Episode 3

03. Feeling Lost? Here's how to find your purpose again ( + free workbook)

🎁 Download the free Ikigai workbook to follow along with this episode FROM THIS LINK

Feeling stuck in your job or just unsure what’s next? In this episode, I share my personal story of feeling lost during my early expat journey and how the Ikigai framework helped me find clarity, direction, and purpose. If you’re searching for more meaning in your career (or life), this episode is a practical and honest guide to help you start that journey — with a free workbook to make it even easier.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • How I went from feeling stuck in a job to finding meaning through Ikigai
  • The real reason so many people feel lost in their career path
  • A breakdown of the 4 Ikigai circles: what you love, what you’re good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for
  • Journal prompts and real-life examples to help you reflect
  • How to spot patterns across your skills, passions, and experiences
  • How to use your answers to explore new job ideas or career directions
  • Why feeling misaligned isn’t failure — it’s growth

This episode is perfect for ambitious expats who are questioning their path, ready for a career change, or simply want to live and work with more intention.


If something resonated with you in this episode, tag me on LinkedIn or send me a message. I’d love to hear about your Ikigai journey — and I might even feature your story in a future episode.

About the Podcast

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The Mindset Recruiter Show
Job search advice, recruiter secrets, and mindset shifts - from an expat recruiter in the Netherlands.

About your host

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Davide Puleri

I am an Italian Recruiter living in the Netherlands. I work for a recruitment agency in Amsterdam and I am the host of The Mindset Recruiter Show, where I share job tips combined with some mindset tools for expats like me.

I’m not just a Recruiter, outside of work, I’m a normal guy who loves music, singing, baking healthy treats, travelling, and staying active through fitness. These things keep me balanced, especially when life gets hectic.

This podcast is not about being perfect, but it’s about growing together, step by step, through real conversations and some nice practical advice.