Personal Development Mastery: Clarity for Midlife Professionals in Transition

Martin O’Toole is “a man on the mend” - he was a high-functioning alcoholic adman for over 20 years, who eventually left his hectic existence in London to live a mindful life in Indonesia. He has been talked out of a suicide attempt by his dog, and this rock-bottom moment launched a journey of self-healing and personal transformation, during which he discovered the alchemy of everlasting happiness, what he calls “The Anatomy of Happy”. He recently published his fist book “How To Die Happy”, where he offers curated wisdom, stories, and utilities for the art of living.   What does it take to turn rock bottom into a journey of self-healing and personal transformation? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Martin O'Toole as he shares his incredible story of overcoming a 20-year struggle with alcohol and drugs. We discuss his new book, How to Die Happy, which offers curated wisdom, stories, and utilities for living well, and explore his life-changing encounter with a double-barrel shotgun.   Our discussion reveals how Western civilization has a complicated relationship with death and why we often ignore or avoid talking about it. We delve into the reasons behind this, such as social, familial, and religious conditioning, and how the media and folklore portray death. Martin's story is a powerful reminder of the importance of living a mindful life and making the most of our time on this earth. Unplug from the Matrix and develop skills such as acceptance, awareness, presence, and gratitude to lead a more fulfilling life. Don't miss this thought-provoking and inspiring episode with Martin O'Toole!   This is the first half of the conversation. The second half is in the next episode #317. ⠀ 𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦 0:00:00 - The Anatomy of Happy 0:05:55 - Last night a beagle saved my life 0:08:42 - "Die Before You Die" Meaning 0:10:02 - Living Well and Dying Happy 0:15:32 - Understanding Our Relationship With Death and Impermanence 0:20:07 - Embracing Death in Ancient Philosophy 0:27:16 - Regrets and Taking Action ⠀ 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗤𝗨𝗢𝗧𝗘 “Learn to love.” ⠀ 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 In this podcast episode, Agi speaks with Martin O'Toole, an author who shares his journey of overcoming a 20-year struggle with alcohol and drugs 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 18. 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 Jean Atman, who is an energy medicine specialist. The clip I chose to play for you from that conversation is about the importance of becoming aware and recognising every time we are in a state of suffering. I hope this snippet is as insightful for you as it was for me!⠀𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀:⁣Listen to my full conversation with Jean Atman in episode #127:https://bit.ly/3yjQZHz⠀To get your FREE EBOOK with the top-10 podcast episodes I’ve done that offer the greatest value in 3 main categories of your life, go to https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/top10⠀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:My guest explains the different bodies we have (emotional, mental, spiritual, physical) and how recognising triggers and discomfort as information that something needs to be healed is essential for personal growth and healing. Focusing inwards through self-care and identifying limiting beliefs can lead to rapid changes in life.To listen to the full conversation, check out episode 127. And don't forget to grab your free e-book featuring the top ten episodes about money, health, and personal development at 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.

