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Welcome to my takeaway from my conversation with Chris Brogan on episode 118. Chris Brogan catapulted to internet fame around 2008. His book Trust Agents became a New York Times & Wall Street Journal Bestseller and he began speaking everywhere, and seemingly overnight, he was an internet sensation.   Here are 3 key discussion points from our conversation:1️⃣ Don't constrain yourself2️⃣ Fail well 3...

On episode 118 Chris Brogan shares insights from his career journey. Chris enjoyed huge internet fame just a few short years ago. Big brands hired Chris as a keynote speaker for their events and to consult. He's authored ten books, with another book in progress.  Chris' career took an interesting turn landing him in a corporate role as chief of staff. Chris shares how his current role is as close...

Welcome to my takeaway from my conversation with Erika Heald on episode 116. We discussed these three key points:1️⃣ Define what you want to be known for. 2️⃣ Plan your career pivot. 3️⃣ Leverage content in your personal brand. In my experience many people in midlife conflate social media with content. There is definitely a relationship, for sure. But, there is also a distinct difference. Erika st...

On episode 116 I speak with Erika Heald a well-known content marketing strategist about the power of leveraging a content strategy to boost your personal brand in your midlife career. Here are 3 key discussion points from our conversation:1️⃣ Define what you want to be known for. Erika says to think about how you want others to perceive you both professionally and outside of work. What is unique a...

Welcome to this takeaway from my conversation with  Rob Connelly on episode 114. Rob introduced the "powerful pause," a mindset tool he developed as a result of overcoming a significant personal crossroads. This tool helps to combat stress, anxiety, and life’s curveballs by enabling mind control.🔹 Key Discussion Points:1️⃣ Adopting intentional breaks (pauses) to cultivate self-awareness and contr...

On episode 114 I speak with Rob Connelly. Rob introduces us to a mindset tool he developed that he calls  "the powerful pause" and how using this tool can transform your midlife experience. After Rob experienced a crossroads in his life which left him questioning who he is and why he is on this Earth, he developed this mindset tool to gain control over his mind. We discussed:1️⃣ Embracing the "pow...

Welcome to my takeaway episode for my conversation with David Tank in Episode 112, which is the third immersive storytelling episode in a five-part special series sponsored by the Inspired Leadership Initiative (ILI) at the University of Notre Dame. The ILI's "encore education" program allows individuals to spend an academic year at Notre Dame, exploring personal growth and the next chapters of th...

Welcome to an immersive storytelling episode sponsored by the Inspired Leadership Initiative (ILI) at the University of Notre Dame. On this episode, I speak with ILI alum, David Tank. We had an inspiring conversation about his experience as a trial lawyer and the journey to personal growth and development that he is experiencing in his 60s. David shares his thoughts on the fulfillment of being a t...

Welcome to my takeaway episode for my conversation with Heike Yates in Episode 110.Listen to this episode for a challenge to commit (or recommit) to regular exercise to enjoy the benefits. Here is a short summary.  1️⃣ Regular Exercise = Financial Savings 💪Consistent exercise not only enhances your physical and mental well-being but also saves you money by reducing productivity loss and medical e...

On episode 110 you'll meet Heike Yates, a renowned Pilates, fitness, and nutrition expert, as well as a coach and podcaster.  Here are a few key takeaways from our conversation:1️⃣ Regular Exercise = Financial Savings 💪Regular, consistent exercise not only improves our physical and mental health, it also has a positive impact on our wallets. The cost of lost productivity due to health issues and...

Welcome to my takeaway episode for my conversation with Michele Kellrooney in Episode 108, which is the second immersive storytelling episode in a five-part special series sponsored by the Inspired Leadership Initiative at the University of Notre Dame. Michele Kellrooney’s Transformation with ILI in Summary🎤 Embrace Career Transitions: Michele's journey emphasizes the fluidity of careers and the...

Welcome to an immersive storytelling episode sponsored by the Inspired Leadership Initiative (ILI) at the University of Notre Dame. On this episode, I speak with ILI alum, Michele Kellrooney. We had an inspiring conversation about her career journey and the transformation that occurred for her along the way. Here are three interconnected themes from our conversation.1️⃣ Embrace Career Transitions:...

