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Creating Your Encore CareerTaking A Sabbatical From The PodcastAre 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 weekly newsletters and bite-sized social media posts. This episode marks both an end and a beginning, a stepping stone into something new. I'm sharing the reason behind my pause...
2023-12-0702 minCreating Your Encore CareerREPLAY: Boomer Reinvention with John TarnoffToday, 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 from seeing ourselves in a new light. John Tarnoff had a long career in the entertainment business. After his tech startup went bust, he decided to go bac...
2023-11-3041 minCreating Your Encore CareerTransitioning Gracefully, Notes From 2 Pre and Post-Retirement SurveysAre 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 Unpack the non-financial fears that accompany retirement, from the loss of identity to a sudden lack of routine, and learn how to manage them. Understand that retirement is a significant life change, taking a year or more to fully adjust to...
2023-11-2314 minCreating Your Encore CareerREPLAY: How to Improve Your Presentation Skills and Get People to ListenWe'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, when presenters connect to the right energy, connect with their audiences, and perform their presentations, the impact is amazing. Both the presenter and the audience members enjoy themselves and are left with a powerful takeaway....
2023-11-0928 minCreating Your Encore CareerREPLAY: Getting the Support You Need in An Encore CareerToday, 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 leave their corporate jobs and become full-time remote workers. They wanted the freedom to be able to travel often, work from wherever they were, and live where they wa...
2023-10-0528 minCreating Your Encore CareerREPLAY: Are You Ready for Accelerating Change?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 listen → http://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast1/215 In this episode, we are talking all about that article. We are discussing the conclusions Simmons came to after his research. I h...
2023-09-2816 minCreating Your Encore CareerIs AI An Ally or a Threat for Seasoned Workers?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 landscape increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence. We'll also reveal how harnessing the power of AI can help us remain mentally stimulated and master new skills, even as we progress in our...
2023-09-1414 minCreating Your Encore CareerFrom Old to Bold: Leveraging Your Transferable Skills For Career ReinventionReady 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 you could already possess. Plus, discover how to navigate the digital world to identify your strengths and apply them in your dream field. But, it's not just about your career. It's about building strong...
2023-09-0712 minCreating Your Encore CareerUnleashing Your Potential: Developing a Growth Mindset for Midlife Career SuccessUnlock 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, empowering your growth journey. Furthermore, discover the art of focusing on the process rather than the outcome, epitomizing persistence and tenacity. Thinking about a career shift? Ready for an encore? We've got you covered. Drawing from the successful transitions of two...
2023-08-3120 minCreating Your Encore CareerOnline Course from MEA Reframing RetirementEver 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 social connections, and maintaining a sense of purpose. Take a deep dive into the intriguing idea of a 'portfolio life', where different aspects of life take precedence at different times, keeping you stimulated and engaged a...
2023-08-2413 minCreating Your Encore CareerWhat Might Happen With 100-Year Lives? Stanford Study on LongevityPrepare 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 Map of Life project paints a hopeful picture of longevity. It suggests that lengthened lives can lead to transformative societal changes enabling us to redefine life itself – leading to more productive, meaningful, and h...
2023-08-1716 minCreating Your Encore Career10 Questions, Worries, and Fears on Making TransitionsHave 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 through this together. In the first half of our discussion, we'll confront these fears head-on. There's the fear of change, the lingering shadow of past experiences, as well...
2023-08-1014 minCreating Your Encore CareerMore Thoughts on TransitionsReady 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 prompts as a tool to heighten your awareness and also share key insights from the book 'Passages' that beautifully illustrate the shared stages of our human journey. Guiding you through the...
2023-08-0316 minCreating Your Encore CareerReflections on My Mother's 97th BirthdayAs 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 lessons I've absorbed from my mother's experiences and how they've shaped my perception of life's transitions. In this captivating dialogue, we'll not only explore the lessons from my mother's life...
2023-07-2713 minCreating Your Encore CareerREPLAY: You Need Partners for An Encore CareerLast 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 books I'm reading. They provide practical step by steps for going out on your own and building a brand as a "silver entrepreneur." One of...
2023-07-2015 minCreating Your Encore CareerREPLAY: Repurpose Your Career with Marc MillerEver 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 venture. We glean from his rich life experiences, discussing key steps, common mistakes, and the importance of creating an 'encore' life. This episode is a gold mine for anyone standing on...
2023-07-1334 minCreating Your Encore CareerMaking Transitions at Any AgeEver 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 delve into these nonlinear journeys and discuss ways to reclaim agency during such transformative times. In our quest for finding meaningful work in our post-career world—wh...
2023-07-0615 minCreating Your Encore CareerREPLAY: How to Create Your Personal Learning PlanAs 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 this learning plan. They have not only increased my skill set but also taught me how to become a better learner...
2023-06-2918 minCreating Your Encore CareerLiving an Encore LifeWhat valuable life lessons can we learn from our elders, especially in the face of adversity? Join me as I share my heartfelt experiences with caregiving for my 96-year-old mother, who recently survived a mild heart attack. Her resilience, acceptance, and wisdom have profoundly impacted my perspective on life and the importance of living an encore life. In this emotional episode, we explore the challenges of caregiving, estate planning, and leaning on others in uncertain times. Through the stories of my family's past and my mother's incredible strength, I hope to inspire you to embrace life's uncertainties a...
2023-06-2213 minCreating Your Encore Career"afterwork", A Book on The Non-Financial Side of RetirementReady to unlock the secret to living a life of fulfillment and freedom beyond just winning that next pickleball game? Join us as we explore the concept of creating an encore life and challenge the traditional view of retirement as outlined in the book 'afterwork: An Honest Discussion about the Retirement Lie and How to Live a Future Worthy of Dreams'. Discover how to navigate a VUCA world (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity) by staying nimble, active, and resilient through purpose and uncover the answer to the question, "What's going to get you up in the morning for the...
