Redefining Retirement with Corey Koehler

Have you caught yourself rolling your eyes every time someone brings up AI? Or lost four hours "tinkering" with something that felt productive but didn't move the needle on anything that actually matters? In this unplanned episode (they hit record on a quick catch-up and it turned into something worth keeping), Corey and Mike dig into what it really takes to navigate the messy middle of reinventin...

Are you waiting for the "perfect time" to start your side business, lose the weight, or pivot your career? Do you find yourself stuck in "research mode," telling yourself you’ll start on Monday, or worse—January 1st? In this episode, Corey and Mike break down why "preparation" is often just fear in disguise. They discuss the critical difference between Goals (outcomes you can't control) and Intent...

You’ve spent 20 years building someone else’s dream, but lately, you feel "invisible" in your own career. You know you have value, but your resume makes you look like a robot, and you feel trapped in the "Corporate Gray Zone." If you’re waiting for permission to pivot, you’ll be waiting forever. In this episode, HR-pro-turned-founder Michelle McKown-Campbell reveals why the standard resume is kill...

After multiple layoffs and a health scare, Fernando Labastida completely reinvented himself — turning his tech sales, content-marketing skills and AI curiosity into a thriving business. In this episode of Redefining Retirement, Corey Koehler and Fernando break down how to pivot after a layoff, find your zone of genius, and build a career that actually fits midlife. See how to connect with Fernando...

Eve Enslow spent decades climbing the corporate ladder at Microsoft before burnout forced her to rethink success. In this episode, she shares how moving across the country and redefining “wealth” led to a more meaningful life after 50 as an Executive Branding Coach. Connect with Eve: https://www.enslowgroup.com/ Read Eve's book "INSPIRE!: Go Big Without a Corner Office": https://amzn.to/3J1lPyL ($...

What happens when the career you thought you’d love forever suddenly feels like a trap? In this episode, I talk with Curt Sassak a former award-winning chef who hit the wall after 20 years in his “dream job.” Burnout, identity loss, and the Sunday Scaries forced him to reinvent himself — and today, he’s a career and personal development coach helping professionals do the same. Connect with Curt an...

In this episode, Executive Career Coach Dr. Eboni Truss discusses her journey of midlife transition and the importance of self-discovery and authenticity. She emphasizes that true fulfillment comes from releasing societal expectations and embracing one's true purpose. The conversation explores the courage needed to change careers, the significance of asking questions, and the difference between pa...

Retirement isn’t about quitting — it’s about reinventing. In this episode, Corey & Mike break down the Five Pillars of Redefining Retirement so Gen Xer's can build a life (and income) they never want to retire from. Want the books, tools, and AI prompts we mentioned? Get the full resource list + my Gen eXit Playbook here: https://redefiningretirement.io/p/gen-x-unplugged-podcast-resources-book...

In this episode, Corey and Mike explore why creativity is the most valuable skill for Gen Xers in the AI era. As well as... Authenticity and Unique Perspective Innovation vs. Imitation Future-Proofing Careers through Creativity Embracing Human Connection in a Digital World AI as a Creative Force Multiplier The Balance of Productivity and Stress AND a crap ton more Want the books, tools, and AI pro...

What if your 20 past jobs were actually the roadmap to your best chapter yet? In this episode, I talk with Mark Wigginton, a career transition coach who's lived the reinvention journey himself — 20+ jobs, 4 life chapters, and now a mission to help midlife professionals turn experience into clarity, purpose, and momentum. He also discusses the crisis of loneliness in older adults and the importance...

Can you really start a new career in your 50s — after decades in corporate and years of family caregiving? Absolutely. In this episode of Gen X Unplugged, Corey sits down with Elizabeth Howell — a former CNN and Emily Post Institute executive turned LinkedIn ghostwriter. Connect with Elizabeth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/euh24/ Want the books, tools, and AI prompts we mentioned? Get t...

Most Gen Xers are preparing for a retirement that doesn’t exist. We’re living longer, working harder, and stuck between aging parents and adult kids—while our 401ks, savings, and careers haven’t kept up. Want the books, tools, and AI prompts we mentioned? Get the full resource list + my Gen eXit Playbook here: https://redefiningretirement.io/p/gen-x-unplugged-podcast-resources-books-tools-prompts...

Thinking about a career change at 50? You’re not alone — and you’re not crazy. In this episode of Redefining Retirement we get real about what it actually takes to reinvent yourself in midlife. We talk about the highs, the lows, and the energy tax no one warns you about. Whether you're leaving a cubicle, freelancing, or trying to turn decades of experience into your own thing, this episode is for...

In this hour-long convo, Corey Koehler (Redefining Retirement) and Mike Buccialia (MindWorx) break down the stigma Gen Xers carry around sales, marketing, and self-promotion and how it’s holding a lot of people back from building the life and income they actually want. Want the books, tools, and AI prompts we mentioned? Get the full resource list + my Gen eXit Playbook here: https://redefiningreti...

Should we even want to retire anymore? In this hour plus long chat, Corey Koehler (Redefining Retirement) and Mike Buccialia (MindWorx) talk through what work, purpose, and income really mean after 40 and how AI, burnout, and career change are forcing all of us to rethink the plan. Want the books, tools, and AI prompts we mentioned? Get the full resource list + my Gen eXit Playbook here: https://r...