Welcome to my takeaway episode for episode 106 featuring Michelle B. Griffin.  I want to land on one thing that Michelle said that is very powerful, “visibility is not vanity, visibility is value.” Many of us struggle with “putting yourself out there.” Michelle uses the acronym PYOT for this phrase.  PYOT can be a struggle for many of us. Michelle nailed it when she said that if we don’t put ourse...

On episode 106 you'll meet Michelle B. Griffin, The Brand Therapist℠. She is an expert brand therapist who helps individuals uncover their true talents and passions. She believes that personal branding is about being seen (visibility), valued, and making a positive impact on those you can serve. Key takeaways from this episode:🌟 Visibility is not vanity: Michelle reminds us that being visible is...

Welcome to episode 105, a takeaway from my conversation with Wendy Valentine on episode 104. The theme of Wendy's main message is reinventing yourself during midlife. Wendy's story emphasizes the importance of visualizing who you will become, rather than just thinking about who you would like to be. This distinction makes it real, rather than just aspirational. Wendy shares her belief that midlife...

On episode 104 you'll meet Wendy Valentine, a coach, speaker, author, and host of the Midlife Makeover Show, currently the #1 podcast in the midlife category! We dive deep into her journey from a midlife meltdown to a midlife awakening, living the life she envisioned, with purpose, and fulfillment.🔑 Key takeaways from this episode:1️⃣ Know Your "Why" and Pursue Fulfillment: Wendy emphasizes knowi...

In this takeaway episode, I summarize the key insights I enjoyed when discussing career and life transformation with Bill Schenher,  on episode 102. Bill is a former corporate treasury professional who realized he needed a change but he didn't know what.  He listened to his desire for change and took action. Here are the key takeaways from our conversation:1️⃣ Embrace New Possibilities: Bill's sto...

This is an immersive storytelling episode brought to you by the Inspired Leadership Initiative at the University of Notre Dame. In the first of five such episodes, you'll meet ILI alum, Bill Schenher. After a core career in treasury roles in the Silicon Valley area, Bill reached a point where he knew it was time for a change but he didn't know what was next for him.  He candidly discusses his life...

On this takeaway episode, I summarize my methodology in the free Midlife Career Reboot Workbook which I announced on episode 100. I explain that the premise of this DIY workbook is based on two archetypes:🎤 The Product Manager🎤 The B2B (business to business) Sales ProfessionalThe strategy is to adopt the mindset of each of these archetypes and execute these five steps.1️⃣ Get the product right....

Welcome to episode 100! This episode is a hybrid BF to AF / Maximum episode. On this centennial episode, I solo to cover two topics that summarize my experience in the first 100 episodes.  I share some of my personal fulfillment journeys as well as explain two important topics that characterize the basis for the Midlife Fulfilled podcast. 1️⃣ What is the true definition of midlife? Spoiler alert,...

This is a takeaway episode from my conversation with Chuck Palm on episode 98 where we discussed:Embracing Change: Out of necessity, Chuck transitioned from a technical job in the movie industry because of the impact of COVID-19.Art as Therapy: Chuck's passion for sculpting paved the way for his involvement in art therapy, volunteering to help veterans access treatment and find purpose. Mind-Body...

Episode 98 features the transformative journey of Chuck Palm, who found midlife fulfillment in art, fitness, technology, and "blue suede shoes."Chuck and I hosted a podcast about 10 years ago. He shares his journey to find purpose in his return to a career in technology.  📌 Key Takeaways:1️⃣ Mind-Body Connection: Chuck prioritized health and fitness in midlife with a commitment to daily exercise...

Welcome to this week's takeaway episode where I reflect on my conversation with Jessica Majeski on episode 96. Jessica is a wealth management advisor at Northwestern Mutual.  She has been my trusted advisor for eighteen years. Jessica mentioned on episode 96 that financial planning is never perfect and we should forgive ourselves for mistakes. The key is to be well informed so that you know your o...

On this Maximum episode, Jessica Majeski, a wealth management advisor at Northwestern Mutual, shares her expertise to discuss important legacy topics. We discussed retirement planning, long-term care planning, and estate planning. Here are three key summary points that you won't want to miss: 1️⃣ Forgive and start saving again: If you haven't saved enough for retirement, it's never too late to sta...

Episode 95 is a takeaway episode from my conversation with Ray Rodriguez in episode 94. Ray's childhood aspiration was to become an architect. But, his college guidance counselor advised him to pursue a different career path that aligned with his natural talent and personality. This led Ray to the promotional products industry, where he found success architecting sales teams for growth and people'...