

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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Aug 7, 2025 • 4min
The two most important stories we tell ourselves (Most replayed personal development wisdom snippets) | #525
What if the two most powerful stories in your life are the ones you haven't rewritten yet?Snippet of wisdom 82.This is one of the most replayed personal development wisdom snippets.My guest, speaking coach Pat Quinn, talks about the two most important stories that we tell ourselves.Press play to reclaim your past and rewrite your future with the power of intentional storytelling.˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Listen to the full conversation with Pat Quinn in episode #120:https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/120˚🎙️ 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.

Aug 4, 2025 • 41min
Why high achievers struggle with inner peace, and how to reconnect with your soulful authenticity, with Grace Najean | #524
Have you ever achieved outward success yet still felt an unsettling emptiness inside, like you’re living someone else’s dream?If you're a high achiever navigating success without true fulfillment, this episode is your invitation to explore a deeper path. Grace Najean, a former elite Tony Robbins coach and founder of the Soul Fluence Method, shares her transformative journey from chasing external validation to living in soulful authenticity, and how you can do the same.Discover the powerful shift that occurs when you align your biology, neurology, and spirituality to live and lead more effortlessly.Learn how reconnecting with your inner voice and purpose brings clarity, presence, and even daily "magic" like synchronicities.Gain practical tools, including a unique countdown practice and mindful breathing, that busy leaders can implement immediately to deepen self-awareness and reclaim peace.If you're ready to move beyond success and lead from your soul, press play now and unlock insights that could change the way you experience your life and leadership. ˚KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS:02:53 - Grace's Personal Transformation Journey with Tony Robbins08:45 - Spiritual Awakening and Holistic Transformation14:39 - The Importance of Self-Leadership and Inner Awareness20:28 - Reframing Disempowering Questions and Thought Patterns24:32 - Practical Daily Practices for Inner Reconnection32:19 - The Power of Simple Meditation and Breathing Techniques34:01 - Grace's Offerings and Retreat Programs˚MEMORABLE QUOTE:"You're doing well. Keep going."˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Grace's website: https://gracenajean.com/˚Join our growing community at MasterySeekersTribe.com, where mastery seekers come together for connection and growth.˚🎙️ Want to be a guest?Message Agi on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/personaldevelopmentmastery˚Actionable insights on personal development, self improvement, self mastery and personal growth for 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.

Jul 31, 2025 • 6min
The minimum morning routine (Most replayed personal development wisdom snippets) | #523
Are you struggling to maintain a consistent morning routine that actually makes a difference?Snippet of wisdom 81.This is one of the most replayed personal development wisdom snippets.My guest, the breathwork instructor Tim van der Vliet, who I recently had on the show for the second time, talks about the minimum morning routine.Take seven minutes to revolutionize your mornings! Press play and discover the power of doing a little, every day.˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Listen to the full conversation with Tim van der Vliet in episode #208:https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/208˚🎙️ Want to be a guest?Message Agi on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/personaldevelopmentmastery˚Actionable insights on personal development, self improvement, self mastery and personal growth for 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.

Jul 28, 2025 • 43min
Five reasons high-achieving professionals struggle with manifestation, and how synchronicity rewrites the self help playbook, with Susanne Kos | #522
What if the secret to transforming your life isn’t just working for success, but learning how to tune in to the frequency of synchronicity?Personal Development Mastery.In this fascinating conversation, we explore how many people struggle with manifesting their dreams because they're focused solely on thoughts and affirmations, while missing the deeper power of emotional frequency and identity. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing “all the right things” but still not seeing results, this episode is your game-changer.Discover the difference between wishful thinking and real-world synchronicity—and how to align with it.Learn Suzanne Kos's personal formula for unlocking rapid soul-aligned success, even during times of crisis.Hear how you can reprogram your identity, override limiting beliefs, and make decisive moves that change your life trajectory.Listen now to uncover the repeatable method Suzanne used to build and sell multiple successful businesses, and how you can start applying it today.˚KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS:02:28 - Meet Susanne Kos: From Manifestation to Synchronicity03:27 - The Bali Story: How a Dream Turned Into a 10-Year Business08:50 - Crisis and Reinvention: How a Tsunami and a Pandemic Sparked New Success13:17 - Hitting Rock Bottom and Discovering the Synchronicity Formula17:32 - What Is Frequency? Understanding How It Feels and Works21:51 - Building the Synchronicity Formula: Steps, Repetition, and Identity27:09 - Visualizing the Future and Trusting the Inner Picture30:41 - Practical Tools for Rewiring Beliefs and Shifting Frequency˚MEMORABLE QUOTE:"Make quicker decisions."˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Super Synchronicity book: https://supersynchronicity.com/en/˚Join our growing community at MasterySeekersTribe.com, where mastery seekers come together for connection and growth.˚🎙️ Want to be a guest?Message Agi on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/personaldevelopmentmastery˚Actionable insights on personal development, self improvement, self mastery and personal growth for 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.

