The Reinvention Room with Coach Gwendy

🎙️ Wondering whose life you're really living? It's time to choose your own.Today I'm joined by Kate Capelli, a business growth coach and adventure seeker based in Thailand. Kate’s journey proves that life isn't about following the expected path—it's about taking chances, trusting yourself, and playing to your strengths.In our spirited conversation, we unpack the realities of reinvention, from the courage needed to make big changes to the small, practical steps that lead to lasting transformation. Kate shares openly about navigating the messy middle of life transitions, building supportive communities, and how visualising your ideal future can give you the clarity to move forward.💡 Here's what we cover in this episode:🎤 How taking risks builds genuine confidence and resilience.🎤 Why community can transform your reinvention journey.🎤 Practical steps to start choosing the life you actually want.🎤 Leveraging your unique strengths and experiences for growth.🎤 The power of manifestation and visualizing your future.🎤 Why small actions today create the ripple effect you need tomorrow.🎤 How to handle uncertainty and embrace the "messy middle."🎧 In Kate’s own words:"I would rather try than not try."📌 Connect with Kate:https://www.instagram.com/katecapellicoach/https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-capelli/💡 If someone you know is at a crossroads, share this episode. It could be exactly the encouragement they need to hear.Thanks again, Kate, for sharing your inspiring journey—and thank you all for listening.Let's get reinventing.🔗 Connect with Gwendy:[email protected]://www.linkedin.com/in/gwendykrijger-rabbitte/💡 Topics covered: career reinvention, mid-life reinvention, CliftonStrengths, personal growth, identity shifts, mindset change, and how to start fresh at any age.✨ Subscribe for weekly insights, inspiration, and strategies to help you confidently reinvent your work and life.💬 Note: The App has been removed from the App Store and Google Play. I discontinued the work due to a shift in priorities, as my coaching practice and podcast developed. #CareerChange #Reinvention #CliftonStrengths #TheReinventionRoom

🎙️ Trying to reinvent yourself alone? Here’s why that never works—and what to do instead.Today in The Reinvention Room, I'm joined by Truett (True) Black, a lifelong learner and executive coach based in Taipei. True has spent years supporting individuals and teams through moments of real change, helping them find clarity, purpose, and practical ways forward.Our conversation explores how our own experiences shape our paths, why community and mentorship matter more than ever, and the real value of lifelong learning, especially when you're feeling stuck.💡 Here's what we cover in this episode:🎤 Why lifelong learning matters—but only if you apply it.🎤 The power of experiential learning—reflecting intentionally to move forward.🎤 Why community and mentorship aren’t just nice to have—they’re essential.🎤 The role AI can play—leveraging your real-life experience to stay relevant.🎤 The necessity of letting go—True gets real about the discomfort in change, and why embracing it matters.🎤 Practical tips for finding mentors who genuinely understand your journey.🎤 How self-accountability and support from others combine to create lasting change.🎧 In True’s own words:"We need other people. You simply can't do it alone. Get support."📌 Connect with True:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/truettblack/ Upcoming Book: Training Zen (coming soon!)💡 If someone you know is stuck or trying to go it alone, share this episode. It could be the conversation they need to hear.Thanks again, True, for a great conversation—and thank you for listening in.Let's get reinventing.🔗 Connect with Gwendy:[email protected]://www.linkedin.com/in/gwendykrijger-rabbitte/💡 Topics covered: career reinvention, mid-life reinvention, CliftonStrengths, personal growth, identity shifts, mindset change, and how to start fresh at any age.✨ Subscribe for weekly insights, inspiration, and strategies to help you confidently reinvent your work and life.💬 Note: The App has been removed from the App Store and Google Play. I discontinued the work due to a shift in priorities, as my coaching practice and podcast developed. #CareerChange #Reinvention #CliftonStrengths #TheReinventionRoom

