, gratitude, and purpose—your true Ikigai.If you’ve ever hesitated to follow your inner guidance or questioned if it’s too late to change course, this episode is the sign you've been waiting for.In this episode you'll discover:A fresh...2025-05-0213 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#198: 3 Red Flags You’re Missing Alignment in Your Life And How to Fix It With IkigaiWhat if your Sunday dread isn’t burnout—but a misalignment with your life’s purpose? Learn how to fix this with Ikigai If you’re stuck in a life or career transition and wondering why you feel off—even when everything looks “fine”—this episode is for you. Kavita Ahuja breaks down how the Japanese concept of Ikigai can help you reconnect with meaning and energy in midlife.In this episode you'd discover:3 red flags that signal you're misaligned in your work and life.A simple 3-st...2025-04-2409 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#197: Why You’re Stuck in Your Career Transition & How Finding Your Ikigai Can Shift Your LifeAre you waking up dreading another day — even though everything seems “fine” on paper?You’re not alone. In this re-shared episode of the Midlife Reinvention Podcast, Kavita Ahuja takes you inside her own transformative journey from hitting snooze five times in a row to waking up energized at a wellness retreat in Thailand — all because she aligned with her Ikigai.Whether you’re navigating a career transition, questioning your life direction, or simply ready for more meaning in your days, this episode breaks down a clear, actionable p...2025-04-2115 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#196: Why Pushing Through Burnout Won’t Fix Your Career—And What WillAre you pushing through burnout while trying to figure out your next move?In this mini-episode, Kavita Ahuja shares five powerful lessons from episode #195 with Michelle Casazza, who walked away from a high-stress job to rediscover joy, balance, and purpose—one small step at a time.Whether you’re in the middle of a career or life transition, these insights will help you move forward without sacrificing your well-being.In this episode you'll discover:Five practical tools to help you move through burnout without quitting everything overnightA mind...2025-04-1709 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#195: From Burnout to Balance: A Journey of Career Reinvention on the Open Sea, with Michelle CasazzaAre you ignoring the whisper that something isn’t right in your career—or your life? When burnout shows up, it’s more than just exhaustion—it’s a sign that your current path might be misaligned with your deeper purpose. In this powerful conversation, transformational coach Michelle Casazza shares her story of corporate burnout, spiritual awakening, and how she used nature and intuition to find her way back to balance and Ikigai.If you’ve been craving a more aligned, energized version of yourself, this episode offers a roadmap.In this episode y...2025-04-1442 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#194: 6 Lessons You Need About Fear, Courage & Career Transitions (That No One Talks About)What if fear wasn’t a stop sign, but a green light? In this mini episode of The Midlife Reinvention Podcast, I share deeply personal lessons from my own career and life transitions. Whether you’re exploring your ikigai, contemplating a bold career move, or simply trying to find the courage to show up as yourself—this one’s for you.Fear often shows up right before something meaningful. So how do you face it without letting it stop you?In this episode you will discover:The #1 mindset shift that turn...2025-04-1008 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#193: Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway: How to Take Action Even When You're TerrifiedIs fear stopping you from doing what you actually want to do?Whether it’s starting a new career, putting yourself out there, or taking the first step toward something meaningful—fear has a way of keeping you stuck. This episode breaks down what fear really looks like, how it shows up in your daily decisions, and how to take action even when it feels uncomfortable.In this episode you will discover: Why fear often shows up as perfectionism or hesitationHow not sharing your story can block real opportunitiesA simple question to help you shift...2025-04-0711 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#192: 5 Ways to Find Your Ikigai or Reason For Being During Career & Life TransitionsWhat if your next career or life chapter isn’t about “starting over” — but about rediscovering your Ikigai or Reason For Being?Too often, we treat life or career transitions like external fixes — a new role, a new location, or a new routine. But real change starts within. In this mini episode, we explore how the Japanese concept of Ikigai can help you navigate your next chapter with purpose.Whether you’re asking “What’s next?” after a job loss, empty nesting, or an inner voice calling for change, this episode will help you shift from confusi...2025-04-0310 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#191: How To Use Ikigai To Navigate Career & Life Transitions With Clarity and Purpose, With Niki SmirniWhat if your biggest career or life transition isn't about changing everything—but evolving into who you truly are?So many women hit a point where they feel stuck or unclear on what’s next. Whether it’s after motherhood, during midlife, or post-career burnout—something internal starts whispering, “There’s more.” This episode dives deep into that calling, and how the Japanese concept of Ikigai can help you answer it.Niki Smirni is a transformational leader and founder of Europe’s leading luxury wellbeing company, Travel Gems. In this episode, she shares her own evolutio...2025-03-3149 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#190: How Reconnecting With Your Ikigai Can Help You Conquer Imposter Syndrome During Career TransitionsFeeling like a fraud during your career transition? You’re not alone — but you are missing something vital.If you’re navigating a career change or a new life chapter and imposter syndrome is tagging along for the ride, this episode is your reminder: doubt is often a sign of growth. The key to moving through it? Reconnecting with your ikigai — your reason for being.In this short but powerful mini-episode, Kavita breaks down how to reframe imposter syndrome and use it as a signal to rediscover what truly lights you up.In this epi...2025-03-2707 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#189: The Proven Antidote to Overcome Imposter Syndrome in Career Transitions Which Will Surprise YouAre you holding back from a career transition because Imposter Syndrome has you feeling like a fraud? You’re not alone—and this episode breaks down exactly why so many women feel this way during midlife transitions and how to move beyond it by tapping into the power of Ikigai, your true reason for being.In this episode you will discover:The science behind imposter syndrome and why it spikes during career or life transitionsA practical approach to identifying your Ikigai and using it as an anchor for confi...2025-03-2416 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#188: 4 Ways to Overcome Imposter Syndrome & Career Grief After a Career Transition🔥 Are You Struggling with Imposter Syndrome or Career Grief?Have you ever felt lost after a career change—whether by choice or not? Do you doubt your abilities when starting something new? If so, you’re not alone.Losing a job or shifting careers isn’t just about finding new work—it’s about rediscovering your identity. In this episode, we break down how to process career grief, separate self-worth from job titles, and push past imposter syndrome to confidently step into your next chapter.