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You’re 50. Not Dead. Let’s Figure Out What the Hell Is Next.
You’re 50. Not Dead. Let’s Figure Out What the Hell Is Next.
What if wanting something different at 50 isn’t a midlife crisis?
Maybe it’s a midlife awakening.
In the first episode of The Intentional Next Act, I’m talking about why I no longer believe leaving corporate should be the goal, why your 9-to-5 might actually be one of your greatest assets, and why changing your mind about what comes next is not failure.
After 28 years in corporate America, I built my coaching business on the side and left at 50 with savings, clients, and a plan. Entrepreneurship taught me something I didn’t expect:
Corporate isn’t the enemy. And entrepreneurship isn’t the promised land.
In this episode, we’re talking about:
Why “starting over” after 50 is complete bullshit
Why I believe in building before you bounce
Using your paycheck to create options instead of escaping too soon
Why your next act can include a career, business, consulting, or a big fat AND
Redefining what success looks like in this stage of life