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In this episode of Empowered Over 50, Miriam Bulcher interviews Shar Hermanson, who shares her journey of making significant career changes after the age of 50. They discuss the challenges and opportunities that come with transitioning careers, the importance of personal branding, and the impact of self-awareness and positivity in professional growth.

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Chapters

00:00
Navigating Career Changes Over 50

05:41
The Impact of Personal Branding

10:08
Finding Purpose After 50

14:26
Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Change

21:05
The Importance of Self-Awareness

28:12
Staying Positive in Challenging Times

32:29
The Realities of Leadership

37:45
Advice for Women Seeking Career Changes

Takeaways

• Career changes over 50 can be challenging but rewarding.
• Personal branding is essential for professional growth.
• Finding purpose after 50 can lead to impactful community work.
• Overcoming self-doubt is crucial for career advancement.
• Self-awareness helps in recognizing strengths and weaknesses.
• Staying positive during tough times can foster growth.
• Leadership roles come with unique challenges and responsibilities.
• Networking and seeking mentorship are vital for career transitions.
• It's okay to feel fear; just take action anyway.
• Embracing change can lead to unexpected opportunities.

titles

• Empowered Transitions: Career Changes After 50
• Redefining Success: Women Over 50 in Leadership
• The Power of Personal Branding at Any Age
• Overcoming Fear: Embracing Change After 50

Sound Bites

• "It's time for me to share this with others."
• "You have to be your own advocate."
• "You have to manage your manager."
• "You can see people who identify this as an opportunity."
• "It's okay to stop on things."
• "You can always job shadow somebody."
• "You just have to do it scared."
• "You don't die when you go to a job interview."
• "The only thing standing between you and your dreams is fear."

keywords career change, women over 50, personal branding, self-awareness, leadership, overcoming self-doubt, positivity, community impact, professional growth, empowerment

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