Executive Encore: Women Remastering Life and Work - 40s, 50s, 60s, and Beyond

Executive Encore: Women Remastering Life and Work - 40s, 50s, 60s, and Beyond

As women approach their 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond, they reach a pivotal juncture. They can opt to stay engaged in their careers or step back, or focus on leisure, community, or social causes. The array of choices before them has never been broader. They are remastering their lives and work! Are you an entrepreneur, executive, or professional contemplating your next step? Join Executive Encore Coach, Patricia Muir, weekly as she imparts insights gleaned from three decades in Fortune 500 consulting and interviews with women and thought leaders on discovering fulfillment at any age.

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July 25, 2025 25 mins

Are you ready to define your next adventure?

I'm thrilled to feature Shannon Skinner, the acclaimed expert in creativity and inspired living. Shannon shares her insights on unlocking your creative potential, introduces her new book "Your Whispering Heart", and announces her 2026 tours for incredible women’s experiences in Italy, where adventure meets connection. 🌟

Executive Encore is the podcast that empowers women leaders to turn...

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This episode of Executive Encore features the inspiring Kerstin Schulze, actress, wellness expert, and founder of Party and Diet.

With humour, authenticity, and insights focused on longevity and reinvention, Kerstin is a leading voice on embracing midlife as your most powerful chapter.

Kerstin shares her story of reinvention, proving that the best chapter of your life can start today. From debunking the “bouncing back” myth to her em...

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Join us in this enlightening episode as Jennifer Christensen and I explore the transformative power of self-awareness, the courage behind radical honesty, and the essential foundation that contributes to growth and lasting fulfillment in your Executive Encore. Discover actionable insights and real-life examples to help you unlock your potential and create a life aligned with your values and purpose.#SelfAwareness #RadicalHonesty #P...

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Today, I introduce a woman who knows a thing or two about navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship.

Tina Brigley is a former teacher turned business strategist and coach. Tina has helped countless aspiring women entrepreneurs ditch the hustle and transform from feeling overwhelmed to building aligned, profitable businesses.

After achieving multi-7-figure success for herself, Tina uncovered the hard truth about chasing quic...

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How can healing become your most powerful leadership tool?


In this episode, we delve into the transformative connection between healing and professional growth.


Join us as we explore how prioritizing your well-being can unlock clarity, resilience, and purpose, empowering you to approach personal leadership by embracing healing.

Whether you’re stepping into entrepreneurship, scaling your business, or exploring other meaningf...

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Reclaim Personal Love for Fulfillment with Clara Lucia Jaramillo-Carrier

Are you out there, crushing it in your life and work, ticking all the boxes of success, yet feeling... oddly unfulfilled? What if the reason is not burnout, perfectionism, or people-pleasing, but losing touch with yourself?

Join me and Clara Lucia Jaramillo-Carrier as we uncover the real crisis for high-achieving women business owners, executives, and profession...

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Naima’s story is one of perseverance, growth, and empowerment, and you will leave wanting more!

Naima Spencer is a strategic mindset coach dedicated to helping professionals overcome challenges and thrive in life and work. She shares her powerful vision for what is possible and actionable tips for shifting your mindset, building resilience, reclaiming your personal power, rewriting your story, and creating the reality you desire. Sh...

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Drawing on her expertise in psychology, Feminine Energetics, and a passion for personal growth, Kelly offers a fresh approach that challenges traditional masculine success models. She helps women work smarter, not harder, by tapping into their unique energetic blueprints to thrive without 60-hour workweeks.

An international best-selling author and mentor, Kelly shares insights and strategies tailored to women entrepreneurs, executiv...

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Wellness is a lifelong journey, but each decade brings its own unique challenges and opportunities.

Join us as we explore how women can thrive in their 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond.

My guest, Kayla and I discuss reframing self-care as we age, viewing fitness as a long-term investment ("muscle is your body’s retirement plan"), and **leveraging emerging tools like GLP-1 peptides during perimenopause, menopause, and post-m...

