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 […]
Are You Leaving an Abusive Relationship, I Mean, Job?
Leaving an Abusive Job is Like Leaving an Abusive Relationship I have two clients who left abusive work environments. Both show signs of recovering from an abusive relationship. I want to tell you their stories and get your feedback. Denise’s Story Denise worked for the same company for over 15 years. She rose up through […]
3 Treatments for Make Stuff Up Disorder
Make Stuff Up Disorder I introduced Make Stuff Up Disorder (MSU) several weeks ago in the post, Do You Suffer from Make Stuff Up Disorder? We all suffer from this disorder from time to time. If you say, I do not make stuff up in my head under stress…well, I do not believe you. This […]