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...

🎙️ 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...

🎙️ 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 act...

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 th...

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 reb...

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...

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 s...

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 failure How perfectionism kill...

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'r...

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...

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 worth The quiet emotional weight of losing a...

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 midd...

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 yourself How to get curious again — and why t...

🎧 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, c...

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 lead...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Small Steps, Big Progress: Making Reinvention Less Overwhelming Reinvention 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 yo...

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...

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 per...

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:...

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, practic...