Leadership Purpose with Dr. Robin

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

"There comes a moment in your evolution where who you used to be stops being enough to hold who you are becoming. And it's subtle. It's not dramatic. There isn't a meltdown or a breakdown. It's more like a quiet noticing, a soft discomfort, a sense that you're wearing a version of yourself that no longer fits."

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

• If you've been feeling out of sync with the life or career you've worked so hard to build, this episode will help you understand why — and why it's not a sign you're lost, it's a sign you're evolving.

• I talk about the emotional reality of being in between identities — when the version of you that built your success no longer fits, but the new version isn't fully formed yet.

• You'll hear a new way to think about success — not as something to chase or perform, but as something to feel. Something that reflects who you are now.

Dr. Robin L. Owens is a professor, speaker, author, coach, and creator of the PurposeMAKER™ philosophy. She helps high-achieving women close the gap between outer success and inner fulfillment, so they can lead with more alignment, clarity, and meaning.

Join the waitlist for the Clarity Circle here at: https://robinlowens.com/waitlist

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: [email protected]

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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, Dr. Robin.

"You are not at a crossroads because you're confused. You're at a crossroads because you're ready. Readiness often feels like discomfort, not chaos, but restlessness, not panic, but misalignment, not fear, but a gentle insistence that something more true is calling."

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

• You might be feeling a quiet restlessness, even though everything in your life looks successful — I talk about why that feeling matters.

• I share what I've learned from working with high-achieving women who've reached this same moment — and why it's not about burnout or crisis.

• If you're craving clarity or asking yourself, "What's next?" — this episode will help you recognize that this isn't the end of a chapter, it's the beginning of your next one.

I'm Dr. Robin, a professor, speaker, author, and the creator of the PurposeMAKER™ philosophy. In this solo episode, I'm sharing what it really feels like to reach a career crossroads — and how you can meet it with clarity, direction, and purpose.

Join the waitlist for the Clarity Circle here at: https://robinlowens.com/waitlist

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: [email protected]

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 Vikita Poindexter. She says –

"My health start to suffer, because I was so focused on everything and everybody else till I was neglecting myself. So my health was suffering, and, I had to have a, a heart to heart conversation with myself to say, okay, you're going to have to do things differently."

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

• If you've been pushing through exhaustion because "other people need you," this conversation helps you confront what it's really costing you.

• You'll hear what happens when a high-achieving woman realizes that self-sacrifice without limits isn't sustainable — and why something has to change.

• This episode will help you recognize your own warning signs before your body forces the decision for you.

Vikita Poindexter is the President and CEO of Poindexter Consulting Group, leading one of the nation's most trusted HR consulting firms, and she is the author of Brokenness to Breakthrough.

You can find Vikita's book on Amazon here at: https://www.amazon.com/Brokenness-Breakthrough

Connect with Vikita at:

Website: https://pcghr.net/

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

Email: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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 Žana DeVine. She says -

"Those questions, when I started to really look at them and actually not care anymore about that, but actually care more about what my heart and my soul is driving me to do, even though it's really scary, this is when it got quieter. And this is when the dream got bigger."

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

• If you've been doing "the right things" on paper but still feel that quiet pull toward something else, you'll hear a real way to work with fear instead of letting it run the show.

• You'll get a simple mindset shift that helps you stop spiraling into "what if it goes wrong?" and start asking "what if it goes right?"

• You'll walk away with a grounded reminder that your purpose doesn't require a perfect plan—just an honest look at what you can't ignore anymore.

Žana DeVine is the founder and CEO of ZD Hospitality, author of Built to Serve, Train to Lead, and host of the podcast R and R Resilience and Rebirth, with three decades of experience with global brands like Hilton, InterContinental, and Four Seasons.

Connect with Žana at: Website: https://zdhospitality.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zanahospitality/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zdh-rnr/

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: [email protected]

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. I say —

"Success is not the same thing as alignment. And, eventually, the strategies that help you achieve, start blocking you from becoming who you really are. That's the purpose crossroads moment."

In this solo episode, I walk you through what's really happening when you feel torn at a career crossroads. I name the two inner selves that show up when you're deciding what's next, and how each one speaks to you. More importantly, I show you how to tell which voice you've been listening to — and how to slow down enough to make your next decision from what fits, not what looks good on paper.

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

• If you've been successful on paper but feel quietly drained or restless, this will help you see what's really going on — and why it doesn't mean anything is wrong with you.

• You'll learn how to spot the difference between the voice that's trying to keep you safe and the voice that's telling you the truth about what fits now.

