The Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions

• #257: How Removing the Masks You Wear Will Help You Reconnect With Your Ikigai and Next Chapter, with Lisa Skeffington

  Send us a textAre you a high-achieving woman secretly struggling with burnout, self-doubt, or the pressure to always “keep it together”?In today’s powerful episode, we explore why so many women - especially in midlife and leadership roles - feel stuck behind emotional masks that once protected them but now keep them from living authentically. If you’ve ever wondered, “Is this really all there is?”, this conversation is your wake-up call.Join Kavita Ahuja and guest Lisa Skeffington, award-winning psychotherapist and executive coach, as they uncover why high-achieving women feel the pressure to always have it together - and how to safely peel back the layers, reclaim your voice, and reconnect with who you truly are.In this episode you'll discover: A powerful reframe on why your emotional “mask” once served you—but now needs to be released.Tangible steps to recognize burnout, perfectionism, and people-pleasing for what they truly are: survival patterns.The courage to start your reinvention with small, doable acts of honesty and self-compassion.🎧 Press play to discover the first honest step to becoming the woman you’ve always been- beneath the mask.Press play now to uncover what’s been holding you back—and take your first real step toward a more empowered, authentic next chapter.Support the showAre feeling stuck currently in your career and life? Schedule a Breakthrough Conversation with Kavita Here Website Take our CAREER & LIFE FULFILLMENT QUIZ This short quiz will give you a clear understanding of what's holding you back, and how to move confidently forward! Connect here:LinkedInInstagramFacebookIn this podcast, we delve into the challenges and opportunities that come with midlife career and life transitions, addressing the importance of change, finding one's happiness, purpose and Ikigai, and building confidence, especially for women. We explore the impact of limiting beliefs, self-doubt, inner critics and "midlife crises". We discuss visualization, manifestation, and the journey of self-discovery that leads to reinvention and fulfillment, as well as career advice & guidance on how to shift your mindset at any age.

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• #256: How To Use This Thanksgiving To Clarify Your Ikigai & Next Career Transition

  Send us a textDo you feel behind in your life or career while everyone else seems to have it figured out? Discover how to use this Thanksgiving to clarify your Ikigai and next career transition. In this heartfelt Thanksgiving mini episode, Kavita Ahuja shares a powerful real-life coaching moment that reveals how emotional weight, comparison, and doubt can derail your progress - especially during times of career or life transition. You’ll learn how to gently shift from fear to possibility and reconnect with your Ikigai  - your reason for being.In this episode you’ll discover:The 3 mindset shifts every woman in transition needs this holiday season.How to reflect now - before January - to gain clarity for your next career or life transition.A simple journaling prompt to release old energy and realign with your Ikigai. Press play to uncover what you need to let go of this Thanksgiving so you can step into 2026 with clarity and purpose.✨ Want to understand the exact energy you’re operating from right now? Kavita is offering 50% off the Energy Leadership Index (ELI) Assessment + 90-minute debrief until November 30.📩 Email ELI to [email protected] for details.If you're navigating a career or life transition, this episode is your starting point. Tune in -  and begin your reinvention today, not in January.Support the showAre feeling stuck currently in your career and life? Schedule a Breakthrough Conversation with Kavita Here Website Take our CAREER & LIFE FULFILLMENT QUIZ This short quiz will give you a clear understanding of what's holding you back, and how to move confidently forward! Connect here:LinkedInInstagramFacebookIn this podcast, we delve into the challenges and opportunities that come with midlife career and life transitions, addressing the importance of change, finding one's happiness, purpose and Ikigai, and building confidence, especially for women. We explore the impact of limiting beliefs, self-doubt, inner critics and "midlife crises". We discuss visualization, manifestation, and the journey of self-discovery that leads to reinvention and fulfillment, as well as career advice & guidance on how to shift your mindset at any age.

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• #255: 7 Things Women in Career & Life Transitions Must Drop Right Now to Reinvent Yourself in 2026

