Personal Development Mastery: Clarity for Midlife Professionals in Transition

Dr Agi Keramidas - Midlife & Transition Coach
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Sep 7, 2020 • 52min

#057 How to turn grief into personal development after a painful separation, with Kane Sarota-Novak.

 Kane Sarota-Novak has a successful path acting in theatre, film, and TV in Australia where he's from. Through a major and sudden personal adversity in his life when he got separated, he had a transformation, and now after his experiences his passion is helping people who have separated to stop living in suffering, so they can live in their own magnificent light.  Key takeaways: • The steps of the grieving process and how to fast-track them • Our inner voice: the most destructive power in our body • The dangers of depression • The "corridor of life" metaphor, and walking back to open the shut doors • Forgiveness within you: the biggest hurdle that you'll face Memorable quote:"Be yourself!"-Kane Sarota-Novak Valuable resources:Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1556004157910852/Email: successwithkane@gmail.com About the host: I am Agi Keramidas, a knowledge broker and a zealous podcaster (among other traits). I am a firm believer in the power of self-education and personal development in radically improving one's life.  If you want to support my podcast and gain access to exclusive content, become my patron: http://bit.ly/pdmpat Join my facebook group for personal development, inspiration, and actionable knowledge: https://bit.ly/pdmgroup 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.
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Sep 3, 2020 • 50min

#056 The healing power of fasting, key guidelines on healthy nutrition, and the 2 most important steps to escape the rat race & live your dream life, with Luca Sonzogni (part 2).

Luca Sonzogni is a certified nutritional therapist, a fasting specialist, and a Yoga teacher. In 2013 he started a transformational personal path, when he went from the fast-paced lifestyle of the financial corporate world in London, to the serene living and minimalism in Koh Phangan, Thailand. He is passionate about natural healing and a healthy lifestyle, Yoga, philosophy, and travelling.   LISTEN TO PART 1 IN THE PREVIOUS EPISODE #055   Key takeaways:  • The healing power of fasting  • The methodology of fasting and why it needs to be supervised  • Key guidelines on healthy nutrition  • Is the plant-based diet for everyone?  • The two most important steps to escape the rat race and live your dream life   Memorable quote: "Be more assertive and entrepreneurial. Be as free and creative and yourself as you can be, in your cultural environment." -Luca Sonzogni   Valuable resources: Website: https://www.nutriyogalife.com/ Retreat: https://www.smileyretreat.com/   About the host: I am Agi Keramidas, a knowledge br 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.
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Aug 31, 2020 • 41min

#055 A soul searching journey, the philosophy of yoga, and how to detach from reactive emotions, with Luca Sonzogni (part 1).

Luca Sonzogni is a certified nutritional therapist, a fasting specialist, and a Yoga teacher. In 2013 he started a transformational personal path, when he went from the fast-paced lifestyle of the financial corporate world in London, to the serene living and minimalism in Koh Phangan, Thailand. He is passionate about natural healing and a healthy lifestyle, Yoga, philosophy, and travelling.   Key takeaways: A soul searching journey from the corporate banking world in London, to teaching yoga, fasting and nutrition in Thailand. Our identity (persona) and "killing" the old self Being both deeply spiritual and scientifically minded The philosophy and types of yoga Detaching from reactive emotions   Memorable quote: "Be more assertive and entrepreneurial. Be as free and creative and yourself as you can be, in your cultural environment." -Luca Sonzogni   Valuable resources: Website: https://www.nutriyogalife.com/ Retreat: https://www.smileyretreat.com/   About the host: I am Agi Keramidas, a knowledge broker and a zealous podcaster (among 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.
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Aug 27, 2020 • 22min

#054 Solo episode: My key confidence breakthrough and personal development advice to my younger self.