Jul 24, 2025 • 9min
The four primary questions to build your life on (Most replayed personal development wisdom snippets) | #521
What if four simple questions could completely transform the direction of your life?Snippet of wisdom 80.This is one of the most replayed personal development wisdom snippets. Listen to learn the four transformative questions that can help you break out of stagnation and design a life that fulfills you.˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Listen to the full conversation with Richard Flint in episode #226:https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/226Join our growing community at MasterySeekersTribe.com, where self-mastery seekers come together for connection and growth.˚🎙️ Want to be a guest?Message Agi on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/personaldevelopmentmastery˚Personal development inspiration, insights, and actions to implement for living with purpose.˚Support the showCareer transition and career clarity podcast content for midlife professionals in career transition, navigating a career change, career pivot or second career, starting a new venture or leaving a long-term career. Discover practical tools for career clarity, confident decision-making, rebuilding self belief and confidence, finding purpose and meaning in work, designing a purposeful, fulfilling next chapter, and creating meaningful work that fits who you are now. Episodes explore personal development and mindset for midlife professionals, including how to manage uncertainty and pressure, overcome fear and self-doubt, clarify your direction, plan your next steps, and turn your experience into a new role, business or vocation that feels aligned. To support the show, click here.

Jul 21, 2025 • 38min
Five signs you’re ignoring your soul's messages, and how listening can reconnect you to your purpose and raise your vibration, with Hans Wilhelm | #520
Have you ever wondered if that quiet feeling of unease is actually your soul trying to speak to you?In this thought-provoking conversation, spiritual teacher and author Hans Wilhelm joins Agi Keramidas to explore how listening to your inner unease, boredom, or restlessness can lead to profound self-discovery. If you’ve ever felt lost during life transitions or struggled to find clarity and meaning, this episode offers a spiritual roadmap back to your center.A new understanding of how to transform life’s challenges (divorce, job loss, uncertainty) into gifts that elevate your personal growth.Practical tools to shift from expectations to preferences, instantly reducing emotional turmoil.Insight into how to raise your vibration and connect with your soul’s wisdom to navigate transitions with grace and trust.Press play to uncover how the universe is always guiding you - if only you learn to listen.˚KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS:02:31 - Hans Wilhelm's Background and Spiritual Journey03:29 - Exploring Eternity, Reincarnation, and Life's Purpose05:49 - Understanding Spiritual Truths Beyond Intellectual Knowledge08:15 - Acceptance, Love, and Transforming Negative Situations10:08 - Reframing Expectations and Finding Meaning in Challenges14:22 - Seeking Spiritual Guidance and Focusing on Positivity17:31 - Navigating Career Transitions and Finding Meaningful Work25:18 - Listening to the Soul and Raising Personal Vibration32:14 - Personal Development, Divine Guidance, and Closing Insights˚MEMORABLE QUOTE:"Always trust the divine guidance which is with you all the time - you are never, ever alone."˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Hans Wilhelm's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@lifeexplainedvideosWebsite: https://www.lifeexplained.com/˚Join our growing community at MasterySeekersTribe.com, where mastery seekers come together for connection and growth.˚🎙️ Want to be a guest?Message Agi on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/personaldevelopmentmastery˚Actionable insights on personal development, self improvement, self mastery and personal growth for 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.

Jul 17, 2025 • 7min
Your voices matter: reflections from listeners of Personal Development Mastery | #519
What if a podcast conversation could spark real change in your life?In this unique episode, Agi shares heartfelt reflections from four listeners whose stories reveal the deep impact of connection, authenticity, and personal growth. If you’re striving to bridge the gap between learning and doing, this episode will resonate deeply.Hear how Agi’s conversations with listeners like Laura, Karen, and T.R. highlight the power of community and the importance of turning insight into consistent action, all while shaping the future of the podcast itself.Listen now to feel seen, inspired, and reminded that your journey matters.˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Join our growing community at MasterySeekersTribe.com, where self-mastery seekers come together for connection and growth.˚🎙️ Want to be a guest?Message Agi on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/personaldevelopmentmastery˚Actionable insights on personal development, self improvement, self mastery and personal growth for 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.

