I Became Lost Let me explain. In mid-2017 I decided to leave my job. I was the Executive Director and Publisher for the Mennonite Church in the U.S. and Canada. I was ideally suited for the job and for most of my 11 years there I had enjoyed it immensely. I had reached the pinnacle […]
Encore of “Rebranding Yourself with Alexander Buschek” #140
Episode #140 – Marc’s client, Alexander Buschek, talks with Marc about his own rebranding to a digital transformation thought leader in this encore episode with an update interview. Description: Alexander Buschek has been an IT professional for many years. He is passionate about digital transformation and the opportunities it will give businesses — especially SMBs. […]
A Story of Faith, Patience and Grace [Guest Post]
Don Varey didn’t know his career was a lemon until he was forced to turn it into lemonade. Don was a customer of mine 20 years ago. I was a National Account Manager for MCI/Worldcom. Remember them? (Bernie Ebbers, Enron era, cowboys and charlatans galore) and Don was an IT Manager for my largest account, […]
Evolution of Repurpose Your Career Book and Launch – Part II
Repurpose Your Career 3rd Edition The first book was published and a lot of lessons were learned. If you have not read the first post in this series I suggest you do that now. The plan was to update the book every 2-3 years but that did not happen. I now thought I was a […]
Playbook for Building Strategic Relationships [Podcast]
Episode #139 – Marc Miller reads a preview chapter of Repurpose Your Career: Playbook for Building Strategic Relationships. Description: In this chapter, Marc explains the meaning and importance of strategic relationships and gives instructions on how to create, build, and cultivate them. Marc categorizes the people you should have in your tribe, and how you […]
Mark Silverman and the Long, Fulfilling Life [Podcast]
Episode #138 – Marc Miller interviews Mark Silverman of Amava. Description: After 30 years advising, building, running, and investing in a variety of consumer and technology companies in emerging markets, Mark Silverman, CEO of Amava, is now focused on the unique needs of the 1.2 billion people moving beyond career and parenting. Our aging population […]
Evolution of Repurpose Your Career Book and Launch – Part I
Repurpose Your Career 3rd Edition The launch of the 3rd edition of Repurpose Your Career has started. The plan is to publish the book in mid-September. The book has evolved since 2013 when the first edition was published. The self-publishing industry has evolved and morphed to the point that an indie author can make money […]
Stephanie Brodt and the Virtual Assistant Life [Podcast]
Episode #137 – Marc Miller interviews Stephanie Brodt on becoming a virtual assistant. Description: Stephanie Brodt, owner of Stephanie Brodt Virtual Executive Services left the corporate world after 20-plus years working as an executive assistant to work as a virtual assistant online. Now, as an author and coach, she teaches others how to leave the […]
Reestablishing Life Patterns When You Return to Work [Updated]
Life Patterns When we are laid off, get fired, or leave a job voluntarily, often our life patterns suffer. This might include: When we eat What we eat Where we eat Exercise Sleep Bathroom (I will not discuss this but..) We are creatures of habit. Eating at the same time each day is healthy. Sleeping […]