My guest is Mary Henderson, a transformational leader and an internationally recognised personal branding specialist. She helps industry experts systemise, digitalise & commercialise their wisdom & skills into a profitable online business and a brand, so they become an authority in their niche or industry. Mary shares her story of how she had a personal epiphany in 2011 that changed her life. She left her job and asked herself 'Who am I without all these labels?'. She went on a twelve-month sabbatical and explored how to change her life, and this conversation is the result of that journey. We explore the relationship between our mind and our emotions, and why having a mentor is critical to success rather than relying on self help books and courses.⠀𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦0:00:00 - Mentors in Personal Development Mastery0:12:07 - Finding the Ideal Mentor0:16:13 - The Value of Mentorship0:21:10 - Embracing Unique Gifts and Talents0:26:47 - Transcending the Mind Virus0:32:07 - The Power of Silence and Self-Reflection0:39:52 - The Importance of Defining Your Niche0:43:35 - Transcending to Truest Self⠀𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗤𝗨𝗢𝗧𝗘“Everything is going to be exactly the way you envisage it to be.”⠀𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦Mary Henderson website: https://maryhendersoncoaching.com⠀𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧I 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⁣⠀𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗬What happens when you strip away the labels and success of your career and embark on a journey to discover your true self? For Mary Henderson, internationally recognized personal branding and online business specialist, this transformative experience led her to understand the power of mentorship in personal development. In our conversation, we dive into Mary's story and the essential role mentors play in unlocking our full potential. We discuss the importance of finding the ideal mentor, someone who can provide information and guidance without handing out easy answers. Mary shares her insights on the mind virus, non-beneficial thoughts and beliefs that hold us back, and how to become conscious of them to raise our vibrational frequency and transcend negative emotions. She also reveals how her own mentor encouraged her to share her accumulated knowledge with clients, using her journey as a source of inspiration and guidance for others. As we explore the intersection of personal branding and personal development, Mary highlights the critical importance of challenging our fears and outdated beliefs to become the best version of ourselves. We discuss the most common mistakes entrepreneurs make when building their brands and how to tackle these chal 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.

Discover the true essence of personal development through my recent appearance on the fantastic Midweek Insights podcast, hosted by my former mentee, Dezzy Charalambous. Listen in as I discuss the true essence of personal development, which I believe is the journey towards becoming who we truly are. I emphasise the importance of removing the unnecessary, limiting beliefs and habits we've acquired throughout our lives to unveil our true selves and contribute to the collective whole. Listen in as I discuss some of the most memorable interviews I've conducted, including conversations with legends like Dr. John Demartini and Brian Tracy. You'll uncover incredible insights such as the power of gratitude and the importance of tackling the most challenging tasks first to maximise productivity and personal growth. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best in the world of personal development and enhance your own journey towards self-discovery and transformation.⠀𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀:⁣Dezzy’s podcast “Midweek Insights”:Midweekinsights.comMy conversation with Dezzy is on episode lucky 13:https://bit.ly/3HN2JbS⠀To get your FREE EBOOK with the top-10 podcast episodes I’ve done that offer the greatest value in 3 main categories of your life, go to https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/top10⠀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.

Can feeling good really be the key to manifesting our desires and creating the life we've always wanted? Join me as I chat with Andrew Kap, best-selling author of "The Last Law of Attraction Book You'll Ever Need to Read" and his latest book, "Just Feel Good." We explore the simplicity of feeling good, the power of gratitude, and practical techniques to help you cultivate a positive mindset.   Andrew and I spoke about that book previously on the podcast, on episode #067. Since then, he realised that there is one type of reader he would never reach - and that is the reader who is resistant to the term “Law of Attraction”. So in his new book, titled “Just Feel Good”, he gives readers just as much value & action steps for improving their lives, without ever actually saying the term “law of attraction”!   Together, Andrew and I dive into the importance of overcoming our ego, shifting our focus from getting what we want to feeling grateful for what we already have. We discuss how being present and enjoying the moment can create space for unexpected ideas, opportunities, and solutions to arise. Andrew shares techniques like the "Unintentional Gratitude Blitz" and the "Feel Good Grin" that can be easily integrated into your daily life to feel good and open up to the flow of abundance.   