2023-06-1514 minCreating Your Encore CareerWhat About My Encore Career in a Recession?Do you want to be a victim or an actor? This is the question to ask in a recession. The truth is, rough seasons like recessions can be seen as challenges or opportunities. To be an actor, you embrace your circumstances as opportunities to take action. You do what you can with what you have. Think about it this way: you've been here before. You've made it through economic downturns and come out the other side. Studies have shown that the best companies accelerate out of a downturn in this way. Who's to say you...
2023-06-0810 minCreating Your Encore Career11 Steps for YouTube Business DevelopmentIn today's digital age, videos have become a more engaging and dynamic medium than regular podcast audio. As a result, many content creators are turning towards YouTube as an interesting way to share their message with the world. In this episode, I will be exploring how to build a successful YouTube business by utilizing insights from Mike Kim's "You Are the Brand" and Jonathan Milligan's "Your Message Matters." To kickstart our exploration, we're conducting an experiment on ChatGPT to see if it can help us organize our thinking around building a personal brand on YouTube. B...
2023-06-0118 minCreating Your Encore CareerThe Importance of Friends in Your Encore LifeThe importance of friendships and connections cannot be overstated, especially for those aged 55 and older who are embarking on their encore lives. As individuals step into this new phase of life, which often comes after retirement, they seek personal fulfillment, social impact, and continued income. Building and maintaining friendships during this time can significantly enhance the encore life experience and contribute to overall well-being. In this episode, we will delve deeper into the reasons behind the importance of making friends and connections while creating your encore career, highlighting the diverse benefits they bring to your life.
2023-05-2512 minCreating Your Encore CareerHow About An Encore Life, Not Just An Encore Career?When making the transition from Creating Your Encore Career to an encore life, it's common to feel disoriented and unsure of what to expect. However, it's important to acknowledge that this is a normal experience and to adjust your mindset to focus on the positive aspects of the situation. In the corporate world, you may have had a lot of structure, processes, and habits that gave your day and life meaning. However, in your encore life, you have the freedom to create new structures, routines, and habits that suit your current needs. By adjusting your mindset and...
2023-05-1815 minCreating Your Encore CareerCreating Multiple Streams of Income as a SolopreneurAs a solopreneur creating your encore career, having multiple streams of income is crucial to building a sustainable business and achieving financial freedom. Today, we'll be discussing different income streams that you can explore to diversify your revenue sources. Specifically, we'll be talking about income streams for writers, coaches, teachers, and speakers. My inspiration for this comes from my good friend and teacher, Jonathan Milligan, who wrote the bestseller, "Your Message Matters." We'll dive deeper into these concepts: Writer Income Streams: Kindle Book, print book, audiobook Coach Income Streams: 1-on-1 coaching, 4-week bootcamp, group...
2023-05-1116 minCreating Your Encore Career194: The Problems with PurposePurpose has become a buzzword in recent times, often associated with success stories and accomplishments. However, the true meaning of purpose runs deeper than mere achievements. In this episode, we will delve into the multi-faceted concept of purpose with a fresh perspective. Our conversation will cover various viewpoints, including the relationship between being versus doing, fostering curiosity, and helping others. We will also examine why purpose is not a destination but a continuous journey that requires ongoing action and reflection. Join us as we explore the fascinating journey of purpose, beyond just achieving success.
2023-05-0410 minCreating Your Encore CareerPeak Performance with Bryan GilletteAs you transition into your encore career, it's crucial to approach your goals with deliberate and purposeful action. Taking a step back and considering what will bring you long-term fulfillment and purposeful work is a key element of an encore career. In this latest interview, Bryan Gillette, founder of Summiting Group, shares his extensive knowledge on leadership and organizational development. With over 25 years of experience in executive and senior-level positions in both small and large companies, Bryan provides valuable insights on how to achieve peak performance and elevate your career to the next level. An u...
2023-04-2747 minCreating Your Encore CareerThe Second BillionAs you're creating your own encore career, less focus should be put on the idea of "ageing." Rather, it's important you're able to shift your focus on longevity. That change of mindset alone brings about small changes and adaptations that are impactful in creating healthy foundations for the future. In today's episode, I'm going to review an article entitled, 10 Steps To Longevity For The Second Billion – Are We Ready? – written by Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, where she talked about how two experts have explored conversations around longevity, AI included. Find out what ChatGPT can say about the recipe for inno...
2023-04-2016 minCreating Your Encore CareerPush Hard and Stay Playful with Jason SkeesickIt could be lonely being an entrepreneur. That's why you have to have the dedication to push harder. At the same time, you have to stay playful to keep things fun, especially when you're thinking of scaling the business. Ultimately, for you to be successful, you have to be the best expression of that authentic version of yourself. In today's episode, we're joined by Jason Skeesick, a U.S. Army veteran, coach, entrepreneur, and Dynasty Builder. He is a father, husband, fighter, and carrier of heavy things. Jason's company, Spear and Clover, helps entrepreneurs who have gotten as...
2023-04-1339 minCreating Your Encore CareerScaling Your Business with Ann CardenEven when you're in your encore career, scaling a business can still be very challenging. In today's episode, we're joined by Ann Carden, a top business consultant, and marketing and sales strategist. Ann carries extensive expertise in helping professional service entrepreneurs scale their businesses to high profitability as well as identify their areas of expertise and build a business around them. Ann works with professional service entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, or small business folks who really want to grow, but want to do it with high profitability. Ann helps people work at the top part of the market, b...
