Accepting change is key to personal and career growth over 50. Use change as an opportunity to reflect on who you are and what you want and create success going forward.
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How to Quit Your Job Professionally: Take the High Road
Quitting your job may be the right decision, but take the high road on your way out to maintain your integrity and your reputation for the future.
Skeptical About Starting a Side Hustle? Don’t Dismiss This Down-Market Survival Strategy
Ever thought about starting a side hustle? Maybe it’s time to jump in. With inflation still high and a possible recession looming, you could build greater economic security and resilience.
Learn How to Sell Yourself and Build Your Confidence
When you express why you do what you do, and the value you deliver, you actually don’t have to sell yourself.
Want the Best Elevator Pitch Template to Power Up Your Job Search?
Tongue-tied in your job interview or at a networking event? Use this elevator pitch template process to learn how to become an elevator pitch ninja.
Meet Your Personal Board of Directors
Recruiting your own personal board of directors is a great way to support your second-act career, and get the guidance and support your need to achieve success.
How to Perfect the Informational Interview as an Experienced Professional
Set up informational interviews to grow your network, gain valuable information and intelligence on job opportunities, and build your brand.
How to Journal If You Really Don’t Like Journaling
Learn how to journal to focus your career plans, overcome fears, and workshop your success. Create a productive dialog with your inner self.
What’s the Surprising Secret to Finding Your Niche? Go Small to Win Big!
Finding your niche is key to finding a better job or building a better career. Don’t be afraid to narrowly define what you do and the results you deliver.
Being Told You’re Overqualified? Here’s How to Succeed and Upgrade Your Career Over 50
Told you’re overqualified for a job you want? Here’s how to circumvent and push back against ageism and misinformation and get that gig!
Set Boundaries at Work. Draw the Line. Stop Sacrificing Your Success
Your personal boundaries are important in your professional life. Learn how to set boundaries at work so you can fulfill your goals and maintain your self-respect.
Why Quiet Quitting Won’t Lead to Job Satisfaction or Work-Life Balance
If you’re thinking about sitting back and just doing the minimum amount of work to respond to a toxic or hyper-charged workplace, think again. Quiet quitting is not a long-term strategy for building a fulfilling career.
Why Your Comfort Zone Is Holding You Back, and How to Start Leaving It Behind
Your comfort zone is a trap. It’s the inertia that keeps you stuck. Learn to overcome the comfort zone, build resilience, and find success.
The Top Ten Personality Traits You Need for a Successful Career
Here are the top ten personality traits you need to cultivate in order to achieve a more successful career and earn more money.
Do You Know the “Five Ws” and How They Can Help You Find Your Purpose?
These 5 questions (who, what, where, when, and why) are the keys to finding your purpose in your career and ensuring long-term success in anything you do.
How to Build Resilience and Boost Your Career in a Downturn
Build resilience to support career stability and growth – especially during periods of uncertainty. Learn these best practices to avoid setbacks and keep your career on track.