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We talk a lot about creating your Encore Career on the podcast: how will you transfer your skills and what will you do? As you can see, most of what we talk about is related to the question of “what.” However, today’s episode will be a little different. We’re going to discuss who you want to be when you grow old. This discussion is based off a book by Richard Leider and David Shapiro. I was introduced to Richard by Modern Elder Academy. We went through several sessions together and had many conversations about purpose, especially purpose later in life. One of the common themes we came back to over and over again is that purpose ties in with mindset. This is one of the first areas we talk about in the process of creating an Encore Career as well. We must do some hard work on our mindset to start navigating the path towards purposeful aging. In today’s episode, I’m going to talk about this path, how mindset is related to purpose and creating an Encore Career, and more from Who Do You Want to Be When You Grow Old? We'll dive deeper into these concepts: Why the path to purposeful aging is personal, not prescriptive. How aging is a journey. Why getting old doesn’t disqualify you from being useful. Why the language we use to describe ourselves is important. The difference between growing old and getting old. You’re a human being, not a human doing. Why you should consider the legacy you’re leaving behind. Parker Palmer’s two questions. The ultimate conversation you must have with yourself. Now, for some action steps: Check out Who Do You Want To Be When Your Grow Old? by Richard Leider and David Shapiro Live with and journal about the questions Find someone to discuss it with Check out Richard Leider’s website Download the free worksheet: Three Steps You Need for a More Productive Workday Take the Encore Career Clarity Quiz Connect with Me: LinkedIn Facebook Please leave a Rating and Review: Since this podcast is new, I’m asking for Apple Podcasts reviews. Reviews help others discover and learn what Creating Your Encore Career is all about. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast to download it. I thank you so much for being here and I’ll see ya next time on Creating Your Encore Career. — Lynn *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Do you want to be a victim or an actor? This is the question to ask in a recession. The truth is, rough seasons like recessions can be seen as challenges or opportunities. To be an actor, you embrace your circumstances as opportunities to take action. You do what you can with what you have. Think about it this way: you’ve been here before. You’ve made it through economic downturns and come out the other side. Studies have shown that the best companies accelerate out of a downturn in this way. Who’s to say you can’t do the same in your Encore Career? Now, if you’re specifically asking what you should do next, this episode is for you. In it, I discuss what to do with your Encore Career during a recession. We’ll talk about the various options available to you at this time: keep working, launch your business, adopt a side hustle, and more.  Tune in to learn how to succeed in your Encore Career, no matter the state of the economy. We'll dive deeper into these concepts: How long recessions typically last. The opportunities that exist during a recession. How you can develop your skills in this economy. The importance of digital skills. Why networking is so crucial. Why you should work on your health in this season. My 3 P’s based on Mike Kim’s model. Now, for some action steps: Get You Are The Brand by Mike Kim Download the free worksheet: Three Steps You Need for a More Productive Workday Take the Encore Career Clarity Quiz Connect with Me: LinkedIn Facebook Please leave a Rating and Review: Since this podcast is new, I’m asking for Apple Podcasts reviews. Reviews help others discover and learn what Creating Your Encore Career is all about. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast to download it. I thank you so much for being here and I’ll see ya next time on Creating Your Encore Career. — Lynn

You Are The Brand by Mike Kim lays out “the 8-step blueprint to showcase your unique expertise and build a highly profitable, personally fulfilling business.” These eight steps are powerful and effective. They have helped me tremendously throughout my own entrepreneurial journey. But what does You Are The Brand have to do with creating an Encore Career? As it turns out, a lot. In my coaching programs, I help you start your journey to having an Encore Career. Specifically, I teach you the why and what. You Are The Brand fills in the gaps by explaining how to do this Encore Career thing. It also helps you understand the when and who of running your own business. In this episode, I explain a little bit more about what You Are The Brand is all about. I also go over what you will learn from it and why it is so beneficial to your Encore Career. Tune in to learn more. We'll dive deeper into these concepts: My experience working with Mike Kim and You Are The Brand. What a unique value proposition is. Why I’m teaching You Are The Brand. The various “primary voices” you could choose. Why you need to value your time. Now, for some action steps: Check out You Are The Brand by Mike Kim Download the free worksheet: Three Steps You Need for a More Productive Workday Take the Encore Career Clarity Quiz Connect with Me: LinkedIn Facebook Please leave a Rating and Review: Since this podcast is new, I’m asking for Apple Podcasts reviews. Reviews help others discover and learn what Creating Your Encore Career is all about. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast to download it. I thank you so much for being here and I’ll see ya next time on Creating Your Encore Career. — Lynn   *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

