How Successful People Master Career Changes After 50

Is it possible to master a career change after 50, even if you haven’t touched your resume or LinkedIn in years? In this week’s episode, I sit down with executive career coach Lorraine Rise to explore exactly that. It’s a conversation designed for anyone who feels stuck or irrelevant in midlife but still wants work that lights them up.

“How Successful People Master Career Changes After 50” features Lorraine’s step-by-step strategies to transform your career story even if your last big update happened back when MySpace was trending. We discuss owning your resume gaps, crafting a LinkedIn profile that stands out, and networking in ways that feel natural. If the question “Am I still relevant?” has been nagging you, you’ll find both tactical advice and a big dose of inspiration to help you confidently launch your next chapter.

What You’ll Learn:

1. How to Turn a Career Gap Into Resume Gold
   Lorraine shares her favorite phrase and approach for honestly (and powerfully) explaining career breaks on your resume.
2. Why LinkedIn Is Your Modern Cover Letter
   Discover exactly how LinkedIn should complement (not copy) your resume, and why your personality belongs front and center.
3. Networking That Feels as Simple as Making Friends
   Get Lorraine’s best mindset shift for turning networking from cringeworthy to kindergarten easy and why it opens more doors at every stage.
4. Salary Confidence: Advocating for Your Worth
   Learn why most midlife job seekers undervalue themselves, and how to confidently negotiate for the pay you deserve.
5. When and Why to Hire a Career Coach
   How to spot “stuck” versus needing clarity, and the life-changing value an executive coach can bring when you’re ready to pivot but don’t know how.

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