Personal Development Mastery: Clarity for Midlife Professionals in Transition

Dr Agi Keramidas - Midlife & Transition Coach
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Feb 17, 2025 • 36min

Is your emotional baggage blocking your success? The truth no one tells you, with Kerie Logan | #476

Have you ever felt weighed down by past experiences, struggling to forgive, or wondering how to raise your energy to align with a more fulfilling life?In this episode, we dive deep into the power of forgiveness, personal transformation, and raising your vibration with hypnotherapist, coach, and spiritual advisor, Kerie Logan. Discover how understanding your emotions, past conditioning, and personal triggers can help you break free from limiting beliefs and step into a life of peace, happiness, and self-empowerment.Learn practical techniques to identify and release emotional blocks that hold you back.Discover the power of forgiveness and how it can set you free from resentment and pain.Understand the path to higher consciousness and how aligning with love can transform your life.Don’t miss this life-changing conversation! Press play now and take the first step toward freeing yourself from emotional weight and stepping into your highest potential.˚KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS:01:51 - Defining Moment in Kerry's Career08:02 - The Leap of Faith and Its Consequences 13:28 - Practical Techniques for Raising Vibration19:09 - The Role of Forgiveness and Letting Go26:49 - Understanding and Clearing Emotional Blocks˚MEMORABLE QUOTE:"What is stuck in my energy field blocking it?"˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Mastery Seekers Tribe: https://masteryseekerstribe.com˚Want to be a guest on Personal Development Mastery?Send Agi Keramidas a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/personaldevelopmentmastery˚Personal development inspiration, insights, and actions to implement for living with purpose.˚ Support the showCareer transition and career clarity podcast content for midlife professionals in career transition, navigating a career change, career pivot or second career, starting a new venture or leaving a long-term career. Discover practical tools for career clarity, confident decision-making, rebuilding self belief and confidence, finding purpose and meaning in work, designing a purposeful, fulfilling next chapter, and creating meaningful work that fits who you are now. Episodes explore personal development and mindset for midlife professionals, including how to manage uncertainty and pressure, overcome fear and self-doubt, clarify your direction, plan your next steps, and turn your experience into a new role, business or vocation that feels aligned. To support the show, click here.
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Feb 13, 2025 • 7min

How expanding your capacity for sexual pleasure can transform every aspect of your life (Personal development wisdom snippets) | #475

Have you ever felt like pleasure is something you have to earn rather than something that’s naturally yours?Snippet of wisdom 67.In this series, I select my favourite, most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast.In a world filled with expectations and misconceptions about sexuality and pleasure, many of us have been conditioned to suppress our true desires. But what if reclaiming pleasure was the key to unlocking a more authentic, fulfilling life?Discover why pleasure is your birthright and not a luxury.Learn how expanding your capacity for pleasure can transform your nervous system and overall well-being.Break free from societal misconceptions about orgasms and redefine what pleasure means for you.My guest is the sex coach Dr Fanny Leboulanger.˚𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦Listen to the full conversation with Fanny Leboulanger in episode #370:https://bit.ly/pdm_370 ˚Want to be a guest on Personal Development Mastery?Send Agi Keramidas a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/personaldevelopmentmastery˚Personal development inspiration, insights, and actions to implement for living with purpose.˚Support the showCareer transition and career clarity podcast content for midlife professionals in career transition, navigating a career change, career pivot or second career, starting a new venture or leaving a long-term career. Discover practical tools for career clarity, confident decision-making, rebuilding self belief and confidence, finding purpose and meaning in work, designing a purposeful, fulfilling next chapter, and creating meaningful work that fits who you are now. Episodes explore personal development and mindset for midlife professionals, including how to manage uncertainty and pressure, overcome fear and self-doubt, clarify your direction, plan your next steps, and turn your experience into a new role, business or vocation that feels aligned. To support the show, click here.
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Feb 10, 2025 • 40min

How conscious communication can revive intimacy in long-term relationships and 3 steps to rekindle the sexual spark, with Heather Shannon | #474

