203: Making Transitions at Any Age

Creating Your Encore Career

Ever felt the ground shift beneath your feet during a pivotal life transition? Ever tried to find your compass while tossed around in the tumultuous seas of career reinvention? These moments, which Bruce Feiler refers to as 'life quakes' in his book "Life is in the Transitions: Mastering Change at Any Age," can last up to five years and can drastically alter the course of our lives. Join us as we delve into these nonlinear journeys and discuss ways to reclaim agency during such transformative times.

In our quest for finding meaningful work in our post-career world—what we like to call 'The Search'—we often encounter the daunting task of reimagining the American Dream. But worry not, for we're here to explore this uncharted territory together. As the concept of career reinvention becomes increasingly popular, we'll discuss the importance of gathering a diverse range of life stories and experiences. And remember, the path to transition and reinvention isn't always strewn with roses, but we've got a treasure trove of resources to help you embark on this exciting journey. So, tune in and let's navigate these life transitions with renewed ease and confidence, irrespective of where you are in life.

We'll dive deeper into these concepts:

• The changing nature of life transitions
• Navigating collective and individual life quakes and reclaiming agency in changes
• The search' for meaningful work and reimagining the American dream
• Gathering life stories and career reinvention resources
• Seven tools for navigating transitions

Now, for some action steps:

• Check out Bruce Feiler’s books:

• Life Is in the Transitions: Mastering Change at Any Age

• The Search: Finding Meaningful Work in a Post-Career World

• To get started on Your Encore journey, sign up for my resource: 5 Key Questions to Ask Yourself if You Want a Successful Mindset

My Resources:

A quick guide to help you get started on your Encore Journey

encorecareermindset.com

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— Lynn

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