Creating Your Encore Life

In episode 226 of Creating Your Encore Life, recorded on the my 76th birthday, I return after a pause spent caring for my mother, handling her passing, writing a book, and building a custom AI.   I reintroduce the podcast's focus on experienced professionals 55+ who are approaching or in retirement and feel called to something more. I address common tensions in leaving corporate life—identity shif...

Are you ready to navigate transitions and create an encore life? That's exactly what we're exploring on this podcast! Unfortunately, I am taking a brief sabbatical to care for my 97-year-old mother. But don't worry, this isn't the end of our journey together - it's a transition that I'm eager to share and learn from.  While the podcast takes a short nap, I'll be maintaining our connection with wee...

Today, we're listening to a replay of one of our favorite episodes with John Tarnoff. Tune in to listen here → http://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast1/224 As Boomers, we have to constantly reinvent ourselves, just like companies do. And one of the most effective ways to do that is to pull together different pieces of ourselves to create something new. Reinvention doesn't come from nothing. It comes fr...

Are you prepared to reimagine your retirement transition? In today's episode, I'm guiding you through the uncharted territories of retirement, breaking down preconceived notions and replacing them with genuine insights from two revealing surveys by the Retirement Coaches Association and the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies.  Go here to listen → http://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast1/223 Unp...

Imagine a life where you transform your expertise into an income ecosystem that overflows with cash. Envision a journey towards a successful encore career, unshackled by corporate life, and immersed in the freedom of doing what you love. In this episode, I'll be introducing an exciting training opportunity with Mike Kim, a personal branding guru and Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling au...

We've all attended a presentation only to leave and immediately forget everything we'd learned. Why does this happen? Likely, the presenter wasn't interactive, didn't make the presentation fun for everyone, and didn't tell stories. These common mistakes make the audience bored and unlikely to retain any information. Go here to listen → http://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast1/221 On the other hand, whe...

Willpower alone will never lead to success. It certainly won't help you create a successful Encore Career. You need more than willpower–you need habits.  Go here to listen → http://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast1/220 Today, I want to talk all about healthy habits and how to implement them. To help me do so, I'm going back over some ideas from the study, " Longevity and the New Journey of Retirement "...

Ever felt that life's transitions are too challenging to navigate? As your guide through this journey, I'm offering a fresh perspective on embracing the unexpected twists and turns of life. From those unexpected career turns to health hiccups, relationship storms to financial instability – nothing is too daunting for us to conquer together. So here's an arsenal of pragmatic tools and inspiring nar...

Ever felt that a strong network of relationships can be the secret potion to a fulfilling life? You're right! Join today's conversation as we uncover the profound impact of relationships, specifically drawing wisdom from "The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness."  Go here to listen → http://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast1/218 We lay out the art of checking in, th...

Today, you will learn how to stay relevant as you enter, create, and develop an Encore Career.  Go here to listen → http://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast1/217 This process involves three key questions. Firstly, why do you need to develop your value proposition? Secondly, how can you keep your skills relevant? Finally, how will people find you?  Last week, we talked about people skills and emotional i...

Today, we are going to be talking with Chelsea Brinkley. I have known and admired Chelsea for several years now and she is a very smart and amazing person. Every day, she helps entrepreneurs and freelancers create efficient businesses so they can create the life they desire on their own terms. Go here to listen → http://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast1/216 In 2016, Chelsea and her husband decided to l...

Michael Simmons is an author who has done extensive research on the topic of accelerated change in the workplace. He studied the work of 10 different authors who had written on this issue of the acceleration of digital capitalism and the acceleration of time. Simmons spent over 100 hours reading these top 10 books and articles and provided a summary of all of them in his own article. Go here to li...

Have you ever stood at the precipice of a life transition, completely unsure of how to proceed? We've all been there. In this fascinating episode, we open up a new conversation around our life's journey, examining how we let go of ego embrace new inspiration, and take on challenges as we age.  Go here to listen → http://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast1/214 Drawing stories from our own lives and rich i...