Are you struggling to reignite the passion in your relationship or wondering how to bring deeper consciousness to your sexuality?In this episode, Agi speaks with Heather Shannon, a certified sex therapist, meditation guide, and host of the Ask a Sex Therapist podcast. They explore solutions for couples who feel disconnected and discuss how integrating emotional mastery, communication, and self-awareness can transform your relationship. Whether you're navigating a sexless marriage, facing personal insecurities, or seeking a deeper spiritual connection through intimacy, this episode is packed with actionable insights.Discover Heather's Pathway to Passion, a practical framework with nine transformative steps to reignite intimacy in your relationship.Learn how mastering emotional communication and realigning priorities can bring back the spark in committed relationships.Gain a fresh perspective on the connection between sexuality and spirituality, breaking free from societal conditioning to embrace authentic self-expression.Tune in now to gain expert insights and actionable tips to revitalize your relationship and create a more passionate and fulfilling connection with your partner.˚KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS:01:32 - Introduction and Guest Background  02:59 - Why Heather Became a Sex Therapist  08:36 - Common Challenges in Long-Term Relationships  10:32 - The Pathway to Passion Framework  16:48 - Communication Skills: The Softened Startup  23:09 - Personal Development for Your Sex Life  26:38 - Bringing Consciousness to Sexuality  29:58 - Exploring the Energetic Elements of Sexuality  34:58 - Heather’s Resources and Freebies  ˚MEMORABLE QUOTE:"Just get started, you don’t need to take a big step, you just need to take a step."˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Heather's website: https://heathershannon.co/Mastery Seekers Tribe: https://masteryseekerstribe.com˚Want to be a guest on Personal Development Mastery?Send Agi Keramidas a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/personaldevelopmentmastery˚Personal development inspiration, insights, and actions to implement for living with purpose.˚ Support the showCareer transition and career clarity podcast content for midlife professionals in career transition, navigating a career change, career pivot or second career, starting a new venture or leaving a long-term career. Discover practical tools for career clarity, confident decision-making, rebuilding self belief and confidence, finding purpose and meaning in work, designing a purposeful, fulfilling next chapter, and creating meaningful work that fits who you are now. Episodes explore personal development and mindset for midlife professionals, including how to manage uncertainty and pressure, overcome fear and self-doubt, clarify your direction, plan your next steps, and turn your experience into a new role, business or vocation that feels aligned. To support the show, click here.
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Feb 6, 2025 • 14min

Five powerful lessons from five years of podcasting – A special 5th birthday episode! | #473

Celebrating 5 Years of Personal Development Mastery! 🎉What does it take to stay committed to personal growth for five years—and beyond? Join me in this special milestone episode as we reflect on the journey of Personal Development Mastery, the key insights gained, and the lessons that continue to shape our transformation.Whether you're starting a new project, growing your confidence, or facing inner resistance, this episode is a testament to the power of persistence, self-reflection, and intentional action. Personal development is not just about learning—it’s about implementation and transformation.Discover the key lessons from five years of podcasting, including the 4 C’s of Confidence and the long game of growth.Learn how embracing vulnerability and self-reflection can accelerate personal transformation.Get inspired by some of the most profound definitions of personal development from past guests.Tune in now to celebrate this five-year journey, gain actionable wisdom, and help shape the next era of Personal Development Mastery! 🚀˚MEMORABLE QUOTE:"Knowledge is only powerful if we use it, otherwise it is useless. To know and not to do is really not to know."˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Mastery Seekers Tribe: https://masteryseekerstribe.com˚Want to be a guest on Personal Development Mastery?Send Agi Keramidas a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/personaldevelopmentmastery˚Personal development inspiration, insights, and actions to implement for living with purpose.˚Support the showCareer transition and career clarity podcast content for midlife professionals in career transition, navigating a career change, career pivot or second career, starting a new venture or leaving a long-term career. Discover practical tools for career clarity, confident decision-making, rebuilding self belief and confidence, finding purpose and meaning in work, designing a purposeful, fulfilling next chapter, and creating meaningful work that fits who you are now. Episodes explore personal development and mindset for midlife professionals, including how to manage uncertainty and pressure, overcome fear and self-doubt, clarify your direction, plan your next steps, and turn your experience into a new role, business or vocation that feels aligned. To support the show, click here.
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Feb 3, 2025 • 40min

Why happy & resilient people thrive despite life’s hardships and how you can too, with Andrew Matthews | #472

