The term “big squeeze” describes a common challenge faced by many individuals in middle age. This phase, typically encompassing the ages of 40 to 60, often involves juggling responsibilities towards both aging parents and dependent children. This multifaceted pressure can manifest in various forms, impacting your time, finances, emotional well-being and even some of your […]
I recently had the privilege of speaking and attending the Inspired Leadership Initiative Annual Speaker Series event held at the University of Notre Dame. If you’re not familiar with the Inspired Leadership Initiative (ILI), it is a premier “oncore education” program for people who have completed a core career and seek to discover, discern, and […]
If there is one thing true of our careers, midlife professionals, it is that you are the vanguards of experience, expertise, and wisdom. You’ve journeyed through decades of training, dedication to a profession, conquering challenges, and achieving remarkable milestones. But now, a new wave of transformation is upon us, promising to revolutionize our professional lives—Artificial […]
As we all continue our journey in search of a fulfilling midlife, I want to address one of the most common questions that I receive: How do I know if I’m in midlife, and why does it matter? In this blog post, I delve into the meaning and significance of this transformative stage of life […]
It’s not uncommon to wake up one day feeling like it’s time to make a change in your career. Or, maybe you’ve been feeling this way for a while. Job hopping is not uncommon at any age. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says that workers age 18 to 54 hold an average of 11.7 […]
What is midlife? Let’s start with what it is not. Midlife is not the midpoint of your life. I wish I had a dime for every time I’ve said this! Think about it, you don’t know when you’re going to die, so how can you say when you’ve reached a midpoint? Sure, you can speculate […]
We are all in pursuit of a fulfilling life. We often set high expectations for ourselves across various areas. However, as we navigate the complexities of midlife, it becomes evident that achieving 100% fulfillment in every area of life is a mission impossible. That’s why, at the end of each episode of the Midlife Fulfilled […]
This post is inspired by my conversation with Ines O’Donovan on episode 78, How Technology Will Shape a Day In Your Life in 2050. Ines discussed what our life could look like in 2050. In this future world, our day starts with a smart bed that optimized our sleep based on our biomarkers, ensuring we […]
In 2022 I was happy, yet I lacked fulfillment in my life. I didn’t know why and I didn’t think that I was experiencing a midlife crisis. But, I knew I had a yearning to do something about it so I launched the Midlife Fulfilled podcast to feature men and women in midlife whose stories […]
Midlife is so misunderstood! The most common definition of midlife is the stage of life between the ages of 40 and about 65. Did you know, there is no universally accepted scientific evidence for this definition? In other words, this common definition has evolved without merit. Since founding the Midlife Fulfilled podcast, I’ve been on […]
