Life Fulfilled Podcast — Where leadership, self awareness and workplace performance actually connect.

In this takeaway episode, I am inspired by my conversation with Phil Gerbyshak on episode 168 about his transition from the business world to substitute teaching. Here are three key discussion points from our conversation that led to my takeaway:1️⃣ Embrace New Beginnings: Phil proves that it is never too late to pursue new passions and make a positive impact.2️⃣ The Power of Connection: Phil view...

This week's guest is Phil Gerbyshak. We caught up on Phil's journey starting from his recent milestone of turning 50 and making a bold transition into substitute teaching after more than 25 years in the business world in corporate and entrepreneurial roles. In December of 2023, with encouragement from his wife, Phil decided to pursue his life-long dream of teaching. He got his substitute teaching...

In this takeaway episode, I am inspired by my conversation with Kimmy Seltzer on episode 166 about the inevitable process of discovering your true self when dealing with and overcoming a midlife crisis. Here are three key discussion points from our conversation that led to my takeaway:1️⃣ Confidence transcends age and relationship status. 2️⃣ The relationship between inner and outer confidence is...

This week's guest is Kimmy Seltzer. Kimmy is a confidence therapist, dating strategist, and image expert for men and women in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond. Kimmy shares her authentic journey through a midlife crisis, divorce, and the transformative power of a "red dress moment." In this episode Kimmy enlightens listeners with insights on style, dating, and personal growth, inspiring all of us i...

In this takeaway episode, I am inspired by my conversation with Kristie Jones on episode 164. Kristie shares that her superpower is generosity. She says that she has an attitude of doing the right thing and the right thing will happen. Part of her mantra includes being available to anyone. She says she has 30 minutes for anyone who needs her help whether it’s help reviewing their resume, a busines...

Kristie Jones shares her BF to AF journey. She found career fulfillment in midlife by recognizing and harnessing her superpower. Three key discussion points from our conversation: 1️⃣ Embracing Change: Kristie's transition from the corporate world to a small business was a pivotal decision that led to personal and professional growth. She embraced new opportunities that leveraged her skills withou...

In this takeaway episode, I discuss why I struggle with an attitude of gratitude for achieving fulfillment in midlife. This stems from my conversation with Shep Hyken on episode 162. Here are 3 key discussion points from that conversation:1️⃣ Attitude of Gratitude: Shep shared his practice of writing down something positive from both his professional and personal life every day, which has contribu...

Meet Shep Hyken. Shep has always been a positive person. He attributes his attitude of gratitude to his happiness and fulfillment. Professionally, Shep is a well-known author, speaker, and customer service expert. He is known for his inspiring speeches on being amazing to attract and retain customers. His amazement approach to life has had many benefits professionally and personally. Three key dis...

In this takeaway episode of the Midlife Fulfilled podcast, I share my key takeaway from my conversation with James Early on episode 160. I begin with a re-introduction of James Early and his journey from stay-at-home dad to a Bible teacher and podcaster. I highlight James' point that he doesn't thump people over the head with the Bible in his teachings, and why this resonates with me. I also share...

Episode 160 features my conversation with James Early. We discussed his journey to finding his purpose as a Bible teacher and podcaster. Here are three key discussion points from our conversation: 1️⃣ Fulfillment in Midlife: James discussed his experience as a stay-at-home dad, transitioning through different career paths, and eventually finding his calling in teaching the Bible. His previous expe...

My latest takeaway episode features my conversation with Walter Paulsen in episode 158.Walter Paulsen is a seasoned executive with a passion for coaching and mentoring other CEOs and founders as a Vistage Chair and Coach. Three of our key discussion points are:1️⃣ The power of peer-level CEO coaching.2️⃣ The CEO journey in Silicon Valley 3️⃣ The quest for balance In this episode, I share my own pe...

Walter Paulsen is a seasoned Vistage Chair in Silicon Valley, California. In this episode, he sheds light on the power of peer-level advisory groups and the transformational journey of CEOs navigating the high-pressure environment of Silicon Valley. Additionally, Walter discusses his upcoming book, focused on achieving balance as a technology CEO. Key discussion points from the conversation: 1️⃣ T...

I'm excited to share the latest takeaway from the Midlife Fulfilled podcast in episode 157. In this episode, I dive into my conversation with Denise Gable, where we discussed the power of the "can do" mindset and the concept of "can-do-ology™. Here are the 3 key discussion points from this conversation:1️⃣ Embrace a Can Do Mindset.2️⃣ Assess Your Joy Meter.3️⃣ The Impact of Teamwork and Collaborat...

