Smooth Career Change: Over 40 | Midlife Professionals | Aspiring Coaches, Speakers, Authors | Entrepreneurs

Maybe you have heard this phrase as I have on many occasions, "your network equals your net-worth."

This is indeed true in many ways and according to my guest on this episode of the podcast, you can network your way to a smooth career change.

These are not exactly the words he used, but as you listen you will hear the theme emerging.

My guest is Tom Henrickson, co-author of the book: Crack The Career Code. He used this interview to walk us through how we too can make the transition from where we are to where we want to be.

I've been asked this question several times, "how do you engage your audience" or another version, "how do you keep your audience engaged?"

I wish I had an easy answer or wish there was an easy answer. Even though there might not be an easy answer, I believe there are simple solutions. [Read More...]

One of the challenges of some people when it comes to changing careers is that they are fearful of disrupting what they have going for them for something that is questionable.

They are somehow looking for some kind of reassurance that this transition will not be the biggest mistake of their lives. What they have is what pays the bills and put food on the table.

This is understandable. Change on a whole is scary. It is unpredictable. There are no guarantees as it’s true about all aspects of life. This latter point is one that we need to remind ourselves of.

This is where the tension arises. There’s that part of them that wants to do something else - that which they really love to do - and the other part is asking for reassurance that it is the right decision to make the change.

In this episode, our guest Erin Casey, shares with us one of the options that is still hands down one of the best ways to position yourself as an expert but also to get your message out there. She also share several ways on how you could monetize your writing.

Here are three very important take-aways from the interview that you want to make sure you get:

1. Write. Don’t just think about it, do it.
2. Start getting your message out there. This is one way to hone your craft.
3. Let people know what you are doing. They will become your extra ears and eyes. Look for opportunities in unexpected places. Don’t get so single tracked into thinking this is the only way to do it.

To experience a successful career change you will have to become intentional, roll up your proverbial sleeve and take action.

 

In this episode I share an experimentation on the releasing of podcast episodes.

You will hear me talk also about the following:

• why I journal and the format I use
• my recent rejections or as I like to say, feedback and "not yet"
• why I'm a speaker first
• wanting to get to 50 reviews and who have been helping so far and how you too can help
• and more ...

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So many people that I've spoken with over the years feel stuck where they are simply because they do not have clarity to make a career change.

Clarity is one of the most important aspects to personal or business success.

The question is, "how do you gain clarity to make a career change?" "Is there a formula that's available for one to use to gain clarity?"

These are only a few of the questions that people have when it comes to gaining clarity. It's essential for them to make a career change in alignment with who they are and the skills they possess.

In this episode, our guest - Mike McRitchie sheds light on this subject.

Here are just a sampling of what you'll hear as you listen to this episode:

Find a career that:

• aligns with your strengths
• is more meaningful to this stage of your life
• allows you to learn and grow
• satisfies your soul

Signs you need a career change:

• everyday is like a Monday
• your work performance is taking a "beating"
• you are bored at work
• your workday seems longer than weekend days
• feeling lost
• feeling like you are wasting your life away

Why some people remain in a career that's unfulfilling:

• change is scary
• you are comfortable
• fear of the unknown
• feeling inadequate
• fear of rejection in new relationships

3-Steps to successful career transition

• Step 1 - Connect with people who are in the career you are thinking of and have conversations with them
• Step 2 - Get your financial house in order
• Step 3 - Get supportive network in place starting with your close family members such as your spouse if you have one
• Step 4 - Test out the "waters" ... see how you could make a change without major disruptions especially financially

Here's a brief bio of Mike McRitchie:

Mike is someone who has maintained his sanity through job changes and constant reinvention in the turbulent telecom industry.  He's experienced the highest highs of self fulfillment - working for a company that truly cared about its employees.  And then the lowest lows as the company he loved came crashing down as the business model became no longer viable - driven by industry change.

Over the years he's been both an employee and independent contractor.  And he's recently started a part time side hustle resume writing and career coaching business that has connected with his audience and has grown rapidly.

He's taken risks early in his career and is doing the same now - 20+ years into his telecom career.

To him and his clients, life is a journey that must be experienced.  Why waste your life doing your time, waiting for retirement?  When you could be creating an impact by pursuing your passions and creating a life of purpose.

Many people who are considering a career change especially the over 40 age group, do have a lot more to take into consideration than those who are younger. One of the concerns is whether or not this could be done without losing out on too much of the life they currently enjoy.

There's not an easy 1,2,3 solution to this dilemma as they see it. Granted it might not be one but they see it as one.

Helping them navigate this transition can be quite challenging.

In this episode, our guest - Robert Dickie, President of Crown, shares some insightful, practical and thoughtful approaches one can take to normalize the fear surrounding the topic of changing careers.

According to Career Builders, three of the hottest careers in 2017 are Information Technology, Healthcare and Sales.   Some people will see these findings and immediately feel the urge to update their resumes and position themselves as experts in those areas.    Others who may not have the qualification will find a way to become qualified so that they can go after these hottest careers.   There are still others who may remain in these careers becasue of the prediction of "career security" and the posibiility of making a very generous income because of the supply / demand equation.   How do you know whether or not you should join the pack and go after one of these careers? How do you decide if you should make this a goal of yours and put caution to the wind and "sign up?"

Helping You Quickly Craft Your Dream Into Reality One Show At A Time S.M.O.O.T.H Career Change Online Radio Podcast Kingsley Grant Online Radio Host   facebook   twitter   google+   linkedin My contention that a career change could save your life is implied in the following study. According to the American Psychological Association, chronic stress is linked to the six leading causes of death: heart disease, cancer, lung ailments, accidents, cirrhosis of the liver and suicide. And more than 75 percent of all physician office visits are for stress-related ailments and complaints. (Mar 21, 2014) Imagine, one or more of these stress related death could [...]

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