In this episode I talk about one of the most significant key defining moments in my life, the "lightbulb" moment when I realised a major limiting belief that was running my life. I also speak about confidence: What is it? Can we have more of it? How? Key takeaways:How limiting beliefs rule our behaviour The "Dickens process" and how it changed my life's trajectoryConfidence - the most desired trait of allThe 4 "C's" of growthIf I could go back and meet my 18 year old self… Quote:"Stand out, don't fit in!"-Agi Keramidas About the host: I am Agi Keramidas, a knowledge broker and a zealous podcaster (among other traits). I am a firm believer in the power of self-education and personal development in radically improving one's life.  If you want to support my podcast and gain access to exclusive content, become my patron: http://bit.ly/pdmpat Join my facebook group for personal development, inspiration, and actionable knowledge: https://bit.ly/pdmgroup Drop me an email: agi@agikeramidas.com And here’s my blog about the Dickens process: https://bit.ly/3gzqTGeSupport 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.
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Aug 24, 2020 • 57min

#053 The vision of a New Earth, how to leverage the true power of your mind by using the visualisation muscle, and doing business from the heart, with Alexander Keehnen.

Alexander Keehnen is the founder and CEO of "Worldwide Influence Network" (WIN) Mastermind, the personal development and business network for purpose-driven entrepreneurs. He is an international thought leader in efficiency and collaboration, and he believes that when mature open-minded individuals come together in a trusted environment, life becomes a simple game of ask and receive. He is also the initiator of Gaianet, the world’s first purpose-driven social network, where individuals and projects connect and unite to shape a harmonised world for all life on earth.   Key takeaways: • Doing business from the heart: a tribe of givers • The gap between knowledge and implementation • The wild horse thoughts are, and the realisation "I am not the voice" • The bridge between science and spirituality • Leveraging the true power of your mind by using the "visualisation muscle" • The true power of the Mastermind group • Gaianet: the world's first purpose-driven social network • The vision of a new Earth and cities of light   Memorable quote: "Let's all spread the love. Right here, right now! Smile! Let's make the other people feel better about themselves than before they ran into us." -Alexander Keehnen   Valuable resources: https://www.gaianet.earth/ WIN Mastermind: http://winmastermind.org/   About the host: I am Agi Keramidas, a knowledge broker and a zealous podcaster (among other traits). 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.
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Aug 20, 2020 • 41min

#052 Living a purpose-driven life, inspiring positive change, and changing our own weather, with Robert Quinn.

Robert E. Quinn is a best-selling author, having published 18 books (so far). He is also a speaker, professor Emeritus at the university of Michigan school of business, and one of the world's best personal and organisational change experts. He has spent the last 40 years doing research, publishing, teaching, consulting, and speaking to more than half of the Fortune-500 list. His recent talk on the subject of purpose went viral and has been viewed by 15 million people. Robert is passionate to inspire positive change!   Key takeaways: Living a purpose-driven life: what is my contribution to the world? The importance of a written purpose statement "Inspire Positive Change": what 3 words are the centre of your being? Egocentric goals versus contribution goals Giving yourself away: what is uniquely you? The stagnation and "slow death" of denying our conscious Learning how to change your own weather Would you tell a complete stranger what you are most passionate about?   Memorable quote: "Have patience, and live in love." -Robert Quinn   Valuable resources: Website: https://robertequinn.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.
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Aug 17, 2020 • 1h 10min

#051 Money mindset, prosperity, and how personal development fuels fulfillment, with Jamie York.

 Jamie York has a passion for sharing his property and business knowledge. He became a self-made millionaire by the age of 24, and in 2019 he was short-listed for Property Investor of the Year. When people look into his success at such a young age, they might miss to see that throughout his time in business he had many personal and professional challenges to overcome. These now enable him to empathise with each individual’s personal journey, and guide them over the highs and lows that all entrepreneurs face. Key takeaways:Money mindset and the relationship people have with moneyMoney won't change you - it will accentuate and expose who you really areHappiness, money, and our human duty to be the best we can beHighs and lows of entrepreneurshipThe shepherd, the sheep, the dogs, and the comfort zoneThe fulfilment that educating others bringsYou are what you consume - physically & mentally Memorable quote:"Focus as much time as possible on self-awareness, and realise that how you make your money is more important than how much money you make."-Jamie York Connect with Jamie:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieyorkwealth/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-uWL-xlZiIKQD185xSGC5g  About the host: I am Agi Keramidas, a knowledge broker and a zealous podcaster (among other traits). I am a firm believer in the power of self-education and personal development in radically improving one's life.  If you want to support my podcast and gai 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.
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Aug 13, 2020 • 60min