If you’re coming out of a corporate career, you may have a good-sized portfolio. However, now that you want to begin your Encore Career, what’s next? Will your portfolio let you live the life you want for the next 30-plus years? If I had to guess, I’d say that your current goals include earning, learning, and leaving a legacy. You likely want the freedom to work when you want, where you want, and on the things that you love. This is more than possible. People in the second half of life are essential to the full functioning of our economy. The key is you can’t just rely on your portfolio–you need a platform and you need products. In this episode, I explain why you need a platform and products in an Encore Career. These are two of the eight steps in Mike Kim’s blueprint to building a profitable personal brand. Tune in to learn what they are, why they’re important, and how to start building them. We'll dive deeper into these concepts: What a platform is. How to build a platform. How to create a social media platform. Best practices for writing your bio. How to determine your primary voice.  How to decide who your product will help. How to test a product idea. Different product examples. Why you should never give your time away for free. Now, for some action steps: Get You Are The Brand by Mike Kim Download the free worksheet: Three Steps You Need for a More Productive Workday Take the Encore Career Clarity Quiz Connect with Me: LinkedIn Facebook Please leave a Rating and Review: Since this podcast is new, I’m asking for Apple Podcasts reviews. Reviews help others discover and learn what Creating Your Encore Career is all about. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast to download it. I thank you so much for being here and I’ll see ya next time on Creating Your Encore Career. — Lynn *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

In the last couple of episodes, I’ve been talking about Mike Kim’s eight steps to building a profitable personal brand. We went over his PB3 method and the importance of having strong partnerships.  This week, I want to talk about another aspect of his eight-step method: positioning and pitching. If your goals include earning, learning, and leaving a legacy, you must learn how to position and pitch yourself well. Mastering these skills is the key to creating a thriving Encore Career.  Why wouldn’t you want that? After all, people in the second half of life are essential to the full functioning of our economy. Tune in to learn what it means to position and pitch yourself and how to do it. We'll dive deeper into these concepts: An overview of Mike’s eight steps to building a personal brand. What positioning means. The difference between high-value and low-value businesses. Why you must get to know your competition. The importance of sharing your story. How to give discounts without changing your position. Best practices for pitching. Whether or not to use a pitch script. How to organize your marketing strategy. Now, for some action steps: Get You Are The Brand by Mike Kim Download the free worksheet: Three Steps You Need for a More Productive Workday Take the Encore Career Clarity Quiz Connect with Me: LinkedIn Facebook Please leave a Rating and Review: Since this podcast is new, I’m asking for Apple Podcasts reviews. Reviews help others discover and learn what Creating Your Encore Career is all about. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast to download it. I thank you so much for being here and I’ll see ya next time on Creating Your Encore Career. — Lynn   *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Last week, I shared the next steps you should take in creating your Encore Career. These steps are your foundation when you’re just getting started. They take you from being fresh out of your corporate career, having no clue what you’re doing to running a successful business in your Encore Career. In this episode, I share some more thoughts on this topic. Many of these “next steps” are inspired by books I’m reading. They provide practical step by steps for going out on your own and building a brand as a “silver entrepreneur.” One of the highlights I’ve gleaned from these books is the importance of partners. We just can’t do this Encore Career thing alone. Tune in as I discuss why we need partners so badly and some ways I’ve taken this concept to heart. We'll dive deeper into these concepts: How demographics are changing. How positive thinking affects our health. Mike Kim’s eight steps to building a profitable personal brand. How I’ve engaged with partners. People I’ve partnered with. Best practices for partnering with others. How partners have bettered my business and life. Now, for some action steps: Read You Are The Brand by Mike Kim, Super Age by Bradley Shurman, and Breaking the Age Code by Becca Levy, PhD Download the free worksheet: Three Steps You Need for a More Productive Workday Take the Encore Career Clarity Quiz Connect with Me: LinkedIn Facebook Please leave a Rating and Review: Since this podcast is new, I’m asking for Apple Podcasts reviews. Reviews help others discover and learn what Creating Your Encore Career is all about. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast to download it. I thank you so much for being here and I’ll see ya next time on Creating Your Encore Career. — Lynn *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Since the re-brand of this podcast, I’ve talked a lot about Encore Careers. I’ve explained what they are and why we need them in this day and age.    In case you need a recap on why you should consider starting an Encore Career, let me remind you that 20% of people are over the age of 60 today. By 2034, more people will be over the age of 65 than under the age of 18. Therefore, older people are essential to the full functioning of our economy.   So, how do we actually make an Encore Career a reality? Today, I want to get into the specifics of how to start one. Tune in to learn the eight steps to building your Encore Career, as inspired by my good friend and mentor Mike Kim.   We'll dive deeper into these concepts: The eight steps of building a brand. The key difference between being an entrepreneur and working in corporate America. Two questions to ask yourself when starting your Encore Career. Mike Kim’s PB3. My journey towards building my Encore Career. Who I’ve helped through this journey and how.   Now, for some action steps: Get You Are The Brand by Mike Kim and Super Age by Bradley Shurman Download the free worksheet: Three Steps You Need for a More Productive Workday Take the Encore Career Clarity Quiz Connect with Me: LinkedIn Facebook   Please leave a Rating and Review: Since this podcast is new, I’m asking for Apple Podcasts reviews. Reviews help others discover and learn what Creating Your Encore Career is all about.   If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast to download it. I thank you so much for being here and I’ll see ya next time on Creating Your Encore Career. — Lynn   *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