2023-04-0639 minCreating Your Encore CareerBeing a Leader and Being a Sage with Jann FreedMuch of our career is our identity. And it's easy to feel lost after you've given up that identity piece. But there's more to life than your career. Leaving your old career makes room for a more impactful encore career. Think of your life as breadcrumbs you will be leaving in every interaction. It's not about getting older but about how many years of life experience you have. The more years of life experience, the more time, flexibility, and resources you have. In this episode, Jann Freed, Ph.D. shares her journey from teaching to co...
2023-03-3032 min
Chapter X with Michael KayFinding Purpose In An Encore Career with Lynn FriesthAre we letting outdated perceptions hold us back from fully embracing our Chapter X? Many of us have grown up with the belief that a decline in health is inevitable as we age, based on what we saw in our parents and grandparents. But is that really the case? Joining us today is Lynn Friesth, a seasoned Entrepreneur and Executive Coach, who has spent 40 years in the corporate world building his expertise. Since 2015, he has focused on helping others create their "Encore" careers, while also coaching emotional intelligence to improve their leadership skills and relationships w...
2023-03-2943 minCreating Your Encore CareerCreating Space and Productivity with Daniel SihWe're constantly bombarded with distractions and notifications in the tech world, and it takes bravery to make space in our lives, no matter which stage we're in. In fact, an average American male has spent 10,000 hours of online gaming by the time they're 21. 10,000 is the magic number for self-mastery of anything, yet what we're mastering is online games or social media. It's time we stop becoming over-reliant on technology and allowing low-value digital activity to shape the texture of our lives, and intentionally create that space to grow and become our best selves. In today's e...
2023-03-2339 minCreating Your Encore CareerCreating a Portfolio Career with Jeff OstroffA portfolio career isn't simply about leaving a corporate job and going into one new thing. It actually takes more than that. In fact, you might actually have to be doing several things to create your next chapter in life. You could have 50 different directions as to where you want to take your encore career – when you actually need to be doing just one thing: FOCUS. In today's episode, Jeff Ostroff shares his journey of creating his own portfolio career, and he shares some tips and strategies to help you figure things out as well. Jeff is a...
2023-03-1640 minCreating Your Encore CareerRobert and Kay Lee Fukui - Tandem, The Married Entrepreneurs' GuideAs a married entrepreneur, counterbalancing your marriage with your business may feel awkward and out of step. Like riding a tandem bike, teamwork and constant communication are required to get to where you're going successfully. Joining today's discussion are Robert and Kay Lee Fukui, whom I had the pleasure to meet at an entrepreneurial development conference. Co-authors of Tandem: The Married Entrepreneurs' Guide For Greater Work-Life Balance, Robert and Kay Lee neatly lay out many of the solutions to work-life balance in a handbook that teaches how to succeed in marriage and business at the same time.
2023-03-0941 min
The Boomer Woman’s PodcastLynn Friesth on Encore CareersLynn Friesth spent 40 years in the corporate world and for the last seven has been building his “Encore Career”.
In this episode he explains just what an “Encore Career” is and the major considerations for a “silver entrepreneur”. We discuss mindset, skill sets, value propositions and “practice”. Did you know that entrepreneurs over age 55 had a higher rate of success than their young counterparts?
There are many ways to reinvent yourself after your long career – you can scale back, you can scale back and mentor those who follow, or you can change lanes completely.
Is pickleball the...
2023-03-0243 minCreating Your Encore CareerDeveloping as an Entrepreneur - A Conversation with Chris LalomiaGetting started as an entrepreneur can be a scary process. When you're accustomed to having a reliable paycheck from a company, the idea of creating your own income can be hard. But if you have the dream of entrepreneurship, it can be a hard one to shake. Starting a business often becomes a second career after working as an employee. A desire to set their own schedule, reap the benefits of the business's profits, and build something from the ground up are just some reasons people cite for transitioning into entrepreneurship. But it isn't easy, and there...
2023-03-0234 minCreating Your Encore CareerMaking the Career Leap a Conversation with Gina RileyToday's adults are living longer, healthier lives. In years past, when someone retired, they could expect to live another ten or 15 years, leaving plenty of time just to enjoy the fruits of a lifetime of hard work. But retirement can become less appealing when you're facing 20 or 30 years of nothing but leisure--and perhaps some boredom. It can be daunting to face starting a new career at 60, but an encore career can be rewarding in many ways. You may need to reposition yourself in the market to reflect your value proposition to fit your new career target. You...
2023-02-2341 min
Talking to Cool People w/ Jason FrazellLynn Friesth - Creating an "Encore" CareerSend us a textLynn talks about what's led him to a successful "encore" career, what people should know about taking that leap for themselves and why maintaining curiosity is key."Learn like you'll live forever, live like you'll die tomorrow." GhandiLynn Friesth is an Entrepreneur, Executive Coach, and Mentor dedicated to helping Corporate Leaders and Experts develop their “Encore” careers for the next chapter.After a 40-year career in the corporate world, Lynn has been building his Encore career since 2015 and will help others to go farther and...
2023-02-2242 minCreating Your Encore CareerWhat About AI and Your Encore Career?Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere right now. With the introduction of ChatGPT and other powerful AI tools on the horizon, it will become an unavoidable component of future work. As it matures, AI will become more potent over time. Knowing how and when to use it will be crucial as you form your encore career. If you plan to be a solo entrepreneur, AI could save you precious time. In this episode of Creating Your Encore Career, Lynn shares what he's learned over the past few months about AI, how he's implementing ChatGPT into his...
2023-02-1614 min
Soraya -Be Convinced! Sharing Lifechanging Stories of HopeEp. #110 - Silver Entrepreneur, Executive Coach and Mentor Lynn Friesth Inspires You to Develop a Satisfying Encore Career After Age 60As you approach your silver years and retirement, what are you planning to do? You have so much wisdom and experience to share so consider developing an encore career which is flexible and satisfying. My guest is Lynn Friesth and his expertise is assisting in developing your encore career based on your own special skills and talents. After a very successful career of over 40 years in the corporate world, Lynn became a silver entrepreneur. He is not just another executive coach and mentor as he encourages the development of a career blueprint that fits each unique individual, and will h...
