Personal Development Mastery: Clarity for Midlife Professionals in Transition

In this episode I share a conversation I had for my previous podcast, about a year and a half ago. I spoke with Jamie Keeling, an exceptional individual and friend, on a variety of topics: from Stoic philosophy, to becoming a Tae Kwon Do world champion, to the entrepreneurial revolution.   Jamie is a successful entrepreneur, a former Tae Kwon Do world champion, and the founder of "Bulletproof" app. He is business coaching consultant, the host of "Optimise me now" podcast, he has 7 children, and he likes kicking people in the face!   This conversation is epic, and even more so because it's over 2 hours! This is the second half - the first part is on previous episode #116.   𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: * Podcasting - learning, sharing, serving, legacy * The entrepreneurial revolution * Coaching vs Mentoring * Common mistakes businesses could easily avoid, both at start-up level and at 6-figure wanting to scale to 7 level.   𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀: Website: https://littlegreysays.wordpress.com/   𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗼𝘁𝗲: "Keep learning. Education does not stop when you leave school." -Jamie Keeling   𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁: I am Agi Keramidas, a knowledge broker and zealous podcaster. I am a firm believer in the power of self-education and personal development in radically improving one's 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.

In this episode I share a conversation I had for my previous podcast, about a year and a half ago. I spoke with Jamie Keeling, an exceptional individual and friend, on a variety of topics: from Stoic philosophy, to becoming a Tae Kwon Do world champion, to the entrepreneurial revolution. Jamie is a successful entrepreneur, a former Tae Kwon Do world champion, and the founder of "Bulletproof" app. He is business coaching consultant, the host of "Optimise me now" podcast, he has 7 children, and he likes kicking people in the face! This conversation is epic, and even more so because it's over 2 hours! This is the first part - the second half is on next episode #117.   𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: * His gold medal in the Tae Kwon Do world championships - why he says it means nothing * Why we can never "reach" success * Stoic philosophy, "memento mori", and our own mortality * People choose to be offended by swear words   𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀: Website: https://littlegreysays.wordpress.com/   𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗼𝘁𝗲: "Keep learning. Education does not stop when you leave school." -Jamie Keeling   𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁: I am Agi Keramidas, a knowledge broker and zealous podcaster. I am a firm believer in the power of self-education and personal development in radically improving one's life.   Do you want to gain access to exclusive content, support my podcast, and become part of my inner circle 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.

 Limiting beliefs is a topic that is often brought up in my conversations with people. In this brief episode I am sharing some of my thoughts on limiting beliefs - what they are, what they are not, why they matter, and what to do about them.   This episode, like the previous episode #114, is a different, brief, direct, solo episode. I hope you find it useful - if you do then drop me a line, and I will record more!  𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀:* The 2 types of beliefs* Beliefs: are they the truth or assumptions?* Some of the most common limiting beliefs* You become addicted to your story of limitation  𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀: Become a Supporter: http://bit.ly/pdmpat  𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗼𝘁𝗲: "Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right.”-Henry Ford  𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁: I am Agi Keramidas, a knowledge broker and zealous podcaster. I am a firm believer in the power of self-education and personal development in radically improving one's life.  Do you want to gain access to exclusive content, support my podcast, and become part of my inner circle? Then become my patron: http://bit.ly/pdmpat 😃   Join my Facebook group for personal development, inspiration, and actionable knowledge: https://bit.ly/pdmgroup  #PersonalDevelopmentMasterySupport 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.

