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 unsure what’s next? In this episode, I share how I went from feeling lost during my early expat journey to finding clarity through the Ikigai framework. It’s a powerful way to reconnect with what you love, what you’re good at, and what actually matters — plus I made a free workbook to help you reflect.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • The story of how I found purpose in life using Ikigai
  • Why so many people feel lost in their career — and why it’s totally normal
  • A simple breakdown of the 4 Ikigai circles with examples and journaling prompts
  • How to spot patterns between your passions, skills, and experiences
  • What to do once you’ve mapped your answers (including real next steps)
  • Why feeling misaligned isn’t failure — it’s a sign you’re growing

This episode is for ambitious expats in the Netherlands (or Europe) who are questioning their career path, craving more meaning, or ready for a shift.

P.S. If you’re figuring out your next step, I created a free Ikigai workbook to help you get clarity - just drop me a message or grab it from the link.

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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Get Hired Today
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 Get Hired Today, 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.