Security Did you know that 3 out every 5 employees in North America work remotely? This is a fast-growing trend taking the country by storm. However, this type of working arrangement can pose a security risk to your business data and devices. Whether you are working from your home office, a café or a hotel […]
Ph.D.- Is it a Useless Degree in Pursuing a Career?
Ph.D. – Is it a Useless Degree? Over the last few years, I have worked or spoke with numerous people who earned their Ph.D. degrees and have found themselves at a crossroads. Their degrees have proved useless in progressing their careers. One of my clients pointed me to the article published in the Economist –Doctoral […]
When Clouds Part: Moments of Clarity [Podcast]
Episode 17 – Marc advises people in the second half of life to recognize and learn from moments of clarity, to pivot to their next career. Description: In this episode, Marc shares the chapter, “When Clouds Part: Moments of Clarity,” from his upcoming book, Repurpose Your Career: A Practical Guide to the Second Half of Life, […]
On Becoming The Conference Catalyst with Thom Singer [Podcast]
Episode 15 – Thom Singer, professional speaker, trainer, author, and more, explains his long path to second career success In this episode, Marc interviews Thom Singer. Thom has worked in sales, marketing, and business development roles for Fortune 500 companies, law firms, and entrepreneurial ventures. He is now a professional master of ceremonies, motivational keynote […]
Repurpose Your Career – Next Up: The Second Half of Life [Podcast]
Episode 12 – Marc advises Baby Boomers and Gen Xers on changes in the world and the workplace, and how to prepare to make a career pivot for the second half of life. Description: In this episode, Marc shares the chapter, “Next Up: The Second Half of Life,” the opening chapter from his upcoming book, […]
5 Bold Goals to Establish for the Coming Year
5 Bold Goals Have you set bold goals for the upcoming year? Notice I said ‘bold’ goals and not just goals. The idea for this post came from the “Smart Passive Income” podcast where Pat Flynn interviewed Michael Hyatt about goal setting. You can listen to this podcast here. Michael Hyatt has a new course on […]
The 100-Year Life – A Fascinating Book [Book Review]
The 100-Year Life – A Fascinating Book I just finished The 100-Year Life: Living and working in an age of longevity by Lynda Gratton and Andrew Scott. I first learned of this book while listening to the Retirement Answer Man podcast, episode – #141 – Why Longevity Makes Retirement a Whole New Game. It is a great episode, and you might […]
When Uncertainty Strikes, Focus on What You Can Control
When Uncertainty Strikes, Focus on What You Can Control I have to remind clients that, when they feel uncertain, uncomfortable, or unsure, they need to focus on what they can control. Last week, I wrote about how I don’t like change when I do not have control over the change. There is a lot of […]
5 Powerful Reasons Why You Should Invest in Lifelong Education
Lifelong Education As knowledge is shared more widely around the world, you need to constantly stay updated on new information. A college degree or professional certifications are undoubtedly valuable in the course of a career, but they don’t provide a fraction of the learning that’s available to you. Graduating from school shouldn’t mean that your […]