2023-02-1329 minCreating Your Encore CareerLongevity Lifestyle by DesignJust like you designed what your career looked like, you also have the ability to plan what your retirement looks like. With some vision and planning, you can have the retirement that most fulfills you. The decision to retire will impact the next 20-30 years of your life. While you may decide that a life of leisure is exactly what you want your retirement to look like, many retirees look forward to a new retirement--a retirement where they choose when and how much to work, possibly in an entirely different field than their previous career. ...
2023-02-0915 minCreating Your Encore CareerMaking Your Encore Transition and Finding Your PurposeIf you aren't looking forward to retirement, you're not alone. You might instead be looking forward to not retiring. With an encore career, you can create value in the world beyond just winning the next pickleball game. You can transition into the role of silver entrepreneur and make a difference using your unique skills and talents. A big part of beginning your journey to an encore career is finding your purpose and identifying why you do what you do. You may need to learn new skills or create different habits from those you developed during your corporate...
2023-02-0218 minCreating Your Encore CareerPlanning Life and Money for Your Next Chapter with Justin SmithRetirement today looks different than it did 20 years ago. With more and more people choosing to begin another career post-retirement, it's essential to start planning what that looks like before you get there. An encore career shouldn't be an afterthought. Instead, your next chapter should be carefully considered and may or may not be related to the one you just left. Justin Smith is a financial advisor who specializes in helping executives and successful professionals design their next chapters. In the financial services industry since 2005, designing "victory laps" for his clients has become his specialty.
2023-01-2636 minCreating Your Encore CareerDeveloping Engaged Talent Through Mentoring with Ellin SidellMentorship can be transformational for people who don't yet see their potential. A mentor can help you realize your ability and propel your career forward. Having a mentor can also help you create a network, and when you embark on your journey as an entrepreneur, you can reach out to that network for assistance. Those relationships can enrichen and broaden your level of expertise as well as offer new perspectives. This episode of Creating Your Encore Career features Ellin Sidell. She recently left a 35-year career in the corporate world, working for companies like Nestle...
2023-01-1931 minCreating Your Encore Career178: Becoming A Thought Leader with Nicky BillouBecoming a thought leader in your business niche can be a game-changer. But what makes someone a thought leader? How do you transition from a business owner to an influential entrepreneur? One thing that sets thought leaders apart is their ability to recognize their value. Along with their innate desire to help others, their capacity to grow is unmatched. Nicky Billou is the President and CEO of eCircle Academy, helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses to $250,000+ per year. His family immigrated from Iran to Toronto, Canada, when he was a child, where he is still based...
2023-01-1229 minCreating Your Encore CareerCreating a Portfolio Career with Sheila M. WilkinsonSheila Wilkinson has many titles: attorney, social worker, coach, speaker, and educator. She is known as The Joyful Lawyer™ because she loves what she does and who she helps. I met Sheila at an entrepreneurial conference in October and was intrigued by the many different threads she pursued in her work. She is a perfect example of an entrepreneur with a Portfolio Career. In this episode, we discuss the concept of Portfolio Careers. We talk about why freedom in your work and life is so essential, no matter what stage of life you are in, an...
2023-01-0545 minCreating Your Encore CareerCoaching and Entrepreneurs: What's Next? with Jason FrazellJason Frazell is a growth and leadership coach for high-impact people and teams. He has a background in tech and is an expert personal brand strategist. Jason has coached high performers and job seekers that work at some of the most prestigious tech companies, including Google, Meta (Facebook), Coinbase, and Spotify. In this episode, Jason and I are sitting down to talk all about entrepreneurship. Because he has such a depth of experience working with entrepreneurs, he has some amazing insights and advice to share with all of us. He's also sharing his top tips for making...
2022-12-2939 minCreating Your Encore CareerThe Entrepreneurial Mindset with Lisa McGuireToday's episode will be a fun one! My friend, Lisa McGuire, and I will be interviewing each other. Lisa is a Business Growth Advisor and Marketing Consultant. She loves helping people who feel called to their work integrate what they love doing with helping the people they serve. She specializes in strategy and business storytelling to give business owners the boost they need to get closer to their goals. In this episode, Lisa asks me a variety of questions about my work with helping people create Encore Careers, including how I got into this field...
2022-12-2236 min
Your Passion, Purpose and Personal BrandLife After Corporate. Moving on with Your Encore Career with Lynn FriesthLynn Friesth is an Entrepreneur, Executive Coach, and Mentor. After a 40-year career in the corporate world, Lynn now helps corporate leaders and experts develop an encore career that will take them into the next stage of their working lives. A technology glitch became an opportunity for a joint interview session between two encore career entrepreneurs. Lisa gets a chance to ask Lynn about the work he does. The tables then turn to hear insights from what Lisa has learned in her entrepreneurial journey. In this episode you'll learn: How Lynn knew it was t...
2022-12-2036 minCreating Your Encore CareerWhy I'm Using Questions Rather Than Goals for 2023In 2023, I'm focusing on questions. This idea came from a variety of sources I've been diving into lately. It was discussed in a book I was recently reintroduced to called A More Beautiful Question and in a course I recently took. In another book I read, The Highest Goal by Michael Ray, he talked about not focusing so much on goals but on questions. Ray calls these questions "live withs." I've been drawn to this idea of using questions rather than goals because too many of us tend to race to one answer or the o...