🎙 In this episode you will:Und...2025-03-2008 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#187: Why Career Transitions Trigger Imposter Syndrome & Grief—And How Finding Your Ikigai Can Help, with Laverne MckinnonWhat happens when your career, the one that defined your identity, is suddenly ripped away? How do you recover, rebuild, and step into your next chapter despite Imposter Syndrome & Grief?Losing a job, stepping away from a long-term career, or experiencing a major professional shift can feel like losing a piece of yourself. In this episode, certified coach and grief recovery specialist Laverne McKinnon shares powerful insights on how to navigate career grief and break free from imposter syndrome—so you can step into your next chapter with clarity and courage.In this episode yo...2025-03-1734 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#186: 5 Simple Steps to Rediscover Your Passions in MidlifeThe Midlife Reinvention Podcast: 4th Anniversary Special 🎉Ever feel like something’s missing in midlife? Maybe you’re restless, excited for change, or unsure where to start. What if the key to renewed energy and purpose is hidden in passions you’ve set aside? Discover 5 Simple Steps to Rediscover Your Passions in Midlife!Midlife isn’t about winding down—it’s about reinvention. Whether you’re navigating a career shift, rediscovering old interests, or seeking more joy, this episode will help you reconnect with what truly lights you up.In this episode you will discover...2025-03-1307 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#185: How to Reconnect with Your Passions During Midlife Career & Life TransitionsHave you ever felt like you lost touch with the things that once made you feel alive? What if your passions were never lost—just waiting to be rediscovered? Midlife transitions—whether in career, relationships, or personal growth—can leave you feeling stuck, wondering, What’s next for me? This episode dives into how you can reconnect with your passions, so you can step into the next phase of your life with confidence and purpose.In this episode you will discover:How to identify and reconnect with the passions buried inside you.Pract...2025-03-1017 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#184: Strategies to Turn Your Passions into Your Profession as You Face Career & Life TransitionsEver feel like midlife transitions mean you have to become a whole new person? What if the key to fulfillment was actually rediscovering the best parts of yourself that have been buried under life’s responsibilities? What if you could Turn Your Passions into Your Profession as you face career and life transitions? In this mini episode, we break down key insights from our conversation with Susan Maycock (Episode 183), offering simple, practical steps to help you navigate career and life transitions with clarity and confidence. If you’re wondering how to reignite your passions, build resilience, and creat...2025-03-0710 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#183: Why Midlife Career Transitions Aren’t About “Starting Over”—It’s About Rediscovering Your Passion & Purpose, with Susan MaycockEver felt like you've lost touch with who you truly are? Wondering how Rediscovering Your Passions and Purpose can create a life that truly fulfills you?In this episode, we sit down with Susan Maycock, founder of the Living Upward movement, fine arts photographer, and author of After Rain and The Guide to Living Upward. Susan shares her powerful midlife transition story—from leaving a successful counseling career to following her creative calling. If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, life’s transitions, or finding your deeper purpose, this conversation is for you.In this e...2025-03-0338 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#182: How Small Daily Habits Can Unlock Your Confidence in Career & Life TransitionsAre You Ready to Reinvent Yourself with Confidence?Do you ever feel excitement for a new goal fading after just a few weeks? That inner doubt creeps in, making you question if you're qualified or capable. But here’s the truth: Confidence is a skill you can build every single day!In This Episode, You'll Learn:✅ A simple mindset shift to turn “I can’t” into unstoppable belief in yourself.✅ How asking the right questions can unlock clarity and dissolve fear.✅ The power of daily actions...2025-02-2708 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#181: 14 Confidence Habits to Kickstart Your Career Transition - at any age!Ever feel your confidence slipping away just weeks after setting bold new resolutions? You're not alone. As you navigate life's big transitions—whether starting a new career, losing weight, or reinventing yourself in midlife—confidence is often the missing piece that keeps dreams from becoming reality. This episode addresses that exact struggle and provides powerful tools to build unshakeable confidence, step by step.In this episode, you’ll discover:Proven daily practices to instantly boost your confidence and maintain momentum toward your goals.Simple, actionable strategies to transform negative self-talk into em...2025-02-2427 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#180: 5 Bold Strategies on To Find Your Ikigai & Navigate Career Transitions With ConfidenceLife throws curveballs—but what if you could turn them into opportunities? In this mini episode, we dive into five powerful lessons on resilience, confidence, and self-worth, inspired by my conversation with Meraiv Rosenberg (episode #179). Whether you're navigating a career transition, personal reinvention, or just need a boost of courage, these insights will help you take charge of your future.In this episode you will learn:✅ How to transform adversity into opportunity and keep moving forward, even when life feels tough.✅ Why confidence isn’t something...2025-02-2007 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#179: How to Be Brave, Bold & Ballsy During Career & Life Transitions, with Meirav Rosenberg🎙️ Are life’s challenges keeping you stuck? What if you could turn every setback into a stepping stone toward abundance, success, and fulfillment?In this episode, we sit down with Meirav Rosenberg, founder of Paz Agency and Paz Interactive, who has spent 17+ years helping businesses and individuals build their digital presence. But her story goes far beyond entrepreneurship—it's a powerful testament to resilience, reinvention, and the courage to create a life on your terms.In this episode you will learn:✅ How Meirav overcame personal tragedies and life transi...2025-02-1841 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#178: Why Waiting for Confidence is Holding You Back from Your Dream Life & CareerEver had an idea or goal you were excited about, but instead of taking action, you hesitated, overthought it, and then watched someone else make it happen? Why does confidence feel so hard to build—and what can you do about it?Confidence isn't something you're born with—it’s something you build. If you've ever felt stuck, doubted yourself, or waited for the "perfect moment," you're not alone. In this episode, we’re breaking down the real reasons why confidence feels out of reach and exactly how to create it every single day.In this...2025-02-1308 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#177: 14 Simple Ways to Build Unshakable Confidence During Career & Life Transitions🛑 Have you ever watched someone else live out a dream you once had and thought, "That could have been me?" What if the only thing standing between you and the life you want is confidence?In this episode host Kavita Ahuja shares 14 powerful, easy-to-apply strategies to help you build confidence—starting today! Whether you're navigating a career shift, launching a passion project, or simply trying to step into your next chapter with more courage, these practical tips will help you move past fear and self-doubt.In this episode you will learn:2025-02-1024 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#176: 6 Key Mindset Shifts to Approach Your Career & Life Transitions With Confidence and PurposeAre you ready to redefine your next chapter in life—financially, emotionally, and