Are you truly living your purpose - or just filling your time?

In this transformative episode, bestselling author and Ikigai expert Francesc Miralles returns for Part Two of our deep dive with Kavita Ahuja into what sustains meaning, flow, and joy in the second half of life.

If you're navigating a life or career transition and craving more than productivity tips, this episode is your permission slip to redefine success on your terms.

Discover how ancient Ikigai principles meet modern science to offer practical ways to reclaim your time, attention, and legacy - especially in your 40s, 50s, and beyond.

In this episode you will discover:

• The 10 rules of Ikigai and how to apply them right now to your modern life

• How to measure flow and use it to track alignment with your purpose
  
  
  
• Simple, science-backed habits to boost your energy, attention, and longevity
  
  Press play now to discover how to build a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside - starting today!
  
  

Ikigai in Madrid is a transformative 4-day retreat taking place from September 25–28, 2025. It is designed for those ready to invest in themselves and create meaningful change. Self-transformation expert Niki Smirni will empower participants with the tools to master self-leadership, guiding them to take control of their lives and become the CEOs of their own journeys. Francesc Miralles, author of Ikigai, will help attendees discover their unique purpose and equip them with insights and strategies to craft personalized action plans for lasting fulfillment. Set against the serene backdrop of Hospes Puerta de Alcalá, this retreat is the perfect space to reset, recharge, and realign personal and professional priorities.

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In this podcast, we delve into the challenges and opportunities that come with midlife career transitions, addressing the importance of change, finding one's Ikigai, and building confidence, especially for women. We explore the impact of limiting beliefs and midlife crises, while also discussing visualization, manifestation, and the journey of self-discovery that leads to reinvention and fulfillment, all while providing valuable career advice.

Dreading Sunday night again? That knot in your stomach may be your living Ikigai telling you it’s time for a new career chapter.

In this bite-sized episode, Kavita Ahuja distills six field-tested Ikigai insights -sparked by her chat with bestselling author Francesc Miralles—so you can turn vague restlessness into a purpose-driven career transition: evolving your purpose, reading your Sunday gut-check, building a funded runway, inventorying strengths, auditing your circle, and navigating the “desert” in-between.

In this episode you will discover how to:

1. Clarify the next chapter of your career without burning the bridge behind you.
   
   
   
2. Convert Sunday-night dread into actionable data that guides low-risk experiments.
   
   
   
3. Build an energizing support ecosystem so your transition feels inevitable, not impossible.
   
   
   

Press play now and let these six Ikigai insights move you from uncertainty to a career that lights you up on Monday morning.

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In this podcast, we delve into the challenges and opportunities that come with midlife career transitions, addressing the importance of change, finding one's Ikigai, and building confidence, especially for women. We explore the impact of limiting beliefs and midlife crises, while also discussing visualization, manifestation, and the journey of self-discovery that leads to reinvention and fulfillment, all while providing valuable career advice.

Should You Quit Your Day Job to Pursue Your Ikigai? World-renowned Francesc Miralles Reveals the Smartest Path to Fulfillment, in Part One of this live Interview with Kavita Ahuja!

If your heart sinks at the thought of Monday morning, world-renowned author Francesc Miralles - co-creator of the global phenomenon Ikigai - has a life-changing perspective you need today.

Mid-career pivots, toxic workplaces, and the fear of “purpose won’t pay the rent” stop far too many high-achievers from stepping into their next chapter. In this episode, you’ll hear Francesc’s candid stories - quitting a prestige publishing job, backpacking through India with nothing but a notebook, and uncovering the Okinawan secrets that launched the Ikigai movement - all recorded live beneath the Matterhorn, during a live interview at the Ikigai in Nature retreat organized by TravelGems.

In this episode you will discover:

1. The signal that your current role has expired and discover the “Sunday-night gut check” Francesc uses to decide when to move on.
   
   
   
2. How to build a runway, not a cliff: craft a practical plan that lets passion projects fund themselves before you leap.
   
   
   
3. How to map your hidden strengths so you can pivot into work that lights you up—and still pays the bills.
   
   
   

Press play now and let Francesc Miralles show you exactly how to turn dread into durable Ikigai. And stay tuned for Part 2 of this incredible episode which will drop next week!

If you need help discovering YOUR Ikigai, book a transformative 45 minute free Ikigai Discovery Call with Kavita here!

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In this podcast, we delve into the challenges and opportunities that come with midlife career transitions, addressing the importance of change, finding one's Ikigai, and building confidence, especially for women. We explore the impact of limiting beliefs and midlife crises, while also discussing visualization, manifestation, and the journey of self-discovery that leads to reinvention and fulfillment, all while providing valuable career advice.

What if five tiny experiments this week could kick-start the career transition you keep postponing?

If the thought of reinventing yourself in mid-life feels overwhelming - balancing financial stability, family commitments, and your own wellbeing - this episode shows you how small, focused actions can turn uncertainty into momentum starting today.

In this episode you will discover:

1. A five-step playbook - from “runway over cliff” planning to energizing client selection - that real women used to exit long corporate careers on their own terms.
   
   
   
2. Quick, 10-minute exercises (including a nature-based clarity hack) that cut through noise and surface your next bold move.
   
   
   
3. How to repurpose your existing skills and credibility into income-generating offers without another costly certification.
   