I recently completed the Modern Elder Academy Seminar. It was an amazing experience. I want to take some time in this episode to share my initial reflections on it.   I’ve talked about The Modern Elder Academy in previous episodes, but for those who don’t know, it’s built upon the idea that, as we approach midlife, there are things we should continue doing with our careers. At about age 55, people start thinking of retiring but at that age, we’re only halfway through our adult life. People are living longer and healthier these days and living longer will be more expensive.   This is what the whole premise of this podcast and the concept of Encore Careers is based on. The Modern Elder Academy serves in this area as well. It was established as a residency-based program in Baja, Mexico and, since COVID required changing that, it is now an amazing virtual program.   There are video elements of the residential program, recorded sessions from thought leaders, some “stretch” elements like poetry and other media, and reflection pieces built in. Tune in to hear more about the Modern Elder Academy and my thoughts looking back on it.   We'll dive deeper into these concepts: What kind of content the Modern Elder Academy includes. Why reflection is so important. Different elements of the program. The flexibility of the program. The different transitions we go through in life. How to navigate transitions well. Why it’s important to have a sense of purpose.   Now, for some action steps: Look into the Modern Elder Academy Read Breaking the Age Code: How Your Beliefs About Aging Determine How Long and Well You Live by Becca Levy, From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life by Arthur C. Brooks, and Imaginable: How to See the Future Coming and Feel Ready for Anything - Even Things That Seem Impossible Today by Jane McGonigal Download the free worksheet: Three Steps You Need for a More Productive Workday Take the Encore Career Clarity Quiz Connect with Me: LinkedIn Facebook   Please leave a Rating and Review: Since this podcast is new, I’m asking for Apple Podcasts reviews. Reviews help others discover and learn what Creating Your Encore Career is all about.   If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast to download it. I thank you so much for being here and I’ll see ya next time on Creating Your Encore Career. — Lynn   *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

In this episode, I am talking with Galen Bingham of Kiln Global Coaching. Galen is a leadership trainer, Certified Executive Coach, and the host of the podcast, Whiskey, Jazz and Leadership.    He has 30 years of operating experience with Fortune 500 companies like Kraft Foods, Imperial Sugar and the Coca-Cola Company. Galen has coached or consulted with over 875 senior executives, CEOs and non-profit leaders across 7 countries.   I met Galen when we were both going through our coaching certification in Emotional Intelligence with Beyond EI. Having gone through this training, Galen and I both enjoy talking about self-awareness and how it’s related to leadership. We get into those topics in this episode. We also discuss how it can be hard for leaders to find the right words that have the most impact on the people they're leading.    Tune in to hear all of Galen’s great insights and knowledge on becoming great as a Leader.   We'll dive deeper into these concepts: Some of the themes of Galen’s podcast. How building a business is like playing jazz. How the primary skill of great leadership is self-awareness. Some of Galen’s best sales advice. The three levels and importance of listening. How Galen helps Leaders find the right “words” to express their intentions. The difference between development and training. How helping Leaders uncover their Big Purpose is both scary and enlightening. How Galen’s 8-year-old daughter gave him some of his best coaching! Now, for some action steps: Listen to Galen’s podcast: https://www.galenbingham.com/podcast/ Download the free worksheet: Three Steps You Need for a More Productive Workday Take the Encore Career Clarity Quiz Connect with Me: LinkedIn Facebook   Please leave a Rating and Review: Since this podcast is new, I’m asking for Apple Podcasts reviews. Reviews help others discover and learn what Creating Your Encore Career is all about.   If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast to download it. I thank you so much for being here and I’ll see ya next time on Creating Your Encore Career. — Lynn