2022-12-1522 minCreating Your Encore CareerCreating a Distinctive Personal Brand with Nikki TakahashiNikki Takahashi is a digital media designer, brand strategist, and the founder and CEO of Fetching Finn. Her agency gets clients noticed in person, online, and in print. Through her work, Nikki has helped over 300 entrepreneurs embrace and amplify what makes them unique. On top of this, Nikki hosts the Square Peg Entrepreneur podcast, featuring industry disruptors and mavericks in business. She's also an aspiring videographer and avid traveler who has spent over a quarter century mastering and teaching the art of karate. I've had the great pleasure to work with Nikki through some trainings we...
2022-12-0830 minCreating Your Encore CareerIt Takes A Community to Build A CareerThere's one thing you should know if you're just beginning your Encore Career: it takes a community to build a career. You need people around you to help, support, and encourage you. This is the way to ensure that you grow and have success. We often recognize the importance of community in our personal lives. We spend time with friends and participate in hobbies. However, this is just as important in your professional life. You need like-minded people around you in your Encore Career. I myself am a member of various communities. Today, I want...
2022-12-0116 minCreating Your Encore CareerUsing Neuroscience to Create Your High Performance Encore Career with Matt ClarkDo you have limiting beliefs? Maybe you wouldn't word it that way. Maybe you're simply tired of being stuck in neutral and can't figure out why. If that sounds anything like you, you're going to love today's guest. Matt Clark helps high performers experience a MindSHIFT using the neuroscience behind belief formation. He spent 15 years in NASCAR building high performance pit crews for championship drivers like Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson. His career accomplishments include taking part in five NASCAR Championships, winning over 70 races, being named the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge Champion, working a...
2022-11-2441 minCreating Your Encore CareerSecrets of Video Marketing with Cameron KingCameron King is an expert on all things video creation and marketing. He helps entrepreneurs create better videos so that they can build their personal brands, create impact, and get higher quality leads. Cameron provides a variety of services in his line of work including video editing, video production, brand and content marketing, content strategy, and video animation. He's worked for huge brands including Volkswagen and the NFL as well as politicians and interests groups. As Cameron likes to say, to get attention and build a following, you need good content, and his work proves that.
2022-11-1729 minCreating Your Encore CareerFinding Your Purpose with the Modern Elder AcademyI am currently taking part in The Purpose Course, hosted by the Modern Elder Academy. This class has been a very rich experience for both me and my business. Getting to learn alongside fellow entrepreneurs and benefit from their insights has helped me grow tremendously in my Encore Career. Because of this, I want to share some of the things we've been learning and discussing. In this episode, I'll go through a series of questions, reflect on various sessions we've gone through in class, and point out some of the comments my peers have made. We'll also...
2022-11-1018 minCreating Your Encore CareerCreating Your Encore Career on $100/month with Sarah St. JohnSarah St. John is the founder and CEO of PodSeam.com, a podcast production company. She is also an entrepreneur, podcaster, author, animal lover, and world traveler. Sarah has created several startups throughout her entrepreneurial journey of over a decade. Her goal is to show people how to launch and manage an online business on a budget. Today, she is joining us here on Creating Your Encore Career to teach us how to do just that. In this episode, we discuss why podcasting is such an efficient way to create an Encore Career and how you can...
2022-11-0333 minCreating Your Encore CareerTakeaways from An Epic Mastermind ConferenceI just returned from an epic mastermind conference hosted by Mike Kim. Mike is the author of the best-selling book, You Are The Brand, which we've talked about extensively here on the podcast. It was an amazing week spent with a group of my mastermind peers. In this episode, I want to share my takeaways from the conference. I'm going to discuss the main topics of the conference, the things I learned, and why it was such an incredible conference. In some upcoming episodes, I'll interview some of the attendees to dive deeper into some of the...
2022-10-2714 minCreating Your Encore CareerAn Encore Career Book ClubIf you're nearing retirement age but nowhere near ready to retire, you're in the right place. Here in this community, we are getting tired of or have already left our corporate careers and are stepping into an Encore journey. We want to make the most of our lives and keep contributing to a society that needs more workers. If that sounds like you, I want you to know about my upcoming Encore Career Book Club. Beginning on October 27, I'll be hosting a book club to help those who are 50 plus and new to entrepreneurship how to practically...
2022-10-2010 minCreating Your Encore CareerHow Can I Stay Relevant in My Encore Career?Today, you will learn how to stay relevant as you enter, create, and develop an Encore Career. 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 intelligence. That whole idea is a starting point to today's topic. It's crucial that you get to know yourself and learn how to understand others. That could be a key source of value for you in your value proposition....
2022-10-1314 minCreating Your Encore CareerBecoming Remarkable in Your Encore Career With Emotional IntelligenceEmotional intelligence can often seem fluffy. It can be hard to figure out what it means let alone how to develop the skill. This is why I love the Beyond EI model. They get down to brass tacks when it comes to emotional intelligence and teach specific actions to take to become more effective. I recently had the opportunity to be on a panel where we talked about Beyond EI's new masterclass and discussed emotional intelligence at length. We went into the various ways that emotional intelligence is misconstrued and clarified why...
2022-10-0614 minCreating Your Encore CareerFears and Worries When You Begin an Encore CareerFears and worries are part of any new endeavor. They certainly are for an Encore Career! These fears come from a variety of places. Maybe you're worried because there is no guarantee of success as an entrepreneur or perhaps you doubt that you have anything meaningful to share with the world. I've reflected on some of my own fears and worries recently (yes, they never go away!) and asked others what some of their fears and worries are. In this episode, I'll go through 10 common responses. Listen in to get some perspective on th...
2022-09-2915 minCreating Your Encore CareerHow LinkedIn Can Boost Your Encore Career with Daniel AlfonOn this episode, we are talking with Daniel Alfon. Daniel is an expert on using LinkedIn for business. He joined LinkedIn in early 2004 and has since published many articles and exclusive content about advanced LinkedIn strategies. Over the years, Daniel has helped countless business owners leverage their LinkedIn presence to get more leads. In this episode, he shares all about his journey and the exciting work that he is doing. He's also sharing multiple strategies for using LinkedIn to boost your Encore Career. Tune in to hear them all and make strides towards developing your Encore Career.