#050 Lessons learned being mentored by Clint Eastwood, the overnight success myth, and how to be authentic in your communication, with Renée Marino.

Renée Marino is a communication coach, guiding women and men to own their power and gain confidence in themselves and clarity in their relationships, by becoming comfortable with authentic communication. She is also a Broadway performer, having appeared in shows such as "West side story" and "Pretty woman", and she also starred in the film "Jersey boys" directed by Clint Eastwood.   Key takeaways: The adversities, the determination, the courage, and the "overnight success" Lessons learned by being mentored by Clint Eastwood Taking imperfect action: "Leap, and the net will appear" How to be confident and authentic in communication Being a knowledge broker, and the "Knowledge Broker Blueprint" Tony Robbins and the power of incantations   Memorable quote: "Don't be so hard on yourself! It's ok, you're doing awesome, just do your best and let the rest go." -Renée Marino   Connect with Renée: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reneemarinoofficial/ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MasterCommunicators   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.
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Aug 10, 2020 • 1h 2min

#049 Profound life and death lessons from coaching cancer survivors, and what they teach about personal development, with David Bailey.

 David Bailey has professional expertise as a certified clinical hypnotherapist, an NLP master practitioner, and a 3 principles coach. He works with clients from around the world, helping them to achieve powerful, positive, permanent changes, and to create a meaningful life. On his own spiritual journey, he has studied meditation at the Mahasi Meditation Centre in Burma, and he has lived with the Shipibo tribe and their Shaman deep in the Amazon rainforest . Key takeaways:Lessons from a journey where everything in David's life changed - including David himselfDo you see a major obstacle as the end of the road, or as an inconvenience?It's better to fail at who you are, than succeed at a lieProfound lessons learned from coaching breast cancer survivorsThe understanding that life is finite -that we will die- and how to use this realisation Memorable quote:"It's OK to do things and to fail, it's part of the process. No one is really paying attention, and if they are, who cares?"-David Bailey Valuable resources:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/londonhypnosis/Festival: https://vlwf.eventbrite.com About the host: I am Agi Keramidas, a knowledge broker and a zealous podcaster (among other traits). I am a firm believer in the power of self-education and personal development in radically improving one's life.  If you want to support my podcast and gain access to exclusive content, become my patron: http://bit.ly/pdmpat Join my facebook group for personal development, inspiration, and actionable knowledge: https://bit.ly/pdmgroup 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.
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Aug 6, 2020 • 1h 9min

#048 How to date fearlessly (even online), meeting your beautiful self, and ways to increase the energy you bring into your relationships, with Arti Joshi.

Arti Joshi is the "Fearless life coach". After leaving her 8-year corporate career, she began coaching in 2016. She has always been fascinated by romance, dating & relationships, and as a result of her own challenges with confidence and dating, she created the "Fearless dating" coaching program, with which she passionately supports people not only meeting extraordinary dates, but most importantly getting to meet their beautiful selves.   Key takeaways: How most people think they know what they want in relationships, but really don't People's outlook on dating and the energy they bring to it If you are in a relationship, keep dating your partner! Fearless dating, meeting yourself first, and dating as a process of meeting new people Why dating online is dating "in real life", and how most people are doing online dating the wrong way Body confidence and our relationship with our body image   Quote: "Keep creating! There's so much possibility inside of just allowing your mind to wander, your imagination to play." -Arti Joshi   Valuable resources: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artijoshicoach/ Website: https://iamarti.co.uk/ 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.

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