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Systems Simplified with Adi Klevit

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

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Built Not Born Podcast

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

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Supporting Top Tech Execs

Discover expert career advice from John Tarnoff, a tech exec. Learn how to turn setbacks into successes and redefine your career at any age.

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John Tarnoff The Uncompromise Podcast

The Uncompromise Podcast

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

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Your Brilliant Career with Gillian Fox

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,

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Chan With The Plan

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

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Dre & Smiley – The Inner Circle Podcast

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

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It Gets Late Early

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

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Wine After Work with Bryce Batts

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

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The Voice of Job Seeker with Mark Anthony Dyson

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

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The Career Evangelist with Bola Alabi

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

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Career Sessions/Career Lessons with J.R. Lowry

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,

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Life Uncorked with Caren Glasser

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

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Pursuing Uncomfortable with Melissa Ebken

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.

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Mastering Mid-Life Transitions with Courtney Page

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

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The School of Reinvention with Roger Osorio

In my conversation with reinvention expert Roger Osorio, we talked about embracing our potential at any age, using job loss as an opportunity, and how to find the perfect career ‘fit.’

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Find Your Dream Job with Mac Pritchard

On the find your dream career podcast, Mac Pritchard and I talk about the 4 questions you need to answer to find career meaning and purpose.

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Inside-Out Career Design with Nicola Vetter and Peter Axtell

Hosts Nicola & Peter invited me to have a conversation with them for their “inside-Out Career Design podcast. Their approach is very compatible with mine in that we all agree that personal and professional change is an “inside job.” Learning how to thrive when you lose your job means that it’s possible to build a

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People in Transition with Bob Gerst

HR pro Bob Gerst was particularly interested in how to use networking as the cornerstone of a job search. We also covered some of the more “philosophical” aspects of my program, such as the idea that the career you want is already inside you.

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Free Agent Podcast with Meg Schmitz

For my second appearance on Meg’s show, we talk more deeply about how to grapple with uncertainty in a volatile economy. Meg helps entrepreneurs connect with franchise opportunities and she shows prospective franchisees how to use best practices to make the best decisions about getting into a franchise. We talk about resilience and the need

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