Leadership Purpose with Dr. Robin

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: niinavininola@gmail.com

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: 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 Martine Cohen. She says —
"You know, like, when you have that little voice inside of you that's like, maybe you need to shift or maybe you need to do something differently or something more or something else. And I was hearing it, but not really listening to it. And if you don't listen to that little inner voice, it doesn't go away. It just gets louder and louder and louder."

Martine was a high-achieving attorney — successful, strategic, and driven — until a sudden car accident forced her into silence. With her mind quieted, she could finally hear the truth that had been knocking for years. What followed was an inner reckoning, a shift in identity, and the discovery of a more aligned path. In this conversation, she shares what it really took to leave behind external expectations, stop pushing through depletion, and begin listening to the wisdom within.

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

• If you've ever questioned whether your ambition is still aligned with your purpose, Martine's story will help you name that quiet tension and show you what's possible on the other side.

• You'll learn a simple, practical mindset shift Martine teaches her clients to use right in the moment when fear shows up — no overthinking required.

• If you're navigating a transition, Martine offers grounded wisdom on how to take the next step (without needing to see the whole path first).

Martine Cohen is the author of No More Layers: Discover Your Inner Power and Reclaim True Freedom from the Inside Out. A speaker, transformative coach, and former attorney, she helps high-achieving professionals move through personal and professional transitions with clarity and confidence.

Connect with Martine at: https://martinecohen.com/connectwithme
Get Martine's free mindset reset here at: https://martinecohen.com/mindsetreset

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: 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. 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

This week's "At Her Career Crossroads" insight comes from Alina Correa. She says —

"As much as I love speaking with people and talking to people, I was not using my best skills in this job. It was a lot of following very specific procedures. And I did a great job. When I told them I was leaving for the Red Cross, they were like, 'We'll give you more money. Just stay.' Like, they were asking me to stay, but in my heart, I couldn't."

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

• You'll hear how following what feels fulfilling — even without a clear plan — can lead to meaningful career shifts

• You'll learn how to stay open to opportunities and advocate for yourself, even when you feel unsure or unqualified

• You'll get a real look at how purpose often comes from action, not from having everything figured out

Alina Correa is the interim executive director for the West Los Angeles chapter of the American Red Cross. In this episode, she shares how her career path took unexpected turns — from radio to aerospace to nonprofit leadership — and how staying connected to her desire to help others kept her grounded through it all.

Connect with Alina on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alinacorrea

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 Dr. Robin. She says –

"A career crossroads moment is your inner life tapping you on the shoulder saying you've outgrown this version of success. It's not a failure — it's growth."

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

• You'll discover what it really means to be at a career crossroads — that moment when your outer success no longer matches your inner truth.

• You'll learn to spot how fear disguises itself as overthinking, busyness, or perfectionism — and what to do when it shows up.

• You'll hear Dr. Robin's gentle, practical guidance for creating space, reflection, and small aligned action so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.

Dr. Robin L. Owens is a professor, speaker, author, coach, and creator of the PurposeMAKER™ philosophy, framework, and platform, helping high-achieving women close the Purpose Gap — that quiet space between success and fulfillment.

Find out more about Dr. Robin's short audio course called "Clarity for What's Next" at
https://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 "How She Finds Purpose" insight comes from Kate Grant. She says –

"It's figuring out which part's not fulfilled, and if you can make a career change and get that piece fulfilled, great. But sometimes you can't. And if even just figuring that out, because then you could sort of say, I now know what I've got, and it's not quite what I want. And I'm gonna try to get this filled some other place as opposed to just this sort of growing sense of dissatisfaction and angst and internal sort of tension."

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

• If you've ever felt like you've climbed the ladder of success only to realize it's leaning against the wrong wall, Kate's story will help you rethink what real fulfillment looks like.

• You'll hear how personal wake-up calls—whether from an earthquake, heartbreak, or inner voice—can lead to unexpected purpose.

• Kate gets real about the messy middle of career change, and how it took her nearly a decade of "dating jobs" to find the right fit.

Kate Grant is the founding CEO of Fistula Foundation, the world's largest charity focused on treating childbirth injuries. She's also the author of No Woman Left Behind, where she shares her powerful story of walking away from Madison Avenue to become a leading advocate for global maternal health.

Connect with Kate at

Website: https://fistulafoundation.org/

Find her book at: https://nowomanleftbehind.net/

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 Meg Crosby. She says –

"That was how I began my my illustrious Wall Street career was as a party planner, you know, and it was out of curiosity for what is that department, you know, what is that sign saying? And if not for that sign in the elevator bank, who knows where I'd be today?"

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

• You'll see how following your instincts—even in unexpected directions—can open doors to a meaningful and purpose-driven career.

• Meg shares how life shifts, including loss and motherhood, helped her reassess her goals and build something new from the ground up.

• You'll learn how giving away power—through delegation, mentorship, or simply stepping back—can actually bring more joy, fulfillment, and purpose.

Meg Crosby is a seasoned strategist, trusted advisor, and co-author of Running the Gauntlet: Proven Strategies for High Growth Leaders. She's also the co-founder of PeopleCap Advisors, where she helps high-growth companies navigate people strategy and culture with clarity and compassion.

Connect with Meg at:

Website: https://peoplecap.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-thomas-crosby/

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