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Meet my extraordinary guest, Dr. Taryn Fletcher, a coach, author, educator, TEDx speaker, and mom of three. Her mission? To empower 1 million humans to boldly pivot into leadership, do work that matters, and create inclusive and joyful workplaces. Today, Taryn helps Closet Changemakers™ pivot into their most meaningful work through her Brave Leader program.

Taryn has also reached millions of readers and viewers through national pub...

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Writing a book is a powerful way for women executives and entrepreneurs to leave a lasting legacy. Think of the expertise you’ve built over your career—the lessons, strategies, and experiences that shaped your success. A book lets you share that wisdom with the world.

Helen specializes in helping executives and professionals write their books. In 2018, she made a bold move from Toronto to Buenos Aires, and she’s here to share her in...

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When it comes to nutrition, weight management, and holistic health, Abraham isn’t just a dietitian—he’s a game-changer.Think of your health as the foundation of a house—strong and built to last. To live a vibrant life, that foundation needs care and reinforcement.

Longevity isn’t just about adding years; it’s about making those years full of energy and meaning.

With the right attention, your health can become a source of strength, ...

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Listen to this insightful episode of Executive Encore, the podcast empowering women senior executives, business owners, and professionals to remaster their lives and work at 40, 50, 60, and beyond.This episode tackles a critical challenge for mid to senior-level professionals—the career cliff. Is it the end of the road or the start of something new? Discover how personal branding and small business ownership can create exciting opp...

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Meet Joelle Kaufman, who believes cancer—and business challenges—aren’t battles to fight but curveballs to crush with strategic leadership.

After a life-changing cancer diagnosis, she turned her journey into the #1 bestseller, "Crushing the Cancer Curveball."

Drawing from her expertise as a business leader and baseball mom, she created the Curveball Method—a system that helps executives shift from solving problems tacti...

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🚀 New Podcast Episode Alert! 🎙️

I'm thrilled to have @MarciaDawood join me on this episode to discuss angel investing with purpose. From supporting women-led businesses to aligning investments with meaningful missions, this episode is packed with inspiration and actionable insights.

👉 Don’t miss Marcia’s advice for those new to the angel investing world and her empowering philosophy of “doing good while doing well.”

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Today, we’re tackling an issue many women face in their professional lives—having a seat at the table but still not being heard. It’s a challenge that shows up in boardrooms, meetings, and beyond, and it’s time we talk about it.

Are you a senior executive, business owner, or professional with great ideas that aren’t taken seriously? Are you tired of working twice as hard to get buy-in that seems easier for others? You’re not alone—...

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Today, we are exploring outdated perceptions of this phase of life that has been known as “retirement” . We are going to explore the new perception that women are embracing as they craft a new chapter that I now call the Executive Encore. I call it the Executive Encore for good reason.....

As my guest, Suzanne Campi says….Surprise! Retirement is here and you’re just NOT as old as you thought you would be! You’re still vibrant, fu...

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Returning to work in 2025 doesn’t have to mean falling back into the same grind.

Female founders, now’s the time to realign with what matters most. Take a moment to reset, restore your energy, and rise stronger.

Success comes from integrating all parts of your life and work, and YOU define what that looks like. 💼🌟

💬 What’s one way you plan to reset and refocus when you return? Share in the comments—your ideas could inspire oth...

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My guest, Katie O'Malley, shares her perspective and expertise on the unique and persistent challenges women face in the workplace and the need for representation at the highest organizational levels. Katie highlights five main challenges: the double bind, the idea of only one woman succeeding, the "dearth" of recognition, gender-normed behaviours, and the "made-up" concept of imposter syndrome. Katie urges us to actively recognize...

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In this episode, we will delve into empowering women in tech who are transitioning from corporate and bridging their technical and leadership skills for success in their executive encore. Women have been breaking the barriers in the tech industry in the past decade…AND many are ready to nurture the development of the generations following them. My guest, Sairan Aqrawi, shares valuable insights and practical advice to resonate with ...

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