Jul 14, 2025 • 36min
Unlock your inner wisdom by listening to your body's intelligence and cultivating awareness, with Banya Lim | #518
What if your body has been guiding you all along and you just didn’t know how to listen?So many of us push through emotional stress, unaware that it leaves energetic imprints on our bodies, influencing everything from our moods to physical health. This episode dives into the wisdom of the body and how our unconscious choices, like the colors we wear or the foods we crave, are rooted in energetic signals we’ve forgotten how to read.Discover how everyday choices like clothing color and food preferences are connected to your body’s energy systems and emotional needs.Learn how to clear emotional and energetic blockages through movement, meditation, and somatic awareness.Gain empowering insights from Banya's healing journey from trauma and illness to vibrant health using the principles of Qi and oriental medicine.Tune in now to uncover how reconnecting with your body’s innate intelligence can transform your emotional well-being and guide you to your true purpose.˚KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS:02:00 - Introduction and Banya Lim’s Background04:06 - Understanding Qi and Body Awareness08:58 - Personal Healing Journey and Energetic Roots14:18 - Emotions, Organs, and Energy Blockages17:26 - Choosing Emotions and the Power of Awareness22:14 - The 90-Second Rule and Emotional Energy23:24 - Practical Tools: Movement and Meditation28:25 - Reconnecting with Inner Knowing31:05 - Free Clarity Session and Final Reflections˚MEMORABLE QUOTE:"Do not waste your time caring about what other people say. They don't think about it as much as you think they do."˚ 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.

Jul 10, 2025 • 7min
A subtle moment that changed my sense of purpose (personal development reflections) | #517
Have you ever wondered if your quiet, consistent efforts are truly making a difference?In a world that often rewards loud achievements and immediate results, it’s easy to overlook the power of consistent, purposeful action. This reflective episode explores the moments when inner clarity and alignment emerge; not from a master plan, but from simply showing up with intention and presence.Discover how true purpose often unfolds through aligned action rather than big revelations.Learn the importance of internal validation and recognizing your own growth.Be inspired by a real story of personal insight sparked through consistency and presence.Press play now to uncover the unseen impact of your efforts and connect with the deeper meaning behind your daily actions.˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Click here to get in touch with Agi and discuss mentoring/coaching.˚You can find the previous episodes of this series here: #489, #495, #501, #505, #509, #513˚Join our growing community at MasterySeekersTribe.com, where self-mastery seekers come together for connection and growth.˚🎙️ Want to be a guest?Message Agi on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/personaldevelopmentmastery˚Actionable insights on personal development, self improvement, self mastery and personal growth for 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.

Jul 7, 2025 • 40min
Three proven ways to use breathwork to instantly calm your nervous system, with Tim van der Vliet | #516
Can just 5 minutes of breath work really change your life, even during a panic attack or before a tough meeting?In today’s high-pressure world, the ability to instantly regulate your stress response isn't just a luxury - it’s a necessity. This episode dives deep into how breathwork can help you take control of your mental, physical, and emotional well-being, both on demand and over time.Discover three powerful ways to use breathwork for immediate calm, daily resilience, and deep transformation.Discover three powerful ways to use breathwork for immediate calm, daily resilience, and deep transformation.Find out how breathwork improves long-term health and may even enhance longevity.Learn a simple yet powerful technique that can help you avoid panic, regulate emotions, and manage stress on demand.Press play now to unlock simple yet powerful tools that can instantly calm your nerves, energize your mornings, and enhance your overall vitality—starting today.˚KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS:02:13 - The Power of Small, Consistent Actions05:38 - Practical Breathwork Techniques for Stress Relief11:35 - Physiological Effects of Breathwork on the Nervous System18:35 - Breathwork and Longevity23:44 - Exercise, Cold Exposure, and Holistic Health Practices29:44 - Breathwork Instructor Training and Community35:41 - Closing Wisdom and Parting Thoughts˚MEMORABLE QUOTE:"Our ability to slow down our breathing equals our ability to manage stress."˚VALUABLE RESOURCE:Tim's Breathwork Instructor Program:https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/breathworkinstructor˚🎙️ Want to be a guest?Message Agi on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/personaldevelopmentmastery˚Actionable insights on personal development, self improvement, self mastery and personal growth for 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.


