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

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

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

By: Kavita Ahuja Founder of It's My Time Now Coaching Inspired By Mel Robbins Oprah Winfrey Brene Brown Deepak Chopra Vishen Lakhiani Cathy Heller
Listen for free

About this listen

Are you experiencing a Career or Life Transition, and are asking yourself "What's Next"? Join Kavita Ahuja, Certified Career and Life Transitions Coach, and founder of It's My Time Now Coaching https://itsmytimenowcoaching.com/ as she gives her own wonderful insights and interviews incredible women across the globe will give you inspiration to rediscover who you really are, what you really want, and how to get there!


You will learn how to overcome obstacles, find your true calling, and make your next chapter in life your best chapter ever. Reinvention doesn't mean giving up everything; it means rediscovering what has always been inside of you and bringing that out into the world. If not now, when?

If would like to dive deeper into how Kavita can help you make your vision for yourself a reality, book a complimentary consultation with Kavita here: https://imtncoach.com/bu-pc-bc-ka

© 2026 The Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions
Career Success Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • #282: Imposter Syndrome During Career and Life Transitions and How to Rebuild Confidence
    Mar 2 2026

    Have you ever reached a moment in your career or life where something shifts - and instead of excitement, you feel self doubt or Imposter Syndrome?

    If you’re a high-achieving woman standing at a crossroads - facing a layoff, a promotion that feels heavy, a divorce, a health shift, or simply a growing inner restlessness - you may be questioning everything you’ve built. What used to energize you now drains you. And instead of clarity, self-doubt creeps in. This episode unpacks why Imposter Syndrome intensifies during transitions and why that doubt does not mean you’re incapable - it means your identity is evolving.

    In this episode, you’ll discover:

    • Why imposter syndrome gets louder during life and career transitions- and what it’s really signaling
    • How to navigate the “in-between” phase without rushing into the wrong next step
    • A powerful way to reconnect with clarity and alignment so your next chapter is built on intention, not fear


    Press play now to learn how to move through self-doubt with clarity and step confidently into your next chapter without abandoning who you are.


    Schedule a Clarity and Next Chapter Call here with Kavita

    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!

    Visit our Website

    Connect here:
    LinkedIn
    Instagram
    Facebook

    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.

    Show More Show Less
    16 mins
  • #281: The Hidden Cost of Your Inner Critic During Career and Life Transitions
    Feb 26 2026

    Is your inner critic quietly draining your energy - while convincing you it’s just being practical?

    If you’re in a career or life transition and feeling a subtle heaviness you can’t quite name, this episode will resonate deeply. From the outside, your life may look stable, successful, even admirable. But internally, you might feel a quiet misalignment - a spark of curiosity or expansion that gets immediately overridden by responsibility and logic.

    Many women aren’t exhausted because they’re busy; they’re exhausted because they’re constantly negotiating with themselves. This mini episode uncovers how that inner friction pulls you out of alignment - and what it really takes to rebuild self-trust.

    In this episode you’ll discover:

    • A powerful reframe on how your inner critic shifts you into protective, draining energy without you even realizing it

    • Clarity on the difference between fear-based contraction and the expansive energy where your Ikigai lives

    • A simple, practical way to begin rebuilding self-trust - without making dramatic or risky life changes


    Press play to learn how restoring just 5% more self-trust can shift your energy, realign you with your Ikigai, and bring you closer to the next chapter you’re meant to live.


    Schedule a Clarity and Next Chapter Call here with Kavita

    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!

    Visit our Website

    Connect here:
    LinkedIn
    Instagram
    Facebook

    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.

    Show More Show Less
    8 mins
  • #280: How Your Inner Critic Keeps You Stuck and How to Reclaim Your Ikigai Instead
    Feb 23 2026

    What if the voice you trust most - the “logical” one in your head - is actually the very thing keeping you stuck? Discover how your Inner Critic keeps you stuck and how to reclaim your Ikigai instead.

    If you’ve ever felt a quiet pull toward something more - a career pivot, a creative pursuit, a leadership role, or simply a deeper sense of meaning - only to talk yourself out of it with “reasonable” excuses, this episode is for you.

    So many capable, accomplished women aren’t lacking clarity or courage. They’re mistaking fear for wisdom. That inner critic - the voice that sounds responsible and mature - may actually be the very thing keeping you from growth, energy, and alignment. When you learn to recognize it, everything begins to shift.


    In this episode, you’ll discover:

    • How to identify your Inner Critic (or “Gremlin”) and recognize the subtle messages that are quietly limiting your growth.

    • The real internal and external costs of listening to fear instead of alignment

    • How separating fear from fact can help you move toward your ikigai - your true reason for being - with steadiness and confidence.


    Press play now to uncover the voice that’s quietly steering your decisions - and learn how to move toward your next chapter with clarity, confidence, and purpose.


    Schedule a Clarity and Next Chapter Call here with Kavita

    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!

    Visit our Website

    Connect here:
    LinkedIn
    Instagram
    Facebook

    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.

    Show More Show Less
    17 mins
No reviews yet
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.