Personal Development Mastery: Clarity for Midlife Professionals in Transition

In this special episode, I share my experience as a crew member for Tony Robbins at the UPW Unleash the Power Within event. My role was in the fire team, which involved building the fire and creating the firewalk experience for the participants. I reflect on my intentions for the event, highlight the importance of being in a beautiful state and the power of not quitting when tired, and I share my insights from the event, including the metaphor of being like a rock in the river amidst chaos.   * Being in a beautiful state and practising presence can lead to gratitude and appreciation. * Don't quit when tired, quit when done - pushing beyond perceived limits can lead to surprising results. * Focusing on the right task, in the right environment, with the right people can unlock hidden energy. * Maintaining presence and focus amidst chaos can help navigate through challenging situations.   𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦 0:00:00 - Introduction to the podcast episode and the significance of the event 0:02:11 - Background on the speaker's previous experiences with Tony Robbins events 0:03:44 - Explanation of the fire team's role in the event 0:04:52 - Reasons for joining the fire team and setting intentions for the event 0:06:11 - Insights from the crew training day and the importance of being in a beautiful state 0:07:39 - Motivational quote and the opportunity to test personal limits 0:09:33 - Synchronicities and meaningful connections experienced during the event 0:11:30 - Sense of connection, contribution, and teamwork within the fire team 0:14:10 - Realization of having more energy than perceived and metaphor for life 0:19:04 - Emotional debrief and bonding with the fire team 0:21:03 - Gratitude for the experience and plans for future events 0:22:38 - Update on the podcast and call to action for listeners to connect 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗤𝗨𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗦 "Don't quit when you're tired, quit when you're done." "If we maintain our presence, our focus, our breathing, our grounding, then we are not directly involved in that chaos anymore."   ⠀ 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀:⁣ My previous crewing experience (episode #072): https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/episode/072-solo-episode-unleashing-the-power-within-virtually ⠀ 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁:⁣ I'm your host Agi Keramidas, and my mission is simple - to inspire you to take action towards a purposeful and fulfilling life. Visit my website: 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.

Snippet of wisdom 22. In this series I select my favourite, most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast. Today’s snippet of wisdom comes from my conversation with Ryan Gottfredson, a mental success coach and cutting-edge leadership trainer and author. I chose two short snippets from that conversation. The first one is about the difference between having an open mindset and a closed mindset. The second is about the difference between a prevention mindset and a promotion mindset. I hope it is as inspirational for you as it was for me!⠀𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀:⁣Listen to my full conversation with in episode #004: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/episode/004-dr-ryan-gottfredson-what-are-our-mindsets-and-how-can-we-improve-them⠀ Click here to arrange your 30-minute Zoom call with me and get a complimentary copy of my book.⠀𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁:⁣I'm your host Agi Keramidas, and my mission is simple - to inspire you to take action towards a purposeful and fulfilling life.Visit my website: agikeramidas.com⁣  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.

Zach White is an accomplished lifestyle engineer with a decade of experience in engineering, career, and leadership coaching. Through his personal journey of failure and success, he has developed a unique approach to work-life balance, rejecting the conventional model and embracing a holistic lifestyle engineering methodology. He emphasises the importance of considering all areas of life - work, relationships, faith, family, health, and giving - to create a fulfilling and successful life. With his insightful strategies, he bridges the gap between the analytical and spiritual realms, teaching how to integrate both into a balanced lifestyle.   Zach White is affectionately known as the world’s best Lifestyle Engineer. He has over a decade of experience in engineering career & leadership coaching, and he is passionate about engineering leaders and teaching others how to engineer success. ⠀ 𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦 0:02:52 - Journey to Success 0:08:12 - Personal Definitions of Success and Deception 0:19:38 - Work-Life Balance and Pursuing Happiness 0:26:33 - Taking Action to Design Your Life 0:29:45 - Balancing Analytical and Spiritual Perspectives 0:35:36 - Mindset and Awareness for Incredible Results 0:41:38 - Podcast Listener Appreciation and Book Giveaway ⠀ 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗤𝗨𝗢𝗧𝗘 “Stop pretending that you're not afraid. It's okay to be afraid, and in fact, that's what courage is all about: it's about facing the fear and doing it anyway.” ⠀ 𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦 https://thehappyengineerpodcast.com/ ⠀ 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧 Click here to arrange your 30-minute Zoom call with me and get a complimentary copy of my book. ⠀ I am Agi Keramidas, a podcaster, mentor, and knowledge broker. My mission is simple - to inspire you to take action towards a purposeful and fulfilling life. Visit my website: AgiKeramidas.com⁣ ⠀ 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗬 Can life truly be engineered for success? If you're feeling stuck or unfulfilled, imagine being able to overhaul your lifestyle entirely, starting from your mindset to your everyday routines. I sat down with Zach White, the world's best lifestyle engineer, to delve into the nitty-gritty of lifestyle engineering. Zach, with his impressive decade-long experience in engineering, career, and leadership coaching, shared his personal journey and the defining moment that set him on this path.   We tackled the concept of work-life balance, its shortcomings, and 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.

