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EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 47 MIN

You Did Everything Right… So Why Does It Feel Wrong? | Jill Nykoliation

from The Midlife Chrysalis · host Chip Conley

You can have a career, success, and still feel like something is missing.In this episode, Jill Nykoliation, former CEO of a globally recognized branding agency turned executive coach, shares how she walked away from a high-level career to rediscover who she really is, and why that shift changed everything.Here’s what you’ll learn:Why success can feel empty (and what it’s really telling you)The part of yourself you may have silenced—and how to reconnect with itThe difference between your roles and your true identityWhy feeling stuck is often the beginning of growthA warm, honest conversation about purpose, identity, and starting again.Watch now! This might be exactly what you need to hear.Timestamps:14:53 Introduction of Jill Nicolasian15:13 Ukrainian roots and father’s influence18:08 Jill’s career and marketing background21:46 2015 life quake and identity crisis26:00 Pandemic shift and team transformation27:59 Transition to MEA and new identity30:25 Moving into coaching and teaching34:17 Designing life and career shifts37:04 Letting go of old identity38:27 Common struggles in transitions46:26 Fluid vs crystallized intelligence48:35 Feeling stuck and embracing change51:47 What improves with age54:18 Wisdom and “Be you” messageLearn more about MEA at ⁠https://www.meawisdom.com/ #WhoAmINow #IdentityShift #OutgrowingYourLife #SuccessFeelsEmpty #MidlifeAwakening #CareerTransition #FindYourTrueSelf #StopPerforming #LifeAfterSuccess #PersonalEvolution #InnerShift #PurposeJourney #ExecutiveCoach #ReinventYourself #AuthenticLiving

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