2022-09-2237 minCreating Your Encore CareerMy Love/Hate Relationship with TechnologyI've always been fascinated by technology. I've also always been fascinated by working with people. As a classic Industrial Engineer, my whole career revolved around exploring how people and systems (aka, technology) come together to make things happen. Early in my career, I learned several different programming languages. I was an early adopter of the PC. Later on, when I didn't see the use case for something or was forced to learn some technology, I wasn't as eager about it. My company installed a business and operations software called SAP towards the end of my...
2022-09-1513 minCreating Your Encore CareerLearn Better and Faster: A Conversation with Mark HerschbergHave you ever read a business or self-help book only to forget most of the advice a few weeks later? Did you ever listen to a podcast but then have trouble remembering the story you heard or the ideas discussed? If you have, you know what it feels like for all that time to be wasted. What if there was an easy way to remember that required only two seconds a day? Well, it just so happens that there's an app that allows you to do just that. It's called Brain Bump and we have its creator...
2022-09-0840 minCreating Your Encore CareerHabits, Not Willpower, Will Create Your Successful Encore CareerWillpower 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. 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" by Edward Jones and AgeWave. They talk about the stages of retirement and the disorientation that comes with it. When we retire, we disrupt the habits of work we've had for 30-40 years. All of a su...
2022-09-0115 minCreating Your Encore CareerHey Boomer, Are You Bored?It's your second act. You have the opportunity to shape the second half of your life. How are you making the most of that opportunity? You may be doing work or activities that are useful, but are they fulfilling? Whether you're leading a church group, working with the food pantry, or enjoying recreational activities, you need to come to terms with something: your fifth cruise may not be as interesting. Your second year of pickleball may not fulfill you in the way you want it to. You're probably not sure what might be next if...
2022-08-2516 minCreating Your Encore CareerWelcome to Creating Your Encore Career!This is Creating Your Encore Career And becoming a "Silver Entrepreneur", with your host Lynn Friesth. Lynn will share ideas and expert advice from people that are walking in your shoes and living their encore careers — where they want and at the pace they want. You'll start a company of one with confidence and knowledge to live a fulfilled life of freedom and ease. Lynn is a Coach and Leadership Consultant whose mission is to show Senior Leaders and Experts how to start something refreshing and new after a full career in the corporate environment....
2022-08-1903 minCreating Your Encore CareerConversation with a Wealth Advisor on Encore Careers with James WoodallEpisode 157: Conversation with a Wealth Advisor on Encore Careers with James Woodall Throughout the course of this show, we've talked about various aspects of creating your Encore Career. We've dived deep into mindset, marketing, and connecting with your ideal client. However, we haven't talked much about the financial side of an Encore Career. We'll step into that in this episode. Our guest on today's episode is James Woodall, a Certified Financial Planner and the owner of Woodall Wealth Management. He is located in the Dallas/Fort Worth area of Texas. Throughout his career, James has...
2022-08-1832 minCreating Your Encore CareerWhy a Shorter Workweek and More Flexibility Might Increase LongevitySTANFORD Magazine released an article a couple of months ago that began this way: "Today's youth likely have decades of 'extra' time coming to them. Psychologist Laura Carstensen wants them to spread those years out." The article is entitled "5 Ways to Prepare for a Longer Life" and it's all about preparing young people for the 35 years they will have after retirement. The Stanford Center on Longevity has created what's called "the new map of life" to address the critical question of how youth will manage all that extra time. Their team of postdoctoral fellows has r...
2022-08-1110 minCreating Your Encore CareerKey Elements for an Encore CareerAn Encore Career is an incredible opportunity to pursue your passions in your later years. It is a means of leaving your corporate career and becoming your own boss. It is a path for making the most of your life even after retirement. These are all incredible benefits and draws to creating your own Encore Career. However, when it comes down to practicalities, what are the key elements of one? What does it actually take to develop and grow a business as a silver entrepreneur? In this episode, I review the key elements of an...
2022-08-0414 minCreating Your Encore CareerREPLAY - Creating a Portfolio Career with Steve PrestonDo you want to do what you love while earning from multiple income streams? Having multiple income streams is possible with a Portfolio Career. It also allows you to reduce the risk if one income stream doesn't work out. In today's episode, we talk with Steve Preston about creating a portfolio career. Following a very successful management career, Steve Preston took redundancy in 2001 when his company relocated. Steve made a defining career and life choice not to let an employer control his future. Steve is a leading Career Coach, Internationally acclaimed Author, Speaker, Creator of B...
2022-07-2835 minCreating Your Encore CareerHow Cultivating Deep Smarts Will Help Your Encore CareerMany of us would consider ourselves to be experts in something: maybe in our previous field of work, or with a tool that we've mastered, or a system that we've developed. Yet, when starting our encore career, we need to understand how to make that expertise work best for us. We may need to transfer knowledge to employees that work for us in our new careers, or we may need to market our expertise to our clients to show them they are in good hands. In considering this subject, I was reminded of a book I...
2022-07-2115 minCreating Your Encore CareerMaking Career Transitions with Dave WhanYour career path does not need to be one size fits all. In fact, today's episode will help you to explore the possibility that your encore career could unfold down a completely different path than what you are used to. Though there may be challenges that come with switching gears and pivoting to different lines of work or specialties, you will find that often employers appreciate the skills and expertise you bring to the table as an experienced and skilled worker. To help us unpack the benefits and challenges of making career transitions, I have brought my...
