Personal Development Mastery: Clarity for Midlife Professionals in Transition

Adrian Hales is a qualified master coach and trainer and an NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) master practitioner. He helps high achievers to unlock their superhuman abilities, re-awaken their self-confidence, and lead their higher purpose. He is also my fellow podcaster, with his show “Superhuman journeys”.   Key takeaways: The role our identity plays in our life's shifts What societal conditioning tells us success is versus our own, real success The tremendous importance of meditation, self-care, and daily self-reflection How to unlock our superhuman, not recognised abilities Embracing our higher purpose and following our bliss Recognising our demons, our shadow self, our inner villain   Quote: "I'd say to my 18-year old self 'Everything is going to be ok.'" -Adrian Hales   Valuable resources: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adrian.hales.9 Podcast: https://superhuman-journeys.buzzsprout.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.

 Sophia Vasiliou is passionate about helping people to shift blockages and transform limitations to discover who they truly are. She has studied and practiced many healing modalities, including Reiki and crystal therapy, and she completed a 3-year shamanic apprenticeship in the Peruvian Amazon with an indigenous shaman, whilst working at the Ayahuasca Foundation. She is a pro-certified PSYCH-K practitioner and proficient in tools such as the Emotion & Body code, which can help make significant shifts in one’s health, wellbeing & life.  Key takeaways:Common areas of life where people have issuesA 3-year shamanic apprenticeship in PeruDemystifying ayahuasca: what is it, its use, and who is it not forHolding on to our sense of identity and the fear of dissolving the egoThe shifting in human consciousness, the times we live in, and the role of the virusYou don't have to believe all your thoughts!   LISTEN TO PART 1 IN THE PREVIOUS EPISODE #045  Quote:"Don't despair - things get better! Hang in there and just remember that you're beautiful and that the world is a much more magical place than you could ever imagine."-Sophia Vasiliou Valuable resources:Sophia's website: https://www.awakenedpotential.co.uk/  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 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.

Sophia Vasiliou is passionate about helping people to shift blockages and transform limitations to discover who they truly are; to become healthier, happier and filled with purpose. She has studied and practiced many healing modalities, including Reiki and crystal therapy, and she has completed a 3-year shamanic apprenticeship in the Peruvian Amazon with an indigenous shaman, whilst working at the Ayahuasca Foundation. She is a pro-certified PSYCH-K practitioner and proficient in tools such as the Emotion code & Body Code, which can help make significant shifts in one’s health, wellbeing & life.   Key takeaways: "See it to believe it" versus "Believe it to see it" The different "densities of energy": physical, emotional, thoughts and spirit Treating symptoms, not cause: western allopathic medicine's approach Quantum physics shifting the existing scientific paradigm, bridging science with ancient mystical knowledge How our beliefs and perceptions create our reality The science of epigenetics, Dr Bruce Lipton, and the "biology of belief" How Psych-K process works to change limiting beliefs   LISTEN TO PART 2 IN THE NEXT EPISODE #046   Quote: "Don't despair - things get better! Hang in there and just remember that you're beautiful and that the world is a more magical place than you can ever imagine." 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 decided to mix things up a little and do a solo recording - no guest, no interview. So in this rather unique recording I explain my reasons for doing it, and I reflect on the podcast's 6 months, 44 episodes, 35 guests, and downloads in 40 countries. I also share my thoughts on 3 important elements of the current global covid situation.   Key takeaways: 6 months of "Personal development mastery" and the 3 reasons I (finally) decided to do a solo episode My intention when I started this podcast and what has changed since The key defining moment in 6 months of "Personal development mastery" Blessed to have interviewed 35 exceptional, inspirational people so far My 3 biggest learnings these 6 months My thoughts on the current global covid-19 situation and 3 very important key points ...and the first time I am asking for something in return for this podcast!   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 imSupport 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.

Lauren Tickner is a Forbes Top-20 entrepreneur and the CEO of Impact school, a 7 figure coaching company that helps business owners implement systems to increase sales, save time & change more lives. She is also the host of the Impact School podcast, in which she shares action plans to increase your impact, influence & income, and she has also interviewed some exceptional guests.    Key takeaways: The concept of "just in time learning": filtering the information that's relevant to you at this particular time Going from having information to implementation: the missing link Self-identity and how one's outlook on life will affect everything Entrepreneurial mindset: what is it? How can you cultivate it? Unfulfilled potential - one of the scariest things and heaviest burdens   Quote: "Think bigger than what you're thinking right now. You're doubting yourself more that you should. Have a bigger vision!" -Lauren Tickner   Valuable resources: Course: http://www.impactschoolmba.com/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurentickner/     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.

