Shows
The Second-Act ShowSecond-Act Show #20 - Paul Irving: Has EVERYTHING Changed About Aging?Paul Irving is almost synonymous with the positive aging movement. As founding Chair of the Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging, Paul was and continues to be at the forefront of the conversation about the role and the value of the aging population. He is the author/editor of "The Upside of Aging," a must-read book that lays out the opportunities and breakthroughs that have developed over the past few decades and changed the way we think about aging. On our broadcast, we talk with Paul about the need to address the "age bubble" happening around the...2023-01-2736 min
Repurpose Your Career | Career Pivot | Careers for the 2nd Half of Life | Career Change | Baby Boomer2023 Career Reality Check-In for the 50+ Crowd with John Tarnoff #303Description: In this episode, I am speaking with my good friend John Tarnoff. This will be our third annual Career Reality Check-In for the 50+ Crowd. This has historically been one of the most popular episodes of the year as John and I have a frank discussion about what we think the year will look like. This episode is sponsored by Magic Mind. I have a 20% off code to share with you guys, it’s RYC. To use it, you can go to magicmind.co/RYC and enter the code RYC at checkout. The be...2023-01-1636 min
The Second-Act ShowSecond Act Show #19 - Mike Drak: How to Avoid "Retirement Shock"Mike Drak's latest challenge was to train and run an Ironman! Check out our interview to find out how he did. We also cover a number of other inspiring stories and lessons from his recent life journey. In this new identity, Mike has become a recognized advocate for proactive lifestyles in the second half of life. After 36 years as a commercial banker in Toronto, Mike Drak retired 8 years ago to what he describes as "retirement shock." In response, he pivoted to a new calling as an advocate, author, and speaker. He is a regular contributor to the news site...2023-01-1231 min
The Second-Act ShowSecond Act Show # 18 - Beverly Jones: Finding Your Happy at WorkBeverly Jones is a serial career reinventor. A corporate executive, lawyer, and university leader who is now an entrepreneur and executive coach, she is an author and podcaster specializing in career transitions. Her focus is on creating a thriving career and a rewarding life. In our conversation, Bev shares some great insights on how to use an incremental approach to changing our career - and our mindset around that career. She also shares some of the pillars of her book, "Find Your Happy at Work," and recommends focusing on people, purpose, and process as a way of developing positivity...2022-12-1630 min
The Second-Act ShowSecond-Act Show #17 - Tom Matt: Ignite Your Refirement ZoneFeeling like you're running out of steam? Succumbing to a mid-life career crisis and not sure how to get your mojo back?
That's where our guest Tom Matt comes in. An author, broadcaster, and serial reinventor, Tom has been leading the charge from his home base in Michigan to help people "refire" vs retire and find the inspiration and energy to step into their second acts.
In our conversation, Tom shares his story of personal transformation and what he has learned from the past nine seasons hosting his own successful radio show, and as a...2022-11-1829 min
The Voice of Job SeekersOlder workers: What Do Employers Need?I was asked by the hosts of The Second Act Show podcast, Kerry Hannon and John Tarnoff, to share with their 50+ audience how to navigate their job search. Listen to a short clip of our conversation as we discuss my thoughts on the following: Not leaving money on the table Focusing on what the employers need Having a consultant mindset How your experience translates to their needs NOW Older workers, internships, and volunteers Getting their mojo back Every opportunity provides a chance to scale your network More about Kerry: Kerry is the author o...2022-11-0107 min
The Second-Act ShowSecond-Act Show #16 - Mark Anthony Dyson: Advocating for Job Seekers Over 50Job seekers often feel under-valued and under-represented in their quest for a viable and sustainable job - especially when it comes to transitioning into their second-act career.
Mark Anthony Dyson, "the voice of the job-seeker," is exactly the kind of advocate and guide that job seekers need.
He uses practical strategies sprinkled with empathy to clarify their career paths according to their values, lifestyles, and skills He equips them with the insights and strategies to ensure meaningful, long-term careers.
In this episode, Mark encourages job seekers to adopt a growth mindset and think...2022-10-2131 min
The Second-Act ShowSecond-Act Show #15 - Lawrence Kosick: Building a Learning Community for Older Adults By Older AdultsOn this episode of The Second Act Show, we talk with social entrepreneur Lawrence Kosick, President and Co-Founder of GetSetup.io, a learning community where older adults train older adults on a wide range of topics from technology to the arts to health, nutrition, and, of course, our favorite, careers.