physically? Discover 6 key mindset shifts to approach career & life transitions with confidence and purpose in this empowering episode!Many women reach midlife feeling uncertain about their future, especially when it comes to career shifts, financial security, and personal growth. But what if 50 wasn’t an endpoint, but the beginning of a thriving, fulfilling next phase? In this episode, I break down key takeaways from my conversation with financial expert Sherry Finkel Murphy to help you navigate midlife with clarity and confidence....2025-02-0608 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#174: 4 Life Lessons From My 85-Year-Old Mom To Help You Overcome Limiting Beliefs and Step Into ConfidenceWhat if the best advice for overcoming limiting beliefs and staying motivated came from someone with decades of experience?In this mini episode, I share valuable lessons from my mother, who turns 85 years old today!Life gets busy, and it’s easy to lose focus on what really matters. But through her resilience, kindness, and determination, she has shown me what it takes to push forward, no matter the obstacles.In this episode you will learn: ✅ How seeing the good in others can improve your relationships.✅ Why resilience matters and how...2025-01-3007 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#173: Does Fear of Starting Over Keep You Stuck? Here’s How to Break Free Today!What’s stopping you from chasing the life you want? Are self-doubt and fear holding you back?In this episode, we talk about the common blocks that keep people stuck—like fear of starting over or feeling "not good enough." We’ll break down what these blocks are, how they show up, and what you can do to get past them. If you’re tired of feeling stuck, this episode is for you.In this episode you will: Spot the real obstacles keeping you from moving forward—both external and the ones in you...2025-01-2718 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#172: 5 Powerful Strategies for Midlife Career Reinvention Every Woman Must KnowAre you ready to change your career but don’t know where to start? Discover five clear strategies to take control of your career transition today!This mini episode focuses on helping midlife women take practical steps toward a fulfilling career. If you’re feeling uncertain about your next move or want a career that fits your values and strengths, this episode will show you how to move forward with confidence.In this episode you will learn:A clear understanding of why reinvention is an ongoing process.Tools to avoi...2025-01-2307 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#171: How you can Thrive in Your Career Transitions Using Your Ikigai and Personal Brand, with Kathryn SandfordFeeling stuck at a career crossroads? Discover how understanding your Ikigai and building a personal brand can help you thrive in your career transitions and beyond.This episode dives into the art of reinvention with Kathryn Sanford, a personal brand coach and career strategist who helps midlife women navigate transitions with clarity and confidence. Whether you're seeking more alignment in your career or exploring a new chapter in life, Kathryn's insights on Ikigai, personal branding, and career transitions will inspire you to take bold steps toward your goals.In this episode you will:2025-01-2032 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#169: How Women in Midlife Can Reinvent Their Careers in 6 Simple StepsHave you ever wondered, “Is this really it for me?” Discover why it's never too late to reinvent your career and create a life that excites and fulfills you.As we step into a new year, many of us reflect on our lives, careers, and purpose. If you’ve been feeling stuck, uninspired, or unsure of what’s next, this episode with Kavita Ahuja offers a clear, actionable roadmap to rediscover your passions and transition into a career that aligns with your strengths, values, and dreams.In this episode, you’ll learn:...2025-01-1416 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#168: Why Midlife Is the Perfect Time to Reinvent Yourself and ThriveIn this mini episode, Kavita Ahuja highlight key insights from her conversation with Dr. Betty Murray (episode #168), a renowned expert in women’s health over 40. Whether you're dealing with hormonal shifts, questioning your career path, or seeking a renewed sense of purpose, this episode reveals actionable steps to take control of your body, mind, and life.In this episode you will learn:The truth about midlife health—why symptoms like fatigue or weight gain aren’t inevitable and how to address root imbalances.Strategies for listening to your body and mind to identif...2025-01-1007 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#167: How To Navigate Major Life Transitions By Balancing Your Health and Hormones, with Dr. Betty MurrayAre you tired of feeling like your body is betraying you during midlife? What if the key to thriving instead of just surviving is understanding the untold truths about your health, hormones, and happiness?In this episode, Kavita Ahuja sits down with Dr. Betty Murray, a leading expert in women's health, to discuss how hormonal and metabolic imbalances can affect women over 40. Discover why the conventional understanding of menopause is outdated and how empowering yourself with the right knowledge can help you reclaim your vitality, redefine your health, and embrace the next chapter o...2025-01-0737 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#166: How to Create an Aligned Path in 2025 Without Stressful ResolutionsFeeling overwhelmed by the pressure to set big New Year’s resolutions? What if there was an easeful way to create a fulfilling year ahead?The start of a new year can feel like a blank canvas, but for many, it also brings stress and uncertainty. Instead of rushing into massive changes, this mini episode with Kavita Ahuja offers a refreshing perspective: how to align your goals with your values and take intentional, joyful steps forward.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why tuning into your feelings can guide you toward clarity and...2025-01-0306 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#165: Why Your New Year’s Resolutions Fail and How to Finally Make Them StickWhat if you stopped setting resolutions that don’t stick and focused on what really matters to you this year?The new year can feel overwhelming with all the pressure to make big changes. In this episode, we talk about how to reflect on what’s working, let go of what’s not, and take simple, practical steps toward creating a career and life that feels right for you. If you’ve been feeling stuck or unsure about what’s next, this episode is for you.In this episode you will:2024-12-3022 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#164: 3 Small Steps to Redesign Your Career and Life for the New YearAre you ready to design a career and life that truly aligns with who you are—and leave behind what no longer fits?In this mini episode, Kavita Ahuja shares actionable lessons from her conversation with Erika Sosna, including practical advice on handling challenges, navigating career transitions, and identifying opportunities. If you’ve ever felt stuck or unsure of your next steps, this episode offers clear guidance to help you move forward.In this episode you will: Learn why thriving in work and life depends on aligning with your strengths, interests, and t...2024-12-2606 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#163: How You Can Turn Hardship into Courage, Resilience, and Reinvention, with Erica SosnaHave you ever faced a life-changing moment that made you question everything—your career, your life, your future? How do you rise stronger and find purpose in the face of adversity?In this transformative episode, we dive into Erica Sosna's extraordinary story of resilience and reinvention. From overcoming a paralyzing accident to redefining career success, Erica shares how to turn challenges