   
   

Hit play now to grab the exact micro-actions that will turn your mid-life career dreams into a confident, step-by-step reality.

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In this podcast, we delve into the challenges and opportunities that come with midlife career transitions, addressing the importance of change, finding one's Ikigai, and building confidence, especially for women. We explore the impact of limiting beliefs and midlife crises, while also discussing visualization, manifestation, and the journey of self-discovery that leads to reinvention and fulfillment, all while providing valuable career advice.

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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This short quiz will give you a clear understanding of what's holding you back, and how to move confidently forward!

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In this podcast, we delve into the challenges and opportunities that come with midlife career transitions, addressing the importance of change, finding one's Ikigai, and building confidence, especially for women. We explore the impact of limiting beliefs and midlife crises, while also discussing visualization, manifestation, and the journey of self-discovery that leads to reinvention and fulfillment, all while providing valuable career advice.

Have you ever noticed how the same month can bring elation, heartbreak, and unexpected clarity? In today’s episode with Kavita Ahuja, pulls back the curtain on a whirlwind season in her own life - and shows you how one simple practice kept her grounded through it all.

In this episode you’ll discover:

1. The Gratitude Reset – a quick mental “pivot” Kavita uses to turn overwhelming transitions into meaningful lessons you can build on right away.
   
   
   
2. The Power of “Yes” – why opening the door to just one new experience can unleash a chain of unexpected opportunities and connections.
   
   
   
3. Your Personal Flow Test – a fast way to spot the activities that light you up, reveal your Ikigai, and point to your very next breadcrumb on the path ahead.
   
   
   

If you’re craving practical inspiration for navigating career changes, family milestones, and everything in between, press play - let’s turn life’s twists into fuel for your next chapter.

If you'd like the powerful Ikigai exercise Kavita mentions in this podcast, simply email: kavita@itsmytimenowcoaching with the word IKIGAI, and Kavita will send it to you!

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In this podcast, we delve into the challenges and opportunities that come with midlife career transitions, addressing the importance of change, finding one's Ikigai, and building confidence, especially for women. We explore the impact of limiting beliefs and midlife crises, while also discussing visualization, manifestation, and the journey of self-discovery that leads to reinvention and fulfillment, all while providing valuable career advice.

Are you waking up to an alarm you dread instead of a purpose you love? Discover how to find your Ikigai and why it is crucial for successful career & life transitions now.

If career or life transitions have you second-guessing your confidence, this episode unpacks the Japanese concept of Ikigai—and shows you how to make it the compass for your reinvention.

In this episode you will discover:

1. The four-circle Ikigai framework and instantly spot where passion, profession, vocation, and mission overlap for YOU.
   
   
   
2. Kavita’s proven, step-by-step exercises that have already guided countless women from “What now?” to crystal-clear next moves.
   
   
   
3. Real-life stories—from alarm-clock dread to Thai retreats and Swiss mountains—that reveal how aligning with Ikigai supercharges confidence in every transition.
   
   
   

🎧 Press play now and start turning career and life transitions into the confident, purpose-driven chapter you deserve.

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This short quiz will give you a clear understanding of what's holding you back, and how to move confidently forward!

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In this podcast, we delve into the challenges and opportunities that come with midlife career transitions, addressing the importance of change, finding one's Ikigai, and building confidence, especially for women. We explore the impact of limiting beliefs and midlife crises, while also discussing visualization, manifestation, and the journey of self-discovery that leads to reinvention and fulfillment, all while providing valuable career advice.

Are you brushing aside emotions during life transitions - when they might actually be your most powerful compass?

In this heartfelt episode, Kavita Ahuja shares her personal journey through major milestones - from celebrating her sons’ engagements to grieving the loss of a loved one. If you're navigating your own turning points in life or career, this episode reveals how your emotions might hold the clarity and guidance you've been seeking, not the confusion you fear.

In this episode you will discover:

• How to use the HAIL method to reframe emotional pain into meaningful personal growth.
  
  
• How recognizing subtle emotions like shock or regret can become tools for self-awareness.
  
  
• How to shift your perspective on emotional healing - see emotions as signposts, not obstacles.
  
  

Hit play now to uncover how embracing your emotions can unlock your next chapter with purpose and peace.

H.A.I.L Emotional Reframing Technique:

1. Think about a time of disruption in your life, current or past. Write down a headline or description of this time.
2. Honor: Name the emotions active for you at the time of your headline. Write down as many emotions that come to mind.
3. Ask: Choose one emotion from the list you created. Ask yourself, why is this emotion present now? What might the presence of this emotion mean to you?
4. Influence: Write down how this emotion influences you (for example, it brought up feelings of self doubt, or made me withdraw from others)
5. Learn: Imagine that you can learn something from your emotion. What might you Learn from its presence? (for example, I learnt that my shock at not getting the job really means I didn’t really want it in the first place).

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This short quiz will give you a clear understanding of what's holding you back, and how to move confidently forward!

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In this podcast, we delve into the challenges and opportunities that come with midlife career transitions, addressing the importance of change, finding one's Ikigai, and building confidence, especially for women. We explore the impact of limiting beliefs and midlife crises, while also discussing visualization, manifestation, and the journey of self-discovery that leads to reinvention and fulfillment, all while providing valuable career advice.