

Personal Development Mastery: Clarity for Midlife Professionals in Transition
Dr Agi Keramidas - Midlife & Transition Coach
Personal Development Mastery is a podcast for midlife professionals in transition who are ready for their next chapter in life and work, navigating a career transition or preparing for a midlife career change.-Hosted by Dr Agi Keramidas, a personal development mentor, coach, and former dentist, the show helps you work through midlife crossroads with less second-guessing, more grounded decisions about what comes next, and greater career clarity about the direction you truly want.-In this current season, the focus is on midlife career and life transitions: leaving a long-term profession, starting a new venture, or reshaping the way you work and live.-If you are feeling uncertain, under pressure, or pulled towards something more meaningful, these episodes will help you move from indecision to clear direction and confident next steps.-You will hear honest stories from coaches, authors, spiritual teachers and expert practitioners, as well as solo episodes from Agi, all offering clear examples and practical tools you can apply straight away.-Personal Development Mastery gives you the guidance you need to decide what is next, design a solid plan, and take real steps into your next chapter with greater clarity and confidence.-🎧 Follow Personal Development Mastery if you are a midlife professional in transition and want help to think things through and move forwards.
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Oct 16, 2025 • 10min
The 2.5-Minute Storytelling Secret (Most Replayed Personal Development Wisdom Snippets) | #545
What if the secret to powerful storytelling was just two and a half minutes long?Snippet of wisdom 88.In this series, I select my favourite, most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast.Today, speaking coach Pat Quinn talks about how to tell any story in just two and a half minutes using a simple three-part framework.Press play to learn how to make your stories shorter, sharper, and more impactful.˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Listen to the full conversation with Pat Quinn in episode #120:https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/120˚Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚🎙️ Want to be a guest on the podcast?Message Agi on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/personaldevelopmentmastery˚Personal development interviews exploring key principles of personal development, self improvement, self mastery, personal growth, self-discipline, and personal improvement—all supporting a life of purpose and fulfilment.˚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.

Oct 13, 2025 • 52min
Why 'Spiritual Amnesia' Blocks Personal Growth and How to Master Quantum Creation, with Diana Divine | #544
What if the “tabs” draining your energy aren’t on your laptop, but in your soul?If you’re seeking purpose, feel stuck in survival mode, or have “checked all the boxes” yet still feel empty, this episode shows how to remember who you truly are beyond the busy mind, so you can access the quantum field, heal old patterns, and create a life that actually feels like you.Discover a practical path to “remembering”: meditation, breathwork, and daily stillness to close energetic tabs and expand intuition.Learn to work with shadows as resistances (not enemies) so your life-force flows—plus how regression and energy work can collapse old timelines.Experience a soothing live light-language transmission aimed at third-eye and heart activation to realign you with your soul’s blueprint.Press play now to reconnect with your power, clear the noise, and start creating from your soul instead of your stress.˚KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS:00:01 - Introduction to Quantum Creation and Diana Divine02:15 - Understanding Quantum Field and Soul Remembrance06:16 - The Process of Remembering and Spiritual Awakening13:27 - Meditation, Inner Stillness, and Overcoming Ego20:12 - Exploring Shadows and Energy Resistances26:37 - Addressing Spiritual Emptiness and Self-Fulfillment29:48 - Live Channeling and Light Language Transmission43:22 - Connecting with Diana Divine and Her Work48:51 - Closing Thoughts and Inspiration˚MEMORABLE QUOTE:"You got this—keep cultivating stillness, curiosity and the tools of your path and trust you'll grow into your power."˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Diana's website: https://www.dianadivine.com/˚Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚🎙️ Want to be a guest?Message Agi on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/personaldevelopmentmastery˚Personal development interviews exploring key principles of personal development, self improvement, self mastery, personal growth, self-discipline, and personal improvement — all supporting a life of purpose and fulfilment.˚ 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.

Oct 9, 2025 • 5min
Let the Beginning Help You: The Moment You Start Changes Everything (Agi's Insights) | #543
What if the smallest action, like opening a book, could change the direction of your entire day?We all have something we’ve put off starting: a book on the shelf, a project, a call, or even a lifestyle change. In this short yet powerful solo episode, Agi explores the gentle but profound shift that happens when we stop waiting for the perfect time and just begin, even with the smallest step.Discover the meaning behind the beautiful Japanese concept of 'tsundoku', and why it's more empowering than you think.Reframe procrastination as patience and learn how to use that moment of starting to your advantage.Get inspired to take action on that one thing you’ve been meaning to do, with a mindset shift that makes starting feel effortless.Press play now to spark momentum with just two intentional minutes that could change your day.˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Your free book and weekly newsletter: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/88˚Get your podcast merchantise: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/store˚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.

