🌱 Feeling restless after years of success? This episode is for you — midlife reinvention doesn’t have to be scary.
John Suzuki sits down with Shelley McIntyre, a reinvention partner who helps midlife professionals step out of their corporate identities and into meaningful second-act careers. Together, they explore what it means to hear the “little voice,” rebuild curiosity, and make courageous transitions without fear and doubt taking over. Whether you’re exploring consulting, creative work, entrepreneurship, or a personal pivot, this episode delivers grounded, compassionate guidance for reinventing your next chapter.
Inside this conversation, you’ll learn:
1. Why you must stop ignoring the “little voice” — and what it’s trying to tell you. 2. How to explore new passions safely while still employed. 3. How curiosity and imagination get crushed — and how to reignite them. 4. The story-driven method Shelley uses to uncover true identity and core values. 5. Why reinvention is a layered process, not a dramatic leap. 6. The growing importance of human skills, community, and empathy in the age of AI.
đź’ˇ Key Takeaways:
1. Follow curiosity in small, manageable moments — it compounds over time. 2. Ask 10 people: “When I’m at my best, what am I like?” to reveal your essence. 3. Your corporate mask is not your identity — it can be safely peeled back. 4. Reinvention requires both safety and support; choose your circle wisely. 5. Human connection is becoming more valuable as technology accelerates.
Connect with Shelly McIntyre:Â 1. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burnthemapcoaching/ 2. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-mcintyre/Â 3. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BurntheMapCoachingÂ
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