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Send us a textIn episode 218, Bernie speaks with Regina Huber, a transformational leadership coach, inspirational speaker, and author of "Living My Frickin’ Amazing Life." Regina joined us to discus…
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Send us a textIn episode 218, Bernie speaks with Regina Huber, a transformational leadership coach, inspirational speaker, and author of "Living My Frickin’ Amazing Life." Regina joined us to discuss the pivotal role of self-leadership in achieving a truly fulfilled life.🗝️ Three Key Discussion Points:1️⃣ The Core of Self Leadership: Regina emphasizes that self-leadership begins with self-awareness, and how observing ourselves and considering others’ perceptions are crucial in developing this self-leadership.2️⃣ The Power of Feedback and Trust: Trust and feedback are essential…
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January 20, 2025 
Leadership cost is often measured in terms of salaries, training budgets, and other hard costs. Yet, these tangible costs pale in comparison to the less visible and often underestimated opportunity co…
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Leadership cost is often measured in terms of salaries, training budgets, and other hard costs. Yet, these tangible costs pale in comparison to the less visible and often underestimated opportunity cost of leadership. The real question isn’t “What does it cost to lead effectively?” but rather, “What is the cost of failing to lead with authentic empathy?” This is where the concept of Fulfillment Centric Leadership becomes transformative. A Personal Journey to Holistic Leadership My own leadership journey began in the most unexpected and tragic way. In my first leadership role, my team…
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January 13, 2025 Send us a textThis week's Maximum episode features Mikelann Valterra. Mikelann is an author, speaker, financial therapist, and master Money coach with over 25 years of experience. We discuss how …
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Send us a textThis week's Maximum episode features Mikelann Valterra. Mikelann is an author, speaker, financial therapist, and master money coach with over 25 years of experience. We discuss how to navigate the "money fog" many of us face in midlife. She also shares her personal journey with Tango—a passion she discovered in midlife that requires money management to enjoy.3 Key Discussion Points:1️⃣ Money Fog and Financial Clarity: Mikelann introduces the concept of "money fog," a state of financial Stress caused by unclear money management. She shares practical advice on simplify…
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January 13, 2025 Send us a textHappy New Year! In episode 216 Bernie previews his new exciting chapter, then introduces his featured guest for a 'Vulnerable Conversation.' Jen Hardy is a multifaceted content…
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Send us a textHappy New Year! In episode 216 Bernie previews his new exciting chapter, then introduces his featured guest for a 'Vulnerable Conversation.' Jen Hardy is a multifaceted content creator and entrepreneur who has taken the podcasting and YouTube world by storm. As the host of the Fabulous Over 50 podcast and the Jenn Hardy Show on YouTube, Jen shares her inspiring story of resilience and transformation. Despite battling a diagnosis that left her with a stark prognosis in 2018, Jen defied the odds. Jen not only overcame these adversities but soared to new heights, earning a…
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January 6, 2025 When I first focused on the five key life pillars—Health, Fitness, Career, Relationships, and Legacy—my original intention was a personal framework for helping individuals like you and me thrive i…
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When I first focused on the five key life pillars—Health, Fitness, Career, Relationships, and Legacy—my original intention was a personal framework for helping individuals like you and me thrive in midlife. My thinking was that these pillars guide us on our unique journey toward fulfillment by addressing the areas of life that matter most. These five pillars cover virtually every aspect of our lives. However, as I considered the insights from the Thriving in Midlife Report, produced with Udemy, along with dozens of conversations on the Midlife Fulfilled Podcast, I began to think of these f…
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January 1, 2025 Send us a textEpisode 215 is the second lookback during the 2024 holiday break, sharing insights from episode 3 of the Midlife Fulfilled podcast. We go deep into the 80/20 principle - aka The Pareto P…
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Send us a textEpisode 215 is the second lookback during the 2024 holiday break, sharing insights from episode 3 of the Midlife Fulfilled podcast. We go deep into the 80/20 principle - aka The Pareto Principle - and its impact on your journey toward achieving fulfillment in midlife.I unpack how the 80/20 rule highlights why achieving 80% fulfillment in life is not only acceptable but should be celebrated. This episode offers a blend of research, real-life examples, and even a dash of comedy with a classic Abbott and Costello clip. This episode challenges the notion that you should expect 100%…