Denise Gabel is an international best-selling author, professional speaker, and mentor. Her book, "The Can Do Mindset," introduces the principle of  "Can-Do-Ology™" to get the right things done with enthusiasm.  Denise explains how embracing a can-do mindset can lead to new possibilities. Three key discussion points from this episode are: 🔑 Embrace the "Can Do" Mindset: Can-doers are wired with s...

In this takeaway episode, I discuss the takeaways from the previous episode with Ashley Patrick on episode 154.  Here are three key discussion points from our conversation. 1️⃣ Be intentional with your money: Ashley emphasizes the importance of creating a plan for your money and being intentional with your spending. 2️⃣ Embrace accountability and community support: In her group coaching program, A...

In episode 154 personal finance expert Ashley Patrick joins me to share her inspiring journey from being a detective to becoming a financial and debt-elimination expert. Ashley discusses her approach to eliminating debt and reducing financial stress, drawing from her own experience of paying off $45,000 in 17 months and then $25,000 in student loans in 10 months. She emphasizes the importance of b...

In this takeaway episode, I discuss the takeaways from the previous episode with Carl Honoré on episode 152.  The three key discussion points from this podcast episode include: 1️⃣ The slow movement advocates for quality over quantity and emphasizes choosing the right pace for each moment, resulting in increased fulfillment. 2️⃣ The joy of missing out (JOMO) emphasizes the importance of prioritizi...

Carl Honoré is an award-winning writer, broadcaster, and TED speaker. He is the voice of the global Slow Movement. The three key discussion points from episode 152 are:1️⃣ The slow movement is about quality over quantity. It's the art of choosing the right pace, rhythm, and tempo for each moment, ensuring that we do things not just as fast as possible, but as well as possible. As Carl describes, i...

In this takeaway episode, I discuss the takeaways from the previous episode with Joe Hoye on episode 150.  Here are the key discussion points with Joe:1️⃣ Science-based Experience.2️⃣ The Challenges of Midlife Women.3️⃣ Personalized Coaching. Joe's initial plan was to offer fitness coaching to anyone interested in discovering how he lost weight and got fit. To his surprise, only women over 40 show...

Joe Hoye is a 29-year-old man whose expertise is coaching midlife women to sustainable fitness and weight loss. Our key discussion points include:1️⃣ Science-Based Experience: Joe's passion for fitness stemmed from his own journey with weight gain and weight loss. He found success through his research and trial and error. His career background as a surgery assistant and acquired knowledge of women...

In this takeaway episode, I discuss the takeaways from the previous episode with Tim Delaney on episode 148.  Here are the key discussion points with Tim: 🔸 Chasing Fulfillment 🔸 Embracing New Opportunities  🔸 The Power of Nonprofits Tim discovered that he was unconsciously chasing fulfillment because he didn't consider the label "fulfillment" as he pursued a life of paying it forward as gratit...

In this BF to AF episode, Tim Delaney shares his journey of career fulfillment. From his early days as an attorney to becoming the CEO of the National Council of Nonprofits, Tim has always been driven by a desire to make a difference. His story of chasing impact, not just in a professional sense, but also in personal growth and societal change, offers insights for anyone seeking fulfillment. Here...

On this takeaway episode, I discuss the takeaways from the previous episode with Genefa Murphy, Ph. D., CMO of Udemy.  I review the five key pillars of midlife fulfillment and hone in on the pinnacle pillar, legacy fulfillment. I explore the significance of impacting people's lives through lifelong learning as well as mentoring.  I suggest that if you don't have a mentee in your life who is 20 yea...

Episode 146 features Genefa Murphy Ph. D. Genefa discusses her journey to becoming a chief marketing officer, a role she held at two tech companies before joining Udemy as CMO. Genefa holds a Ph. D. in user acceptance of new technology. Here are three key discussion points from our conversation.1. The Power of Learning and Skills Development: Genefa highlights the trend of both technical and perso...

Episode 145 is part 2 of my 2-part series, where I cover the 5 Steps of the Midlife Career Reboot Checklist. Download it below!  👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 Click or tap here to download the 5 Step Career Reboot Checklist. I review 5 steps I used to reboot my career twice in the past seven years and I've documented in my reboot workbook and one-page checklist.  Step 1: Get the product right, because YOU are the...