Have you ever heard of 60 year career?   From age 1 to 20, we are in our learning stage. From age 21 to 80, we are earning. From age 81 to 100, we are in elderhood.    This looks very different from the way our parents lived their lives. Many of them retired at age 55 to 60. However, because people are living longer than ever nowadays, we may only be halfway through our lives when we turn 55. We must take some time to consider what we will do with all of the time we have left.   This isn’t just about Boomers. It will apply to everyone moving forward. So, let’s discuss the concept of the 60 year career.   In this episode, I discuss some ways you can change your mindset around and approach to aging. I provide some tips that help you understand why you’d want a 60 year career and how to make the most of it.   We'll dive deeper into these concepts: What a 60 year career looks like. How our world is changing. Why you would want a 60 year career. How your thoughts about aging can affect your lifespan. How to have a successful 60 year career. The importance of technology today.   Now, for some action steps: Read Breaking the Age Code: How Your Beliefs About Aging Determine How Long and Well You Live by Becca Levy Read From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life by Arthur C. Brooks Read Imaginable: How to See the Future Coming and Feel Ready for Anything - Even Things That Seem Impossible Today by Jane McGonigal Download the free worksheet: Three Steps You Need for a More Productive Workday Take the Encore Career Clarity Quiz Connect with Me: LinkedIn Facebook   Please leave a Rating and Review: Since this podcast is new, I’m asking for Apple Podcasts reviews. Reviews help others discover and learn what Creating Your Encore Career is all about.   If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast to download it. I thank you so much for being here and I’ll see ya next time on Creating Your Encore Career. — Lynn   *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