What’s the secret to happiness and resilience, even when life throws its toughest challenges your way?In this inspiring episode, Andrew Matthews, a globally celebrated author and speaker whose books have sold over 8 million copies, shares his profound insights on how to cultivate happiness and resilience in our daily lives. Whether you're navigating personal struggles or seeking a more meaningful outlook, Andrew’s perspective will empower you to shift your mindset and embrace life with gratitude, hope, and joy.Learn how happiness is a decision you can make every day—and the simple habits that make it easier.Discover why resilient people find strength in challenges and how you can too.Explore practical strategies for cultivating gratitude, overcoming negative thoughts, and building meaningful connections.Press play now to uncover actionable steps to create a happier, more resilient life starting today!˚KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS:02:01 - Introduction to Andrew Matthews03:23 - The Importance of Happiness05:19 - Writing Books for Hope and Understanding07:29 - Happiness and Resilience: The Correlation11:46 - Happiness as a Daily Decision15:49 - The Power of Gratitude and Perspective20:29 - Happiness as a Practice22:27 - Finding Meaning in Challenges26:51 - Practical Strategies to Cultivate Happiness31:42 - Final Thoughts and Resources from Andrew Matthews˚MEMORABLE QUOTE:"By all means, do your best, but you don't have to be perfect. If people see that you're doing the best that you can, and if you are authentic and honest, then people will forgive you for not being perfect."˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Andrew's website: https://andrewmatthews.com/˚Want to be a guest on Personal Development Mastery?Send Agi Keramidas a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/personaldevelopmentmastery˚Personal development inspiration, insights, and actions to implement for living with purpose.˚ Support the showCareer transition and career clarity podcast content for midlife professionals in career transition, navigating a career change, career pivot or second career, starting a new venture or leaving a long-term career. Discover practical tools for career clarity, confident decision-making, rebuilding self belief and confidence, finding purpose and meaning in work, designing a purposeful, fulfilling next chapter, and creating meaningful work that fits who you are now. Episodes explore personal development and mindset for midlife professionals, including how to manage uncertainty and pressure, overcome fear and self-doubt, clarify your direction, plan your next steps, and turn your experience into a new role, business or vocation that feels aligned. To support the show, click here.
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Jan 30, 2025 • 9min

Unlock your creativity and spark new ideas with these 3 actionable tools | #471

What if creativity isn’t something you’re born with, but a skill you can cultivate starting today?In this episode, we explore how creativity isn’t reserved for the naturally gifted but is a muscle you can develop. Whether you’re an artist, entrepreneur, or someone simply seeking more inspiration in daily life, you’ll discover actionable tools to spark your creative potential and transform how you approach challenges and ideas.Learn the power of the"Daily 10" exercise to generate new ideas effortlessly.Discover how playfulness can break through creative blocks and ignite fresh energy.Understand why taking strategic breaks can lead to surprising breakthroughs.Press play now to start unlocking your creative potential with three powerful tools you can implement immediately!˚KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction: The Nature of Creativity01:29 - Tool 1: The Daily 10 Practice03:53 - Tool 2: Reconnecting with Playfulness05:23 - Tool 3: Taking Breaks to Recharge Creativity07:29 - Recap: Three Tools to Spark Creativity08:18 - Final Thoughts: Creativity as a Practice˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Mastery Seekers Tribe: https://masteryseekerstribe.com˚Want to be a guest on Personal Development Mastery?Send Agi Keramidas a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/personaldevelopmentmastery˚Personal development inspiration, insights, and actions to implement for living with purpose.˚Support the showCareer transition and career clarity podcast content for midlife professionals in career transition, navigating a career change, career pivot or second career, starting a new venture or leaving a long-term career. Discover practical tools for career clarity, confident decision-making, rebuilding self belief and confidence, finding purpose and meaning in work, designing a purposeful, fulfilling next chapter, and creating meaningful work that fits who you are now. Episodes explore personal development and mindset for midlife professionals, including how to manage uncertainty and pressure, overcome fear and self-doubt, clarify your direction, plan your next steps, and turn your experience into a new role, business or vocation that feels aligned. To support the show, click here.
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Jan 27, 2025 • 36min

Why you need an emergency toolkit for resilience and 3 simple tools to stay grounded in unexpected challenges, with Arlene Miller | #470