 Every person on a personal development journey can probably name the most important books they've read - the ones that made the biggest impact. I have a list of my own personal favourites, and one of them is "The power of intention" by Dr Wayne Dyer.   This is a unique solo episode in which I briefly discuss some of the concepts introduced to me by the book, and some of my own insights. I hope you find it useful - if you do, then drop me a line!  𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀:* Intention is the energy behind the action that we take* Shamans believe that intention is a field that permeates everything in the universe* 3 levels of living in regards to intention* How to connect with the power of intention  𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀: Become a Supporter: http://bit.ly/pdmpat  𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗼𝘁𝗲: "Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change.”-Wayne Dyer  𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁: I am Agi Keramidas, a knowledge broker and zealous podcaster. I am a firm believer in the power of self-education and personal development in radically improving one's life.  Do you want to support my podcast, gain access to exclusive content, and become part of my inner circle? Then become my patron: http://bit.ly/pdmpat 😃   Join my Facebook group for personal development, inspiration, and actionable knowledge: https://bit.ly/pdmgroup  #PersonalDevelopmentMasterySupport 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.

 Gül Sönmez was raised in a conservative society in Turkey, where the only way for a woman to have a better life was by being successful. She got the career, the marriage, the promotions, the house, car -a seemingly idyllic life- and then she started to manifest injuries and pain on her body. That initiated a long healing journey, first with modern medicine, and then with self healing. She studied 3 religions, over 100 books on healing, tried numerous healing modalities, Reiki, Shamanic healing, breathwork, EFT. Since then, she had consecutive big shifts in her life, moving to Luxembourg, and having the realisation about the truth of what healing really is. That allowed her to uncover her own gifts as a healer, and last year she created a 6-figure healing business just through referrals.  𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀:* What you seek is seeking you* How physical symptoms can be a reflection of an internal struggle* The power of self-compassion and self-forgiveness* Only you can heal yourself!  𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀: Website: https://www.purposefulvibes.com/  𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗼𝘁𝗲: "Start with the basics - journaling, meditation, at least 10 minutes. Enjoy the ride!" -Gul Sonmez  𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁: I am Agi Keramidas, a knowledge broker and zealous podcaster. I am a firm believer in the power of self-education and personal development in radically improving one's life.  Do you want to support my podcast, gain access to exclusive content, and become part of my inner circle? Then become my patron: http://bit.ly/pdmpat 😃   Join my Facebook group for personal development, inspiration, and actionable knowledge: https://bit.ly/pdmgroup  #PersonalDevelopmentMastery 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.

Nicole Laino is a former corporate girl, a start-up founder, a business & success coach, a Reiki master, a wife and a mother. She is a self-proclaimed Type-A hippie: a free-spirit who can grow a business and meet a deadline. She is the host of the Limitless Entrepreneur podcast, and with her coaching she blends the tactical with the mystical, using her rapid manifestation method to teach female entrepreneurs how to unleash their inner badass and build the business and lives of their dreams from the inside out.   𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: * Blending the tactical with the mystical * Manifestation and our energy: we attract who we are * Our limiting beliefs and the emotions attached to them * Acting in faith, being in high vibe, and enjoying the process! * The energetic/spiritual side of money * What's your relationship and attitude to money?   𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolelainoofficial/ Website: https://www.nicolelaino.me/   𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗼𝘁𝗲: "Follow your heart. Every seemingly wrong turn that you made came from you doing what you thought was the right thing to do." -Nicole Laino   𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁: I am Agi Keramidas, a knowledge broker and zealous podcaster. I am a firm believer in the power of self-education and personal development in radically improving one's 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.

 The subject of morning routines is something people often ask me about, and I know there are some misconceptions around it. In this episode I distil my knowledge, experience and understanding of morning routines, and what I personally do in the mornings and why.   This is a very unique episode which initially I recorded exclusively for the supporters of the podcast - my subscription based patron community. But I decided to share it with all podcast listeners for 2 reasons: 1. I believe that if you win the morning, you win the day - and a solid morning routine is the cornerstone to win our day. Knowing the benefits myself, I feel it's my duty to share it with everyone - it's that important. 2. To give you the opportunity to see a sample of the content that my supporters community has exclusive access to and determine if it's something you'd like more of.   Join Personal Development Mastery patrons community and you will gain access to exclusive content like this, "Ask Me Anything" episodes, and you can also participate in the monthly Supporters meet-up I organise via Zoom. Become a Supporter: http://bit.ly/pdmpat   And until next time... Stand out, don't fit in!  𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀:* The importance of a morning routine* 10 elements of the morning routine that sets you up for the day ahead* Not to do in your morning routine: 2 certain ways to ruin your day* Implement: Which of the 10 elements will you implement first?  𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀: Become a Supporter: http://bit.ly/pdmpat  𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗼𝘁𝗲: "It is the first decision you take in the day, what you do once the alarm goes off, and whether you realise it or not, it sets the tone for how the rest of your day goes."-Agi Keramidas  𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁: I am Agi Keramidas, a knowledge broker and zealous podcaster. I am a firm believer in the power of self-education and personal development in radically improving one's 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.

