Not Finished Yet

Most people don’t suddenly wake up lost.
They drift.

In this episode of Not Finished Yet, I sit down with executive coach, strategist, bestselling author and leadership expert Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer for a powerful conversation about why so many successful people quietly lose direction — even when life looks successful on the outside.

Dr. Cynthia has spent more than 30 years working with leaders, executives and organisations at the highest levels of business, helping people recognise the hidden patterns that slowly pull them away from purpose, clarity and alignment.

Her message is simple but powerful:
High performers don’t usually fail.
They drift.

In this conversation we explore:

• Why successful people still feel disconnected
• The hidden signs of “drift”
• Burnout vs loss of direction
• Leadership, identity and purpose
• Why people stay stuck too long
• Fear, ambition and self-awareness
• Small daily decisions that change your future
• The power of the 7-Minute Pivot™

We also dive into:

• The emotional cost of drift
• How drift affects relationships, confidence and health
• Why high performers struggle to slow down and reflect
• How to interrupt autopilot and reclaim direction
• Why reinvention starts with honesty, not dramatic change

This episode is for anyone who has ever thought:
“Everything looks fine… so why does something feel off?”

🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCAST
Not Finished Yet is a new podcast exploring reinvention, career change, purpose, identity and life transitions. Through honest conversations with guests from different backgrounds, we explore what happens when people decide they’re not done growing, changing or becoming. This is not my first podcast — but this one is the most personal.

📘 About Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer
Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer is a Board-Certified Executive Coach, Human Capital Strategist and bestselling author with over 30 years of leadership experience. She is the creator of Stop Drifting: The Discipline of Direction™ and the 7-Minute Pivot™, helping ambitious people regain clarity, purpose and intentional direction in life and work.

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Feeling stuck in your career—even when everything looks goodon paper?

In this episode of Not Finished Yet, we’re joined bycareer coach and strategist Julia Toothacre, who has spent over a decade helping high-performing professionals take control of their careers and stop waiting for permission.

Julia shares her powerful Control Your Careerframework—designed to help you gain clarity, build confidence, and take intentional action without burning out.

We dive into:

👉 You don’t needpermission. You need a plan.

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Not Finished Yet is a podcast for people who know they’ve got more to give—moregrowth, more direction, and more to come.

Why do so many people feel busy… but unfulfilled?

In this episode of Not Finished Yet, we sit down withScott Maderer, founder of Inspired Stewardship and an expert in helping peoplemove from simply working… to living their true calling.

With over 30 years in education, Scott shares why mostpeople stay stuck—not because they lack time, but because they lack clarity andself-understanding.

We explore:

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your nextmove—this episode will help you see things differently.

👉 The life you wantstarts with understanding who you are.

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Are you feeling overlooked, stuck, or wondering if it’s toolate to start again?

In this powerful episode of Not Finished Yet, we sitdown with entrepreneur and founder of Over 50 Pros, Sherman Mohr, who faced 82 job rejections at the age of 52—and turned that breaking point into amission to help others reinvent themselves.

We dive deep into:

👉 You’re not too late.You’re just getting started.

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What happens when you achieve everything you set out to… and it still doesn’t feel right?

In this episode of Not Finished Yet, I sit down with Kate Kayaian—author, speaker, and former professional cellist turned leadership strategist—to explore a reality many high achievers face but rarely talk about.

Kate built a successful career performing at the highest level, only to realise that success and fulfilment aren’t always the same thing. What followed wasn’t about starting over—but about stepping back, reassessing, and redefining what success really means.

We talk about identity, purpose, and the quiet moment when you realise the life you’ve built might not be the one you truly want.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why success can stop feeling aligned
• The hidden pressure high achievers carry

When it’s time to reassess your life and career

• Why reinvention is often misunderstood
• The 3 R’s: Re-Assess, Re-Define, Re-Ignite
• How to move forward without losing everything you’ve built

If you’ve ever felt stuck, unfulfilled, or unsure about what comes next—this conversation will resonate.

🎙️ Not Finished Yet is a podcast for people who know there’s more to come—more growth, more change, and more chapters to write.

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Kates Website - https://katekayaian.com/

What happens when you reach the top… and realise it’s not what you thought?