into opportunities. If you're navigating a major life or career transition, Erica's insights will empower you to embrace change with clarity and courage.In this episode you will: Lea...2024-12-2354 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#160: Why “Playing It Safe” Is Keeping You Stuck in Career and Life TransitionsAre life transitions leaving you overwhelmed and unsure of what’s next? What if these changes are actually the key to unlocking your best self?In this mini-episode, Kavita Ahuja explores the transformative power of transitions, inspired by my recent conversation with Anjel B. Hartwell. Whether you’re navigating career shifts, relationship changes, or an inner calling, this episode is packed with insights to help you find clarity and confidence during life’s uncertain moments.In this episode you will::Discover how to view transitions as opportunities for lasting transformational growth.Break...2024-12-1207 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#159: How to Reinvent Yourself and Create Wealth Through Conscious Change, With Anjel B. HartwellAre you holding yourself back from living the life you really want?In this episode of The Midlife Reinvention Podcast, Kavita Ahuja speaks with Anjel B. Hartwell, a top expert in helping people make meaningful changes in their lives. Anjel shares her journey of reinvention and offers practical advice on how to tap into your potential, overcome fear, and create a life and career that truly fit who you are.In this episode you will:Find out the 5 common ways people block wealth and success—and how to break those hab...2024-12-0937 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#158: Why Celebrating Your Milestones and Rediscovering Your Ikigai Is Key to Making 2025 Your Best Year YetWhat if the key to living a fulfilling life lies in celebrating your milestones and uncovering your true purpose?As we approach the new year, it’s natural to reflect on where we’ve been and where we’re headed. But instead of dwelling on what’s missing, this episode with Kavita Ahuja challenges you to shift your focus to the accomplishments, relationships, and joys you’ve already created. Learn how tapping into your Ikigai—your unique reason for being—can help you align with your passions and purpose as you move into 2025.2024-12-0506 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#157: The Costs of Living Out of Alignment with Your Ikigai In Career & Life TransitionsAre you feeling stuck, unsure, or disconnected as you look ahead to the new year?In this episode, we dive into the power of reconnecting with your Ikigai—your reason for being. Kavita Ahuja shares her own recent struggles, and breaks down how rediscovering who you are can help you move forward with clarity and confidence.In this episode you will:Understand why uncertainty or stress might mean you’re out of alignment with your purpose.Get practical steps to uncover your strengths, passions, values, and what the world needs from you.Learn...2024-12-0223 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#156: 5 Ways to Simplify Your Life and Reclaim Your Time This Holiday Season!Are You Living a Life That Works for You?Do you feel stuck in the daily grind, constantly busy but unfulfilled? This episode breaks down how to simplify your life, refocus on what matters, and create the balance you’re craving.The demands of life, especially during the holidays, can leave you drained and directionless. Kavita Ahuja highlights key messages on stepping off the treadmill, cutting out the noise, and designing a life that fits your values and goals.In this episode you will:Learn how to assess whe...2024-11-2810 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#155: Why Learning to Say No is Essential for Overwhelmed Working Women, with Michelle GauthierAre you ready to stop feeling overwhelmed and start creating the life you truly desire—without burning out?Many women feel stuck between the demands of their careers and personal lives, unsure how to reduce the chaos. In this episode, we explore how to shift from overwhelm to intention with Michelle Gauthier, a life coach and former corporate executive who reinvented her life to help other women reclaim their time, energy, and joy.In this episode you will:Learn Michelle’s powerful three-step process to pause, evaluate, and confidently say “no” to what doesn’t...2024-11-2536 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#154: Why Your Ikigai Matters: Using Passion and Strengths To Navigate Career TransitionsAre you ready to rediscover your passions and align your life with what truly makes you come alive?Life moves fast, and it’s easy to lose touch with what energizes and fulfills us. In this mini episode, Kavita Ahuja shares actionable steps to uncover your true passions using the concept of Ikigai—a Japanese framework for finding your reason for being. Whether you're in the midst of a career pivot, personal reinvention, or simply seeking more joy, this episode will help you reconnect with what matters most.Here’s what you’ll gain by...2024-11-2106 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#152: 3 Hidden Costs of Career Success for Women Leaders & How to Overcome ThemAre you feeling unfulfilled in your career or life, wondering if it's time for a change but unsure where to start?In this mini podcast episode, Kavita Ahuja recaps an enlightening conversation with Dr. Alessandra Wall, a seasoned executive coach and psychologist. They dive deep into the power of slowing down, leading authentically, and navigating the hidden costs of success. If you're in a period of transition or seeking a more fulfilling path, this episode is packed with insights to help you reflect and realign.In this episode you will:Discover why it’s ok...2024-11-1406 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#150: How 150 Podcast Episodes Empowered Me and Thousands of Others to Follow Our DreamsDo you ever feel a spark inside, urging you to pursue something more, but fear or doubt keeps holding you back?In this special 150th episode, host Kavita Ahuja reflects on her journey of reinvention, sharing the life-changing lessons she’s learned from taking bold steps toward her true calling. If you're longing for change but don’t know where to begin, in this special mini 150th episode we dive into what it really takes to make meaningful shifts, no matter where you are in your journey.In this...2024-11-0710 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#146: A Step-by-Step Powerful Roadmap to Motivate You Forward in Your Career & LifeAre you feeling stuck, unmotivated and unsure about what’s next for you in your life or career?If you're struggling to figure out what will motivate you or what direction to take next, you're not alone. In this episode, Kavita Ahuja will help you tackle that question head-on and give you a way to start moving forward.In this episode, you will learn:A simple but effective tool to figure out where you are now, and identify which areas of your life may need more attention.A step by st...2024-10-2121 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#143: 5 Ways to Move Past Fear and Uncertainty During Career & Life Transitions: Midweek MotivationAre you feeling stuck in your career or life because you're uncertain about the future or afraid of making the wrong move?This mini midweek podcast episode with Kavita Ahuja is for women who are navigating career and life transitions but find themselves held back by fear of the unknown. If you're struggling to take action or feel paralyzed by uncertainty, you're not alone. Many of us experience these challenges during big life changes, and this episode offers a roadmap to move forward.In this episode, you’ll discover:How to ac...2024-10-1006 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#142: How to Face Your Challenge of Uncertainty & Fear During Career & Life TransitionsAre you feeling stuck in your current career or life situation but are too afraid