Snippet of wisdom 21. In this series I select my favourite, most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast. Today’s snippet of wisdom comes from my conversation with Cornell Thomas, an entrepreneur, author and speaker. The snippet I chose to play for you from that conversation is about an essential realisation about everyone’s purpose. I hope it is as inspirational for you as it was for me!⠀𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀:⁣Listen to my full conversation with in episode #104:https://bit.ly/pdm_104⠀ Click here to arrange your 30-minute Zoom call with me and get a complimentary copy of my book.⠀𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁:⁣I'm your host Agi Keramidas, and my mission is simple - to inspire you to take action towards a purposeful and fulfilling life.Visit my website: agikeramidas.com⁣⠀Episode Summary:Have you ever felt like your purpose in life is a mystery, only becoming clear after enduring pain and hardship? This reminds me of an enlightening conversation I had with Cornel Thomas, an entrepreneur, speaker, and author. His wisdom doesn't only resonate within, it also triggers a deep introspection on our journeys, our pains, and most importantly, our purpose. Cornel shares the struggles he faced growing up without a father, alongside his journey of self-discovery, revealing how his purpose emerged from his pain.  Cornel and I delved into the common misconception that one's purpose must be grand and world-changing. He passionately argued that even a purpose that may seem 'micro' to some, such as raising children well, can have a far-reaching impact and lead to 'macro' purposes. His insights were truly eye-opening, revealing that purpose, no matter how big or small it may seem, plays a crucial role in life's grand scheme. So, if you're ready to be inspired and challenged, tune into this enlightening discussion. And remember, we're all about you, our listeners, and we invite you to shape the future of our show by sharing your thoughts. [A.I. Shownotes created by podium.page]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.

Have you ever felt like something is missing in your life, even though you have everything you thought you wanted? In this podcast episode, Amanda Kate shares her journey from self-loathing to self-acceptance and the role of alternative modalities in achieving wellness. She emphasizes the importance of a multi-modality approach to healing and encourages people to try different modalities to find what works for them. Amanda also discusses the limitations of the traditional medical approach and the importance of prioritizing internal truth over external influence. Her actionable item for listeners is to slow down, breathe, and focus on where they are in the present moment, using techniques like feeling their feet and toes touching the ground. Listen to this episode to learn how to tap into your intuition, shift your mindset about health and the body, and use your abundance to share with others. Amanda Kate is a kinesiologist, mentor, mother and the author of 'Divine.Messy.Human - A Spiritual Guide to Prioritising Internal Truth over External Influence'. She is passionate about helping people to smash through their limitations and find new levels of health, vitality and abundance. She also works with business owners to increase their vibration and attract greater wealth and prosperity. ⠀ 𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦 0:08:04 - Healing Through Self-Discovery 0:11:44 - Alternative Modalities and Mindset Shifts 0:13:21 - Quantum Medicine and Internal Truth 0:19:15 - Presence, Energy, & Abundance Connection 0:22:18 - Increasing Abundance Through Vibrational Frequency 0:29:39 - Positive Judgement and Slowing Down 0:31:03 - The Power of Judgement 0:36:46 - Breathing for Mindfulness and Calmness 0:40:05 - Podcast Listener Appreciation and Book Offer ⠀ 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗤𝗨𝗢𝗧𝗘 “Your intuition is spot on. Listen to it, act on it, and trust it.” ⠀ 𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦 Amanda’s website: https://www.amandakate.com.au/ ⠀ 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧 Click here to arrange your 30-minute Zoom call with me and get a complimentary copy of my book. ⠀ I am Agi Keramidas, a podcaster, mentor, and knowledge broker. My mission is simple - to inspire you to take action towards a purposeful and fulfilling life. Visit my website: AgiKeramidas.com⁣ ⠀ 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗬 Discover the power of holistic health and wellness as I chat with Amanda Kate, a kinesiologist, mentor, mother, and author of Divine Mer 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.

