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#215: How Two Mid-Career Women Used Ikigai to Reinvent Their Careers and Turn Transitions into Confidence

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Kavita Ahuja, Founder of It's My Time Now Coaching, Inspired By Mel Robbins, Oprah Winfrey, Brene Brown, Deepak Chopra, Vishen Lakhiani, Cathy Heller
Published
Mon 07 Jul 2025
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Have you ever hit a point where your work feels hollow and you wonder, “Is this really it?” Discover how Liza Solonos and Llynne Plante used Ikigai to reinvent their careers and turn transitions into confidence!

If the thought of starting over sends a shiver down your spine, you’re not alone. This episode drops you into candid conversations with women who turned uncertainty into opportunity, using Ikigai experiments to ease their career transitions and rebuild authentic confidence - step by step, not leap by leap.

In this episode you will discover:

  1. A simple tool to spot passion “breadcrumbs” from childhood and weave them into present-day work.


  2. A repeatable experiment framework that lets you test bold ideas without burning bridges.


  3. Daily boundary-setting tricks to protect energy, fuel confidence, and keep transitions on your terms.


Ready to turn restlessness into your most energizing chapter yet? Press play now and let’s spark the Ikigai-powered, confidence-charged career transition you deserve.


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In 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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