Creating Your Encore Life

What valuable life lessons can we learn from our elders, especially in the face of adversity? Join me as I share my heartfelt experiences with caregiving for my 96-year-old mother, who recently survived a mild heart attack. Her resilience, acceptance, and wisdom have profoundly impacted my perspective on life and the importance of living an encore life.  In this emotional episode, we explore the c...

Ready to unlock the secret to living a life of fulfillment and freedom beyond just winning that next pickleball game? Join us as we explore the concept of creating an encore life and challenge the traditional view of retirement as outlined in the book 'afterwork: An Honest Discussion about the Retirement Lie and How to Live a Future Worthy of Dreams'. Discover how to navigate a VUCA world (Volatil...

Do you want to be a victim or an actor? This is the question to ask in a recession. The truth is, rough seasons like recessions can be seen as challenges or opportunities. To be an actor, you embrace your circumstances as opportunities to take action. You do what you can with what you have. Think about it this way: you've been here before. You've made it through economic downturns and come out the...

In today's digital age, videos have become a more engaging and dynamic medium than regular podcast audio. As a result, many content creators are turning towards YouTube as an interesting way to share their message with the world.  In this episode, I will be exploring how to build a successful YouTube business by utilizing insights from Mike Kim's "You Are the Brand" and Jonathan Milligan's "Your M...

The importance of friendships and connections cannot be overstated, especially for those aged 55 and older who are embarking on their encore lives. As individuals step into this new phase of life, which often comes after retirement, they seek personal fulfillment, social impact, and continued income.  Building and maintaining friendships during this time can significantly enhance the encore life e...

When making the transition from Creating Your Encore Career to an encore life, it's common to feel disoriented and unsure of what to expect. However, it's important to acknowledge that this is a normal experience and to adjust your mindset to focus on the positive aspects of the situation. In the corporate world, you may have had a lot of structure, processes, and habits that gave your day and lif...

As a solopreneur creating your encore career, having multiple streams of income is crucial to building a sustainable business and achieving financial freedom. Today, we'll be discussing different income streams that you can explore to diversify your revenue sources. Specifically, we'll be talking about income streams for writers, coaches, teachers, and speakers. My inspiration for this comes from...

Purpose has become a buzzword in recent times, often associated with success stories and accomplishments. However, the true meaning of purpose runs deeper than mere achievements.  In this episode, we will delve into the multi-faceted concept of purpose with a fresh perspective. Our conversation will cover various viewpoints, including the relationship between being versus doing, fostering curiosit...

As you transition into your encore career, it's crucial to approach your goals with deliberate and purposeful action. Taking a step back and considering what will bring you long-term fulfillment and purposeful work is a key element of an encore career.  In this latest interview, Bryan Gillette, founder of Summiting Group, shares his extensive knowledge on leadership and organizational development....

As you're creating your own encore career, less focus should be put on the idea of "ageing." Rather, it's important you're able to shift your focus on longevity. That change of mindset alone brings about small changes and adaptations that are impactful in creating healthy foundations for the future. In today's episode, I'm going to review an article entitled, 10 Steps To Longevity For The Second B...

It could be lonely being an entrepreneur. That's why you have to have the dedication to push harder. At the same time, you have to stay playful to keep things fun, especially when you're thinking of scaling the business. Ultimately, for you to be successful, you have to be the best expression of that authentic version of yourself.  In today's episode, we're joined by Jason Skeesick, a U.S. Army ve...

Even when you're in your encore career, scaling a business can still be very challenging. In today's episode, we're joined by Ann Carden, a top business consultant, and marketing and sales strategist. Ann carries extensive expertise in helping professional service entrepreneurs scale their businesses to high profitability as well as identify their areas of expertise and build a business around the...

Much of our career is our identity. And it's easy to feel lost after you've given up that identity piece. But there's more to life than your career.  Leaving your old career makes room for a more impactful encore career.  Think of your life as breadcrumbs you will be leaving in every interaction. It's not about getting older but about how many years of life experience you have. The more years of l...

We're constantly bombarded with distractions and notifications in the tech world, and it takes bravery to make space in our lives, no matter which stage we're in. In fact, an average American male has spent 10,000 hours of online gaming by the time they're 21. 10,000 is the magic number for self-mastery of anything, yet what we're mastering is online games or social media. It's time we stop becomi...

A portfolio career isn't simply about leaving a corporate job and going into one new thing. It actually takes more than that. In fact, you might actually have to be doing several things to create your next chapter in life. You could have 50 different directions as to where you want to take your encore career – when you actually need to be doing just one thing: FOCUS. In today's episode, Jeff Ostro...

As a married entrepreneur, counterbalancing your marriage with your business may feel awkward and out of step. Like riding a tandem bike, teamwork and constant communication are required to get to where you're going successfully. Joining today's discussion are Robert and Kay Lee Fukui, whom I had the pleasure to meet at an entrepreneurial development conference. Co-authors of Tandem: The Married E...

Getting started as an entrepreneur can be a scary process. When you're accustomed to having a reliable paycheck from a company, the idea of creating your own income can be hard. But if you have the dream of entrepreneurship, it can be a hard one to shake. Starting a business often becomes a second career after working as an employee. A desire to set their own schedule, reap the benefits of the bus...

Today's adults are living longer, healthier lives. In years past, when someone retired, they could expect to live another ten or 15 years, leaving plenty of time just to enjoy the fruits of a lifetime of hard work. But retirement can become less appealing when you're facing 20 or 30 years of nothing but leisure--and perhaps some boredom. It can be daunting to face starting a new career at 60, but...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere right now. With the introduction of ChatGPT and other powerful AI tools on the horizon, it will become an unavoidable component of future work. As it matures, AI will become more potent over time. Knowing how and when to use it will be crucial as you form your encore career. If you plan to be a solo entrepreneur, AI could save you precious time. In this e...

Just like you designed what your career looked like, you also have the ability to plan what your retirement looks like. With some vision and planning, you can have the retirement that most fulfills you. The decision to retire will impact the next 20-30 years of your life. While you may decide that a life of leisure is exactly what you want your retirement to look like, many retirees look forward t...

If you aren't looking forward to retirement, you're not alone. You might instead be looking forward to not retiring. With an encore career, you can create value in the world beyond just winning the next pickleball game. You can transition into the role of silver entrepreneur and make a difference using your unique skills and talents. A big part of beginning your journey to an encore career is find...

Retirement today looks different than it did 20 years ago. With more and more people choosing to begin another career post-retirement, it's essential to start planning what that looks like before you get there. An encore career shouldn't be an afterthought. Instead, your next chapter should be carefully considered and may or may not be related to the one you just left. Justin Smith is a financial...

Mentorship can be transformational for people who don't yet see their potential. A mentor can help you realize your ability and propel your career forward. Having a mentor can also help you create a network, and when you embark on your journey as an entrepreneur, you can reach out to that network for assistance. Those relationships can enrichen and broaden your level of expertise as well as offer...

Becoming a thought leader in your business niche can be a game-changer. But what makes someone a thought leader? How do you transition from a business owner to an influential entrepreneur? One thing that sets thought leaders apart is their ability to recognize their value. Along with their innate desire to help others, their capacity to grow is unmatched. Nicky Billou is the President and CEO of e...

Sheila Wilkinson has many titles: attorney, social worker, coach, speaker, and educator. She is known as The Joyful Lawyer™ because she loves what she does and who she helps. I met Sheila at an entrepreneurial conference in October and was intrigued by the many different threads she pursued in her work. She is a perfect example of an entrepreneur with a Portfolio Career. In this episode, we discus...