Leadership Purpose with Dr. Robin

This week’s “How She Finds Purpose” insight comes from myself, Dr. Robin–

“Here's the truth. When you feel restless, drained, or disconnected, it doesn't mean you failed. It means your soul is waving a flag. It's waving a flag saying it's time to realign.”

In this solo episode, I share a personal story about a time when an unexpected three-month assignment at a nonprofit completely changed how I saw my work — and myself. It was during that experience that I felt alive and aligned like never before. And when it ended, I realized I couldn’t ignore the feeling that something was missing. That moment was the beginning of my journey toward purposeful work.

I’m a college professor, speaker, author, and coach, and I help high-achieving women close the gap between success and fulfillment so they can live and work with more purpose.

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

• You’ll start to recognize the signs that you might be in a purpose gap, even if your career looks great on the outside.

• You’ll hear why your wake-up call — whatever it looks like — might be the signal you need to realign with work that truly fits who you are.

• You’ll get a journaling prompt you can use right away to start making sense of your own crossroads and what your next step could be.

Connect with me 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 “How She Finds Purpose” insight comes from myself, Dr. Robin.

“When the work strips away your sense of self, no promotion or paycheck will ever make it worth it. Success that erases you, who you really are, is not success at all.”

In this solo episode, I open up about a pivotal moment in my own career — a time when everything looked “perfect” on the outside, but felt completely wrong on the inside.

I tell the story of a job that seemed impressive on paper but was quietly draining the life out of me.

From unexpected physical symptoms to a chance encounter with a grieving customer, I started to see the signs that I was living in what I now call the purpose gap — the space between who you truly are and how you’re showing up in your career.

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

• You’ll learn what the “purpose gap” is and how to spot it in your own work life.

• You’ll hear how physical and emotional signs might be pointing to a deeper misalignment in your career.

• You’ll be reminded that even tiny moments of clarity — like one honest question in your parked car — can lead to powerful shifts.

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 “How She Finds Purpose” insight comes from Jenny Mitchell. She says –

“I also realized that there were other things I wanted to do. So I think that's important for your listeners to hear because I had this niggle that, not so much is this all there is, but more like what else is there?’”

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

• You’ll hear what it sounds like to recognize the purpose gap—those quiet pivots that whisper, “There has to be more than this.”

• You’ll find inspiration if you’re questioning your professional identity after years of achievement and asking yourself, “Who am I, really?”

• You’ll get practical encouragement for saying yes to opportunities—even before you feel ready—and how those yeses can lead to meaningful, purpose-filled work.

Jenny Mitchell is an executive coach, speaker, and author of Embracing Ambition, who went from classical pianist to purpose-driven leadership strategist. She's now the Chief Visionary Officer at Chavender and host of the Underdog Leadership podcast.

Connect with Jenny at:
Website: https://chavender.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chavender/
Podcast: https://chavender.com/underdog-leadership-podcast/

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 “How She Finds Purpose” insight comes from me, Dr. Robin. I say —
“This is what I know to be true. Your uniqueness isn't optional. It's the key to your fulfillment, to your purpose, to your impact.”

Welcome to Season Six of Leadership Purpose. In this solo episode, I’m kicking off a whole new chapter — not just for this podcast, but for what I’m now calling the PurposeMAKER movement. After decades of experience, research, and lived moments of misalignment, I discovered something I wish every high-achieving woman knew: fulfillment doesn’t come from chasing purpose — it comes from expressing your own uniqueness. This episode introduces a powerful concept I call the purpose gap and how closing it can bring more joy, meaning, and clarity into your life and work.

I’m Dr. Robin, a college professor, author, and purpose coach — and in this episode, I’m sharing the real story behind how I uncovered the purpose gap, what it looks like in everyday life, and what it takes to finally feel aligned again.

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

• You’ve reached success but it still feels hollow, and you’re wondering why it’s not enough

• You’re starting to question your career path and want a better way to find clarity and fulfillment

• You want to learn a practical way to live and work in alignment with your true self — without blowing up your whole life

Connect with me at:

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

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

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

Email: Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com

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

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

You’ve done everything right. You’ve built the career, earned the recognition, checked all the boxes — and yet, deep down, something still feels… off.

It’s subtle. Hard to name. But it’s there — the quiet space between your success and your sense of fulfillment. That’s what I call the Purpose Gap.

In Season Six of Leadership Purpose with Dr. Robin, we’re exploring what the Purpose Gap is, why it happens, and how to close it — so you can create a life and work that truly reflect who you are.

Through powerful conversations with high-achieving women, you’ll hear real stories of turning points — moments where they stopped following someone else’s definition of success and started making aligned choices that brought more meaning and authenticity into their leadership, careers, and lives.