2022-07-1428 minCreating Your Encore CareerTakeaways from Your Message MattersYour Message Matters is a book by Jonathan Milligan all about how to transform your passion into a platform. He sponsored a conference of the same name that is centered around the book. His mission is to help people create their own businesses that they're interested in. Today, I want to share some of my takeaways from the conference. There were parts of it that really stood out to me and helped me in my own business. This episode is all about passing those things on to you. I'll also share about the process of the conference...
2022-07-0718 minCreating Your Encore CareerThe New Journey of RetirementWhat is the new journey of retirement? We know that it doesn't look the way it did even 20 years ago. Retirement, how people spend their time once they're retired, and who can be classified as a "retiree" have all shifted significantly in the 21st century. In this episode, I look into a report on this topic. The report was done by Edward Jones and The Age Wave Institute and is called, "Longevity and the New Journey of Retirement." They performed a study of more than 11,000 North American adults, largely pre-retirees and retirees. Their purpose was, "...
2022-06-3018 minCreating Your Encore CareerWho Do You Want to Be When You Grow Old?We talk a lot about creating your Encore Career on the podcast: how will you transfer your skills and what will you do? As you can see, most of what we talk about is related to the question of "what." However, today's episode will be a little different. We're going to discuss who you want to be when you grow old. This discussion is based off a book by Richard Leider and David Shapiro. I was introduced to Richard by Modern Elder Academy. We went through several sessions together and had many conversations about purpose...
2022-06-2313 minCreating Your Encore CareerWhat About My Encore Career in a Recession?Do you want to be a victim or an actor? This is the question to ask in a recession. The truth is, rough seasons like recessions can be seen as challenges or opportunities. To be an actor, you embrace your circumstances as opportunities to take action. You do what you can with what you have. Think about it this way: you've been here before. You've made it through economic downturns and come out the other side. Studies have shown that the best companies accelerate out of a downturn in this way. Who's to say you...
2022-06-1610 minCreating Your Encore CareerWhy I'm Teaching "You Are The Brand"You Are The Brand by Mike Kim lays out "the 8-step blueprint to showcase your unique expertise and build a highly profitable, personally fulfilling business." These eight steps are powerful and effective. They have helped me tremendously throughout my own entrepreneurial journey. But what does You Are The Brand have to do with creating an Encore Career? As it turns out, a lot. In my coaching programs, I help you start your journey to having an Encore Career. Specifically, I teach you the why and what. You Are The Brand fills in the gaps by explaining how...
2022-06-0910 minCreating Your Encore CareerWhy You Need A Platform and Products in An Encore CareerIf you're coming out of a corporate career, you may have a good-sized portfolio. However, now that you want to begin your Encore Career, what's next? Will your portfolio let you live the life you want for the next 30-plus years? If I had to guess, I'd say that your current goals include earning, learning, and leaving a legacy. You likely want the freedom to work when you want, where you want, and on the things that you love. This is more than possible. People in the second half of life are essential to the full functioning...
2022-06-0213 minCreating Your Encore CareerHow to Position and Pitch YourselfIn the last couple of episodes, I've been talking about Mike Kim's eight steps to building a profitable personal brand. We went over his PB3 method and the importance of having strong partnerships. This week, I want to talk about another aspect of his eight-step method: positioning and pitching. If your goals include earning, learning, and leaving a legacy, you must learn how to position and pitch yourself well. Mastering these skills is the key to creating a thriving Encore Career. Why wouldn't you want that? After all, people in the second half of...
2022-05-2612 minCreating Your Encore CareerYou Need Partners for An Encore CareerLast 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 books I'm reading. They provide practical step by steps for going out on your own and building a brand as a "silver entrepreneur." One of...
2022-05-1914 minCreating Your Encore CareerNext Steps in Your Encore CareerSince the re-brand of this podcast, I've talked a lot about Encore Careers. I've explained what they are and why we need them in this day and age. In case you need a recap on why you should consider starting an Encore Career, let me remind you that 20% of people are over the age of 60 today. By 2034, more people will be over the age of 65 than under the age of 18. Therefore, older people are essential to the full functioning of our economy. So, how do we actually make an Encore Career a r...
2022-05-1214 minCreating Your Encore CareerReflections on the Modern Elder Academy SeminarI recently completed the Modern Elder Academy Seminar. It was an amazing experience. I want to take some time in this episode to share my initial reflections on it. I've talked about The Modern Elder Academy in previous episodes, but for those who don't know, it's built upon the idea that, as we approach midlife, there are things we should continue doing with our careers. At about age 55, people start thinking of retiring but at that age, we're only halfway through our adult life. People are living longer and healthier these days and living longer w...
2022-05-0515 minCreating Your Encore CareerWhiskey, Jazz and Leadership with Galen BinghamIn this episode, I am talking with Galen Bingham of Kiln Global Coaching. Galen is a leadership trainer, Certified Executive Coach, and the host of the podcast, Whiskey, Jazz and Leadership. He has 30 years of operating experience with Fortune 500 companies like Kraft Foods, Imperial Sugar and the Coca-Cola Company. Galen has coached or consulted with over 875 senior executives, CEOs and non-profit leaders across 7 countries. I met Galen when we were both going through our coaching certification in Emotional Intelligence with Beyond EI. Having gone through this training, Galen and I both enj...
2022-04-2837 minCreating Your Encore CareerWhat is a 60 Year Career and Why Would I Want One?Have you ever heard of 60 year career? From age 1 to 20, we are in our learning stage. From age 21 to 80, we are earning. From age 81 to 100, we are in elderhood. This looks very different from the way our parents lived their lives. Many of them retired at age 55 to 60. However, because people are living longer than ever nowadays, we may only be halfway through our lives when we turn 55. We must take some time to consider what we will do with all of the time we have left. This...