In this episode, we are talking to Jonathan Milligan about how he is helping entrepreneurs develop their businesses through training, coaching, and live events. I first worked with Jonathan when I was beginning the journey of starting my business. Now, I’m a member and a coach in his group coaching practice.  Today, Jonathan shares how he got started and how his business grew and developed. He will talk about how, after creating a successful business, he then moved on to a deeper question: “Am I making a difference, as well as making money?” Jonathan will also share how he discovered the importance of building relationships. He realized that they are just as important as providing knowledge. Related to this, Jonathan and I get into how he has added the elements of Live events and Group/Peer coaching to help people even more. He’ll talk about how he found that a key to creating impact was helping people feel heard as well as teaching them.   We'll dive deeper into these concepts: Jonathan’s business-building story. Why he began asking himself if he was truly making a difference. How he went from having a course to working with people. Why he likes the group coaching model and how he does it. How to put on a successful live event. Jonathan’s business-building roadmap. The “do this next” mindset.   Now, for some action steps: Learn more about “Your Message Matters” Live Event: https://www.marketyourmessage.com/ymm-live Check out the website for the Your Message Matters book: https://www.yourmessagemattersbook.com/ Dive into Market Your Message: https://www.marketyourmessage.com/ Download the free worksheet: Three Steps You Need for a More Productive Workday Take the Encore Career Clarity Quiz   Connect with Me: LinkedIn Facebook   Please leave a Rating and Review: Since this podcast is new, I’m asking for Apple Podcasts reviews. Reviews help others discover and learn what Creating Your Encore Career is all about. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast to download it. I thank you so much for being here and I’ll see ya next time on Creating Your Encore Career. — Lynn   *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Midlife is a time when things start to shift and change. Any moment of change brings an opportunity for reinvention and revitalization. What do you truly want out of your career and your life? This is what I have been exploring lately.  A few episodes ago, I discussed the making of the modern elder along with the book Wisdom at Work by Chip Conely. Chip is also the founder of the Modern Elder Academy (MEA), a program I have been going through myself.  MEA is on a mission to reframe midlife from a crisis to a calling. Its purpose is to help you find a renewed sense of purpose. MEA was founded as a social enterprise dedicated to offering people a place and the tools to navigate midlife and emerge refreshed, inspired, and better equipped to flourish in their next chapter.  In this episode, I discuss my experiences in the Modern Elder Academy.  We'll dive deeper into these concepts: What MEA entails. How my experience in MEA has been thus far. The many transitions we go through in midlife. Simple mindfulness techniques I’ve learned in MEA. What appreciative inquiry is. Why we need to shift our mindset about aging.   Now, for some action steps: Learn more about Modern Elder Academy Read Wisdom at Work, The Making Of A Modern Elder, By Chip Conely  Download the free worksheet: Three Steps You Need for a More Productive Workday Take the Encore Career Clarity Quiz   Connect with Me: LinkedIn Facebook   Please leave a Rating and Review: Since this podcast is new, I’m asking for Apple Podcasts reviews. Reviews help others discover and learn what Creating Your Encore Career is all about.   If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast to download it. I thank you so much for being here and I’ll see ya next time on Creating Your Encore Career. — Lynn   *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Scared of presenting and putting yourself in front of people? There are ways to alleviate your qualms when presenting – and it’s all about getting into the right mindset, telling better, more meaningful stories, and being your most authentic self. In this episode, we will be talking with Rick Davis of the Davis Presentation Group, whom I’ve known for several years. In fact, Rick helped me prepare for my first webinar and he taught me how to create engaging stories to help illustrate my content. He also provided me with key skills for presenting and connecting with an online audience. Rick is a speaker and trainer with a professional performance background. His engaging and interactive presentations help audiences retain the material presented, so they can overcome their fears, share more of who they truly are, and enjoy more of their personal and professional lives. Listen in to discover ways to CONNECT to positive sources, PLAY with ideas and interests that energize you and make you come alive, and PERFORM in the role you were always meant to portray! We'll dive deeper into these concepts: Lessons Rick learned from performing that apply to presentations Some common mistakes presenters make that keep them from getting results with their audience How can we tell better stories? Other types of services Rick offers Now, for some action steps: Download the free worksheet: Three Steps You Need for a More Productive Workday Take the self-assessment quiz. Connect with Rick Davis: Rick’s website: https://davispresentationgroup.com/ Rick’s email: rick@davispresentationgroup.com  Connect with Me: LinkedIn Facebook Please leave a Rating and Review: Since this podcast is new, I’m asking for Apple Podcasts reviews. Reviews help others discover and learn what Creating Your Encore Career is all about. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast to download it. I thank you so much for being here and I’ll see ya next time on Creating Your Encore Career. — Lynn *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com.

Transitioning from corporate America to starting your own business might require some calculated risks. It’s a matter of figuring out how you can transfer your skills and expertise and create your own structure so you can ultimately live a life of freedom and purpose. For 26 years, Dan Cockerell has been creating magic for other people being the VP of Magic Kingdom – until he finally decided to create magic for himself. He left Disney and started his own business to help his clients spread the magic to other people’s lives. In this episode, Dan Cockerell talks about how he made the transition and how he transferred his skills, knowledge, and expertise from the hospitality business to the consulting world.  We'll dive deeper into these concepts: Dan’s journey starting his business What was different between corporate life and independent work The mindset that an entrepreneur needs How does he go about doing Customer Discovery Now, for some action steps: Download the free worksheet: Three Steps You Need for a More Productive Workday Take the self-assessment quiz. Connect with Dan Cockerell: Dan Cockerell’s email: Dan@Cockerellconsulting.com   Cockerell Consulting Group Dan’s book: How’s the Culture in Your Kingdom? Connect with Me: LinkedIn Facebook Please leave a Rating and Review: Since this podcast is new, I’m asking for Apple Podcasts reviews. Reviews help others discover and learn what Creating Your Encore Career is all about. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast to download it. I thank you so much for being here and I’ll see ya next time on Creating Your Encore Career. — Lynn *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com.

