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Episode 144 is part 1 of a special 2-part series, where I cover the 5 Steps of the Midlife Career Reboot Checklist. Whether you're seeking a career reboot or looking to enhance your personal brand, this checklist is for you. Download it below!  👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 Click or tap here to download the 5 Step Career Reboot Checklist. Part 1 of 2 Key Discussion Points: 1️⃣ You Are The Product: Just as a produc...

Welcome to my takeaway from episode 142, my conversation with Mark Schaefer. Here is a recap of the three key discussion points from my conversation with Mark. 1️⃣ Embrace AI2️⃣ Human Interaction is Invaluable3️⃣ Personal Branding in the AI Age My Key Takeaway: Embrace AI, but never underestimate the power of human connection and personal branding. Think of AI as a tool that enhances, not replaces...

In episode 142 I'm joined by Mark Schaefer.  Mark is a globally recognized author, speaker, futurist, business consultant, and faculty member at Rutgers University. We had a vibrant conversation about the impact of AI on midlife careers.  Mark has a wealth of experience to make this discussion meaningful to midlife career professionals on the potential of AI, particularly in the context of ChatGPT...

Welcome to my takeaway from episode 140, my conversation with Jan Ditchfield. Here is a recap of the three key discussion points from my conversation with Jan. 1️⃣ Uncover Your Unique Difference2️⃣ Embrace the "boring" aspects of business 3️⃣ Legacy Fulfillment If your unique talent is something that truly excites you, seek to channel your gift in your career, in a business, or in a volunteer role...

On episode 140 I welcome Jan Ditchfield. Jan spent 20 years working in the nonprofit sector where she was responsible for producing over $20M in revenue. She is an award-winning fundraiser and now channels her expertise to help others grow their businesses, particularly online businesses, with customized advice and strategies. Jan also hosts the No BS Business School podcast, where she shares high...

Welcome to my takeaway from episode 138, my conversation with Jenn Herman. Here is a recap of the three key discussion points from my conversation with Jenn.  1️⃣ Pursuing Fulfillment: Jenn has a full-time job, a full-time business and she is a single mom. Jenn has a passion for impacting and empowering women, advocating for their success in their careers. 2️⃣ Personal Growth and Support: Jenn dis...

On episode 138 I'm joined by Jenn Herman, a renowned Instagram consultant, speaker, author, and entrepreneur balancing a full-time job, a full-time business, and being a mom to an amazing daughter. Jenn shares her personal journey of finding balance and joy in midlife, which includes her unique journey from forensic science to Instagram expert, speaker, and author as well as her advocacy for femal...

Welcome to my takeaway from episode 136, my conversation with Sheree Clark. Here is a recap of the three key discussion points from my conversation with Sheree.  1️⃣ Courage is necessary to thrive in midlife. 2️⃣ Regrets can be valuable learning opportunities. 3️⃣ It's not about settling but compromising.  Life is full of trade-offs. If I had a dollar for every time I’ve said this, I’d have a lot...

On episode 136 I'm joined by Sheree Clark, a Midlife Courage Coach who calls her practice Fork in the Road.  Sheree says she became a courage coach because she believes “it takes guts to live the second half of your life for you when you’ve lived the first half for everyone else.”The three key discussion points of our conversation are: 1️⃣ Courage is necessary to thrive in midlife. Breaking free f...

Welcome to my takeaway from episode 134, my conversation with Maureen Wiley Clough. Happy Thanksgiving if you're seeing this on November 23, 2023, in the U.S. I am very thankful to you for listening to the Midlife Fulfilled podcast!  Here is a recap of the three key discussion points from my conversation with Maureen Wiley Clough on ep 134.1️⃣ Age diversity in the workplace contributes to innovati...

On episode 134 Maureen Wiley Clough joins me for an eye-opening conversation about the reality of age discrimination in the workplace. Maureen was called a "dino" in the workplace at age 37. This was a wake-up call for Maureen.  Here are 3 key discussion points from our conversation:1️⃣ Age diversity in the workplace contributes to innovation and better outcomes. A wide range of ages and experienc...

This is my takeaway episode from my conversation with renowned Kenyan Pediatrician, Dr. Juliana Otieno on episode 132.Here are 3 key discussion points from our conversation:1️⃣ The Value of Education: Dr. Otieno's story highlights the transformative power of education for girls in her community in Kenya. Secondary education plays a vital role in shaping their future by offering them opportunities...

