Midlife Fulfilled Podcast: For People Over 40 Who Say NO To A Midlife Crisis

In this takeaway episode, I explore key insights from my conversation with Dave Altman on episode 180. I begin by reviewing the three main talking points from ep 180:

1️⃣ Leadership Starts with Leading Oneself

Dave emphasizes that the essence of leadership begins with leading oneself. This broader understanding of leadership enables individuals to develop a sense of agency and purpose, fostering a culture of leade...

Episode 180 features David Altman, the Chief Research & Innovation Officer at the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL).  Dave has published over 100 journal articles and book chapters, as well as five books including Discovering the Leader in You.

Three key discussion points are:

1️⃣ Leadership Starts with Leading Oneself

Dave emphasizes that the essence of leadership begins with leading oneself. Lead...

In this takeaway episode, I explore key insights from my conversation with Art Turock on episode 178.

I reviewed three main talking points from ep 178:

1️⃣ Deliberate Practice: Art explains that deliberate practice isn’t just repeating the same practice over and over. It involves pushing yourself out of your comfort zone and continuously working on skills to achieve higher competency and growth.

2️⃣ Acco...

Episode 178 features Art Turock.  Art has excelled in business and sports over the past three decades, delivering speeches to Fortune 500 companies and competing as a pentathlon athlete in his 50s. In this episode, Art shares his "bizarre reboots" and discusses achieving elite performance in fitness and career during midlife. 

Art reveals practical methods to separate oneself from the pack and achieve elite perfo...

Have you ever heard of Human Design? In this takeaway episode, I explore key insights from my conversation with Vickie Dickson on episode 176. 

I reviewed three main talking points from ep 176:

1. Understanding human design, an intricate system based on a mix of astrology, biochemistry, The Chakra System, the I Ching, Kabbalah, and Quantum Physics.

2. Exploring how human design can enhance relationships by providing insights...

Episode 176 features Vickie Dickson, a lifelong entrepreneur and certified holistic nutritionist who specializes in using human design as a tool to guide intentionality in this journey we call life.

Vickie explains the concept of human design as a practice that captures an individual's energy patterns, identifying your strengths, and talents. She reviewed my human design chart, revealing that I am a "projector&q...

Welcome to this takeaway episode from my conversation with Clara Capano in episode 174. Clara, is a successful entrepreneur, author and, coach with a powerful message about finding balance and purpose in life through vision.

Here are three key discussion points from my conversation with Clara:

1️⃣ Find clarity in your vision: Clara shared her backstory and explained her CLARATY Success Method, which is based on her personal journey t...

Episode 174 features Clara Capano an internationally recognized speaker and author, to discuss her CLARATY Success Method. Clara shares her powerful personal journey to finding the balance between her personal and career life.

Three key discussion points from our conversation are: 

1️⃣ Find clarity in your vision: Clara shared her backstory and explained her CLARATY Success Method, which is based on her personal ...

In this takeaway episode, I am inspired by my conversation with Alan Misner on episode 172 about his journey from a corporate career to prioritizing fitness and overall well-being.

Here are three key discussion points from our conversation that led to my takeaway:

1️⃣ Invest in Your Health
2️⃣ Be Mindful of Movement Patterns
3️⃣ Integrate Activity Daily

My main takeaway is the impact of making fitness a priority. Alan&apo...

On episode 172 Allan Misner and I delve into maintaining physical capability and independence as we age. We share Allan's insights along with our personal experiences on the importance of fitness and wellness, discussing how small and consistent investments in our health can lead to a better quality of life as we grow older.

Allan's fitness brand, 40 Plus Fitness, takes center stage as he shares his journey and ...

In this takeaway episode, I am inspired by my conversation with Danielle Devening-Limon on episode 170 .

The three key discussion points from that conversation are:

1. The impact of having a life coach: After we began a coaching relationship focused on Danielle's career, we organically pivoted to a life coaching relationship. She emphasized how my guidance on overall wellness connects to every aspect of her life. 
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This episode features Danielle Devening-Limon, an expert freelance creative professional, brand strategist, and front-end web developer. She discusses the impact of life coaching with me on her life and career.

Three key discussion points:

1️⃣ Mindset Shift and Confidence Growth: The significant mindset shift and growth in confidence experienced by Danielle throughout her life coaching experience. She attributes...

In this takeaway episode, I am inspired by my conversation with Phil Gerbyshak on episode 168 about his transition from the business world to substitute teaching.

Here are three key discussion points from our conversation that led to my takeaway:

1️⃣ Embrace New Beginnings: Phil proves that it is never too late to pursue new passions and make a positive impact.
2️⃣ The Power of Connection: Phil views every day...

This week's guest is Phil Gerbyshak. We caught up on Phil's journey starting from his recent milestone of turning 50 and making a bold transition into substitute teaching after more than 25 years in the business world in corporate and entrepreneurial roles.

In December of 2023, with encouragement from his wife, Phil decided to pursue his life-long dream of teaching. He got his substitute teaching credentials and ...

In this takeaway episode, I am inspired by my conversation with Kimmy Seltzer on episode 166 about the inevitable process of discovering your true self when dealing with and overcoming a midlife crisis.

Here are three key discussion points from our conversation that led to my takeaway:

1️⃣ Confidence transcends age and relationship status. 
2️⃣ The relationship between inner and outer confidence is real. 
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This week's guest is Kimmy Seltzer. Kimmy is a confidence therapist, dating strategist, and image expert for men and women in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond. Kimmy shares her authentic journey through a midlife crisis, divorce, and the transformative power of a "red dress moment." 

In this episode Kimmy enlightens listeners with insights on style, dating, and personal growth, inspiring all of us in a midlif...

In this takeaway episode, I am inspired by my conversation with Kristie Jones on episode 164.

Kristie shares that her superpower is generosity. She says that she has an attitude of doing the right thing and the right thing will happen. Part of her mantra includes being available to anyone. She says she has 30 minutes for anyone who needs her help whether it’s help reviewing their resume, a business plan, or even a dear Jo...

Kristie Jones shares her BF to AF journey. She found career fulfillment in midlife by recognizing and harnessing her superpower. 

Three key discussion points from our conversation:

1️⃣ Embracing Change: Kristie's transition from the corporate world to a small business was a pivotal decision that led to personal and professional growth. She embraced new opportunities that leveraged her skills without regard for a job ti...

In this takeaway episode, I discuss why I struggle with an attitude of gratitude for achieving fulfillment in midlife. This stems from my conversation with Shep Hyken on episode 162.

Here are 3 key discussion points from that conversation:

1️⃣ Attitude of Gratitude: Shep shared his practice of writing down something positive from both his professional and personal life every day, which has contributed to his resi...