Feeling Directionless? At various times in our careers, we may feel directionless. This is particularly true when our skills are rendered obsolete or industries have died. In my case, it was when I made a career pivot to being a high school math teacher, teaching Algebra I and II, in an inner-city school in 2004. […]
The Unconscious Biases We All Have, and How to Work with Them [Podcast]
Episode #27 – Unconscious bias can work against the older job seeker, especially if they are careless on social media Description: Mark Anthony Dyson is Marc’s expert guest in this episode. Mark is The Voice of Job Seekers, career consultant, job seeker advocate, career writer, and founder of this award-winning blog. He helps the employed, […]
What Persona(Role) Have You Performed in your Career?
What Persona Have You Performed? We all take on a Persona when we go to work. You may be saying, “Huh … what is a persona?” Dictionary.com defines it as “the character(s) in a play, novel, etc.” You are an actor at work. Whether you like it or not you go to work and you […]
A Near Fatal Bicycle Accident Was Actually a Mammoth Gift
Near Fatal Bicycle Accident Was Actually a Mammoth Gift My near fatal bicycle accident on July 11th of 2002 changed my life for the better. You read that correctly, that fatal day was actually a mammoth gift in disguise. All I remember was cresting the hill before descending into the blind curve. There are glimpses […]
Late in Life Graduate Degree Questions [Podcast]
Episode 26 – Marc and Elizabeth answer some of your job search questions related to late in life graduate degrees! Description: In this episode, Marc answers career pivot job search questions with his trusty sidekick, Elizabeth Rabaey. Listen, to pivot your career in the second half of life! Key Takeaways: [2:05] Elizabeth shares her story, […]
Marc’s Books and How He Wrote Them [Podcast]
Episode 25 – Marc Miller discusses his three books, and their origins Description: In this episode, Marc discusses his new book, Repurpose Your Career: A Practical Guide for the 2nd Half of Life, now available on Amazon; and the paths he took to write it and the two books that preceded it. Marc starts by […]
A Career Change, From Sales to Propellers with Mike Martin
Episode 24 – Mike Martin talks about his career pivots and his current position as a Drone Pilot Instructor Description: Mike Martin made a career pivot after 30 years in industrial sales, first as a volunteer instructor and substitute teacher. Mike realized that instructing had a very fulfilling feel to it. Night college courses in teaching […]
The Future of Happiness, With Amy Blankson [Podcast]
Episode 23 – 5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era Description: Amy Blankson is Marc’s guest in this episode. Amy has become one of the world’s leading experts on the connection between positive psychology and technology. She is the only person to be named a point of light by two […]
Strategic Networking Playbook – Who, How and When!
Strategic Networking – or – Strategic Relationships Often when I talk about strategic networking, people will immediately think of networking events. Their palms will get sweaty as they would rather get a root canal surgery than walk into a room full of strangers. I now say strategic relationships because there is no relationship building at […]