🎙️ Have you ever felt stuck chasing approval that never truly arrives?In this heartfelt conversation, I'm joined by my former colleague Fernanda Brasileiro. Fernanda shares her journey through a midlife career crisis, emotional challenges, and the powerful realization that internal validation matters more than external recognition. Fernanda didn’t just acknowledge the need for change; she actively took ownership of her reinvention journey. Shifting from seeking external approval to deeply trusting herself, Fernanda embraced her strengths, prioritized emotional well-being, and invested in meaningful relationships and creative outlets.This episode feels like catching up with an old friend, openly reflecting on our journeys of growth, community engagement, and work-life balance. If you’re feeling stuck or uncertain about your next career move, Fernanda’s insights provide clarity and practical steps to help you navigate your reinvention.💡 Practical insights from this episode:🎤 How emotional breakdowns can lead to significant breakthroughs 🎤 Steps to shift from external to internal validation 🎤 The importance of building authentic relationships at work 🎤 How creative outlets and community involvement fuel personal growth 🎤 Why redefining your identity beyond your job title is essential 🎤 The value of prioritizing emotional health and work-life balance🎧 In Fernanda’s words:"Your identity is bigger than your job. When I realized I was enough, everything changed."📌 Mentioned in this episode:Trust Yourself by Melody WildingThe Good Enough Job by Simone StolzoffThe Dash (poem by Linda Ellis)💡 Know someone who would benefit from this?Please share this episode. Or reach out directly if you have your own reinvention story or guest suggestion.Connect with Fernanda on LinkedIn ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernandabrasileiro/⁠🔗 Connect with Gwendy:[email protected]://www.linkedin.com/in/gwendykrijger-rabbitte/💡 Topics covered: career reinvention, mid-life reinvention, CliftonStrengths, personal growth, identity shifts, mindset change, and how to start fresh at any age.✨ Subscribe for weekly insights, inspiration, and strategies to help you confidently reinvent your work and life.💬 Note: The App has been removed from the App Store and Google Play. I discontinued the work due to a shift in priorities, as my coaching practice and podcast developed. #CareerChange #Reinvention #CliftonStrengths #TheReinventionRoom

What happens when you're a man and midlife success still leaves you feeling stuck?If you’ve ever found yourself asking “Is this it?”—even with a good job, solid income, and the outward signs of success—this episode is for you.In this conversation, I’m joined by Anthony Astbury, founder of Whole Man Academy and a former City broker who walked away from a 20-year career to build something that truly matters. This is an honest and grounded conversation about the invisible pressure that many men feel in midlife, and what it takes to reinvent themselves from the inside out. Whether you’re quietly drifting or already planning your next move, Anthony’s story offers practical insight, clarity, and a serious challenge to do more than survive midlife. 💡 Key insights in this episode: 🎤 Why “having it all” still wasn’t enough🎤 What it means to be a whole man in today’s world🎤 The power of one intentional night a week 🎤 Identity, purpose, and letting go of the job title🎤 How to stop drifting, even if you stay where you are 🎧 In Anthony’s words:"If you’re not where you want to be, it starts with one night a week. One night to learn, to train, to plan. That’s the gateway to change." 📌 Connect with Anthony:Website: www.wholemanacademy.com Podcast: The Whole Man Academy Take the Midlife Alignment Check: https://midlife-alignment.scoreapp.com/💡 Know a man who needs this? Forward it on. Or reach out to me directly if you have a guest suggestion or your own reinvention story to share.🔗 Connect with Gwendy:[email protected]://www.linkedin.com/in/gwendykrijger-rabbitte/💡 Topics covered: career reinvention, mid-life reinvention, CliftonStrengths, personal growth, identity shifts, mindset change, and how to start fresh at any age.✨ Subscribe for weekly insights, inspiration, and strategies to help you confidently reinvent your work and life.💬 Note: The App has been removed from the App Store and Google Play. I discontinued the work due to a shift in priorities, as my coaching practice and podcast developed. #CareerChange #Reinvention #CliftonStrengths #TheReinventionRoom

What happens when success no longer feels right?If you’ve ever wondered whether it's worth letting go of something good to build something truly meaningful, this conversation is for you.In this episode of The Reinvention Room, Jack Gaisford, founder of The Content Club, shares the powerful story behind his decision to shut down his successful agency after significant growth, an ambitious rebrand, and major investment.This is a grounded, honest conversation about what it takes to listen to yourself, make brave decisions, and consciously build a legacy. These are core aspects of any meaningful reinvention.Whether you’re an individual navigating your own career shift or a small business owner questioning your next move, Jack’s journey offers valuable insights and practical wisdom on identity, decision-making, and creating lasting impact.Jack is my first guest here in The Reinvention Room, marking a shift from our usual solo episodes as I start bringing in real, relatable stories of personal and professional change.💡 Key insights in this episode:🎤 Starting a business young, losing it overnight, and rebuilding stronger🎤 Recognising when success no longer aligns with your values🎤 Making bold decisions, even when they are costly or uncomfortable🎤 Why legacy is more important than short term success🎤 How community, clarity, and authenticity drive lasting impact🎧 In Jack’s words:“Legacy is how people talk about you when you’re not in the room. It’s built by doing the right things, not just the easy things.”📌 Connect with Jack:Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackgaisford/Website: https://the-content-club.co.uk/ 💡 Do you have your own reinvention story or a guest recommendation? Please reach out directly to me. 🔗 Connect with Gwendy:[email protected]://www.linkedin.com/in/gwendykrijger-rabbitte/💡 Topics covered: career reinvention, mid-life reinvention, CliftonStrengths, personal growth, identity shifts, mindset change, and how to start fresh at any age.✨ Subscribe to the podcast for weekly insights, inspiration, and strategies to help you confidently reinvent your work and life.💬 Note: The App has been removed from the App Store and Google Play. I discontinued the work due to a shift in priorities, as my coaching practice and podcast develops. #CareerChange #Reinvention #CliftonStrengths #TheReinventionRoom