Oct 6, 2025 • 39min
How to Transform Self Doubt Into Self Trust and Build a Life That Is Aligned With Who You Really Are, with Mario Lanzarotti | #542
What if the voice of self-doubt isn’t your enemy, but the doorway to your most peaceful, purposeful, and courageous life?If you’re outwardly “successful” yet still feel not-enough, isolated, or stuck in your head, this conversation shows how to shift from overthinking and overachieving to inner alignment, so you can live and lead without the constant pressure cooker of proving yourself.Discover a practical way to separate from self-doubt instead of obeying it using breath and simple heart-focused presence.Learn how courageous honesty and sharing your doubts dismantle loneliness and deepen relationships at work and at home.Learn repeatable practices that build real fulfillment, not just more goals.Hit play now to learn the head-to-heart path Mario Lanzarotti uses with founders to quiet doubt, amplify self-trust, and create success that actually feels like success.˚KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS:02:40 - Mario Lanzarotti's Background and Personal Journey03:26 - Turning Point: Understanding Self-Doubt Through Meditation07:14 - The Relationship Between Self-Doubt and Loneliness12:38 - Living in the Heart: A Practical Approach to Overcoming Self-Doubt18:19 - Transitioning from Head to Heart: Practical Strategies24:00 - The Role of Self-Love in Addressing Self-Doubt29:36 - Finding Fulfillment and Alignment in Life33:38 - Personal Development Insights and Closing Reflections˚MEMORABLE QUOTE:"Keep going, make your mistakes, and trust the journey."˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Connect with Mario on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanzarottimario/Mario's website: https://www.mariolanzarotti.com/Mario's TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmeOX5Zu36M˚Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚🎙️ Want to be a guest on the podcast?Message Agi on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/personaldevelopmentmastery˚Personal development interviews exploring key principles of personal development, self improvement, self mastery, personal growth, self-discipline, and personal improvement — all supporting a life of purpose and fulfilment.˚ 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.

Oct 2, 2025 • 4min
How to Use the Law of Attraction (Most Replayed Personal Development Wisdom Snippets) | #541
Want a simple way to supercharge your gratitude practice?Snippet of wisdom 87.This is one of the most replayed personal development wisdom snippets.Today, my guest Andrew Kap talks about practical gratitude and visualisation methods.Press play to learn the Time Lapse Method and the 10 Minutes Ago Method.˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Listen to the full conversation with Andrew Kap in episode #067:https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/67˚To explore coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚Personal development interviews exploring key principles of personal development, self improvement, self mastery, personal growth, self-discipline, and personal improvement—all supporting a life of purpose and fulfilment.˚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.

Sep 29, 2025 • 44min
Why the 'Messy Middle' of Transition Feels Overwhelming and How to Start Living Authentically, with Becca Eve Young | #540
Have you ever looked like you had it all on the outside (career, success), yet deep down felt unfulfilled?In a world that celebrates achievement and appearances, many high performers silently wrestle with self-doubt, burnout, and the aching sense that they’re living someone else’s script. This episode dives deep into that “messy middle”, the uncertain and often painful space between who you were and who you're becoming, and shows how to navigate it with courage, authenticity, and trust in your inner voice.Discover how to recognize the subtle whispers of your inner knowing and why awareness is always the first step in any true transformation.Learn why self-doubt often spikes during major life transitions and how to build self-trust through micro-moments of personal alignment.Hear Becca’s own powerful story of hitting rock bottom, experiencing a spiritual awakening, and rebuilding her life from the inside out.If you’re at a crossroads in life or feel stuck between chapters, this episode will inspire you to pause, reconnect with your inner compass, and step into your most authentic self—press play now.˚KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS:02:50 - Exploring the Starting Point of Personal Reinvention06:12 - Becca's Personal Journey of Awareness and Transformation15:12 - Understanding the "Messy Middle" of Life Transitions18:48 - Navigating Self-Doubt and Building Self-Trust24:22 - Practical Tools for Overcoming Self-Doubt32:37 - Connecting with Becca and Book Information33:38 - Personal Development and Advice to Younger Self36:51 - Final Wisdom for Those in Transition˚MEMORABLE QUOTE:"Stop performing."˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Becca Eve's website: https://www.beccaeveyoung.com/˚Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚🎙️ Want to be a guest?Message Agi on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/personaldevelopmentmastery˚Personal development interviews exploring key principles of personal development, self improvement, self mastery, personal growth, self-discipline, and personal improvement — all supporting a life of purpose and fulfilment.˚ 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.