Have you ever had someone, at work or in your personal life, come up to you and ask if you have a minute? Do you start with giving them directions?  Most people have a default or go-to mode when someone brings a problem or an issue to them, almost like having a tool belt around your waist. And so, when someone brings a situation to you, what is the tool you’re most likely to pull out?  Having a coach can accelerate your progress in creating your encore career. While coaching and being coached is simple, it can take a lifetime to master. Helping people think through the problem is usually a better move – and that's essentially what coaching is about. In today’s episode, I am delighted to once again have executive coaches, Lori Glander and Rena Gainey, as they share their insights from several years of coaching and developing leaders.  We'll dive deeper into these concepts: What coaching is and how it is different from giving direction or advice Coaching is accessible to anyone. A demonstration of the “Simple Coaching Process” with me as the coachee so you can see how it works. (I actually made progress on my goal during this coaching conversation.) Now, for some action steps: Download the free worksheet: Three Steps You Need for a More Productive Workday Take the self-assessment quiz. Rena’s Contact information: Renagainey.com arise2LEAD.com rgainey425@gmail.com  Lori’s Contact information: linkedin.com/in/lori-glander-70056228 Connect with Me: LinkedIn Facebook Please leave a Rating and Review: Since this podcast is new, I’m asking for Apple Podcasts reviews. Reviews help others discover and learn what Creating Your Encore Career is all about. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast to download it. I thank you so much for being here and I’ll see ya next time on Creating Your Encore Career. — Lynn *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com.

As Boomers, we have to reinvent ourselves as companies themselves need to reinvent themselves. And one of the most effective ways to do that is to pull together different pieces of ourselves to create some value that we can bring to the table. Today, we’re talking with John Tarnoff who had a long career in the entertainment business. After his tech startup went bust, he decided to go back to school to earn a Master’s degree in Spiritual Psychology – a branch of behavioral psychology that focuses on self-responsibility and self-forgiveness as pathways to healing and change.  Now, fifteen years later, as a career coach, author, and speaker, his mission is to support professionals over 50 – to redefine, build and sustain second-act careers beyond traditional retirement. John wrote a book on this called Boomer Reinvention, How To Create Your Dream Career Over 50. We'll dive deeper into these concepts: Some myths around Boomer workers Why freelance work can be a great fit Why you need to find a tribe or network Why even with a W-2 job, you should think of yourself as a freelancer The importance of patience and persistence in working independently Now, for some action steps: Download the free worksheet: Three Steps You Need for a More Productive Workday Grab a copy of Boomer Reinvention, How To Create Your Dream Career Over 50 Check out John’s Website John also co-hosts a LinkedIn Live show and podcast called: “The Second Act Show” Take Lynn’s Encore Career Clarity Quiz Connect with Me: LinkedIn Facebook Please leave a Rating and Review: Since this podcast is new, I’m asking for Apple Podcasts reviews. Reviews help others discover and learn what Creating Your Encore Career is all about. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast to download it. I thank you so much for being here and I’ll see ya next time on Creating Your Encore Career. — Lynn *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com.

Do you want to do what you love while earning from multiple income streams? Having multiple income streams is possible with a Portfolio Career. It also allows you to reduce the risk if one income stream doesn't work out. In today’s episode, we talk with Steve Preston about creating a portfolio career. Following a very successful management career, Steve Preston took redundancy in 2001 when his company relocated. Steve made a defining career and life choice not to let an employer control his future.  Steve is a leading Career Coach, Internationally acclaimed Author, Speaker, Creator of Breakthrough Career & Personal Development Online Courses, Broadcaster, and Thought Leader on Portfolio Careers. Recognized as ‘The Career Catalyst’ ®, Steve is living proof of what can be achieved whether you wish to progress your career, change career at 30, or even start a new career at 50 or 60 – as he has successfully coached many of his clients to do! We'll dive deeper into these concepts: A blended working lifestyle The 3 P’s: passion, pleasure, and profit Why the massive increase in interest in a portfolio career The evolutionary process of a portfolio career Distinguishing factors in a portfolio career Now, for some action steps: Check out Steve’s online course  Visit Steve Preston’s main website  Email Steve at steve@steveprestonthecareercatalyst.com  Read Steve Preston’s books Download the free worksheet: Three Steps You Need for a More Productive Workday Lynn’s Encore Career Clarity Quiz Connect with Me: LinkedIn Facebook Please leave a Rating and Review: Since this podcast is new, I’m asking for Apple Podcasts reviews. Reviews help others discover and learn what Creating Your Encore Career is all about. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast to download it. I thank you so much for being here and I’ll see ya next time on Creating Your Encore Career. — Lynn *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com.