• You'll leave with a simple decision sequence you can use immediately when you're stuck in overthinking, people-pleasing, or pressure to "make the right move."

Dr. Robin is a purpose alignment expert and host of Leadership Purpose with Dr. Robin. In this solo episode, she shares practical insights and a simple decision process to help high-achieving women choose alignment over optics at key career turning points.

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

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

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: [email protected]

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 said—

"Even when high achieving women are successful on paper, they're often privately at a career crossroads... They move forward, but end up right back in the same emotional place."

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

• You'll learn about the five key checkpoints in what I call the Purpose Crossroads Loop, and why so many high-achieving women unknowingly stay stuck in it for years.

• I'll walk you through a simple, reflective exercise to help you figure out exactly where you are in the loop, and what your next true step could be.

• If you've ever felt like you're just going through the motions in your career — even though everything "should" feel right — this episode will help you make sense of that inner tension.

Dr. Robin is a purpose alignment expert and host of Leadership Purpose with Dr. Robin. In this solo episode, she shares personal insights and research-backed tools to help high-achieving women move from confusion to clarity at key turning points in their careers.

Connect with Dr. Robin at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlowens/ http://www.robinlowens.com

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

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: [email protected]

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 Elisha Meek. She says —

"That I call my lightning bolt moment. I thought, oh my goodness, my career that I've been tying my whole entire life, my identity to for the past, you know, well over a decade doesn't have to be everything. I didn't wanna quit my career. I loved my job. I loved what I did, but I could have something else."

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

• If you've tied your identity to your career and quietly wonder, is this it?, this conversation will help you name what you're really feeling and why it matters.

• You'll hear a real example of how adding purpose outside of work can change how burnout shows up — without quitting your job or walking away from success.

• This episode offers practical encouragement for finding what brings you joy and giving yourself permission to build a life that includes more than your title.

Elisha Meek is an author, entrepreneur, burnout coach, and seasoned corporate professional with over 17 years in talent acquisition, helping people connect to life-changing career opportunities while building purpose-driven work alongside a full-time career.

Connect with Elisha at: https://www.elishameek.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/elishameek https://www.instagram.com/elisha.meek

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

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: [email protected]

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 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

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: [email protected]

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 Sara Anderson. She says —

"Something that prolonged me taking the steps was for me to be able to make it make sense for everyone else around me. There's a real coming to terms with, like, leaders go first. So there is going to be a gap where people will not understand. It won't make sense. You're giving up a salary. You're giving up all these things for something else, and that may be difficult. There are gonna be people who wanna protect you from that. There's gonna be people who wanna save you, and they're like, the people who love you the most are gonna be the ones. And that has to be something that you expect and normalize, and that's okay. That doesn't mean that you're on the wrong path and you don't have to convince them first."

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

• If you're stuck in your head waiting for a perfect plan before making a move, Sara's story will help you shift into action — even if it's one breadcrumb at a time.

• You'll hear the real tension between following your intuition and trying to make it "make sense" to everyone else — and why you don't need permission to take the leap.

• We talk about what it really looks like to reclaim your creativity, confidence, and clarity — especially after burnout or a wake-up call.

Sara Anderson is the founder of Lead Out Loud and creator of The Resonance Method. After building a career in tech with zero tech background and leading innovation at Uber, she now helps women leaders develop authentic influence without the burnout or the performance act.

Connect with Sara at: Website: https://saraanderson.co/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saraandersoncoaching/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sara.anderson___/

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

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: [email protected]

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 Dr. Nina Nola. She says – "I found my purpose really late in life. I'm 64 years old and I'm finally bubbling on all levels. And it's the most wonderful feeling. And I want listeners to know it doesn't matter when you find your purpose. You just need to look inside when it's calling you and do it and follow it because that's what I did."

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

• If you've ever had that subtle, inner nudge telling you something needs to change — even when everything looks "successful" on the outside — Nina's story will speak directly to you.

• You'll hear what it looks like to listen to your body's wisdom and make bold choices, even when they don't make sense to others.

• Dr. Robin and Dr. Nina unpack how staying too long in a role — even a prestigious one — can slowly silence your deeper voice… and what it takes to finally answer it.

Dr. Nina Nola is a public speaker, creative writing facilitator, and author of The Way to Spell Love. A cultural ambassador for the Croatian community in New Zealand, she's known for her decades-long career in education and her decision to leave a prestigious university position to become a full-time writer.

Connect with Nina at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ninavininola/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ninavininola Website: https://www.ninavininola.com/ Email: [email protected]

You can purchase Nina's book The Way to Spell Love here at https://www.unitybooks.co.nz/products/way-to-spell-love

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

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: [email protected]

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