In this episode, Coach Gwendy pulls back the curtain on how we talk about ourselves and why it matters. Too many of us default to job titles when asked who we are. But in moments of change, that’s not enough.Your story isn’t your CV. It’s how you think, how you got here, and where you’re going next. Gwendy challenges you to look beyond the label and start crafting a narrative that truly reflects who you are — your strengths, scars, detours, and all.What You’ll Learn:Why job titles keep us small — and what to say insteadHow to build a personal narrative grounded in your strengthsThe role of storytelling in reinvention and coachingA better way to talk about what you do (even when it’s in flux)Take Action:Reflect: What’s a turning point in your story that shaped you?Rewrite your LinkedIn headline without using your job title.Use your strengths to frame who you are becoming, not just what you’ve done.To get in touch, contact me at [email protected] or visit my website at www.owningyourspace.ioLet's Get Reinventing!

In this episode, Coach Gwendy gets real about the quiet toll of always being useful to bosses, to brands, to systems, while sidelining your own needs. It’s a pattern that shows up for a lot of midlifers: working hard, staying responsible, chasing relevance based on old definitions... and then waking up one day wondering, useful to whom?This isn’t about blowing it all up. It’s about checking the scorecard — and asking if you’re still living by someone else’s.What You’ll Learn:Why many of us end up chasing relevance for the wrong reasonsHow usefulness can keep you stuck if it's not serving youWhat a realignment looks like in midlife reinventionWhy reminding yourself of you matters more than rebrandingTake Action:Ask yourself: Who am I being useful to right now — and does it serve me?Reflect on the version of you you’ve put on pause.Start doing one small thing each week that’s useful to you.Get in touch via the form on my website on www.owningyourspace.io

In this episode, Coach Gwendy dives straight into the phase few talk about: The Messy Middle. That uncomfortable stretch when you’ve outgrown the old but haven’t yet landed in the next.If you wake up feeling stuck, paralysed, or chasing perfection, you’re not behind. You’re exactly where reinvention lives.Here’s what you'll learn:Why feeling stuck is a signal, not failureHow perfectionism kills momentumWhy clarity follows action, not the other way aroundWhat simple moves shift you from stuck to movingTake Action:Make a decision — any decision — right nowTake one messy step this weekKeep going, even if it feels messyYour reinvention doesn’t start with clarity — it begins with action. Embrace the middle, and watch it unfold.Contact me via the form on my website at www.owningyourspace.io

In this honest episode, Coach Gwendy explores the constant noise of our digital lives — newsletters, feeds, AI, webinars — all vying for attention. But here’s the core insight: reinvention doesn’t happen by absorbing more information. It happens when you start showing up.Gwendy challenges passive consumption and makes a case for creation as a strategic tool to reinvent yourself. Whether you're in a secure job or considering what comes next, developing your voice online is no longer optional. It’s how you future‑proof your relevance. You don’t need a personal brand. You need a point of view.What You’ll Learn:Why silent lurking won’t help you reinvent when it countsHow regular content creation builds credibility before you need itWhy you should do more than leave a “Congrats!” on LinkedInHow to shift from scroll fatigue to signal clarityTake Action:Audit your digital diet — unfollow or mute what doesn’t serve youSay something this week — post, comment, or share in your own voiceAsk yourself: If people searched for me today, what would they find? Start shaping that answer nowContact me via [email protected]

In this episode, Coach Gwendy shares a midlife perspective on how AI is reshaping careers, learning, and the workplace. Forget the old formula of education → job → retirement. That roadmap’s outdated. Gwendy calls on listeners to stop burying their heads in the sand and take proactive steps toward their reinvention, especially when it comes to understanding and embracing AI.What You’ll Learn: Why AI is a career game-changer (and why avoiding it is risky)How to think about lifelong learning differentlyWhat it really means to stay human in an automated worldWhere your strengths come into play — and how to double down on themTake Action:✔️ Pick one AI tool and start experimenting.✔️ Reflect: What do people naturally come to you for?✔️ Stay human. Let AI do the grunt work — but make sure your voice shines through. 🔗 Connect with Coach Gwendy: Website: https://www.owningyourspace.io/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gwendykrijger-rabbitte/ 