Lawrence shares how he started the platform, where it's headed, and how it supports older workers in finding jobs and sustaining their careers over 50. We also talk about how older subscribers are using the platform and the importance of the user interface and optimizing the user experience.2022-09-2432 min
The Second-Act ShowSecond-Act Show #14 - Andy Levine: Sharing Second-Act StoriesFrom an investment banker turned public school teacher, to a telephone repairman now designing and making shoes, to a Peace Corps volunteer in their 60s, to a nurse who is now a truck driver, Andy Levine has seen and chronicled just about every conceivable take on the second-act career. At a time when more and more people are waking up to the fact that they're not "done" in their 50s and 60s, Andy's podcast "Second Act Stories" (that he co-hosts with Scott Merritt) is a treasure trove of information and a valuable resource for anyone looking to create their...2022-09-2231 min
The Second-Act ShowSecond-Act Show #13 - Mona Mourshed: Calling Out Hiring Manager HypocrisyJoin us as we talk with Dr. Mona Mourshed, the founding CEO of Generation.org, a non-profit dedicated to improving education, training, and employment for marginalized workers of all ages.
Mona has decades of experience as a leader in the education and workforce space. She previously founded and led McKinsey & Company’s global education practice, and led McKinsey’s global social responsibility agenda.
She is the author of numerous widely-cited studies and reports aimed at the education sector, including a study last year that found a high degree of hypocrisy and insincerity amongst hiring managers face...2022-08-1830 min
The Second-Act ShowSecond-Act show #12 - Justin Smith: Planning for a Career "Victory Lap"Another way of looking at your second-act career is to think of it as what financial planner Justin Smith calls a "Victory Lap."
After establishing your expertise and building a career, you're at (or should be at) the point where you can acknowledge your value and put it to optimal use. It's no longer about striving to get to the top. Now it's about sharing that expertise, delivering that value, and paying it forward as a mentor and a guide.
In this week's Second-Act Show, we'll explore the concept of the Victory Lap and look...2022-08-1032 min
The Second-Act ShowSecond-Act Show #11 - Tim Driver: How to Create More Age-Friendly EmployersOn this episode of the Second-Act Show, we interview Tim Driver, the founder of Age Friendly Ventures. Tim is a social entrepreneur who revolutionized the career space by being the first to understand the economic imperative of second-act careers. He launched Retirementjobs.com and Mature Caregivers to address the needs and ambitions of older workers and founded the Age Friendly Institute to recognize employers who welcome older workers and promote the idea of a multigenerational workforce. Tim has a long track record of supporting workplace empowerment and transparency, having previously worked at Salary.com and AOL. Tim has appeared i...2022-08-0335 min
The Second-Act ShowSecond-Act Show #10 - Guadalupe Hirt & Barbara Brooks: Empowering Second Act WomenBuilt by and for women 40 and beyond, Second Act Women (https://secondactwomen.com/) is an IRL and virtual club for women 40 & 50+ that provides access to professional and self-development courses and workshops led by industry experts, resources, and on-demand content. It's a network of women entering middlescence with vigor. Founded to counter the ageist bias waged against females 40 & 50+ in corporate, business ownership, and in society, SecondActWomen gives women the opportunity and the community to ReThink, ReTool and ReBoot in order to design their future on their terms.
We talked with Second Act Women co-founders Barbara Brooks and Guadalupe...2022-07-0932 min
The Second-Act ShowSecond Act Show #9 - Chris Farrell: A Deep Dive Into "Unretirement"Chris Farrell is Senior Economics Contributor for Minnesota Public Radio and for American Public Media's Marketplace, both nationally syndicated public radio business and economic programs.
He is co-host of the podcast, small change: Money Stories from the Neighborhood. and a columnist for PBS Next Avenue, the Minneapolis Star Tribune, and Marketwatch. He has written for Bloomberg Businessweek, New York Times, Kiplinger’s, and other publications.
His most recent book is Purpose and a Paycheck: Finding Meaning, Money and Happiness in the Second Half of Life. He...2022-06-2134 min
The Second-Act ShowSecond Act Show #8 -Hannah Morgan: How Visibility and Branding Impacts Your Second-Act CareerHannah Morgan is a nationally recognized author, speaker, and job search strategist. She is the founder of Career Navigator LLC and the awesomely useful website Career Sherpa (https://careersherpa.net) where she provides guides and resources, and also blogs about the topics, techniques, and best practices that all job seekers should learn to help them maximize their careers. Additionally, she is a regular contributor to top outlets including USA Today, Money Magazine, Huffington Post, LifeHacker, The Muse, and Business Insider.
She believes that online visibility and personal branding are the secrets to landing a j...2022-06-0524 min
The Second-Act ShowSecond Act Show # 7- Marci Alboher: Collaborating Across GenerationsOur guest this week on The Second Act Show is our good friend, the powerhouse workplace guru and encore career advocate, Marci Alboher.
Marci has served as encore.org's VP of Narrative Change & Thought Leadership, a position she has held for more than a decade.
She is one of the leading authorities on career issues and workplace trends. Marci’s current focus is on the power of connecting, collaborating and innovating across the generations.