Did you know that entrepreneurs actually decline between their 30’s and 50s?  Most people assume that the more successful they are, they're less susceptible to becoming irrelevant later in life. The truth is, the greater our achievements are in our early life and the greater attachment we have to them, the more we notice how we’re not performing quite as well as we used to.  In this episode, I’ll be sharing some insights from the books of Arthur C. Brooks, where he proposes that professional decline can come much sooner than you think. We also talk about how you can transition to your role using crystallized intelligence over fluid intelligence and get the most out of your encore career.  We'll dive deeper into these concepts: A brief background about Arthur C. Brooks The contrast between poets and historians The difference between fluid intelligence and crystallized intelligence The trap of achievement using fluid intelligence Transition to roles using crystallized intelligence Re-imagining how you are keeping score Now, for some action steps: Grab a copy of From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life by Arthur C. Brooks Read: Atlantic Article on Professional Decline by Arthur C. Brooks Lynn’s Encore Career Clarity Quiz Download the free worksheet: Three Steps You Need for a More Productive Workday Connect with Me: LinkedIn Facebook Please leave a Rating and Review: Since this podcast is new, I’m asking for Apple Podcasts reviews. Reviews help others discover and learn what Creating Your Encore Career is all about. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast to download it. I thank you so much for being here and I’ll see ya next time on Creating Your Encore Career. — Lynn *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

What do modern elders bring to the table? Contrary to stereotypes of older workers being poor performers and resistant to change, among many myths out there, modern elders have a lot more to offer than most people think. In this episode, I’m doing a review of the book, “Wisdom at Work: The Making of a Modern Elder” by Chip Conley, which has been instrumental in my thinking about an encore career.  Working from his own experience, Chip ran a boutique hotel company for over 24 years before selling it in the early 2000s. With his extensive experience in the hospitality industry, Chip soon became a mentor to the CEO of Airbnb and, eventually, its employees, who were only half of Chip’s age. Without knowledge of the technology side of business, Chip was also open to learning more about the things he needed to learn. Whether you’re still figuring out what to do in the next phase of your life, or you’re already transitioning to a new career, take insights from what I’m going to be sharing with you today. Be open to growth, hold on to curiosity, and get energized for the second half of your life!  We'll dive deeper into these concepts: Moving from a knowledge worker to a wisdom worker What an elder could bring to the table What modern elders need to do  Don’t retire, but rewire Looking for examples of people who grew in their second half of life Start with making the world better for five people Myths and stereotypes of older workers  The digital quotient Now, for some action steps: Download the free worksheet: Three Steps You Need for a More Productive Workday Grab the book Wisdom at Work: The Making of a Modern Elder by Chip Conley  Check out Modern Elder Academy Take the Encore Career Clarity Quiz Connect with Me: LinkedIn Facebook Please leave a Rating and Review: Since this podcast is new, I’m asking for Apple Podcasts reviews. Reviews help others discover and learn what Creating Your Encore Career is all about. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast to download it. I thank you so much for being here and I’ll see ya next time on Creating Your Encore Career. — Lynn *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Making the leap from being a Corporate Leader and Expert into becoming a Solopreneur can be daunting – but the rewards are great. You can work when you want, where you want, and do the work you love.  And so, how do you transition from being your corporate job to becoming a Silver Entrepreneur? What are the skills that you can take with you and what new skills do you need to learn and develop? In this episode, I’m speaking with business and executive coach Marcia Erickson from the Action Coaching Group. She shares some great insights into the key things leaders need to learn, do, and develop as they’re transitioning into a whole new career. Marcia coaches business leaders and entrepreneurs as a trusted advisor and sounding board. We'll dive deeper into these concepts: The international dynamic of working with other coaches from around the world Key things that leaders need to learn, do, or develop The differences and similarities among coaches around the world Transitioning from corporate work to independent work Creating new routines and being accountable to yourself Finding your target market Coaching multiple businesses Coaching comes down to asking questions and listening Skill sets she had to learn as a coach How to fit into a new and remote environment Now, for some action steps: Download the free worksheet: Three Steps You Need for a More Productive Workday Follow Marcia on Marcia Erickson - Business and Executive Coach - ActionCOACH Business Coaching | LinkedIn and Actioncoach Marcia Erickson - Facebook Check out Upcoming Events - ActionCOACH Take the Encore Career Clarity Quiz Connect with Me: LinkedIn Facebook Please leave a Rating and Review: Since this podcast is new, I’m asking for Apple Podcasts reviews. Reviews help others discover and learn what Creating Your Encore Career is all about. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast to download it. I thank you so much for being here and I’ll see ya next time on Creating Your Encore Career. — Lynn *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com