Host James Kademan helps business owners stay ahead of the game and learn best practices for productivity and profitability. So I was particularly eager to talk with him on his Authentic Business Adventures podcast and share about the value of mid-career professionals in the workforce.While employers can do a better job of recognizing the value
Have you hit the mid-career “wall?” It is happening to many if not most people from their late 40s to their late 50s. In fact, according to one top study, over 50% of people over 50 will lose their jobs. In this conversation with Dr. Steve Anderson, we talk about the challenges to sustaining careers
What are the differences between different career stages? Early, mid, and late career? What are the differentiators? In the first stage of your career, it’s about learning how to get hired. In the middle stage of your career, it’s about how to continue to get hired by pivoting to your strengths. But in the final
Discover how addressing outdated belief systems can unlock new possibilities for mid-career growth. Join John Tarnoff and Dr. Greg Pursley onthe ‘Fix Your BS’ podcast to explore how redefining your life’s purpose can shape your future.
In this focused conversation with host Ken Eslick on the Leaders Lab podcast, we talk about some of the factors that hold people back from making a successful shift in mid-career. It’s not just ageism holding you back. It may be you. For example, sop focusing on the title and the position, and on trying
Adi Klevit’s podcast is all about systems and a systems thinking approach to busines growth and management. In this interview, I approach career growth in much the same way: as a system that we can learn to define our goals and make a plan to achieve them. The challenge for many older professionals is to
David Kitchen’s podcast starts from the premise that leadership can be learned – it’s not the cliche that leaders are just born that way. We have to learn to bring our “A” game if we’re going to survive. In the digital age, we’re going to get swept away unless we are more intentional and proactive
Discover expert career advice from John Tarnoff, a tech exec. Learn how to turn setbacks into successes and redefine your career at any age.
Tapping back into my entertainment industry roots, Lisa Gardner and I talk about resilience, reinvention, and mindfulness on her Uncompromise Podcast. Check out my story about how I left DreamWorks Animation and somehow managed to have the foresight and the gumption to (essentially) fire myself from my job before they realized it was time to
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gillian Fox // Women’s Career Expert (@yourbrilliantcareer) We all have at least one significant career crossroad in our lives. Disruption is the new normal. What might have been one career crossroad will likely multiply to two, three, or more for today’s (and tomorrow’s) average career. So,
In this fast-paced interview, I had a great time with Max Chan discussing career reinvention strategies – especially after a layoff. Take the opportunity to reframe the layoff as a chance to redefine your professional path. While it’s nice to feel confident, don’t wait to feel confident before forging ahead. Above all, forget about trying
In this engaging episode, I had a blast sharing my story from Hollywood to career coaching, and diving into key insights from my book, “Boomer Reinvention: How to Create Your Dream Career Over 50.” Reinvention is possible at any age. Staying relevant in a changing job market and overcoming ageism are challenges! Remember, it’s all
Ageism in tech is especially weird. When you’re in your 30s and you’re made to feel old, you know there’s something wrong with (at least some quarters of) the culture. Clearly, many people are having a hard time moving off of Mark Zuckerberg’s infamous quote: “Young people are just smarter.” In this interview with Maureen
In this interview, I had the pleasure of discussing career transitions with the insightful Bryce Batts on her Wine After Work podcast. While no wine was involved in the recording of this interview, you are certainly encouraged to sip your favorite varietal while listening to our convo. The top takeaway? Embracing setbacks as opportunities for
I recently joined Mark Anthony Dyson on his “The Voice of Job Seekers Podcast” for a conversation about ways older GenX and Boomers can thrive in today’s job market. A key question many people want to know is: how can we best talk about our experience, which is often undervalued or taken for granted? Staying
I had the pleasure of guesting on Bola Alabi’s “The Career Evangelist Podcast.” The top takeaway from our chat? Understanding and leveraging your unique career “superpower” to navigate transitions confidently. Bola asked me some great questions, especially about how to identify and articulate your strengths in the job market through your LinkedIn profile. This episode
Is this the secret to career fulfillment? While that may be a stretch, on “Career Sessions, Career Lessons,” host J.R. Lowry and I talk about the idea of defining your “superpower”—your unique skills and strengths – as the pathway to finding that fulfillment It starts by building a standout LinkedIn profile, engaging in thought leadership,
Caren Glasser is one of the top voices of our generation who has been speaking about mid-career and second act transitions for at least a decade. An accomplished thought leader and broadcast producer, Caren is a magnet for the most incisive conversations on this topic. In our conversation, among other topics, we discussed how technology
On this episode of Pursuing Uncomfortable, Melissa welcomes career transition coach John Tarnoff to discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by mid to late-career professionals.
Courtney Page and I had a far-reaching conversation on her re:sume podcast. We talked about a number of career hot topics, including: And more! Courtney is a smart and resourceful career coach and consultant and it was great to meet her and compare notes. Check out the episode: #careermanagement #purpose #careerpivot #careeradvice #mindfulnessatwork #mindfulleadership #leadershipskills