2022-04-2115 minCreating Your Encore CareerPower of Peer Groups in Creating an Encore CareerIn this episode, we are talking to Jonathan Milligan about how he is helping entrepreneurs develop their businesses through training, coaching, and live events. I first worked with Jonathan when I was beginning the journey of starting my business. Now, I'm a member and a coach in his group coaching practice. Today, Jonathan shares how he got started and how his business grew and developed. He will talk about how, after creating a successful business, he then moved on to a deeper question: "Am I making a difference, as well as making money?" J...
2022-04-1425 minCreating Your Encore CareerMid-way Reflections on My Experience in the Modern Elder Academy programMidlife is a time when things start to shift and change. Any moment of change brings an opportunity for reinvention and revitalization. What do you truly want out of your career and your life? This is what I have been exploring lately. A few episodes ago, I discussed the making of the modern elder along with the book Wisdom at Work by Chip Conely. Chip is also the founder of the Modern Elder Academy (MEA), a program I have been going through myself. MEA is on a mission to reframe midlife from a cr...
2022-04-0712 minCreating Your Encore Career137: How to Improve Your Presentation Skills and Get People to ListenScared of presenting and putting yourself in front of people? There are ways to alleviate your qualms when presenting – and it's all about getting into the right mindset, telling better, more meaningful stories, and being your most authentic self. In this episode, we will be talking with Rick Davis of the Davis Presentation Group, whom I've known for several years. In fact, Rick helped me prepare for my first webinar and he taught me how to create engaging stories to help illustrate my content. He also provided me with key skills for presenting and connecting with an on...
2022-03-3128 minCreating Your Encore Career136: Starting Your Own Business with Dan CockerellTransitioning from corporate America to starting your own business might require some calculated risks. It's a matter of figuring out how you can transfer your skills and expertise and create your own structure so you can ultimately live a life of freedom and purpose. For 26 years, Dan Cockerell has been creating magic for other people being the VP of Magic Kingdom – until he finally decided to create magic for himself. He left Disney and started his own business to help his clients spread the magic to other people's lives. In this episode, Dan Cockerell talks ab...
2022-03-2425 minCreating Your Encore Career135: A Simple Coaching Process with Lori Glander and Rena GaineyHave you ever had someone, at work or in your personal life, come up to you and ask if you have a minute? Do you start with giving them directions? Most people have a default or go-to mode when someone brings a problem or an issue to them, almost like having a tool belt around your waist. And so, when someone brings a situation to you, what is the tool you're most likely to pull out? Having a coach can accelerate your progress in creating your encore career. While coaching and being coached is simple, it...
2022-03-1736 minCreating Your Encore Career134: Boomer Reinvention with John TarnoffAs Boomers, we have to reinvent ourselves as companies themselves need to reinvent themselves. And one of the most effective ways to do that is to pull together different pieces of ourselves to create some value that we can bring to the table. Today, we're talking with John Tarnoff who had a long career in the entertainment business. After his tech startup went bust, he decided to go back to school to earn a Master's degree in Spiritual Psychology – a branch of behavioral psychology that focuses on self-responsibility and self-forgiveness as pathways to healing and change. N...
2022-03-1042 minCreating Your Encore Career133: Creating a Portfolio Career with Steve PrestonDo you want to do what you love while earning from multiple income streams? Having multiple income streams is possible with a Portfolio Career. It also allows you to reduce the risk if one income stream doesn't work out. In today's episode, we talk with Steve Preston about creating a portfolio career. Following a very successful management career, Steve Preston took redundancy in 2001 when his company relocated. Steve made a defining career and life choice not to let an employer control his future. Steve is a leading Career Coach, Internationally acclaimed Author, Speaker, Creator of B...
2022-03-0336 minCreating Your Encore Career132: You Need to Change Why You Are Smart in an Encore CareerDid you know that entrepreneurs actually decline between their 30's and 50s? Most people assume that the more successful they are, they're less susceptible to becoming irrelevant later in life. The truth is, the greater our achievements are in our early life and the greater attachment we have to them, the more we notice how we're not performing quite as well as we used to. In this episode, I'll be sharing some insights from the books of Arthur C. Brooks, where he proposes that professional decline can come much sooner than you think. We also ta...
2022-02-2412 minCreating Your Encore Career131: Wisdom at Work, The Making of a Modern ElderWhat do modern elders bring to the table? Contrary to stereotypes of older workers being poor performers and resistant to change, among many myths out there, modern elders have a lot more to offer than most people think. In this episode, I'm doing a review of the book, "Wisdom at Work: The Making of a Modern Elder" by Chip Conley, which has been instrumental in my thinking about an encore career. Working from his own experience, Chip ran a boutique hotel company for over 24 years before selling it in the early 2000s. With his extensive e...
2022-02-1718 minCreating Your Encore Career130: Accelerating Your Progress with Coaching a Conversation with Marcia EricksonMaking the leap from being a Corporate Leader and Expert into becoming a Solopreneur can be daunting – but the rewards are great. You can work when you want, where you want, and do the work you love. And so, how do you transition from being your corporate job to becoming a Silver Entrepreneur? What are the skills that you can take with you and what new skills do you need to learn and develop? In this episode, I'm speaking with business and executive coach Marcia Erickson from the Action Coaching Group. She shares some great ins...
2022-02-1034 minCreating Your Encore CareerCreating Disney Magic with Lee Cockerell REPLAYI'm honored today to be talking with Lee Cockrell about creating Disney magic for your organization. Lee Cockerell is the former Executive Vice President of Operations for the Walt Disney World® Resort. As the Senior Operating Executive for ten years, Lee led a team of 40,000 Cast Members and was responsible for the operations of 20 resort hotels, 4 theme parks, 2 water parks, a shopping & entertainment village, and the ESPN sports and recreation complex in addition to the ancillary operations which supported the number one vacation destination in the world. One of Lee's major and lasting legacies was the creation of...
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