Sep 25, 2025 • 5min
Start Beats Perfect: How Two Minutes Can Change Everything (Agi's Insights) | #539
What if the only thing standing between you and your next breakthrough is just two minutes?We often wait for the “perfect” time or the “perfect” words before taking action—and as a result, we stay stuck. This episode shows how a tiny first step, even as small as two minutes, can unlock momentum and create opportunities you never saw coming.In this short but powerful episode, you’ll discover how to overcome procrastination by lowering the barrier to starting.Press play now and learn how starting small can transform hesitation into progress.˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚Personal development interviews exploring key principles of personal development, self improvement, self mastery, personal growth, self-discipline, and personal improvement—all supporting a life of purpose and fulfilment.˚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.

Sep 22, 2025 • 43min
The Hidden Warning Signs You’re Stuck in “Okay Times” Instead of Good Times, and How to Measure and Optimise the Good Time Ratio, with Christian W. Schnepf | #538
Have you ever achieved everything you were “supposed” to (career, money, relationships) only to feel an emptiness inside?In this episode, we dive into the groundbreaking work of Christian W. Schnepf, a sociologist and human behavior expert who left behind conventional success in his early twenties to explore what truly creates a fulfilling life. Through years of research and global exploration, he developed the “Science of Good Times”, a revolutionary framework for measuring and optimizing your quality of life in real-time.Discover why chasing traditional success often leads to dissatisfaction, and what to pursue insteadLearn the five life areas that determine your “Good Time Ratio” and how to optimize each oneGain a practical, data-driven method for aligning your life with energy flow, fulfillment, and joyIf you're ready to measure what really matters and start living a life that truly feels good, press play and explore the science behind lasting fulfillment.˚KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS:02:56 - Christian's Personal Journey of Questioning Success08:10 - Exploring the Motivation Behind Life Choices09:19 - Defining the Science of Good Times12:07 - Measuring Good Times and the Good Time Ratio22:02 - Five Life Areas and Measuring Satisfaction30:29 - Advice for Professionals Feeling Unfulfilled34:28 - Closing Insights and Personal Development Perspective38:52 - Final Thoughts and Call to Action˚MEMORABLE QUOTE:"Trust yourself, because deep down, you already know what's right for you."˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Christian's platform: https://goodtime.app˚Explore coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚🎙️ Want to be a guest?Message Agi on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/personaldevelopmentmastery˚Personal development interviews exploring key principles of personal development, self improvement, self mastery, personal growth, self-discipline, and personal improvement — all supporting a life of purpose and fulfilment.˚ 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.

Sep 18, 2025 • 6min
Eat That Frog: Unlocking Productivity with Brian Tracy (Most replayed personal development wisdom snippets) | #537
What’s the one habit that could double your productivity and transform your discipline starting tomorrow morning?Snippet of wisdom 86.This is one of the most replayed personal development wisdom snippets.My guest Brian Tracy talks about the powerful principle of "eating that frog"—starting your day by tackling your biggest, most difficult task first.Press play to learn how this simple mindset shift can help you beat procrastination, build self-discipline, and unlock massive productivity.˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Listen to the full conversation with Brian Tracy in episode #230:https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/230˚To explore coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚🎙️ Want to be a guest?Message Agi on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/personaldevelopmentmastery˚Personal development interviews exploring key principles of personal development, self improvement, self mastery, personal growth, self-discipline, and personal improvement—all supporting a life of purpose and fulfilment.˚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.

Sep 15, 2025 • 34min
Why Knowledge Alone Won’t Awaken Your Consciousness, And How to Shift Into Flow for Deeper Personal Growth, with Daphne Michaels | #536
What if the key to living with clarity, creativity, and deep connection was already within you, just waiting to be awakened?In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel boxed in by stress, ego, and daily demands. This episode explores how to move beyond that “small box” living and step into a higher state of consciousness: one that helps you reconnect with yourself, others, and the universe in practical and transformative ways.Discover how to recognize and cultivate moments of higher awareness in your everyday life.Learn about the three “fields of consciousness” and how they impact your energy, flow, and sense of alignment.Gain practical tools for navigating challenges without losing touch with your deeper purpose and potential.Press play now to learn how to expand your consciousness, unlock your energetic potential, and start living with more flow, clarity, and joy.˚KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS:00:10 - Podcast Introduction and Guest Introduction02:39 - Understanding Ultra-Conscious Living06:04 - Practical Approaches to Expanding Consciousness15:31 - Three Fields of Consciousness22:33 - Beyond Flow: Spacelessness and Connection28:20 - Experiential Knowledge and Personal Growth29:14 - Personal Development and Life Advice30:55 - Closing Remarks and Farewell˚MEMORABLE QUOTE:"Just keep going—your time will come."˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Daphne's website: https://daphnemichaels.com/˚Explore coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚🎙️ Want to be a guest?Message Agi on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/personaldevelopmentmastery˚Personal development interviews exploring key principles of personal development, self improvement, self mastery, personal growth, self-discipline, and personal improvement — all supporting a life of purpose and fulfilment.˚ 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.