Snippet of wisdom 20. In this series I select my favourite, most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast. Today’s snippet of wisdom comes from my conversation with Pat Quinn, a professional speaker and speaking and presentation coach. The snippet I chose to play for you from that conversation is about the 2 most important stories that we tell ourselves. I hope it is as inspirational for you as it was for me!⠀𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀:⁣Listen to my full conversation with Pat Quinn in episode #120:https://bit.ly/pdm120⠀𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁:⁣I'm your host Agi Keramidas, and my mission is simple - to inspire you to take action towards a purposeful and fulfilling life. Click here to arrange your 30-minute Zoom call with me and get a complimentary copy of my book.⁣⠀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.

Are you ready to unlock your creative potential and discover the healing power of playfulness? Join me in this captivating conversation with Alara Sage, the Ecstatic Life Mentor, as we explore the paradigm shift from productivity to creativity and dive into her incredible journey, which includes a spontaneous Kundalini Awakening that led her to find her true, radiant self.   Together, we discuss the profound impact of playfulness on spiritual growth and how embracing it can aid in tapping into our full potential. Learn how divine orchestration and willingness to practice spiritual methods can awaken our consciousness, and how playfulness activates the three creator centers in our body. You don't want to miss this enlightening episode that will inspire you to embrace playfulness and create a life you yearn for!   Alara Sage is known as the Ecstatic life mentor. She is an intuitively gifted teacher and healer who coaches provocatively and soulfully, and she has over 15 years of experience. She is passionate about helping courageous, female leaders and professionals who are highly successful but feel unfulfilled and disconnected from their true radiant self. ⠀ 𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦 0:00:48 - Unlocking Creative Potential Through Playfulness 0:06:28 - A Spontaneous Kundalini Awakening 0:09:11 - Playfulness and Spiritual Growth 0:18:02 - The Power of Playfulness and Imagination 0:25:15 - Techniques for Incorporating Playfulness Into Daily Life 0:34:29 - Activation Practice for Self-Permission ⠀ 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗤𝗨𝗢𝗧𝗘 “Go play! My love, have fun!” ⠀ 𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦 https://www.alarasage.com/ ⠀ 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧 Click here to arrange your 30-minute Zoom call with me and get a complimentary copy of my book. ⠀ I am Agi Keramidas, a podcaster, mentor, and knowledge broker. My mission is simple - to inspire you to take action towards a purposeful and fulfilling life. Visit my website: AgiKeramidas.com⁣ ⠀ 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗬 Just had the most amazing conversation with Alara Sage, the "ecstatic life mentor"! 🙌 We talked about the importance of playfulness and how it can lead to increased creativity and productivity.   Alara Sage shared her defining moment with us, when she experienced a spontaneous kundalini awakening while driving her car. This led to a period of emotional upheaval and self-discovery, and awakened her to the importance of pleasure and playfulness in her life. 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.

