I wanted to share a quick reminder about Office Hours for paid subscribers. Every Friday at 12:00 PM Eastern, I host live Office Hours on Zoom — an open, conversational space for questions, reflection, and discussion around the themes we explore here: relevance, meaning, mentorship, and life after 40. There’s no presentation and no agenda […]

Key pointsGenerativity leads to productivity. Mentoring leads to fast advancement. Generativity in the workplace creates a sense of fulfillment. Most adults spend at least a third of the day working (whether virtual or in-person). Have you ever wished to find a way to become more productive at work? Or that you could find a way […]

Please NOTE – I will be sending this again on Friday, but just to get it on your calendar, the link is below. The registration is so I know how many will be attending and I can plan accordingly. I look forward to seeing you on Fridays! Read more Originally Published on https://deborahheiserphd.substack.com/

Key pointsMidlife is a time of career strength—but also expanding expertise. People need mentors most just when they are expected to stand alone, dispensing expertise to others. No one outgrows the need for guidance, especially in a rapidly changing world. Peer mentoring is an opportunity for gaining skills and meaningful connections. If you were born […]

Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko:PexelsKey pointsFour tips can guide you in finding an expert in aging. Both expertise and experience matter. A degree may indicate expertise, but it is best to have experience and expertise. Have you ever wondered what qualifies a person as an expert? Or, are you, like most people, accepting an authoritative voice […]

Hello. Today I want to talk about aging because when most people hear the word “aging,” what comes to mind isn’t wisdom, clarity, or freedom. It’s loss. Loss of health. Loss of independence. Loss of people. Loss of money. And ultimately, loss of life itself. I’ve been working in the field of aging since the […]

Office Hours: Live Q&A for Paid SubscribersEvery Friday at 12:00 – 12:30 PM EST on Zoom beginning January 16th One of the most meaningful parts of this publication has been the questions readers send me — the ones that don’t always fit neatly into a post, but linger underneath: questions about relevance, purpose, work, aging, […]

People are not meant to become mentorless in old age; even experts need mentors. Being a mentor does not mean we cannot also be a mentee. Mentorship is a web of connections. Have you ever wondered if mentors have mentors? And, if they do, who mentors them? Are we to become mentorless in our old […]

Why are so many people reluctant to ask for help? In a recent LinkedIn poll, I asked members if they felt comfortable asking for help, and roughly 21% said no. So, what makes it difficult for people to ask for help? Let’s take a step back in time to elementary school to get an idea. […]

Retirement is sometimes thought of with panic or perceived as a loss of identity. Embracing the who, what, and why can help make retirement the best years of your life. By seizing the retirement years, one can become the entrepreneur of their future. Do you dread retirement? Many people think of retirement as leaving a […]