to take the first step toward change?If so, you will want to tune into this next episode of the midlife reinvention podcast, where Kavita Ahuja addresses real life client challenges, and shares how to overcome the uncertainty and fear that often paralyzes women in career and life transitions. If you’ve ever felt nervous about starting something new or unsure of what’s next, this episode offers actionable insights and real-life examples to help you get unstuck....2024-10-0718 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#139: 5 Ways to Ensure Ease and Flow During Career and Life Transitions: Midweek MotivationAre you feeling overwhelmed by career or life transitions and unsure how to move forward with ease?Many of us face moments when everything feels overwhelming—whether it's getting stuck in a job you no longer love, starting a new business, or managing life after a layoff. In this midweek mini episode Kavita Ahuja breaks down how you can navigate these challenging transitions without feeling paralyzed by fear or pressure. Discover how to turn these moments of uncertainty into opportunities for growth.Learn why ease and flow are essential for navigating life and career transitions.Discover ho...2024-09-2606 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#138: How To Take Control of Your Career and Life by Mastering Ease and FlowDo you feel like you’re stuck in a cycle of overwhelm, unsure of where to go next? If so, this episode on creating “ease and flow” in your life, especially during transitions, is exactly what you need.When you’re facing a career or life transition, it's easy to feel weighed down by confusion and inaction. In this episode, Kavita Ahuja shares her personal journey of transitioning from corporate life to becoming a coach, and how she discovered the importance of approaching transitions with clarity and ease rather than overwhelm.In this episode you will...2024-09-2315 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#131: Why Gratitude and Appreciation Are the Keys to Reinventing Your Career & LifeAre you struggling to be fully present and appreciate the little moments in life?In this next episode of the midlife reinvention podcast , Kavita Ahuja explores why practicing gratitude, living in the moment, and appreciating the small things in life are key to reinventing your life and career. You'll hear personal insights on how taking time to recharge, reflect, and connect with loved ones can inspire you to move forward with purpose.In this episode you willGain a deeper understanding of...2024-08-2615 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#129. 3 Reasons You Feel Stuck in Your Career & Life and Lack the Motivation to ChangeAre you feeling stuck and unmotivated in your career or life? You're not alone. Why does this happen, and how can you break free?If you've ever found yourself in a rut, blaming your job, relationships, or other situations, this episode is for you. Discover why feeling stuck often comes from within, and learn how to shift your mindset to regain your motivation.In this episode you will:Understand the 3 reasons behind why you’re feeling stuck and how to change it.Learn how changing your thoughts can create new opportunities.Discover practical steps to...2024-08-1218 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#128. Why We Experience Stress, Burnout, Overwhelm and Anxiety in Our Careers and Life, with Dr. Monica VermaniHave you ever wondered why you may be experiencing stress, burnout, overwhelm and anxiety in your career or life? Where is this coming from, and what can you do about it?This episode will answer these questions, as Kavita Ahuja dive into a powerful conversation with Dr. Monica Vermani, one of Canada’s top clinical psychologists.In this episode you will :1) Discover practical tools to manage high levels of stress and anxiety, particularly if you are juggling multiple roles.2) Learn how to shift your mindset for better mental and em...2024-08-0555 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#126. 3 Ways to Improve Longevity for Women in Midlife, With Anissa BuckleyHave you ever wondered what longevity really means, and how YOU can actually improve your longevity?Many women face the challenges of hormone decline and health changes, but what if you could reverse these effects and feel better than ever now? Kavita Ahuja speaks with amazing wellness entrepreneur Anissa Buckley, and they dive into actionable strategies for how you can achieve your optimal health and wellness now!In this episode you will learn:How to counteract the effects of hormone decline with practical lifestyle and supplementation t...2024-07-2238 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#125. How You Can Actually Become More Confident as You Face Career & Life Transitions!Do you ever feel like you're not good enough despite all you've achieved? Are you ready to break free from self-doubt and truly embrace your potential? If so, this next episode Kavita Ahuja will give you practical tips on how you can actually become more confident as you face career or life transitions. She will dive into why even accomplished individuals like you may often struggle with confidence.In this episode you will learn how to Transform Your Thoughts: Learn actionable steps to turn negative self-talk into positive affirmations, bo...2024-07-1525 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#121. What are Your Limiting Beliefs and How You Can Overcome Them During Career & Life TransitionsHave you ever wondered how deeply ingrained beliefs from your past might be holding you back from reaching your true potential?Many of us struggle with limiting beliefs that stifle our progress and keep us from achieving our dreams. In this next episode of the Midlife Reinvention Podcast, Kavita Ahuja dives into how you can identify and overcome these internal blocks and how you can transform your mindset in the process!In this episode you willDiscover practical techniques to recognize and challenge y...2024-06-1715 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#120. How To Lose Belly Fast, Reduce Sugar Cravings & Boost Your Metabolism During Midlife! With Nagina AbdullahAre you struggling with belly fat, sugar cravings and low energy as you navigate midlife changes? If so, hit the play button on this episode now!Enjoy my conversation with Nagina Abdullah who is a weight-loss coach for women in midlife. She has helped more than 1,500 women in midlife successfully lose weight permanently and create a lifestyle change. In this episode you will Learn how to naturally boost your metabolism with specific foods and lifestyle changes.Discover effective strategies to overcome sugar cravings and maintain a balanced diet.Gain insights into building muscle mass to...2024-06-1046 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#119. How Your Assumptions and Interpretations Can Block You From Moving Forward in Your Career & LifeAre past failures and negative interpretations stopping you from achieving your goals?Many of us feel stuck during career or life transitions because of internal blocks which cloud our vision or don’t allow us to see possibilities. In today’s mini episode, Kavita Ahuja will dive into how our assumptions and interpretations block us, and how we can lessen these blocks in our life.In this episode you will:Understand what internal blocks like assumptions and interpretations are, and h...2024-06-0414 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#118. What is Your Inner Critic or Gremlin, and How Can You Overcome It During Career & Life TransitionsWhat fears are holding you back from achieving your dreams?As we face career and life transitions, many of us face obstacles like fear and self-doubt that stop us from realizing our full potential. This episode explores how to overcome these barriers and build a vision for your future.In this episode you will:Discover the difference between external and internal blocksLearn about the four types of internal blocks that hold you back.Learn practical techniques to quiet your inner critic or...2024-05-2716 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#117. How to Become a Female Entrepreneur in Midlife, with Resilience and Courage, with Teresa IntagHave you ever wondered how someone can turn life's toughest challenges into their greatest strengths and build a thriving business later in life? In today's episode, you will discover how our next guest Teresa Intag transformed her experiences with childhood adversity and midlife overwhelm into a powerful journey of entrepreneurship.If you're feeling stuck or uncertain about your next career step, this episode is for you. In this episode you will learn: 1) Practical strategies to overcome the fear and self-doubt that often accompany career transitions. 