How can you create your own emergency toolkit for maintaining calm and balance in the face of life's unexpected challenges?This episode dives into the transformative power of simple practices like breathwork, gratitude, and grounding to help you stay composed during moments of stress. Learn how these tools, when practiced consistently, can help you remain centered and resilient, even in high-pressure situations.Discover how to develop a personalized "emergency toolkit" to quickly regain your calm during unexpected disruptions.Learn how daily meditation and mindfulness practices can enhance your emotional resilience and bring balance to your life.Understand why kindness, patience, and tolerance toward yourself are crucial for personal growth and sustained transformation.Listen to this episode now to learn practical and actionable tools that can help you stay grounded, calm, and resilient in any situation.˚𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦01:30 - From Law to Coaching: Arlene's Journey05:31 - Discovering Meditation and Its Transformative Power09:55 - The Concept of an Emergency Toolkit for Inner Peace14:20 - Top Three Tools for Staying Calm and Centered20:12 - The Importance of Practice and Patience in Personal Growth24:09 - Kindness, Patience, and Tolerance: The Keys to Transformation27:07 - Reflections on Impatience and the Practice of Gratitude˚𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗤𝗨𝗢𝗧𝗘"Follow your heart. I know your parents are going to have a hissy fit - they will adjust."˚𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦Arlene's website: https://jewelconsultancy.com/˚Want to be a guest on Personal Development Mastery?Send Agi Keramidas a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/personaldevelopmentmastery˚Personal development inspiration, insights, and actions to implement for living with purpose.˚ Support the showCareer transition and career clarity podcast content for midlife professionals in career transition, navigating a career change, career pivot or second career, starting a new venture or leaving a long-term career. Discover practical tools for career clarity, confident decision-making, rebuilding self belief and confidence, finding purpose and meaning in work, designing a purposeful, fulfilling next chapter, and creating meaningful work that fits who you are now. Episodes explore personal development and mindset for midlife professionals, including how to manage uncertainty and pressure, overcome fear and self-doubt, clarify your direction, plan your next steps, and turn your experience into a new role, business or vocation that feels aligned. To support the show, click here.
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Jan 23, 2025 • 8min

The simple shift that turns your audience from "not interested" to "tell me more" instantly (Personal development wisdom snippets) | #469

Are you unintentionally making your audience think they don’t need you? Discover the surprising reason why "teaching too much" can hurt your ability to connect and convert.Snippet of wisdom 66.In this series, I select my favourite, most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast.Most entrepreneurs and speakers believe that solving their audience’s problems during a presentation builds trust and credibility. But what if this approach actually drives potential clients away?In this snippet of wisdom, my guest Steve Lowell uncovers why revealing problems—not solving them—is the key to becoming indispensable to your audience.Learn the counterintuitive reason why teaching too much content can harm your impact as a speaker.Discover how to shift from being "someone they don’t need" to "the person they absolutely must work with."Get actionable strategies to reveal the audience’s hidden problems and position yourself as their ideal solution.Listen now to learn how to captivate your audience, reveal the problem they didn’t know they had, and position yourself as the expert they truly need!˚𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦Listen to the full conversation with Steve Lowell in episode #382:https://bit.ly/pdm_382 ˚Want to be a guest on Personal Development Mastery?Send Agi Keramidas a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/personaldevelopmentmastery˚Personal development inspiration, insights, and actions to implement for living with purpose.˚Support the showCareer transition and career clarity podcast content for midlife professionals in career transition, navigating a career change, career pivot or second career, starting a new venture or leaving a long-term career. Discover practical tools for career clarity, confident decision-making, rebuilding self belief and confidence, finding purpose and meaning in work, designing a purposeful, fulfilling next chapter, and creating meaningful work that fits who you are now. Episodes explore personal development and mindset for midlife professionals, including how to manage uncertainty and pressure, overcome fear and self-doubt, clarify your direction, plan your next steps, and turn your experience into a new role, business or vocation that feels aligned. To support the show, click here.
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Jan 20, 2025 • 35min

Five mistakes keeping you stuck in a career you no longer love (and how to fix them), with Yvonne Trost | #468