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December 30, 2024 Send us a textOn episode 214 we revisit the foundation of the Midlife Fulfilled podcast with a look back at where it all started with episode 1, which amazingly is the #1 most downloaded episode of al…
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Send us a textOn episode 214 we revisit the foundation of the Midlife Fulfilled podcast with a look back at where it all started with episode 1, which amazingly is the #1 most downloaded episode of all time for the podcast! As I take a short break to enjoy the holidays with family - and I wish the same for you - I want to share some insights from our journey together over the past three years. Whether you're discovering the podcast for the first time (welcome!) or have been with us from the beginning, here are some key takeaways from this special episode that capture the essence of our m…
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December 23, 2024 Send us a textOn this On My Mind episode, Bernie had the privilege of interviewing Dennis Kreba. Dennis shared his vulnerable and inspiring journey through a challenging season in his life and his pat…
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Send us a textOn this On My Mind episode, Bernie had the privilege of interviewing Dennis Kreba. Dennis shared his vulnerable and inspiring journey through a challenging season in his life and his path to transformation.Here's a glimpse of the conversation:🔑 Key Takeaways:1️⃣ Acknowledging and Addressing Midlife Challenges: Dennis's story highlights the importance of recognizing personal struggles, such as alcohol dependence, and the transformative power of turning points, or "the incident," that push us toward change.2️⃣ Role of Healthy Habits and Community: The episode u…
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December 16, 2024 Send us a textThis 'On My Mind' episode is a deep dive into the second part of our series on Fulfillment Centric Leadership™. Picking up from where episode 211 left off, Bernie explores st…
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Send us a textThis 'On My Mind' episode is a deep dive into the second part of our series on Fulfillment Centric Leadership™. Picking up from where episode 211 left off, Bernie explores steps 4 through 10 of the Fulfillment Centric Leadership™ model. From the importance of authenticity and wellness in the workplace to crafting personalized paths for team engagement and long-term success, this episode emphasizes a leadership style that transcends the mere achievement of business goals. Join Bernie as he shares an action plan for leaders to lead their teams through the lens of fulf…
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December 9, 2024 Send us a textIn this 'On My Mind' episode, I'm diving into a transformational topic: Fulfillment Centric Leadership (FCL). Drawing inspiration from a presentation I delivered at the Na…
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Send us a textIn this 'On My Mind' episode, I'm diving into a transformational topic: Fulfillment Centric Leadership (FCL). Drawing inspiration from a presentation I delivered at the National Society for Leadership and Success' (NSLS) annual virtual summit, where I received the highest score of all summit speakers, I share the first three steps from my "10 Steps to Fulfillment Centric Leadership" for today's leaders. This episode begins with the shocking statistic from Gallup's State of Global Workforce report that only 23% of the global workforce is engaged in th…
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December 2, 2024 Send us a textOn episode 210 I'm joined by Antoinette Roze a renowned speaking strategist, the founder and CEO of WPC Speakers Global, and the SpeakPact podcast host. We discussed her journey fro…
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Send us a textOn episode 210 I'm joined by Antoinette Roze a renowned speaking strategist, the founder and CEO of WPC Speakers Global, and the SpeakPact podcast host. We discussed her journey from event producer to a leading speaker strategist, specifically exploring the transition many faces in midlife—to find clarity and confidence in their unique voice.🔑 3 Key Discussion Points: 1️⃣ Clarity is Confidence: Confidence stems from clarity. Know your core value and let it guide your actions. When you are clear on what you want, you can communicate your message effectively and with …
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November 25, 2024 Let’s face it – the days of treating employees like cogs in a machine are long gone. The most successful leaders today understand that their team members are whole people with complex lives, dream…
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Let’s face it – the days of treating employees like cogs in a machine are long gone. The most successful leaders today understand that their team members are whole people with complex lives, dreams, and needs. That’s where fulfillment-centric leadership comes in. I’ve seen firsthand how this approach transforms workplaces by putting employee well-being front and center. I’ve also seen how the opposite is true when employees are treated like “inventory” whose only purpose is to produce revenue. Of course, employees need to contribute to the financial health of a business. But, t…