2) How building a supportive netw...2024-05-2138 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#116. How to Find a Mentor During Career & Life Transitions Are you feeling unsure of your next steps, battling imposter syndrome, or seeking guidance during life's transitions?Discover the power of mentorship, both external and internal, and learn how tapping into your inner mentor can provide clarity, confidence, and guidance in your daily decisions and challenges.In this episode you will:Gain clarity and confidence in your life's direction by understanding the concept of mentorship and how it can empower you.Learn practical techniques, such as meditation and visualization, to connect with your inner mentor and access valuable guidance.Explore real-life examples o...2024-05-1314 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#115. Adversity in Career & Life: How to Recognize, Navigate and Overcome Adversity, with Shereen Benzvy MillerIn this week’s re-released fan favorite episode, Kavita speaks about Adversity - how to recognize, navigate and overcome it - with Shereen Benzvy Miller. A human rights lawyer by training, Shereen is a senior public servant with a strong record of leadership in delivering timely, innovative and effective business and process transformation in the Government of Canada over the past 20 years. Sharing her daughter’s journey with mental issues, Shereen gives us practical tips on how to deal with adversity, which we can all benefit from, especially as we navigate career & life transi...2024-05-061h 01The Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#113. Rediscovering your Strengths: Why Your Superpowers are the First Step Towards Determining your Ikigai or Reason for BeingIn today's episode, we're diving deep into practical strategies to identify and leverage your superpowers.In this episode you will: Identify Your Strengths: Pinpoint three tasks or skills that come naturally to you, setting the foundation for growth.Celebrate Your Wins: List the coolest aspects of yourself in a quick, insightful exercise that boosts self-confidence.Take Action: Explore real-world examples and actionable steps to effectively use your superpowers.Here are specific exercises that Kavita shared during the episode which you can journal to help you identify your Strengths or Superpowers:List 3 things or tasks t...2024-04-2221 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#111. What The Wheel of Life Reveal For You as You Navigate Career & Life TransitionsHave you ever felt like you're spinning your wheels in life, unsure of where you're headed or how to find balance?In this episode, we delve into the powerful concept of the Wheel of Life, a tool that offers a visual representation of various dimensions of your life and helps you assess your current satisfaction levels.With insights drawn from the Wheel of Life, discover how to identify areas that need attention, regain balance, and create positive momentum towards your desired outcomes.In this episode you will:...2024-04-0818 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#104. How to Manage Belly Fat, Hormones, Exercise & Food to Build Confidence in Midlife, with Barb HawkenAre you struggling with changes in your body and confidence during menopause?Discover how simple tweaks in your kitchen and gym routine can transform your health and confidence.Be inspired by my conversation with Barb Hawken, the go-to menopause fitness coach who believes that when it comes to transforming the middle aged woman's body, making simple tweaks in the kitchen and gym can cause their health to improve, and their confidence to soar!In this episode, you will discover 1) Why you should eat more and exercise less during midllife and menopause2024-02-0745 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#103. Reinvention after 50: What does Retirement Mean Anyway? The Key To Midlife Fulfilment! With Marie JerusalemHave you ever felt the pressure of societal expectations about age and retirement?What if we told you that your 50s could be the most amazing time of your life?In a world where our lifespan is longer than ever, the Midlife Reinvention Podcast explores how women in career and life transitions can turn uncertainty into an energizing next chapter. Today, we're diving into a conversation with Marie Jerusalem, CEO of Rocket 50, a global platform for success in professional life after 50.In this episode, discover:1) Why y...2024-01-1937 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#100. On Celebrating Our 100th Podcast Episode! The Midlife Reinvention, With Kavita AhujaCelebrate this milestone 100th episode with us, as Kavita contemplates what it means for her - ironically on her 30th wedding anniversary as well!We are so thankful to you, our listeners, for being with us to celebrate this incredible milestone. And we are so thankful for all the amazing guests who have shared their stories and inspiration for all of us to learn from.Cheers to 100 more - and cheers to you - for being great, beautiful and for being your wonderful self. You are great - and don't forget to share your greatness...2023-12-0210 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#99. On Appreciation vs. Gratitude: The True Key to Finding Fulfilment in Midlife, with Kavita AhujaHappy Thanksgiving to our American Friends! Enjoy this next episode as Kavita muses on the meaning behind these celebrations, as well as the difference between Appreciation and Gratitude!As a thank you for being a loyal listener, we are pleased to offer our newly revamped Independent Study Program - It’s My Time Now! At 50% off the regular rate! For only $249 usd you will receive:It’s My Time NowIndependent Study Program includes:7 Modules, 27 LessonsComprehensive downloadable tools and exercises for a personalized journalInsightful VideosStep-by-step process following the “Pyramid of Rei...2023-11-2315 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#94. On Confusion & Self-Doubt: How to Build Confidence and find Fulfilment in MidlifeEnjoy this next episode with Kavita Ahuja, where she goes through a mini training on how to begin to overcome Confusion, Self-Doubt, and Lack of Confidence as you may be transitioning in your career or other aspects in your life.If you are you experiencing a shift in your career which is also affecting other aspects of your life, you may be experiencing the following 3 emotions:Confusion - where do I even begin to figure out what to do and what I really want?Self doubt - feelings of not being...2023-09-0425 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#92. On the Musings of a 57 Year Old Woman in Midlife; Finding Fulfilment & Confidence after a Career Reinvention, with Kavita AhujaEnjoy this mini episode of the podcast with Kavita Ahuja, as she muses what it means for her to turn 57, and how, rather than fearing her age, she is embracing it and excited for all that the future holds. A reminder for all of us that age is just a number; it’s how we feel internally that matters. Do you listen to your inner guidance who is telling you something? Why or why not? Remember, if not now, when?Connect with Kavita h...2023-08-0108 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#90. On Celebrating Our New Branding: It’s My Time Now! A Podcast For Midlife Reinvention and Building ConfidenceJoin Kavita as she celebrates the milestone 90th episode of this podcast with an exciting announcement on her new website and branding: It’s My Time Now!!It IS YOUR time now, to BE, DO, and HAVE everything you desire. If not now, when?If you are a woman going through a career or life transition and are wondering, What’s Next? You are in the right place! Join Kavita as she celebrates all that we have accomplished and all that we still have to look forward to. Drop us a line to tell...2023-07-0314 min
The Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#87. On Rediscovering Your Strengths, with Kavita AhujaJoin Kavita Ahuja as she discusses the importance of identifying and celebrating your strengths! As women especially, we often don't recognize, let alone celebrate our strengths and successes.Why is it important to do this? And where do we even begin?Follow along with Kavita as she takes you through the Pyramid of Reinvention - with the first step being Rediscovering Yourself. Take some time to reflect on exercises which she takes you through, and see what opens up for you as you celebrate yourself.This training will give you inspiration, g...2023-04-2518 min
The Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#85. On Assessing Your Current Life Situation, with Kavita AhujaWelcome to this week's episode of The Midlife Reinvention podcast, where Kavita discusses the topic of transitions in our lives, and how we can take the first step towards rediscovery by assessing our current life situation. She talks about understanding the difference between a midlife crisis and a midlife transition, and explores the U-Curve of happiness. She discusses the 3 phases of a transition, including triggers, decision and action.Kavita will take you through her proven process of rediscovery called the Pyramid of Reinvention and will take you through an exercise on how to as...2023-03-2115 min
The Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#83. On Our Most Important Relationship in Life, with Kavita AhujaJoin host Kavita Ahuja, as she discusses the importance of relationships in our lives, and the most important relationship in our life: Our relationship with ourselves! She also discusses findings from a Harvard Research study looking at the number one thing that makes us happy in life, and helps us live longer. Tune in to hear more!If you are at a transition in your career or relationships, or health - ask yourself first - how am I really doing? If you need support along the way, and a process to help...2023-02-2213 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#80. On How To Have a 2023 Beyond Your Wildest Dreams, with Kavita AhujaJoin Kavita as she welcomes you to a New Year of possibilities, her first podcast of the year, and the 3rd season of The Midlife Reinvention podcast! She discusses why she is doing this, and it is simply: To help you realize the greatness of who you really are, at this moment. Does the work you are doing right now make you happy? What we do everyday is so important. We spend most of our days doing some kind of work – shouldn’t this work align with who you are, your values, your passio...2023-01-0915 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#76. On Our Big Hairy Audacious Goals, with Kavita AhujaEnjoy this next podcast episode with Kavita, as she speaks about setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals for yourself, which align with your strengths, passions, values - and how much impact you want to make for those you choose to. Even if you think things are going great - there is always a chance to bring out a blank slate and ask yourself - can I do better?The all-too-common question: “What do I want to do with the rest of my life?” looms large in our minds. It always seems to be about the DOING – but I ch...2022-11-1411 min
The Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#72. On Celebrating Our Listeners, Our Guests, and Our Podcast Milestones, with Kavita AhujaWe are thrilled to celebrate so many things, including that The Midlife Reinvention: A Power Purpose Play Podcast has been selected as one of the Top 20 Midlife Women Podcasts on the web! https://blog.feedspot.com/midlife_women_podcasts/We could not have done this without you, our wonderful listeners, for tuning in every week and for sharing our podcast to your friends and family. You are the reason I am doing this, and it is you I have in mind as I record my solo episodes a...2022-09-1920 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#70. On Our First Days, with Kavita AhujaJoin Kavita, as she muses about our first days! As she watched the children in her neighborhood embarking on their first day of school - and witnessed their nervousness and excitement. She saw how this day brings sadness to the parents who separate from their kids, yet pride at what they have become. As we pack our kids off to school, and settle back into our own lives – what is ahead for us? We all have the same feelings when we start something new. We have worry – will we be able to succeed? Fear – are people going to like me? Exc...2022-09-0607 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#68. On the Transformational Power of Coaching, with Kavita AhujaJoin Kavita Ahuja as she discusses the transformational power of coaching. Coaching is about looking forward to what is possible. It is about visualizing what you want and achieving that vision with confidence and concrete planning. It is about lessening those inner voices and critics which tell us we can’t do something and flip it around - and instead say, Yes I can! It is about putting yourself first and that is not selfish - it is about investing in yourself, so you can show up better for everyone else. She discusses her own tran...2022-08-2211 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#64. On The What, Why and How of Building Confidence, with Kavita Ahuja“Find the courage to face your fears, so you can develop the confidence to move forward"Join Kavita Ahuja as she discusses the importance of building confidence, especially in midlife. From her own experience, and interviewing countless women who have faced adversities and challenges in their lives, she has discovered that the one common ingredient to their success is: Confidence. They have managed to move past those challenges to become even greater versions of themselves.Each of these women believed in themselves; believing that they were capable of doing whatever they set...2022-07-1315 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#59. Kavita Ahuja: On Life Lessons From a Little Bird!Join Kavita Ahuja in this short solo podcast episode as she tells a story of a little bird who was trapped in her house, and the life lessons we can learn from it. It's all about our comfort zones and how we react when we are taken outside of them. When we, as humans, find ourselves in similar situations - outside of the regular routine, or what we are used to - we also panic. We “fly around” like the little bird - flitting from one place to the next - banging our heads against the proverbial windo...2022-05-2413 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#56. Kavita Ahuja: On Our Four Different Life Stages or "Ashramas"Enjoy this episode of The Midlife Reinvention podcast where Kavita ponders the question, "Why do we do the things we do?" If we can have a clear answer to that question, we are so much more far ahead. She also discusses the concept of Ashramas - which, according to Hinduism, are the four stages or transitions in life that we go through. These stages in our life are not something we should be afraid of or avoid. Every stage has its beauty and benefits. Do you believe that the best years of your life are behind you, or ahead o...2022-04-2513 