Former Dreamworks Executive Helps You FINALLY Overcome Ageism In The Workplace | feat. John Tarnoff

Lisa Gardner chats with John Tarnoff, a former DreamWorks Executive and current  reinvention career coach about how to maintain integrity while building a strong network and ageism in the workplace. 

John recounts personal experiences and offers valuable advice on how to navigate the workforce, emphasizing the significance of knowing your unique value and leveraging it in your professional journey. John discusses the power of networking as a tool to combat ageism and the necessity of developing a clear career narrative. He talks about his clients, including a compelling tale of a corporate lawyer who transformed her career by aligning it with her personal growth values, and much more.  

 

Also in this episode:

  

• Integrity in Networking: Compromising your principles can lead to long-term dissatisfaction and misaligned career paths.  

• Value Your Unique Skills: Knowing your value is crucial for standing out in the job market and making meaningful career advancements. 

• Combat Ageism with Networking: Building strong, genuine connections can help you find opportunities and support in your career journey. 

• Develop a Clear Career Narrative: This helps potential employers or business partners understand your journey, skills, and future aspirations. 

• Inspiration from Real Stories: Learn from real-life stories, like that of a corporate lawyer who successfully pivoted her career by aligning it with her personal values. These examples provide practical insights and inspiration. 

• Embrace Midlife Reinvention: With the right mindset and strategies, it's possible to regain confidence, overcome challenges, and thrive in new career ventures. 

  

 

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About Jon Tarnoff 

John Tarnoff, born in 1952, is a career coach focused on helping baby boomers and late-career professionals transition to new careers or businesses, defying ageism and extending their working years. With a 40-year career in the Los Angeles entertainment industry, he pivoted to career counseling after his tech startup collapsed during the dot-com bust. Tarnoff earned a master's in spiritual psychology and served as Head of Show Development at DreamWorks Animation, contributing to its recognition on Forbes' and Fortune's "100 Best Places to Work" lists. He later joined Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College as a professor and Head of Industry Relations. In 2012, he launched the Boomer Reinvention® career coaching program and authored "Boomer Reinvention: How to Create Your Dream Career a