Many of us are searching for our purpose, hoping to discover the path that will bring us meaning and fulfillment. But what if your purpose isn’t something you have to find out there? What if it’s already within you — waiting to be expressed?

That’s the heart of the PurposeMAKER™ philosophy:
Your purpose isn’t something you find. It’s something you express by living fully as who you are.

If you’ve ever achieved the title, earned the promotion, or reached the milestone but still felt inner unfulfillment or disconnect, this season is for you.

It’s your invitation to understand what’s been missing, to close the Purpose Gap, and to step into more profound meaning, true purpose, and lasting fulfillment in your life and work.

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 “How She Finds Purpose” insight comes from me. I say –
“Success is not the same as fulfillment. And I realized I was not broken. I was misaligned. I was out of alignment with who I really was.”

In this solo episode, I open up about a season of my life when everything on the outside looked right—leadership role, title, prestige—but inside, I felt completely out of sync. I share the moment I started asking, “Why do I feel empty?” and how that question led me to the concept of misalignment. If you’ve ever had a quiet sense that something’s off—even when you’re technically successful—this conversation is for you.

I’m Dr. Robin, a college professor, author, and purpose coach—and in this podcast, I guide high-achieving women who are looking to align their work with who they truly are.

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

• You’ll learn how to recognize the quiet signs of misalignment—even when your career looks great on paper.

• You’ll get a simple framework to identify if your “what,” “who,” or “why” is out of sync with your true self.

• You’ll leave with 4 reflective questions to help you reconnect with your passions, values, and purpose—plus a small, doable homework assignment to get started.

Connect with me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlowensphd
Send a message with the word “purpose” to get the free one-pager with the 4 questions I mentioned in the episode.

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 “How She Finds Purpose” insight comes from me. I say –

“Letting go of the old you isn't about losing yourself. It's about freeing yourself and becoming who you are today. Because the truth is, you're not meant to stay the same. You're meant to grow. You're meant to change. You're meant to keep becoming. And this is a major milestone on your path to true purpose and fulfillment.”

Ever find yourself clinging to a version of you that just doesn’t fit anymore? In this solo episode, I’m sharing the signs that you might be wearing the “old you” and what it really means to grow into the person you are today. I talk about the outdated roles, habits, and identities we often hold onto—and how freeing it can feel to finally let them go. If you've been feeling like something’s off or you're on the edge of burnout, this episode is for you.

I’m breaking down the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways we stay stuck in the past, and I offer a simple mindset shift that can open up space for more joy, more purpose, and more alignment in your life and work.

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

• You’ll learn six signs you might be holding onto an identity that no longer reflects who you are today.

• You’ll get practical, honest examples from my own journey to help you spot where you might be stuck.

• You’ll feel empowered to release what no longer fits and step more fully into the version of yourself you’re becoming.

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 “How She Finds Purpose” insight comes from Kohila Sivas. She says –

“We wear all the shoulds, and then we become empty. And then we ask, why am I empty? I did everything right. I'm still feeling empty. That's because your soul, you haven't considered this soul. So if you're successful, that's what I would look at. We are a product of an education system, a society that made us believe that you have to do this. You should do this. You need to produce this way. You need to perform. Like, performance is everything. If you're not performing, you you must be really bad at your life. We're always measured by performance. I think we need to replace that with we just need to be present.”

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

• You’ll hear how a near-tragic experience at age 12 became the turning point that shaped her mission and her life’s purpose.

• You’ll discover why performance and “checking boxes” leave so many women unfulfilled, and what to focus on instead.

• You’ll learn how presence, alignment, and honoring your soul can help you move past burnout and toward meaningful, purpose-driven work.

Kohila Sivas is a visionary educator and learning success coach who created the Holistic Neuro-Growth Method, a groundbreaking approach that helps children, families, and now adults heal from burnout, overwhelm, and disconnection. She leads a global movement to restore the human spirit in learning and life.

Connect with Kohila at:
Website: http://holisticsuccesscodes.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WholisticSuccessCodes
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholistic_successcodes/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WholisticSuccessCodes
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wholistic-successcodes/

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 “How She Finds Purpose” insight comes from Nichole Daher. She says –

“Finding a place where you can both meet your family’s financial stability needs and leave the world a better place than when you found it, that to me is the ultimate standard of achievement.”

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

• Hear the inspiring story of how a stepmom’s determination to help her daughter sparked a nationwide movement of autism therapy clinics.

• Learn how to combine purpose and profit in a way that sustains your life and creates lasting change.

• Get practical encouragement for taking bold steps toward work that truly matters, even when it feels risky.

Nichole Daher is the founder of Success on the Spectrum, the first autism treatment franchise in the U.S., dedicated to helping children and families get the support they need while empowering other entrepreneurs to do the same.

Connect with Nichole at: http://sosfranchising.com/

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