In this episode of Not Finished Yet, Mark Kennedy speaks with Nandita Mahadevan, a former C-suite executive who walked away from a successful career, a long-term marriage, and the identity she spent decades building — to start again in her 40s.

This is an honest conversation about burnout, perimenopause, pressure, and the hidden struggles of high achievers. Nandita shares what it really takes to stop performing, reclaim your identity, and build a life that actually feels aligned.

If you’re navigating change, questioning success, or thinking about your next chapter — this episode will challenge and inspire you.

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AI is changing the world faster than anything we’ve seen before.From driverless taxis to automated customer service… entire industries are being disrupted.I recently experienced this first-hand in Los Angeles—getting into a fully driverless taxi. No driver. No control. Just AI.And it worked.So the real question is:👉 What happens to the millions of drivers around the world?👉 What happens to office jobs, retail, and professional careers?👉 And more importantly… what should YOU do next?In this video, we break down:✔️ The jobs already being replaced by AI✔️ Why this shift is happening faster than expected✔️ The industries most at risk over the next 10 years✔️ The biggest opportunities emerging right now✔️ The best types of businesses to start in the AI economy✔️ How to future-proof your career (even if you're 40, 50 or 60+)This isn’t about fear.It’s about understanding where the world is going—and how to stay ahead of it.💡 Key TakeawayThe future doesn’t belong to job titles.It belongs to people who can adapt, learn, and create value.🔔 Subscribe for more content on:AI and the future of workBusiness ideas and opportunitiesLeadership and career growth#AIjobsfuture#artificialintelligencjobsjobs replaced by AI, future of work 2026, AI business ideas, how to adapt to AI, careers at risk AI, automation jobs, starting a business AI, driverless cars future, AI economy, retraining workforce AI

Is it ever too late to start a business?

For years, we’ve been told entrepreneurship is for the young — but that’s no longer true. More people than ever are starting businesses in their 40s, 50s, and beyond… and in many cases, they’re more successful because of it.

In this video, I break down why later-life entrepreneurship is growing, the advantages experience gives you, and how you can turn decades of knowledge into a profitable and meaningful business.

I also share insights into:

• Why experience beats guesswork in business
• The best types of businesses to start later in life
• How to turn your career into a consultancy or advisory role
• Why purpose becomes more important than profit
• How technology has made starting easier than ever

If you’ve ever thought “Is it too late for me?” — this video is for you.

The truth is, you’re not starting from scratch… you’re starting from experience.

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There’s a moment in many careers that doesn’t get talked about enough.It usually happens after 15, 20… sometimes 30 years.And it starts with a simple question:“Is this really it?”Not because things are going badly.But because something no longer feels quite right.That moment is often the beginning of a second act.I’ve shared some thoughts on this — both in a short video and article.Because for many people, the most interesting chapter doesn’t come first.It comes later.🎥 Watch the video #NotFinishedYet #CareerReinvention #SecondAct #CareerChange #MidlifeCareer #FutureOfWork

Many careers follow a predictable path — education, progression, stability. But after 20 or 25 years, many professionals begin asking a different question:Is this really how I want to spend the next 20 years of my working life?In this video we explore five signs that it might be time to reinvent your career, start a second act, or rethink how you use your experience.Whether you’re considering a career change after 40, starting a second career after redundancy, or thinking about building a consultancy or business later in life, this video will help you reflect on the signals that it might be time for something new.This topic is also at the heart of the Not Finished Yet podcast, which shares real stories of people who reinvented their careers, businesses, and lives later in life.Because the truth is — experience is not the end of opportunity.Sometimes it’s the beginning of the most interesting chapter.In this video we cover• Signs it may be time for a career change• Why many people reinvent their careers after 40• How experience can become the foundation for a second career• The psychology of starting again• Why the second half of your career might be your most excitingSubscribe for more content onCareer reinventionSecond careersStarting a business later in lifeMidlife career changeProfessional reinventionAbout the PodcastNot Finished Yet is a documentary-style podcast sharing stories of people who reinvented their careers and lives after 40.If you have a story of starting again, we’d love to hear from you.Hashtags (important for YouTube SEO)#CareerChange#CareerChangeAfter40#SecondCareer#MidlifeCareer#CareerReinvention#ProfessionalGrowth#NotFinishedYet#FutureOfWork