This week's "At her Career Crossroads" insight comes from Katya Karlova. She says —

"It was like one of those moments where you just feel such clarity… I could see my future flash before me. And I was like, if I go back to that same grind, that same hustle, I am going to run my health into the ground."

Here are 3 reasons why you should listen to this episode:

• If you've ever kept pushing through burnout because you thought you had no other choice, Katya's story will feel deeply familiar—and offer a new way forward.

• You'll hear how ignoring your body's signals can take a toll, and why listening to your gut might be the most important leadership decision you ever make.

• Katya shares honest reflections on what women are still silently battling at work, and how choosing yourself doesn't mean failing—it means finally leading with purpose.

Katya Karlova is a transformational leader, speaker, and content creator whose journey from corporate HR executive to creative advocate is inspiring thousands to reclaim their power, starting with their own story.

Connect with Katya at:

Website: https://www.katyabkarlova.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katya.b.karlova/
Twitter: https://x.com/katya_b_karlova

Want Clarity for What's Next?
If you've been standing at a crossroads sensing that your next chapter is calling but you're not sure how to move forward, I created something for you. It's called Clarity for What's Next. It's a short, self-paced audio course that helps you pause, listen, and find your next right step with more confidence, clarity, and purpose.

You can find it at:

http://leadershippurposeinstitute.com/clarity

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Head on over to https://www.youtube.com/@leadershippurposepodcast

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Email: Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com

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This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager for GenX Creative Entrepreneurs at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz

This week's "At her Career Crossroads" insight comes from me. I say —

"The moment I took that one small step, clarity followed. I didn't need the whole plan. I just needed momentum. The first step showed me the next one. And that's how clarity works. It's not something you find by standing still. It's something that unfolds as you move."

Here are 3 reasons why you should listen to this episode:

• You'll hear why the pressure to map out your entire future can keep you stuck, and why one aligned step is often enough to shift your path.

• You'll get a clearer understanding of how fear can show up as "being prepared," and how to tell when planning has quietly turned into waiting.

• You'll walk away with a simple reflection prompt that helps you name where you're stuck and choose one doable step toward momentum.

I'm a professor, speaker, author, coach, and creator of the PurposeMAKER philosophy, helping high-achieving women close the gap between success and fulfillment so they can move with more clarity and purpose.

If you're ready to go deeper, or if you've been standing at a crossroads sensing that your next chapter is calling but you're not sure how to move forward, I created something for you. It's called Clarity for What's Next. It's a short, self-paced audio course that helps you pause, listen, and find your next right step with more confidence, clarity, and purpose.

You can find it at: http://leadershippurposeinstitute.com/clarity

Would you prefer to watch or listen to the podcast on YouTube?
Head on over to https://www.youtube.com/@leadershippurposepodcast

Want to connect? Connect with Dr. Robin on

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlowensphd/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinlowensphd

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinlowensphd/

Email: Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com

Thank you for listening! Rate, review, & follow on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player. Talk to you soon!

This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager for GenX Creative Entrepreneurs at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz

This week's "At her Career Crossroads" insight comes from me, Dr. Robin. I say —

"Maybe you just reached a big milestone. You earned the degree, the promotion, or you achieved that goal you worked so hard for. And when you finally got there, you felt nothing. That strange in between feeling, it's not failure. It's not confusion. It's actually a signal. A quiet one, but a powerful one."

Here are 3 reasons why you should listen to this episode:

• You've done all the right things, but still feel stuck — I'll help you make sense of that feeling and what it's trying to tell you.

• I share the turning point in my own career when I realized I couldn't keep doing things the same way — and how that quiet moment became a clear signal for change.

• You'll learn a simple, five-minute practice you can do today to start listening to your own inner nudge and realigning your life without flipping it upside down.

I'm Dr. Robin, a professor, speaker, author, and creator of the PurposeMAKER™ philosophy — helping high-achieving women close the gap between success and fulfillment.

Connect with me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlowensphd

Would you prefer to watch or listen to the podcast on YouTube?
Head on over to https://www.youtube.com/@leadershippurposepodcast

Want to connect? Connect with Dr. Robin on

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlowensphd/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinlowensphd

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinlowensphd/

Email: Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com

Thank you for listening! Rate, review, & follow on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player. Talk to you soon!

This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager for GenX Creative Entrepreneurs at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz

This week's "At her Career Crossroads" insight comes from Riya Kurian. She says –
"I realized every time I had done something brave or courageous, I really felt a lot of fear. So to me, fear and bravery are the same thing."

Here are 3 reasons why you should listen to this episode:

• You'll hear what it really feels like to walk away from a successful law career to pursue a calling that won't leave you alone — and why that fear might actually be your green light.

• Riya gets real about the difference between stability and fulfillment, especially for high-achieving women who feel trapped by "the right path."

• If you've ever been labeled or boxed in — and started to question if those labels were ever really you — Riya's journey will help you see what's possible when you let go of old definitions and trust your intuition.

Riya Kurian is the founder of Next Horizon, a boutique travel planning company that creates personalized, meaningful trips across Europe and beyond. After years of solo travel and a spontaneous teaching stint in France, Riya left behind her corporate law career to follow a path that felt more aligned — and turned her love for travel into a thriving business.

Connect with Riya at:
https://www.nexthorizontravel.com/
https://www.instagram.com/nexthorizontravel
https://www.instagram.com/riyafindstheworld

Would you prefer to watch or listen to the podcast on YouTube?
Head on over to https://www.youtube.com/@leadershippurposepodcast

Want to connect? Connect with Dr. Robin on

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlowensphd/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinlowensphd

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinlowensphd/

Email: Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com

Thank you for listening! Rate, review, & follow on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player. Talk to you soon!

This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager for GenX Creative Entrepreneurs at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz