Episode 80 – Marc interviews Carol Fishman Cohen, CEO and Co-Founder of iRelaunch Description: Carol Fishman Cohen presents her view of bringing people (especially women) back into the workplace after a career break and what the importance is of experience in leadership. Key Takeaways: [:55] Marc welcomes you to Episode 80 of the Repurpose Your Career […]
How Do I Know That You Know Your Stuff? [Updated]
Know Your Stuff How do others know that you know your stuff? Where are the proof points? Where do you keep examples of your work? It is no longer acceptable to tell prospective employers that you accomplished X or Y—you need to demonstrate it. This is especially true if you are trying to make a pivot […]
Are You Likeable? Does It Matter for Career Success? [Updated]
Are You Likeable? Is it important to be likable as it relates to your work and career? Do you consider yourself a likable person? Think about some of the best people you have worked with. Have they been likeable? Is it important to be likable to be successful? In most cases, the answer is “yes.” Now, Steve Jobs […]
Being Bold is the Pathway to Success in the 2nd Half of Life
Being Bold is the Pathway to Success Are you being bold in making changes in the 2nd half of life? The inspiration for this post came from the numerous comments I have been receiving from one of last month’s podcast. People have been telling me how inspired they were by episode #72 of the Repurpose […]
Interview with Dr. Joel Dobbs — Plan a Life of Success, and Turn it to Significance. #075 [Podcast]
Episode 75 – How Joel Dobbs followed a path he loved, avoided a mid-life crisis, and based his retirement on mentoring. Description: In this episode, Marc interviews Dr. Joel Dobbs. Dr. Dobbs is an experienced life sciences executive, with over thirty years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. He has served in a […]
4 Signs That You Are Working for a Failing Company [Updated]
Are You Working for a Failing Company? I have multiple clients who currently work for failing companies. These companies fall into a variety of industries: High Technology Pharmaceutical Telecommunications Oil and Gas Each of them has worked for these companies for many years. Do they see the signs that the businesses are failing? Well…they see […]
Our Perceptions of Ourselves and Others and Their Impact [Updated]
Our Perceptions Our perceptions of who we are is our reality! Our perceptions of others is our reality! That is some pretty heady stuff. What about others’ perceptions? How others perceive you is their reality. Do you know how others perceive you? If you think you know how others perceive you, where do you derive […]
Richard Eisenberg of Next Avenue Interviews Career Design Expert, Marc Miller [Podcast]
Episode 73 – Marc guests on Next Avenue, where Richard Eisenberg interviews him about career pivots after 50. Description: In this episode, Marc is the guest and answers a variety of career questions by Richard Eisenberg on Next Avenue. Richard asks Marc about his pivots, his advice for potential first-time pivoters, and his future plans. […]
Are You Seeking Respect and Failing in Interviews? [Updated]
Seeking Respect in Interviews Are you seeking respect and backing off your usual style when you first meet someone? I have several new clients whose natural style is to be direct in their communication. In contrast, they have a high need for respect in their dealings with other people, as defined by their Birkman Assessment. […]