Posts Tagged With ‘ Career ’

The most common questions I hear from listeners of the Midlife Fulfilled podcast are about the five pillars. I’ll paraphrase these common questions into one: “Why are these five pillars considered to be all encompassing in our midlife?”  I have a short answer and a long answer to this question. The TLDR (too long, didn’t read) answer is this. If you attempt to look at your life in its entirety through the lens of fulfillment, it’s like “trying to boil the ocean.” Our lives are comprised of several distinct priorities. You are being unfair to yourself if you try to explore fulfillment... Continue Reading

The first step towards improving a poor credit score in midlife is to find out the reason for that rating. The post How to improve your credit in midlife & beyond appeared first on – Viva Fifty!. Originally Published on https://www.vivafifty.com/ Continue Reading

As the workplace and the workforce continue to morph, understanding what people are looking for in and from their work has taken on greater significance. When we understand interests and motivations, we’re able to offer an employee experience that generates engagement, taps discretionary effort, promotes productivity, and ensures the retention of top talent. Our third annual report, Career Development Today: What People Really Want, sheds much-needed light upon what employees prioritized last year and offers organizations and leaders important insights to drive talent-centric strategies and... Continue Reading

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 what he said.  “Bernie, incremental progress is better than eventual perfection.” In this context, it pertained to getting a project completed, even if it was less than perfect. Since learning this concept, albeit in the context of a project, I have understood the power of incremental progress. In fact, I... Continue Reading

The construction industry is always looking for professionals with the right blend of skills and knowledge. Enhancing your construction skills will make you more valuable to employers and help you stay ahead of the competition, whether you’re just starting in the sector or have years of experience. Here are five key areas you can focus on to improve your abilities and learn new ones. 1. Stay Updated With Construction Technologies Construction trends and technologies evolve regularly, and staying aware of the latest advancements is crucial for anyone in the industry. Attending... Continue Reading

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 mix of reality and encouragement. The landscape of midlife career development and growth can be as challenging as it can be exciting. The current talent trends reflect a shift in our approach to career development that emphasizes openness to change and continuous learning.  I... Continue Reading

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 design who they want to be in the next phase of their lives. My experience was truly amazing! The most compelling way I can describe this event is the strong sense of community I experienced among the current cohorts of the ILI program (approximately... Continue Reading

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 Intelligence (AI). Since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 and the tsunami of AI tools hitting the market since then, many of you have wondered how this will impact your career or if AI will take your job away... Continue Reading

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 known as midlife.As the host of the Midlife Fulfilled podcast, I have explained numerous times that midlife is NOT the midpoint of our life. None of us know when we will die, so we cannot possibly pinpoint the exact midpoint of our life. Even if you’re 45 and you expect to live to age 90, that’s just a guess.... Continue Reading

As an employer, balancing productivity and employee satisfaction can be challenging. Often, simple changes in the workplace can lead to significant improvements in employee retention, motivation, and productivity. In this blog, we will discuss how to improve your business’s work environment for employees. These practical tips will help you create a supportive and collaborative workplace that boosts productivity and employee satisfaction. Hire a Diverse Workforce Hiring people from different backgrounds, religions, genders, and cultures can cultivate a culture of collaboration... Continue Reading