MID-CAREER Momentum: Design Your Next Phase with Purpose and Joy

You did everything right. So why does something still feel off?
Many accomplished professionals reach a point in mid-career where success no longer feels as fulfilling as it once did. From the outside, things look stable—even impressive. Yet internally, a quiet question begins to surface: Is this really the direction I want for the next phase of my life?
Working harder no longer provides the answer. What’s needed instead is a more intentional approach to growth.
Mid-Career Momentum: Design Your Next Phase with Purpose and Joy is a practical guide for professionals who want to move beyond burnout, stagnation, or autopilot—and intentionally design what comes next.
Executive coach Sharmin Banu, drawing from her own career transition and more than fifteen years of coaching leaders across Fortune 500 companies, startups, and nonprofits, reveals the patterns that help professionals rediscover purpose, regain clarity, and create sustainable growth.
In this book, you will learn how to: Build resilience and protect your energy in demanding environments Evaluate your current life and career with clarity and honesty Identify the values and motivators that truly drive you Shift from a reactive, problem-focused mindset to a vision-focused one Design meaningful goals aligned with who you want to become Navigate internal barriers and setbacks without losing momentum Through powerful coaching stories, practical frameworks, and reflection exercises, this book helps you reconnect with what matters most—and translate that clarity into meaningful action.
By the end of the book, you will gain a clearer sense of direction, develop practical tools to navigate challenges, and cultivate the mindset needed to grow with resilience, purpose, and joy.
This book is for you if you: Feel successful on the outside but uncertain about your next phase Want greater purpose and fulfillment in your work and life Feel stuck, burned out, or questioning your current path Want to grow intentionally without starting over If you are ready to stop wondering and start intentionally designing your next phase, Mid-Career Momentum will serve as a trusted guide on that journey.