Nikos Mavrakis grew up in Greece and at the age of 17 he moved to the United States to study. Since then he's obtained 3 degrees: a Bachelors and a Masters in Computer Engineering, and an MBA in Technology Management. He has worked in Corporate America, US Government, and the tech start-up world, and he invests in multiple asset classes. He is also a knowledge broker, passionate about helping people improve their mindset and get on a path towards achieving their biggest dreams!   Key takeaways: How self education improved his life much more than 3 university degrees The one book on mindset which should be mandatory reading The way towards financial literacy and financial independence The most important element of the entrepreneur's mindset From casually running 5k to running New York Marathon for charity How perfectionism holds you back and what to do about it   Quote: "Be very careful whose advice you follow. There's nothing worse than bad advice." -Nikos Mavrakis   Valuable resources: Email Nikos: nm@nikomavrakis.com Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performacecoachniko   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.

Michelle Mercier is a coach and a speaker who has worked with a wide range of businesses, from acclaimed non-profits to Fortune 500 corporations. After spending over 15 years in the corporate world, she took a leap of faith and ventured out on her own entrepreneurial journey, building her own business from the ground up and going through all sorts of twists and turns, both personally and professionally. She now uses her experience and expertise to help other female entrepreneurs thrive in their journeys. Key takeaways:That "floor moment": when the rug gets pulled from under your feet and you decide to change your life.How to increase our resilience and perseveranceTaking a leap of faithThe myth of "work-life balance"The 3 best ways to overcome self-doubtThe importance of authenticityThe 2 important healthy habits for success Quote:"It will be ok. Don't force it through. Use your resilience muscles rather than power through."-Michelle Mercier Valuable resources:Michelle's website: https://www.createhonesty.com/  About the host: I am 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 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.

 Joze Piranian spent most of his life avoiding speaking almost entirely, due to a debilitating stutter. He is now a TEDx speaker, the recipient of the Inspirational Speaker of the year award in 2017, and a stand-up comedian who has performed in 3 continents and 3 languages. In 2019 he had one of his talks going viral on social media and being viewed by more than 3 million people. He has performed for the United Nations and has delivered his inspirational keynote at many organizations, events and educational institutions all over the world Listen to this episode to learn:Redefining your relationship with fearFear can be either paralysing, or a catalyst propelling youTransforming adversity into driveThe importance of reframing the way we perceive our "impediments"The practice of deliberately exposing ourselves to the worst case scenarioThe "inner stutter" that holds most people back in life "It's OK to be different. Accepting who you are is the first step."-Joze Piranian Watch Joze's TEDx talk:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHSbojyBypo Connect with Joze:https://www.instagram.com/yeswayjoze/   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.

 Genecia Alluora is an experienced and successful businesswoman, as well as former Miss Singapore. She is also a speaker and a podcaster, and she has shared the stage with great minds like Gary Vaynerchuk & Kim Kiyosaki. She is the founder of Soul Rich Woman, the #1 female online business network in Southeast Asia, that connects thousands of women entrepreneurs and aims to equip them with the right support, tools, and knowledge to run their own business and bring their leadership brand online. In this episode:An extraordinary journey: from Miss Singapore, to owning a café chain with franchises in 3 countries, to supporting and mentoring thousands of womenThe one mindset aspect that helped her journey from being in a six-figure debt, to becoming a millionaire in a short timeHer vision to support 1 million women to own and love the "F-word"!Where does her drive and reason to empower women come from?How to be authentic online, and who should start a podcast!  "Find a mentor early - stop complaining it's expensive! Invest in the right mentor, and you could 10x your income."-Genecia Alluora Connect with Genecia:https://www.soulrichwoman.com/   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.

 Rob Scott is a master-level mindset coach, who has been running his personal development business for over a decade now and has helped thousands of people shift their identity and dramatically break through their limitations. Having taught for companies like MindValley, his mission is to end suffering on planet earth, and he teaches the powerful and profound mindsets that people need to achieve success, happiness & fulfilment. This is the second half of the interview - listen to the previous episode #037 for the first part. Listen to this episode to learn:Looking at our limiting beliefs, rather than looking through themInstant gratification versus delayed gratificationSelf-sabotaging and our comfort zoneHow to achieve stillness in motion, a sense of being still while being active doing.  "The comfort zone is not comfortable - it's familiarity."-Rob Scott Connect with Rob:https://www.robscott.com   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.