We don’t just lose a job — we lose the shorthand.The business card. The way we explain who we are in a room.In this episode, I unpack why it feels so hard to let go of a title — even when the role no longer fits.Because we’ve all had that moment of asking: “Who am I now?”We’ll talk about:Why titles can feel like identity — and why they’re not your worthThe quiet emotional weight of losing a titleThe mindset shift needed to rebuild from strengths, not statusHow self-reflection helps you find what actually fits nowAnd as always, I’ll leave you with one clear challenge to move forward.This is your reinvention. It’s not about the title. It’s about the impact you want to have next.🎧 Listen in and share it with someone still holding onto a title that no longer fits.💬 Note: The Reinvention Room app is currently on pause for new members as I refine my support for this next phase of growth. If you'd like to be notified when it reopens, please leave your details on the contact form on my website.#reinvention #careerchange #identity #leadership #youarenotyourtitle

What if you’re not late — just in a different season? In this episode, I talk about a thought so many of us carry: “I am behind.”Three words that sound simple, but sit heavy.Whether it’s about your career, relationships, money, or just life in general — that thought can make you feel stuck, disconnected, and like you’ve missed the mark.Now read this slowly: You’re not behind.You’re in the middle of becoming someone new.And that takes time.We’ll unpack: Where that pressure to “keep up” really comes fromWhat the messy middle of reinvention actually looks likeWhy your quiet progress matters — even when no one else sees itHow to challenge the timelines you’ve absorbed but never choseThis is your reinvention. And you’re not late to it. 💬 Connect anytime at: https://www.owningyourspace.io

Ever feel like everyone else is making moves. And you’re just... stuck? In this short episode, Coach Gwendy calls out the quiet damage comparison does to our joy, curiosity, and career clarity. Especially when we’re in the middle of change.You’ll hear:Why scrolling can mess with your sense of progress.What it really means to be in “competition” with yourselfHow to get curious again — and why that matters more than confidenceOne simple challenge to help you refocus this weekNo fluff. No lectures. Just a reminder that reinvention isn’t a race.Note: The App is on hold at the moment as I figure out the best way to support the community I am building. Feel free to leave a note on my website if you want me to let you know when it opens again and in what form. Thank you!Connect anytime at: https://www.owningyourspace.io

🎧 Got a challenge or question you'd like me to cover?Submit it here: ⁠https://www.owningyourspace.io/podcast After nine episodes of The Reinvention Room, it’s time for a slight shift. I am learning a great deal as I go on this journey of Podcasting. I want to evolve and better support you, with more situational, practical conversations about real reinvention moments: redundancy, promotion, career pivots, bad bosses, big dreams, and big changes.Note: I have paused the App for now for new members as I figure out how to support its growth.

If you’re reinventing — your CV should be too.In this episode, Coach Gwendy talks about something deceptively simple but quietly powerful: how we present ourselves on paper. Because when you’re shifting careers, returning to the market, or simply rethinking your next step, the last thing you want to do is copy and paste the past.“You’re not who you were five years ago — so why are you still leading with that version of you?”In this episode, you’ll hear:✅ Does your CV reflect who you’re becoming?✅ The subtle danger of the ‘file-open-save as’ approach✅ Being intentional without starting from zero✅ Does your CV feel more like you. Not like AI wrote it for you?✅ A three-part challenge to reconnect with your real valueThis is more than a job-hunting task — it’s a reinvention move.And even if AI can help with formatting or spelling, the story still has to be yours. This is definitely a task where you need to start Owning Your Space. 

You don’t have to follow a path just because it’s familiar.In this episode, Coach Gwendy unpacks what it really means to want something different — not out of rebellion, but because life changes, and so do you. If you're quietly wondering whether the traditional job model still works for who you're becoming, you're not alone.This isn’t about anti-job. It’s about pro-alignment.And it starts by asking: “Is this still working for me?”In this episode, you’ll hear:✅ What a “traditional job” means — and who defines it✅ Why challenging your path can cause friction✅ How your strengths are clues to what motivates you✅ Why portfolio paths are worth consideringYou have more options than you think.And reinvention doesn't always mean leaving — sometimes, it means reshaping.