  Send us a textFeeling stuck, overwhelmed, or questioning what’s next in your career or life? This episode kicks off the 2026 Reinvention Series with the 7 things you must drop now to Reinvent Yourself in 2026. If you're a woman in a career or life transition feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply sensing it's time for something new - this episode is your wake-up call.  Reinvention doesn't start on January 1st - it starts with what you're willing to release today. Kavita Ahuja shares the real emotional blocks that keep women in transition feeling lost - and how to break free with intention and self-compassion.In This Episode You’ll Discover:The 7 silent saboteurs that are holding back your reinvention -  and how to let them go.Why waiting for clarity before you take action is keeping you stuck - and what to do instead. How letting go of these old habits immediately opens space for purpose, alignment, and your Ikigai to emerge. Tune in now to drop what's weighing you down and step boldly into the energized, aligned version of yourself waiting in 2026.✨ Want to understand the exact energy you’re operating from right now? Kavita is offering 50% off the Energy Leadership Index (ELI) Assessment + 90-minute debrief until November 30.📩 Email ELI to [email protected] for details.If you're navigating a career or life transition, this episode is your starting point. Tune in -  and begin your reinvention today, not in January.Support the showAre feeling stuck currently in your career and life? Schedule a Breakthrough Conversation with Kavita Here Website Take our CAREER & LIFE FULFILLMENT QUIZ This short quiz will give you a clear understanding of what's holding you back, and how to move confidently forward! Connect here:LinkedInInstagramFacebookIn this podcast, we delve into the challenges and opportunities that come with midlife career and life transitions, addressing the importance of change, finding one's happiness, purpose and Ikigai, and building confidence, especially for women. We explore the impact of limiting beliefs, self-doubt, inner critics and "midlife crises". We discuss visualization, manifestation, and the journey of self-discovery that leads to reinvention and fulfillment, as well as career advice & guidance on how to shift your mindset at any age.

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• #254: 5 Steps to Shift Your Energy, Step Into Your Ikigai, and Finally Create the Life You Want

  Send us a textHave you been chasing your dreams with all the right strategies - but still feel stuck, tired, or off-track? Discover 5 steps to Shift Your Energy, Step Into Your Ikigai, and Finally Create the Life You Want. Whether you're at a crossroads in your career, craving more fulfillment, or simply tired of pushing without progress, the problem may not be your plan - it may be your energy. In this episode, you'll discover how to break free from internal blocks and start creating the life you want from a place of alignment, not exhaustion.In this episode you'll discover:How your energy - not your effort - drives the results you see in your life.5 powerful steps to shift from fear, pressure, and doubt into clarity, hope, and momentum.How aligning with your ikigai - your unique purpose - can make your next chapter feel exciting, not overwhelming. Listen now to begin shifting your energy and stepping into a life that truly reflects who you are and what you want.If you’re ready to close this year with strength and purpose, book your Complimentary Breakthough Conversation with Kavita here. For 50% off the regular rate for an ELI Assessment and Debrief, email Kavita at: [email protected] with the word "ELI" to take advantage of this limited offer till November 30th, 2025!Support the showAre feeling stuck currently in your career and life? Schedule a Breakthrough Conversation with Kavita Here Website Take our CAREER & LIFE FULFILLMENT QUIZ This short quiz will give you a clear understanding of what's holding you back, and how to move confidently forward! Connect here:LinkedInInstagramFacebookIn this podcast, we delve into the challenges and opportunities that come with midlife career and life transitions, addressing the importance of change, finding one's happiness, purpose and Ikigai, and building confidence, especially for women. We explore the impact of limiting beliefs, self-doubt, inner critics and "midlife crises". We discuss visualization, manifestation, and the journey of self-discovery that leads to reinvention and fulfillment, as well as career advice & guidance on how to shift your mindset at any age.

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• #253: How to Finally Achieve Your Dreams in 2026

  Send us a textHave you ever felt like you're doing all the right things, yet your dreams still feel just out of reach?In this empowering episode Kavita Ahuja dives into the deeper reason why your goals might not be manifesting - despite your best efforts - and what truly needs to shift before 2026 to change that. Whether you’re in a career crossroads, seeking more meaning, or craving a personal reinvention, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.In this episode you’ll discover:A powerful shift in perspective: Learn how your current emotional energy - not your to-do list - is the true driver of your results.The difference between catabolic and anabolic energy - and how understanding these can help you stop feeling stuck and start feeling magnetic.A 5-step roadmap to realign your dreams with purpose, action, and trust - without clinging to outcomes or timelines.Listen now to uncover the mindset and energy shifts that will finally unlock the next chapter of your life in 2026.If you’re ready to close this year with strength and purpose, book your Complimentary Breakthough Conversation with Kavita here. For 50% off the regular rate for an ELI Assessment and Debrief, email Kavita at: [email protected] with the word "ELI" to take advantage of this limited offer till November 30th, 2025!Support the showAre feeling stuck currently in your career and life? Schedule a Breakthrough Conversation with Kavita Here Website Take our CAREER & LIFE FULFILLMENT QUIZ This short quiz will give you a clear understanding of what's holding you back, and how to move confidently forward! Connect here:LinkedInInstagramFacebookIn this podcast, we delve into the challenges and opportunities that come with midlife career and life transitions, addressing the importance of change, finding one's happiness, purpose and Ikigai, and building confidence, especially for women. We explore the impact of limiting beliefs, self-doubt, inner critics and "midlife crises". We discuss visualization, manifestation, and the journey of self-discovery that leads to reinvention and fulfillment, as well as career advice & guidance on how to shift your mindset at any age.

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