Don't miss this insightful conversation, full of actionable advice and simple practices to help you improve your overall well-being and create a more fulfilling life. By embracing the power of simply feeling good and cultivating gratitude, you'll be inspired to take action and rediscover the joy in your everyday experiences. So, what are you waiting for? Tune in and learn how to "Just Feel Good. ⠀ 𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦 0:07:32 - The Illusion of Chasing Happiness 0:10:37 - Feeling Good for Its Own Sake 0:18:57 - Understanding the Challenge of Gratitude Practice 0:23:02 - The Power of Gratitude 0:30:07 - Gratitude Blitz Method 0:36:25 - Andrew’s Personal Favorite Method for Feeling Good 0:49:11 - The Simplicity of Feeling Good ⠀ 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗤𝗨𝗢𝗧𝗘 “Feeling good is not a hammer that you swing to shatter your problems. It’s more like a paintbrush that you gently stroke - blending answers and solutions into your life, so that your challenges fade away, rather than being shattered into pieces.” ⠀ 𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦 http://www.awesomemarvelous.com/ https://www.youtube.com/andrewkap ⠀ 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧 I am Agi Keramidas, a podcaster, mentor, and knowledge broker. My mission is simple - to 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 17. 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 Mitzi Perdue, the author of the book “Mark Victor Hansen: Relentless”, which is the biography of Mark Victor Hansen, the co-author of the book “Chicken Soup for the Soul”, which has set world records in book sales with over 500 million books sold. The snippet I chose to play for you from that conversation is about the tenacity and persistence it took for this book to become the milestone that it is. I hope this story is as inspirational for you as it was for me!⠀𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀:⁣Listen to my full conversation with Mitzi Perdue in episode #240:https://bit.ly/pdm_240⠀To get your FREE EBOOK with the top-10 podcast episodes I’ve done that offer the greatest value in 3 main categories of your life, go to https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/top10⠀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:In this episode of Personal Development Mastery, I share with you a snippet from my conversation with Mitzi Perdue, author of the book "Mark Victor Hansen Relentless," which tells the incredible story of Mark Victor Hansen and the creation of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. This inspiring story showcases the tenacity and persistence it took for the book to become the milestone that it is, having sold over 500 million copies worldwide.We discuss the initial struggles of Mark and Jack Canfield, from the disapproval of their title to the numerous rejections they received from publishers. Despite these setbacks, they persevered, and eventually found a publisher willing to take a chance on their book. However, the initial sales were disappointing, and it seemed as though the book would be a failure. But through determination, relentless marketing, and the decision to give away copies of the book, they eventually sold over a million copies in just a year and a half. This inspiring story serves as a reminder to never give up too early, as success could be just one step away.To listen to the full conversation, check out episode 240. And don't forget to grab your free e-book featuring the top ten episodes about money, health, and personal development at personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/top10.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.

Dave Albin is the #1 Firewalk Instructor in America, and he has worked with Tony Robbins for almost 20 years, as his Firewalk captain. His success had a scary and violent path, though: He had a challenging childhood, with adoption, drinking, and hard drugs from his early teenage years, reaching a point in 1988 when he put a gun to his head. He has firewalked hundreds of thousands of people, and he and Tony Robbins set a World Record in London in 2005 walking over 12,000 people. In this powerful episode, I share the incredible transformational journey of Dave Albin, America's number one fire walk instructor, who has worked with Tony Robbins for almost twenty years. Dave's story begins with a challenging childhood, adoption, and early involvement with drinking and hard drugs, culminating in a harrowing moment in 1988 when he put a gun to his head. Dave's journey toward personal growth and development began after seeking help through Alcoholics Anonymous, where he embraced sobriety one day at a time.  We delve into how Tony Robbins' Personal Power program served as a catalyst for Dave's personal development journey, and discuss the unique aspects of firewalking that make it such a powerful tool for overcoming fears and fostering personal growth. We also explore the rich history of firewalking and its significance across various cultures around the world, as well as how firewalking is used in corporate settings to resolve tensions and promote unity among team members.  