At some point in life, every one of us faces a moment of reckoning, the quiet knock inside that tells us we’ve outgrown a role, a title, or even an identity we’ve carried for years. In this episode of The Inner Edge, Janet explores the courage it takes to let go of who you’ve been to step into the person you’re becoming.

Janet shares her own deeply personal story of moving from a successful corporate career into a new chapter as a creator, coach, and entrepreneur. Through her journey, she invites you to reflect on what parts of yourself you may have outgrown, and how to honor the roles that shaped you while making space for what’s next.

In this episode:

• Why outgrowing an identity doesn’t mean rejecting your past
• How to recognize when restlessness signals growth, not just burnout
• The fears that keep us tethered to roles we’ve outgrown
• Practices to help you name and honor the identity you’ve moved past
• How listening to your inner whisper can guide your next chapter
• Why reinvention is an evolution, not a sudden leap
• The importance of gratitude for the roles and systems that shaped you

About Janet Ioli:

Janet Ioli is a globally recognized executive advisor, coach, and leadership expert with over 25 years of experience developing leaders in Fortune 100 companies and global organizations.

She created The Inner Edge—a framework, a movement, and a message that flips leadership from mere success performance to presence; from ego to soul. Through her keynotes, podcast, and programs, Janet helps high-achievers find the one thing that changes everything: the mastery within.

Her approach redefines leadership presence—not as polish or tactics, but as the inner steadiness people feel from you and the positive imprint you leave on individuals and organizations.

Connect with Janet Ioli:
Website: janetioli.com
Linkedin: Janet Ioli
Instagram: @leadershipcoachjanet

If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days, check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.

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What happens when you step away from a senior corporate title and go out on your own? Ian Ziskin shares the emotional inner‑work and tough questions behind making the transition from CHRO to Executive Advisor and Consultant.

In this episode, Janet and Ian explore what it really takes to move beyond the “golden handcuffs” of corporate life into a self-led, flexible, and purpose-driven chapter. From building credibility in a crowded space to learning how to slow down without guilt, this is an insightful episode for anyone reimagining the next act of their life and career.

In this episode:

• Letting go of your corporate identity and leading with your unique value
• Why confidence—not ego—is essential to building credibility
• Building a “portfolio business” around what you do best
• The challenge of saying “no” to stay aligned and purposeful
• How to partner and collaborate as an entrepreneur
• Redefining success and identity in the third act of life

Connect with Ian:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-ziskin-bb1504/

About Janet Ioli:

Janet Ioli is a globally recognized executive advisor, coach, and leadership expert with over 25 years of experience developing leaders in Fortune 100 companies and global organizations.

She created The Inner Edge—a framework, a movement, and a message that flips leadership from mere success performance to presence; from ego to soul. Through her keynotes, podcast, and programs, Janet helps high-achievers find the one thing that changes everything: the mastery within.

Her approach redefines leadership presence—not as polish or tactics, but as the inner steadiness people feel from you and the positive imprint you leave on individuals and organizations.

Connect with Janet Ioli:
Website: janetioli.com
Linkedin: Janet Ioli
Instagram: @leadershipcoachjanet

If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days, check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think.

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What happens when decades of experience no longer seem to be valued? When you're quietly dismissed, overlooked, or labeled a "blocker"—despite still having the fire, brilliance, and drive? In this powerful solo episode, Janet Ioli names what so many leaders over 50 are silently feeling: the creeping sense of invisibility in organizations that prize what's new and shiny over what’s wise and seasoned.

You’ll hear real stories from seasoned leaders who’ve faced the sting of being sidelined, and a call to stop chasing relevance and instead stand firmly in your deep, cultivated wisdom.

Remember: You are not done. You are not outdated. You are not invisible.

If you’ve felt your voice dimming or your worth questioned, this one is for you.

In this episode:

✅ How ageism shows up in subtle ways in leadership

✅ The real impact of dimming the voices of seasoned leaders

✅ Why your wisdom and presence matter more than ever

✅ How to reclaim visibility, voice, and power in the workplace after 50

✅ What it means to evolve your leadership at midlife

✅ Reflection questions to help you show up anchored, not louder

About Janet Ioli:

Janet Ioli has over 25 years of experience in executive coaching, leadership development, and talent strategy. She’s led internal transformation initiatives at Fortune 100 companies like Cigna, USA Today, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman. She understands the internal realities of leadership—what it demands, and what it often costs.

Through her company, JI International/ Power Presence Academy, Janet creates space for leaders to make decisions not just based on ambition—but on personal alignment, purpose, and impact.

You don’t have to start over to shift your path. Sometimes it’s about tuning in, recalibrating, and intentionally choosing a path that aligns with who you are becoming now.

Connect with Janet Ioli:
Website: janetioli.com
Linkedin: Janet Ioli
Instagram: @leadershipcoachjanet

If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days, check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think.

Produced by Ideablossoms