David Wood is a former consulting actuary to Fortune 100 companies, who left his comfortable Park Avenue job 20 years ago to build the world’s largest coaching business and rank #1 on Google for life coaching, while serving an audience of 150,000 coaches across 12 countries. He is also a podcast host, with his Tough Conversations Podcast having had some exceptional guests such as Byron Katie, John Gray, and Jack Canfield. He coaches high performing business owners to double their revenue and time by focusing on less and being 30% more courageous in their business or career.   𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: * Being 30% more courageous can double your revenue and your happiness! * What would you do if you were fearless? * The tough conversations we avoid form our boundaries * "Booking your sprints": a simple effective productivity technique   𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀: Website: http://myfocusgift.com/   𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗼𝘁𝗲: "There are going to be times where you don't know if you're going to make it. Relax a little bit, because you're stronger than you think, you are going to get through it." -David Wood   𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁: I am Agi Keramidas, a knowledge broker and zealous podcaster. I am a firm believer in the power of self-education and personal development in radically improving one's life.   Do you want to support my podcast, gain access to exclusive content, and become part of my inner circle? Then become my patron: http://bit.ly/pdmpat 😃   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.

Dean Fox is a mind performance specialist, an international speaker, business consultant and coach. A few years ago, his life totally spiralled out of control with one blow after another: bankruptcy, almost fatal accident, deciding to end his life - and then he had an epiphany that changed all of that! He is now passionate about helping business owners and entrepreneurs end procrastination and take inspired action to achieve their goals and dreams!   𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: * Most people don't need more information, they need implementation * Peeling back the layers of "Think and Grow Rich" * The merging of personal development and spiritual development * The spiritual quest: understanding the truth of who we are * The truth about who we are becomes veiled by the mind, the ego   𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀: Website: http://deanfoxcoaching.com/ Social media: @DeanFoxCoaching   𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗼𝘁𝗲: "Whatever happens is happening for a reason and you need to trust the process. It will get you to where you need to be, but be more open to the signs, trust your intuition more." -Dean Fox   𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁: I am Agi Keramidas, a knowledge broker and zealous podcaster. I am a firm believer in the power of self-education and personal development in radically improving one's life.   Do you want to support my podcast, gain access to exclusive content, and become part of my inner circle? Then become my patron: http://bit.ly/pd 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.

Paul Shepherd is a Sydney-based 7-figure entrepreneur and coach, who combines science and spirituality to “crack the code” of fulfillment. Throughout the years, he spent over $500k on personal development courses - he's attended the majority of the well-known seminars, listened to personal development legends, applied everything they said... And that made him millions with his businesses, but still something didn’t feel right, there was no fulfilment. His transformational journey led him to develop his unique Mastery system that helps leaders to live a life of purpose and meaning.   This is the 2nd half of this fascinating conversation - the first part is in the previous episode #107.   𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: * Don't laugh at things that could be some of your most profound learnings - be curious instead * Stop wasting time trying to manage your time * Recognising the key events in our life * Taking the victim mask off and accepting responsibility for who we are * Magic happens when we surrender   𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀: Website: http://paulbshepherd.com/   𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗼𝘁𝗲: "If even just a small percentage of population could be living authentically, doing what they're designed to do and  broadcasting coherent frequencies, that would act as a ripple effect."  -Paul Shepherd   𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁: I am Agi Keramidas, a knowledge broker and zealous podc 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.