Do you believe self-love is essential for personal growth, or do you think it's overrated or even selfish?In this episode, Yvonne Trost challenges common misconceptions around self-love and shows how deeply it can influence your personal and professional life. She dives into the practical and transformative tools that help you cultivate self-love in a way that isn't just about self-indulgence but about nurturing your authentic self.Discover how practicing self-love can radically improve your mindset and relationships.Learn about a powerful exercise that can help you deepen your connection with yourself, especially when you struggle with self-criticism.Hear the common mistakes that can keep one stuck, either in their career or in their life.Ready to embrace a more loving and authentic version of yourself? Press play on this episode to hear more about how self-love can become a daily practice that transforms your life.˚𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦01:31 - Introduction to Yvonne Trost and Her Transformational Journey02:23 - The Career Transition: From Corporate to Purposeful Living06:03 - Breaking Free: Overcoming Fear, Limiting Beliefs, and Stagnation10:02 - Inspiration vs. Desperation: Why Growth Matters12:55 - The Magic Wish: Tapping Into Your True Desires18:18 - Exploring Self-Love: Misconceptions and Practices25:13 - The Mirror Exercise: A Practical Tool for Self-Love29:33 - Resources for Growth: Unlocking Limitless Potential30:58 - What Personal Development Means to Yvonne32:20 - Advice to an 18-Year-Old Self and Final Takeaways˚𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗤𝗨𝗢𝗧𝗘"Lean into your intuition and creativity and know that it's all going to be okay. Don't try to control things. Be open, explore!"˚𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦Yvonne Trost's website: https://unlocklimitlessyou.com/˚Want to be a guest on Personal Development Mastery?Send Agi Keramidas a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/personaldevelopmentmastery˚Personal development inspiration, insights, and actions to implement for living with purpose.˚ Support the showCareer transition and career clarity podcast content for midlife professionals in career transition, navigating a career change, career pivot or second career, starting a new venture or leaving a long-term career. Discover practical tools for career clarity, confident decision-making, rebuilding self belief and confidence, finding purpose and meaning in work, designing a purposeful, fulfilling next chapter, and creating meaningful work that fits who you are now. Episodes explore personal development and mindset for midlife professionals, including how to manage uncertainty and pressure, overcome fear and self-doubt, clarify your direction, plan your next steps, and turn your experience into a new role, business or vocation that feels aligned. To support the show, click here.
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Jan 16, 2025 • 17min

Why mastery is key to fulfilment and purpose, and 4 core elements of self mastery professionals need to cultivate | #467

What does it truly mean to master yourself?In this episode, we delve into the complexities of mastery—both external and internal—and explore why self-mastery is a never-ending journey. If you've ever struggled with staying disciplined, understanding your emotions, or finding clarity in your personal growth, this episode offers insights and actionable strategies to help you move closer to your fullest potential.Discover the key difference between external mastery (like mastering a skill) and internal mastery (mastering the self).Learn four actionable steps to develop self-mastery, including clarity of vision, cultivating discipline, emotional awareness, and embracing the journey.Find inspiration in timeless wisdom from ancient philosophers and a story about Michelangelo’s process of "setting the angel free" to redefine how you view personal growth.Press play to embark on your self-mastery journey and uncover the tools to transform not only your life but the lives of those around you!˚𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦00:03 - The Meaning of Mastery  02:11 - The Story of Unconscious Competence  04:30 - The Personal Journey to Self-Mastery  07:37 - Ancient Wisdom on Mastery  09:12 - Core Elements of Self-Mastery  11:29 - Four Actionable Steps to Self-Mastery  14:41 - Mastery as a Ripple Effect  15:46 - Final Words of Encouragement  ˚𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗤𝗨𝗢𝗧𝗘"The truly free individual is free only to the extent of his own self-mastery."˚𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦Mastery Seekers Tribe: https://masteryseekerstribe.com˚Want to be a guest on Personal Development Mastery?Send Agi Keramidas a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/personaldevelopmentmastery˚Personal development inspiration, insights, and actions to implement for living with purpose.˚Support the showCareer transition and career clarity podcast content for midlife professionals in career transition, navigating a career change, career pivot or second career, starting a new venture or leaving a long-term career. Discover practical tools for career clarity, confident decision-making, rebuilding self belief and confidence, finding purpose and meaning in work, designing a purposeful, fulfilling next chapter, and creating meaningful work that fits who you are now. Episodes explore personal development and mindset for midlife professionals, including how to manage uncertainty and pressure, overcome fear and self-doubt, clarify your direction, plan your next steps, and turn your experience into a new role, business or vocation that feels aligned. To support the show, click here.

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