Snippet of wisdom 19. In this series I select my favourite, most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast. Today’s snippet of wisdom comes from my first conversation with Dr John Demartini, who is a world-renowned specialist in human behaviour and one of the featured experts in the book and documentary “The Secret”. The conversation took place in November 2021, and the snippet I chose to play for you is about the importance of documenting your moments of tears of gratitude. I hope it is as inspirational for you as it was for me!⠀𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀:⁣Listen to the full conversation in episode #190:https://bit.ly/pdm_190⠀ Click here to arrange your 30-minute Zoom call with me and get a complimentary copy of my book.⠀𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁:⁣I'm your host Agi Keramidas, and my mission is simple - to inspire you to take action towards a purposeful and fulfilling life.Visit my website: agikeramidas.com⁣⠀Episode Summary:Have you ever experienced those powerful moments when gratitude brings tears to your eyes? In today's episode, we revisit a captivating discussion with world-renowned human behavior expert Dr. John DeMartini, where we uncover the incredible power of gratitude and the importance of documenting our tears of gratitude. Listen as Dr. DeMartini explains how gratitude helps us see things as they are, rather than how we fantasize or expect them to be, promoting authenticity and balance in our lives. Discover the transformative impact of gratitude on our relationships, vitality, and overall well-being, and learn why documenting moments of tears of gratitude can reveal our true authentic selves.⠀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.

Welcome to an episode of Personal Development Mastery that marks a significant milestone in the podcast's journey. Get ready to witness a bold step forward that involves you directly! I will unveil the exciting evolution that awaits the podcast and the role you play in shaping its future soon. During this time, starting from today the podcast will transition to a weekly format, delivering a fresh episode every Monday. But why the shift? Join me as I reveal the reasons behind this decision and the rejuvenation process I'm embarking on. Discover the path we'll be taking to create an even more fulfilling podcast experience for you. The most important thing? I'm extending a special invitation to 10 listeners like you to join me for a FREE 30-minute Zoom call, where we can have a conversation about your podcast experience. And to express my gratitude, after our call, I will gift you a copy of my upcoming first book, which is ready, but has not yet been published - so you will be able to read my book before it’s available publicly! Click here to arrange your 30-minute Zoom call with me and let's make Personal Development Mastery podcast an even greater resource for you together!⠀𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀:⁣Click here to arrange your call with me and get a complimentary copy of my book.⠀The top-10 podcast episodes in 3 main categories of life: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/top10Support 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.

What if everything you thought you knew about happiness was an illusion? In a captivating conversation with Martin O'Toole, we uncover the true meaning of happiness and how our society, family, and personal programming create false expectations of what success and happiness should look like. We discuss the profound idea that "happiness is the absence of the striving for happiness," and explore how true happiness comes from an inner sense of fulfillment, not temporary feelings of elation.   Together with Martin, we delve into reframing our perspective on life, letting go of past regrets, and embracing the present moment. Discover how practicing gratitude can break free from mental blocks and open up new possibilities, while offering practical tools to help people apply the wisdom they gain from self-help books and podcasts. Join us on this eye-opening journey to lasting happiness and the ongoing process it requires, as we learn from Martin's insights and embrace a life of discipline, surrender, and self-love.   This is the second half of the conversation. The first half is in the previous episode #316. ⠀ 𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦 0:00:00 - Reframing Happiness, Letting Go Attachment 0:00:51 - Finding Fulfillment and Happiness 0:06:05 - Defining Happiness Through Contemplation 0:11:19 - Present Moment Personal Development 0:15:30 - Curated Wisdom and Practical Utilities 0:21:52 - Journey to Happiness 0:28:25 - Embracing Lessons and Love ⠀ 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗤𝗨𝗢𝗧𝗘 “Happiness is the absence of the striving for happiness.” ⠀ 𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦 https://www.howtodiehappypodcast.com ⠀ 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧 I am Agi Keramidas, a podcaster, mentor, and knowledge broker. My mission is simple - to inspire you to take action towards a purposeful and fulfilling life. Visit my website: AgiKeramidas.com⁣ ⠀ 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗬 Discover the true meaning of happiness in our eye-opening conversation with Martin O'Toole, as we challenge society's illusions of success and fulfillment. Together, we dive into the idea that lasting happiness cannot be obtained through external sources and that we are not defined by our belongings, jobs, or financial status. Unravel the wisdom behind the quote, "Happiness is the absence of the striving for happiness," and learn how genuine happiness stems from an inner sense of fulfillment rather than fleeting moments of elation.   Join us as we delve into reframing our perspectives, letting go of past regrets, and embracing the present moment with Martin O'Toole. We discuss the tran 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.