A former blogger and columnist for The New York Times, she is the author of “The Encore Career Handbook: How...2022-05-2023 min
The Second-Act ShowSecond Act Show #6 - Bradley Schurman: The Future Forces Impacting Aging, Working, and the Second ActIn this episode, we have a lively conversation with Bradley Schurman, a demographic futurist and the author of "The Super Age: Decoding Our Demographic Destiny." Bradley explains how increasing longevity and decreasing birthrates are rapidly creating seismic shifts that are impacting pretty much every aspect of how the world lives and works. Bradley addresses the challenges we're all facing in this unexplored world and provides some actionable tips we can all use to be more proactive.
Check out Bradley's book: "The Super Age" on Amazon2022-05-1029 min
The Second-Act ShowSecond Act Show #5 - Carl Kurlander: Taking the Big Leap Into the Second ActCarl Kurlander is a screenwriter ("St. Elmo's Fire," "Saved By the Bell") turned social entrepreneur and documentarian. In a series of unexpected and cascading events, Carl found himself over the course of a few short years saying goodbye to his Hollywood career, establishing a non-profit in his hometown (Pittsburgh, PA), churning out a handful of notable documentaries, and landing on the Oprah show to put it all in perspective. In our conversation, Carl shares the lessons from his experience, and some tips for the rest of us who are questioning how we, too, can transition into our second-act careers.2022-04-2228 min
The Second-Act ShowSecond Act Show #4 - Catherine Collinson: Can You Afford to Retire?Join us for an in-depth conversation with Catherine Collinson, CEO and President of the Transamerica Institute and Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies.
Catherine is a champion for Americans who are at risk of not achieving a financially secure retirement.
Transamerica's Annual Retirement Survey is one of the top benchmarks tracking Americans' ability to successfully navigate this crucial life stage.
With her deep background in this field, we look forward to a spirited and informative exchange!2022-04-0932 min
The Second-Act ShowSecond Act Show #3 - Elizabeth White: The Challenge of LongevityElizabeth White is the author of the groundbreaking "55, Underemployed and Faking Normal." She is an age solutions advocate for older adults facing uncertain work and financial insecurity. Elizabeth is going to talk to us about her new venture, collaborating with an early-stage venture incubator to develop a scalable solution to the growing economic uncertainty in our global aging population. She is fierce, wise, and knows her sh*t. Join us for what is bound to be a great conversation!
Buy her book on Amazon
Learn more about Ideas42, the sponsor of Elizabeth's new venture.2022-04-0930 min
The Second-Act ShowSecond Act Show #2 - Mark Miller: Revising RetirementMark Miller is a journalist, author, and podcaster with a national reputation as a top expert on retirement and aging - and at age 68, he is asking many of the same questions facing millions of other older Americans. Mark has more than 15 years of experience covering the field. Mark contributes regularly to The New York Times “Retiring” column, which appears in the Sunday edition, where they are among the best-read personal finance stories in the paper. He also writes monthly national columns on retirement for Reuters, Morningstar, and Wealth Management magazine. Mark’s website, RetirementRevised.com, publishes a newsletter and po...2022-03-2533 min
The Second-Act ShowSecond Act Show #1 - Richard Eisenberg: Stepping Into "Unretirement"We are thrilled to kick off our interviews here on The Second Act Show with our longtime friend, colleague, mentor, and second-act sage Rich Eisenberg. Rich has just stepped into his "unretirement," a term first popularized by our colleague Chris Farrell in his eponymous book.
Listen to how Rich is redefining what he's doing as a freelancer, coping with being master of his own schedule, and focusing on the stories and themes that matter most to him.
One key for all of us to remember at this stage of our careers is the...2022-03-0130 min
RetirementRevisedKerry Hannon and John Tarnoff: Advice for older workers navigating the job marketWhat is the state of the job market for older workers? How can we better manage our careers as an asset that is part of a retirement plan? What are the prospects for people thinking of launching second careers as entrepreneurs.This week on the RetirementRevised.com podcast, we get the view on these questions from two of the nation’s top experts on 50+ careers - Kerry Hannon and John Tarnoff. Both are speakers and best-selling authors, with books to their credit advising older workers on how to navigate the job market. But they look at the 50+ jo...2019-04-0316 min
Repurpose Your Career | Career Pivot | Careers for the 2nd Half of Life | Career Change | Baby Boomer1st Anniversary Special! Behind the Scenes at the Repurpose Your Career podcast. #052Marc thanks his listeners, and invites you to take an audience survey about the podcast, so he can provide more of what you want in the coming year. He discusses his interest in podcasts and books, and how he decided to launch the Repurpose Your Career podcast in support of his book, Repurpose Your Career: A Practical Guide for the 2nd Half of Life, by Marc Miller and Susan Lahey. Marc goes on to describe how the show has evolved once the book launched, and finally, what he plans for 2018 and beyond. Listen in for a look...2017-10-3020 min