What happens when we stop treating aging as a decline and start viewing it as a launchpad for impact? And what if mentorship isn’t just for the young—but the key to unleashing untapped wisdom at every stage of life? In a recent episode of Leadership NOW with Dan Pontefract, I joined the show to talk […]

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Self-Improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights PodcastRetirement often marks the culmination of one’s professional career, but it also heralds a new chapter filled with opportunities for self-reflection, growth, and fulfillment. So, in this week’s episode of Self-Improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella is joine… Read more Originally Published on https://deborahheiserphd.substack.com/

The Power of “Challenge Accepted”At 40, many of us start to reflect on all the boxes we’ve checked, on the paths we’ve taken, those we wish we had, the purpose found and the purpose we are still searching for. After 22 years in the U.S. Army and multiple combat deployments, Rich LaMonica retired in 2015 […]

Photo by August de Richelieu:PexelsSubscribe now Unlocking Generativity to Shape Future LeadersIn a powerful and thought-provoking conversation with leadership strategist and bestselling author Dan Pontefract, we explored how generativity—the desire to give back and invest in others—can become a cornerstone for developing the next generation of leaders. Most people in midlife don’t often think about […]

As we reach our 40s and beyond, our financial lives often become more complex. Whether you’re planning for retirement, managing a growing family, or juggling multiple income streams, tax season can bring added stress. While tax software offers a DIY option, there are significant benefits to working with a tax professional, especially as your financial […]

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Burnout is the ghost in the machine of high-tech industries. It creeps in unnoticed, building over weeks, months, and sometimes years, until one day you’re staring at your screen, completely drained, wondering how you got here. The truth is, burnout doesn’t arrive out of the blue—it’s the result of a relentless cycle that starts with […]

Exploring the deeper purpose of mentoring and the transformative impact on both the mentor and the mentee As I reflect on my 22 years of leadership in the Army, one truth stands out: no one achieves success alone. From the earliest days of my career to my transition into civilian life, the power of mentorship […]