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November 19, 2024 Send us a textOn episode 209, I'm joined by Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier, affectionately known as MH, a distinguished leadership psychologist and author with over two decades of experience. MH an…
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Send us a textOn episode 209, I'm joined by Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier, affectionately known as MH, a distinguished leadership psychologist and author with over two decades of experience. MH and I dive deep into the concept of resilience, exploring its significance across the five key life pillars, with emphasis on career and health. Our conversation sheds light on MH’s unique approach to the intersection of psychology research and business strategy to help professionals and leaders thrive. We unravel how resilience is not a trait but a dynamic state we can cultivate throughout our pe…
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November 18, 2024 Send us a textEp 208 features a 'Vulnerable Conversation' with Tom Schwab. Tom cherishes the value of taking time for personal Growth and nurturing relationships. He realized he hadn't …
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Send us a textEp 208 features a 'Vulnerable Conversation' with Tom Schwab. Tom cherishes the value of taking time for personal growth and nurturing relationships. He realized he hadn't taken a full month off work since he was 12 years old. Tom and his wife Karen hiked the historic Camino de Santiago (500+ miles) in just 26 days. This was a transformative experience. He now refers to himself as Camino Tom as a result of the transformation he experienced. 🔑 3 Key Takeaways:1️⃣ Legacy Over Achievements: Tom emphasizes the importance of family memories over professional miles…
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November 11, 2024 Send us a textIn episode 207 you'll experience an "engaging deep dive" into the Thriving in Midlife report, presented by AI Bob and AI Linda. Host, Bernie Borges introduces AI Bob and AI Linda in…
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Send us a textIn episode 207 you'll experience an "engaging deep dive" into the Thriving in Midlife report, presented by AI Bob and AI Linda. Host, Bernie Borges introduces AI Bob and AI Linda in the beginning, setting the stage for a mindblowing recap. Together these remarkably human-sounding AI creatures discuss why the report findings reflect a difference between career satisfaction and fulfillment, the positive dynamics of intergenerational workplaces, and the burgeoning interest in skill development for workers over 40. Plus, they unpack the concept of fulfillment-centric leadership …
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November 4, 2024 
The Thriving in Midlife Report is a comprehensive piece, conducted in collaboration with Udemy, and it explores the fulfillment priorities of individuals aged 40 and above across five key pillars: Hea…
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The Thriving in Midlife Report is a comprehensive piece, conducted in collaboration with Udemy, and it explores the fulfillment priorities of individuals aged 40 and above across five key pillars: Health, Fitness, Career, Relationships, and Legacy. It provides valuable insights into how midlife individuals perceive and pursue fulfillment in these areas, offering data-driven recommendations for optimizing their goals and well-being. Additionally, the report implies that fulfillment-centric-leadership results in more engaged employees and higher retention. This post summarizes key findings about…
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October 29, 2024 Send us a textIn episode 206 Bernie is joined by Claire and James Davis, the dynamic duo behind The Midlife Mentors podcast and founders of 38 Degrees North, a luxury fitness retreat company in the UK…
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Send us a textIn episode 206 Bernie is joined by Claire and James Davis, the dynamic duo behind The Midlife Mentors podcast and founders of 38 Degrees North, a luxury fitness retreat company in the UK. In this episode, we dive into their midlife transformation journey—from the corporate world to meeting each other and getting married to delivering wellness programs for businesses in Europe.Key Discussion Points:Facing Fears and Personal Growth: James Davis inspires listeners to confront their fears, suggesting that true freedom lies beyond them. Both James and Claire encourage a midlife rein…
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October 28, 2024 Send us a textEpisode 205 features Scott Monty. Scott is well known for his ability to anticipate and align with emerging trends exemplified by his tenure at Ford, where he pioneered the company'…
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Send us a textEpisode 205 features Scott Monty. Scott is well known for his ability to anticipate and align with emerging trends exemplified by his tenure at Ford, where he pioneered the company's global social media strategy. Scott's innovative approach to marketing positioned him as a leader in the digital landscape. He has always embraced ongoing Education and adaptability as arbiters that can lead to groundbreaking contributions in any field.Scott is an executive coach anchored by "timeless leadership," his mantra across his website, newsletter, and podcast. If you've ever w…
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October 21, 2024 