Reinvention isn’t about launching a new version of yourself. It’s about becoming more of who you really are.In this episode, Coach Gwendy explores why so much of what we call “reinvention” is actually just rebranding — a new role, a fresh pitch, a different platform — but the same patterns underneath.If you’ve ever changed jobs, started something new, or stepped away from a career path but still felt stuck… this one’s for you.In this episode, you’ll hear:✅ Why reinvention isn’t about how you show up — it’s about what’s shifting inside✅ The key difference between repackaging and real change✅ What to ask yourself if you’re making a move but nothing feels different You don’t need a new label. You need alignment. And reinvention always starts with the truth — not the packaging.

In this episode, Coach Gwendy unpacks something many of us avoid looking at—the hidden cost of staying comfortable in your career. It might feel responsible or sensible to stay where you are, but is that comfort quietly limiting your growth? Gwendy shares her own story of career comfort, coasting, and the moment she realised it was holding her back. This episode is a wake-up call to check where you might be playing it too safe—and what it could be costing you. What You'll Hear in This Episode:How comfort can quietly cap your career growthWhy staying comfortable erodes your confidence over timeThe cost of waiting too long to reinvent yourselfThe mindset shift needed to future-proof your careerThree powerful reflection questions to challenge where you’re coasting Your Reflection Challenge:Where are you coasting in your career or life?Where have you chosen comfort over growth?What is it really costing you—mentally, financially, emotionally? Enjoyed this episode?Leave a rating or review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It helps more people discover The Reinvention Room and start their reinvention journey.

Redundancy and job loss can feel deeply personal, but it’s not a verdict on your worth—it’s a transition. In this episode, Gwendy shares her own redundancy story and offers a grounded, real-world take on how to navigate the emotional and practical sides of recovery.From processing your emotions to finding financial clarity and opening up space to explore what’s next, this conversation is here to remind you that you are not your job title. You own your story, your mindset, and your next move.This episode is for anyone navigating redundancy and looking for a way to move forward with clarity, resilience, and purpose. You’ll Learn How To:✅ Process the emotional weight of redundancy✅ Get honest about your financial reality—without shame✅ Focus on exploration, not pressure, about what’s next

Small Steps, Big Progress: Making Reinvention Less OverwhelmingReinvention can feel like a mountain in front of you—too big, too uncertain, too much all at once. But the truth is, you don’t have to tackle everything at once. The key is breaking it down, making progress over perfection, and focusing on small, concrete steps that move you forward.In this episode, we talk about:✅ How to shift your mindset from big, overwhelming change to manageable steps✅ Why progress over perfection keeps you moving forward✅ A simple ‘one week, one month, one next step’ framework to help you take action Reinvention isn’t about waiting for the perfect moment—it’s about making small, meaningful progress in a way that works for you. Hit play and start making reinvention feel lighter. 

A career setback doesn’t define you—but how you talk about it does.Whether it’s redundancy, an unexpected job loss, or a major career shift, the hardest part isn’t just moving forward—it’s how you own your story without feeling stuck.In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ How to reframe a setback so it doesn’t hold you back✅ Why you need to own your narrative before others define it for you✅ The Pivot Statement formula to confidently talk about what’s nextWhat’s next matters more than what happened. Tune in and start shaping your next chapter today.

Feeling stuck and unsure what’s next? You’re not alone.In this episode of The Reinvention Room, we tackle the paralysis of uncertainty and how to move forward—even when you don’t have a perfect plan. Whether you’re navigating redundancy, career change, retirement, or just feeling lost, this episode will help you shift your mindset and take action.🎯 Key Takeaways:✅ Stop waiting for the perfect plan—clarity comes from action, not overthinking.✅ Treat reinvention as an experiment—small steps, not big commitments.✅ Reframe your thinking from “What do I want to do?” to “What do I want to learn?”You don’t need all the answers—you just need a starting point. Hit play and take your first step. 

Reinvention starts before you’re ready—so why wait?If you’re feeling stuck, uncertain, or wondering what’s next, this episode is for you. The truth is, you don’t need a perfect plan—you just need to start. Reinvention isn’t about wiping the slate clean—it’s about recognizing what you already have. Nobody can take away your character, your mindset, or your skills.In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ Why you’re not starting from zero—your experience still matters✅ How to move forward without waiting for the “right time”✅ The small but powerful first step that creates momentumYou already have more than you think—now it’s time to use it. Hit play and start your reinvention journey.

Welcome to The Reinvention Room podcast! Reinvention isn’t about starting over. It’s about clearly seeing where you are now and shaping what’s next on your terms. Hosted by Gwendy Krijger-Rabbitte, this podcast helps you navigate career (and life) shifts, whether something just changed unexpectedly or you're proactively preparing for your next chapter. Each episode offers real stories, practical strategies, and honest conversations to help you reinvent, rebuild, and reignite. If you’re ready to design a clear path forward, you're in the right place. Hit subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming!