In the late 1990s I had a boss who taught me an important lesson. I was working on a project and he observed that I was attempting to drive toward perfection, which would mean completing the project later than we had planned. He sat me down, looked me in the eyes and I’ll never forget […]
I love to laugh. My problem is that I don’t create enough opportunities to laugh. I have a hunch I’m not alone in this conundrum. Intuitively I know that laughter is good for me. So, I dug into this to identify the health reasons that laughter is good for us in midlife. As you read […]
If 2024 is a year of midlife career change and you’re a little apprehensive about it, I’ve got your back. In this post, I’ll reveal encouraging insights that should help you ring in the new year with optimism and excitement about your career, whether you’re reading this in January or July. Let’s begin with this […]
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 […]