Finally, we examine the importance of state management, personal development, and the power of changing one's story. Drawing from experiences with Tony Robbins and various personal development gurus, we emphasize the significance of consistency, rituals, and surrounding oneself with the right people. We also touch on the value of balancing achievement with fulfillment and how personal development has made a significant impact on our lives. Ultimately, the message is that by changing one's story, they can change their life and create a masterpiece. Don't miss this inspiring and transformative episode! ⠀𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦0:01:03 - The Transformational Power of Firewalking0:06:33 - The Power of Personal Development0:07:02 - The Firewalk That Changed My Life0:13:31 - Watching People Struggle0:17:04 - Connecting After a Fire Walk0:20:16 - The Power of Firewalking0:21:24 - The History and Significance of Firewalking0:27:34 - Benefits of Proximity0:28:10 - Managing Your State and Achieving Fulfillment0:31:27 - The Power of Resilience0:37:29 - Life Is a Journey⠀𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗤𝗨𝗢𝗧𝗘“Don’t change a thing. Just hang in there, because this too will pass.”⠀𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦https://firewalkadventures.com/⠀𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧I am Agi Keramidas, a podcaster, mentor, and knowledge broker. My miss 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 16. 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 the entrepreneur Paul Shepherd, who over the years spent over half a million dollars on personal development courses. I chose for you three short snippets from that conversation. They are all about becoming more aware of our inner knowing, tuning into our body’s intelligence for our decision making, and about calibrating our intuition. I hope these snippets are as insightful for you as they were for me.⠀𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀:⁣Listen to my full conversation with Paul Shepherd in  episodes #107-108. ⠀To get your FREE EBOOK with the top-10 podcast episodes I’ve done that offer the greatest value in 3 main categories of your life, go to https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/top10⠀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.

May Lam Rocco was born in Hong Kong to a very traditional Chinese family. Despite her traditional upbringing, she went on to become one of the most prominent businesswomen in Taiwan and Hong Kong, before the male-dominated Asian society caught up with her and forced her to walk away, losing everything except her son. She recently released her first book “Confi-Dance” where she shares her inspiring journey of healing her relationship with herself and her son and rebuilding her confidence. She is now dedicated to helping others rebuild their confidence and to heal that special relationship with their family and children. ⠀ 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀:⁣ * Traditional Family Values and Business Decisions * Career Turning Points and Difficult Decisions * Rebuilding Confidence After Divorce * The Journey of Self-Belief and Parent-Child Relationships * Unconditional Love and Rebuilding Confidence in Parenting * Building Communication and Trust with Children * Actionable Tips for Self-Love and Achieving Goals ⠀ 𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦 04:30 Conversation on Traditional Family Values and Business Decisions 07:40 Career Turning Points and Difficult Decisions 11:35 Emotional Decisions: Leaving Family Business and Marriage 19:37 May Lam Rocco's Journey to Recovery and Her Book on Confidence 24:03 Conversation on Unconditional Love and Rebuilding Confidence in Parenting 29:23 Conversation on Building Communication and Trust with Children 30:54 Building Confidence: Actionable Tips for Self-Love and Achieving Goals ⠀ 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗤𝗨𝗢𝗧𝗘 “Learn about having more self-awareness.” ⠀ 𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦 Connect with May: https://linktr.ee/maylamrocco ⠀ 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 May Lam Rocco is a successful businesswoman who was born in Hong Kong to a traditional Chinese family. Despite her traditional upbringing, she managed to become one of the most prominent businesswomen in Taiwan and Hong Kong. However, the male-dominated society eventually caught up with her and forced her to walk away, losing everything except her son. May recently released her first book, Conflict Dance, which chronicles her inspiring journey of healing her relationship with herself and her son and rebuilding her confidence. During the conversation, May explained 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 15. 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 Andrew Kap, author of the best-selling book “The Last Law of Attraction Book You’ll Ever Need To Read”. I chose for you two short snippets from that conversation. Two methods you can use to engage with the law of attraction: The first is the “time-lapse” gratitude exercise and the second is the “ten minutes ago” visualisation method. I hope these two methods are as insightful for you as they were for me!⠀𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀:⁣Listen to my full conversation with Andrew Kap in episode #067:https://bit.ly/pdm_067⠀To get your FREE EBOOK with the top-10 podcast episodes I’ve done that offer the greatest value in 3 main categories of your life, go to https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/top10⠀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.