On this episode, I had the privilege of interviewing retired pediatrician, Dr. Juliana Otieno in part 5 of 5 of the immersive storytelling series with the Inspired Leadership Initiative (ILI) at the University of Notre Dame.   From her childhood on a Kenyan sugarcane farm to her inspiring journey in medicine and education, Dr. Otieno's life story is as captivating as it is impactful. She shares he...

In this takeaway episode, I explain why my recent experience at the Inspire Leadership Initiative (ILI) annual speaker series event at the University of Notre Dame left such a lasting impression on me as I ponder my own legacy fulfillment. And, I offer you a challenge on this topic I urge you to consider. Here are 3 key discussion points from episode 130:1️⃣ A Strong Sense of Community: The ILI pr...

On episode 130, I recap my recent experience where I had the incredible opportunity to attend the Inspire Leadership Initiative Summit at the University of Notre Dame, and it was truly an inspiring event. Further below there is a link to a blog post explaining my recap in more detail. Here are three key highlights from my visit:1️⃣ Strong Sense of Community: The ILI program fosters a tight-knit co...

In this takeaway episode, I discuss the power of using your God-given talents from my conversation with Tim Washer on episode 128. Here are three key discussion points and my summary takeaway. 1️⃣ Making a connection: Tim explains how a simple moment of humor can lead to meaningful relationships and build trust. 2️⃣ The power of laughter: It's not just about entertainment; laughter can be a powerf...

Episode 128 features Tim Washer.  Tim's career includes roles at Cisco, IBM, and SNL. He studied improv comedy under Amy Poehler. We delve into the power of building trust and making connections through comedy and laughter. Here are three key discussion points from our conversation that you won't want to miss:1️⃣ Making a Connection: Tim Washer shares his insights on starting a conversation and ho...

Welcome to episode 127, a takeaway episode from my conversation with Dr. Richard Mitchell on episode 126 about the power of personal development.  Three key points we discussed are:1️⃣ Finding Fulfillment in Career Transitions 2️⃣ The Impact of Burnout on Your Personal Life3️⃣ Pursuing Personal Development I am convinced that personal development is not an option, especially as we navigate through...

Dr. Richard Mitchell shares his story of burnout and how he overcame it to find purpose and fulfillment. Here are 3 key discussion points from my conversation with Dr. Richard Mitchell:1️⃣ Finding Fulfillment in Career Transitions: Dr. Mitchell's diverse career path, from being an army officer to a bicycle tour director, highlights that we all seek fulfillment in our professional lives. 2️⃣ The Im...

Welcome to episode 125, a takeaway episode for my conversation with Heather Nawrocki on episode 124.  Three key points we discussed are: 1️⃣ Social connection is good for you.2️⃣ Fun is for everyone at any age. 3️⃣ Fun across the 5 pillars of midlife. I am all about helping you aim for the most fulfillment you can achieve across the five pillars of midlife: health, fitness, career, relationships,...

This week I feature Heather Nawrocki, Vice President of Fun and Fulfillment at AARP on the importance of social connection by having fun in your midlife journey. Here are three key discussion points from our conversation.1️⃣ Social connection is good for you! Research shows that having fun enables connecting with people and it's good for your health, longevity, happiness, and a sense of contentmen...

Welcome to episode 123, a takeaway episode sparked by my conversation with David Goad on episode 122. 🌟 Key Discussion Points from Episode 122Embracing Transitions: David navigated three corporate layoffs and transitions, dealing with emotions ranging from fear to anger to discovering a new opportunity. Recognizing Your Talents: A chorus of "You missed your calling" led David to recognize his int...

On episode 122 you'll meet David Goad in a BF to AF episode. David Goad, is a seasoned professional with a decades-long corporate career, mostly in the field of technology. We delve into David's journey from corporate life to pursuing his true passion and calling as a speaker and coach. David shares his experiences of being laid off three times in his career and the different reactions he had to e...

Welcome to episode 121 a takeaway episode from my conversation with Eric Wiechart on episode 120. Eric and I had a very meaningful conversation about his experience in the Inspired Leadership Initiative (ILI) at the University of Notre Dame. Here are three key discussion points from our conversation:1️⃣ Embrace Small Businesses2️⃣ Overcome Transition Challenges3️⃣ The Power of CohortThroughout his...

Welcome to episode 120, an immersive storytelling episode about transitioning from business owner to leadership coach brought to you by the Inspired Leadership Initiative (ILI) at the University of Notre Dame. I had the privilege of speaking with ILI Alum Eric Wiechart whose core career transitioned from working in large companies to owning and growing small businesses. In this journey, he reached...