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#53. Kavita Ahuja: On Celebrating My Dad’s 89th Birthday & a Powerful Visualization Exercise!This podcast episode is dedicated to my father, Surendar Kohli, as we celebrate his 89th birthday! As we think about who we are today, we must not forget how we got here, and how the experiences of childhood shape our character. Age is just a number, and remember to celebrate yourself and your loved ones every single day, because life is so precious. I also take you through a powerful visualization exercise in this episode where we visit our inner mentors - you, 20 years from now. Take some time for yourself to enjoy this exercise...2022-03-2824 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#50. Kavita Ahuja: Our 50th Podcast Episode! On the Importance of Asking for HelpEnjoy this 50th episode of The Midlife Reinvention Podcast! Kavita discusses the importance of asking for help. She believes wholeheartedly that women like you have so much to offer still in your life, and so much still to learn and grow and contribute to the world. You are unique because you have the experience, knowledge, skills and passions to live the next stage of your life on your own terms. The world needs your talents, your positive energy and your contributions! Kavita's mission is to help as many women as possible like...2022-02-2813 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#48. Kavita Ahuja: On Loving Yourself FirstOn this Valentine’s Day, enjoy this mini podcast episode where Kavita shares her thoughts on the importance of Love, and Loving Yourself First. She discusses Why she created Power Purpose Play, and why she believes you have the potential to be who you want to be, and do what you want to do. In the process, we can make the world so much more positive. Do you love yourself? Why or why not? Celebrate all the good things about you, and love yourself. “Love yourself first my friends, and you will see how much ea...2022-02-1408 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#43. Kavita Ahuja: On the Power Purpose Play Movement - First Episode of Season 2!Join Kavita as she celebrates a New Year, and the first episode of the second season of The Midlife Reinvention Podcast! We are so grateful that you are here, and so excited for what this year has to offer for each of you. We hope you enjoyed a restful and beautiful holiday season, and are also excited about what this year has in store for you. As the founder of Power Purpose Play, Kavita is leading a Global Movement of Women in Midlife. By definition a Movement is a group of people with a shared ai...2022-01-0814 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#42. Kavita Ahuja: On the Passage of Time - Final Episode of Season 1!Enjoy this final episode of Season 1 of the Midlife Reinvention Podcast, as Kavita muses about the passage of time. As we move into a New Year of possibilities, Kavita shares her gratitude to the many listeners of this podcast, and the many amazing people she has interviewed and met in her own journey. She reminds us all to take that little twinge in our hearts and act upon it - if not now, when?Honour the messages that come up from your inner being. The answers to all the questions we have are really within us...2021-12-1712 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#34. Kavita Ahuja: On Thinking Positive ThoughtsEnjoy this mini podcast episode where Kavita shares her thoughts on the power of positive thinking. Thoughts become things. If every thought is like a raindrop which collects and flows into a stream, which then collects momentum and now runs into the river, pushing forward, pushing forward, finally releasing into the ocean - full of possibilities. If we resist that drop of water it won’t flow. Even the thought of resisting that drop of water will stop it from dripping. Thoughts become things, and if the thoughts we think allow the positive flow of energ...2021-10-1606 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#32. Kavita Ahuja: On Being VulnerableBe inspired as Kavita, founder of Power Purpose Play speaks from the heart about her thoughts surrounding vulnerability, and how, as Brene Brown describes, “Vulnerability is basically uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure.” We all experience some form of vulnerability at different times in our life. The key is to try to detach yourself from the consequence of your actions, don't be so concerned with external validation, and try and let go of that Gremlin that tells you, "I'm not good enough".There is catabolic energy or a destructive tearing down...2021-10-0110 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#29. Kavita Ahuja: On Realizing Your DreamsJoin Kavita Ahuja, Founder of Power Purpose Play https://powerpurposeplay.ca/ as she muses about the importance of realizing our dreams. She talks about how dreaming is not just for children, and somehow, as adults we have just stopped doing that. Her message is to DARE to DREAM, and that despite our perceived insecurities and lack of confidence, if we put our true intentions out into the world, the realization of our dreams is possible. Kavita celebrates the launch of our signature course: It's My Time Now: How to Rediscover Yo...2021-09-1008 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#27. Kavita Ahuja: On Turning 55!In this 26th solo episode of The Midlife Reinvention podcast, Kavita Ahuja, founder of Power Purpose Play https://powerpurposeplay.ca/ muses on what it means to her to turn 55 years of age. Society puts so many labels on each of us and how we should behave or what we should be doing at different stages of our lives. Kavita wants to turn those stereotypes on their head and take the word "crisis" out of midlife!Instead, midlife is a time for renewal and rediscovery, and a time when we should be looking within us for the answers...2021-08-0715 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#20. Kavita Ahuja: On Rediscovering Yourself in MidlifeKavita Ahuja, founder of Power Purpose Play, celebrates the 20th episode of The Midlife Reinvention Podcast! As she contemplates the incredible experience it has been, she stresses the fact that Midlife is NOT a crisis - it is an opportunity for each of us to step into our individual greatness and rediscover who we are and bring that out into the world. Kavita discusses what she terms, "The Pyramid of Reinvention" which consists of 6 steps: 1) Rediscovering Yourself - your inventory (skills, talents), your passions, your values, culminating in the discovery of your Reason for Being; 2) Visioning Yourself...2021-06-1812 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#13. Emily Barrosse: On Sharing Your Bold StoryBe inspired as you listen to our next episode of The Midlife Reinvention, where Kavita Ahuja interviews the wonderful, Emily Barrosse. Emily's passion in life is to share women's stories to the world, and to empower them to be their best, bold selves. As Emily so eloquently describes, its important to share our stories, for all the world to learn from. Emily Barrosse is the founder and CEO of Bold Story Press, a unique hybrid publishing house for women authors who want to share their stories with the world.Emily spent the first 32 years of her...2021-04-3043 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#12. Janet Omstead: On the Importance of PlayEnjoy this episode of The Midlife Reinvention, where Kavita Ahuja, founder of Power Purpose Play, talks about all things "Play" with Janet Omstead. Janet's practical approach to health and wellness is especially important as we approach midlife. Her zest for life and play is evident, and something we should all try to learn from, and embrace. Janet Omstead is a play expert, author and executive health coach who believes there is no one-size-fits-all for health and wellness outcomes. With over 20 years of experience in the health and wellness industry, Janet's strength as a play expert li...2021-04-2340 min