“I am impressed with the midlife crisis.” We’re thrilled to welcome Lauren Zander, CEO and founder of the Handel Group, back to Hotter Than Ever. As a life coach, whose coaching technique, the Handel Method, has been taught at MIT, Stanford Business School, and to the likes of CEOs and celebrities, Lauren is no stranger to helping her clients navigate through midlife crises. Yet when Lauren experienced a midlife crisis of her own, it rocked her to her core ways that she could have never anticipated.

Join us for a candid and introspective conversation as Erin and Lauren share their personal midlife crisis journeys, what they learned in the aftermath, and how they rebuilt their lives and relationships into something more authentic and profound. We discuss:

1. Breaking stereotypes and why midlife crises are sexy and liberating for women—not just men
2. How the ending of their respective marriages ignited Lauren and Erin’s midlife transformations
3. Reconstructing your identity after a long marriage
4. Discerning true friendships and gaining clarity on what you need out of relationships
5. Coming out on the other side of a midlife crisis—embracing self-honesty, listening to your body, and focusing on what’s most important
6. Discovering the beauty in rebuilding a life, relationships, and aspirations with deeper significance and alignment

OUR GUEST: Lauren Zander is the Founder and CEO of Handel Group®, a renowned life coaching company. She's the creator of The Handel Method®, taught in over 35 world-class institutions like MIT, NYU, and Stanford Graduate School of Business. Lauren is the creator of Inner.U: Learn to Human Better®, the online coaching course that teaches the entirety of The Handel Method. With two decades of coaching experience, Lauren has empowered countless clients, including top executives from companies like Vogue and AOL. She's also authored "Maybe It’s You," a practical guide to achieving your life goals. Lauren's expertise has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, and more.

Want more Lauren Zander? Find her coaching company online at https://www.handelgroup.com/ and follow her on:

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