Get ready to unlock the power of AI as an ally in your professional journey! Listen in as we navigate the exciting intersection of AI and the world of seasoned workers. Fear not, this is not a tale of job displacement, but rather a journey of exploration and creativity. We'll uncover the value of human ingenuity, the magic of storytelling, and the importance of emotional intelligence in a landscap...

Ready to redefine your career and start living your dream? We've got a compelling conversation ahead, centered around leveraging your transferable skills for a career reinvention. Tune in as we explore how to evaluate your past experiences, shine a spotlight on your abilities, and revamp your skills to fit your new career goals. We provide an insightful list of 20 possible transferable skills that...

Unlock the limitless potential of the growth mindset on your midlife career journey! Brace yourself for an enlightening exploration into the world of continuous learning, adaptability, and unwavering self-belief. We'll equip you with practical strategies to cultivate this transformative mindset, fueling your ride to success. Learn how to harness the power of optimism, resilience, and self-trust, e...

Ever questioned the conventional norms of retirement? It's time to flip the script and embrace the concept of 'unretirement'! We challenge age-old traditions and redefine retirement as not an end, but a transition into an exciting new chapter brimming with purpose and enrichment. Get inspired by my own journey into 'unretirement' and the lessons I've learned about staying active, engaging with new...

Prepare to have your perceptions of aging, work, and retirement shifted as we explore the profound potential of a 100-year life, inspired by the enlightening Stanford Study on Longevity. We dismantle the outdated notion of aging as a hard stop at 65 and delve into the need for a stage-based understanding of life – one where continual learning and multiple job transitions become the norm.  The New...

Have you ever felt paralyzed at the thought of a career transition? There's a certain fear that clings to us at the prospect of change, a grip that's often hard to break free from. It's understandable. After all, who doesn't fear the unknown, the uncertainty that change brings with it? But here's the thing - change, especially when it comes to careers, doesn't have to be intimidating. Let's walk t...

Ready to transform your life and career? Promise you'll come out the other end more aware, enlightened, and equipped to navigate the various passages of life. We'll be taking an in-depth look at the art of transition, highlighting the importance of self-awareness and the power of journaling to help you get in touch with your emotions and understand yourself better. We'll show you how to use prompt...

As I gathered around the cake, gazing at the 97 candles glowing brightly for my mother's birthday, I found myself drifting into a world of reflection. She's a beacon of resilience, having braved the hardships of the Depression and Dust Bowl era, and her stories have stirred a fresh viewpoint in me on navigating life's trials. This podcast episode is a heartfelt journey, where I share the profound...

Last week, I shared the next steps you should take in creating your Encore Career. These steps are your foundation when you're just getting started. They take you from being fresh out of your corporate career, having no clue what you're doing to running a successful business in your Encore Career. In this episode, I share some more thoughts on this topic. Many of these "next steps" are inspired by...

Ever dreamt of breaking free from the corporate shackles and embarking on your own entrepreneurial journey? Our guest today, Marc Miller, author of "Repurpose Your Career: A Practical Guide for the Second Half of Life," is here to show you how.  Marc has navigated multiple career pivots and offers profound insights that can help you transition smoothly from a corporate job to running your own vent...

Ever felt the ground shift beneath your feet during a pivotal life transition? Ever tried to find your compass while tossed around in the tumultuous seas of career reinvention? These moments, which Bruce Feiler refers to as 'life quakes' in his book "Life is in the Transitions: Mastering Change at Any Age," can last up to five years and can drastically alter the course of our lives. Join us as we...

As a leader, you must never become complacent. Rather, you should always be on a journey of growth and development. It is your responsibility to continue learning new skills for the rest of your career and even for the rest of your life. The way to do this is by creating a personal learning plan. In this episode, I am teaching you how to do that. Five books have helped me incredibly in creating th...