Episode 83 – Marc works with “Juan” (not his real name) to pivot his career, in the first of four episodes featuring “Juan.” Description: In Part 1 of this series, Marc covers the first half of a feedback session with Juan about his personality assessment. The second half of the feedback session will be in […]
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 […]
The Challenges and Strategies of Changing Industries [Updated]
Changing Industries Many of you are or should be thinking of changing industries. Creative destruction is wreaking havoc on so many industries that if you are not looking – you should be. I have written multiple posts on the need to be vigilant: Living in a “Career Disaster Area” at the Age of 65 Surviving […]
You Can Crack the 21st Century Career Code [Podcast]
Episode 68 – Marc interviews Marcia LaReau and Neil Patrick, co-authors of Careermageddon: Cracking the 21st Century Career Code. Description: Marcia Lareau’s career has included five career changes, including college music professor, software QA analyst, project manager, learning technologist, and corporate trainer. Throughout, she studied employee selection, integration, and evaluation. Her research on hiring practices […]
Christine Hopkins-Spidell Interview [Podcast]
Episode 61 – Christine Hopkins-Spidell Planned Her Career Pivot With Purpose and Great Care Marc interviews Christine Hopkins-Spidell on her experiences in planning for and executing a career pivot with great attention to detail and success. Description: Christine Hopkins-Spidell earned her Doctor of Law and Policy from Northeastern University, in 2016. Her research focused on […]
Susan Lahey Never Thought She’d Be a Tech Writer or a Business Writer [Podcast]
Episode 54 – Marc interviews career pivoter and co-author Susan Lahey about her life and work, including a pivot from journalist to freelance writer and author. Description: Susan Lahey is Marc’s co-author of both Repurpose Your Career books. This is one of the best of the 25-plus interviews Marc has recorded in the last year. […]
Can Tim Repurpose His Career? Part 4 of 4 [Podcast]
Episode 51 – Marc works with Tim (not his real name) and takes him through the CareerPivot evaluation process, based on the Birkman Assessment. Description: In this episode, Marc shares Part 4 of 4 parts of the CareerPivot evaluation process. This is the Stress Report session, where Marc helps Tim understand how to plan for […]
Career Pivot When in Crisis, Is a Bad Idea
Career Pivot When in Crisis, Is a Bad Idea When you are in crisis mode it is often one of the worst times to make big career decisions. I was contacted by a 50+ year woman this last week about the uncertainty in her career. She had spent 15-20 years in a dying industry, print […]
Can Tim Repurpose His Career? Part 3 of 4 [Podcast]
Episode 50 – Marc works with Tim (not his real name) and takes him through the CareerPivot evaluation process, based on the Birkman Assessment. Description: In this episode, Marc shares Part 3 of 4 parts of the CareerPivot evaluation process. This is the Preferred Workstyles session, where Marc helps Tim understand his natural management style, […]