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As most of you know, I write a monthly column for NextAvenue.org, a PBS site where “grownups keep growing.” I took some time at year-end to read over my posts, and I enjoyed them so much, I decided to share them here as well! Here are my top five favorites:Finding Passion and Purpose Through Work:Yo
I often hear from clients that finding a satisfying volunteer role in retirement often proves more challenging than expected. It can take several attempts before you land the right role at the right organization. So before you begin to search for opportunities, spend some time thinking about what a
If you hope to work after retirement, you’ll want to be clear about your lifestyle priorities before moving forward. Here are five key questions to consider when planning your post-retirement work life:1. How much money do you need to earn?If you need to earn a considerable amount of money to fund y
If the economic downturn has you, or someone you love, starting a job search, it can be confusing to know where to turn for trusted advice. Below are sites I recommend for high-quality guidance, tools and resources:LinkedIn.com has a collection of free videos for job seekers, “Finding a Job during C
In many ways, now seems like a crazy time to talk about your second act. The devastating impact of the coronavirus crisis on our economy, health and psyche has been staggering.At this juncture, when even simple tasks like taking a shower or grocery shopping are more challenging than normal, tackling
As frequent readers of this blog know, I am a big fan of Chris Guillebeau’s Side Hustle School podcast. Recently, Chris ran a story about two friends who have a side hustle selling cork sunglasses to wine aficionados. It’s an entertaining story that illustrates it really is possible to make money fr
Whether you’re eager to start a new side-gig, find a part-time job or just want to get inspired about the possibilities for a fulfilling second act, these five books can help get you launched:100 Side Hustles: Unexpected Ideas for Making Extra Money Without Quitting Your Day Jobby Chris Guillebeau i
In today’s increasingly gig-centric economy, there are endless ways to repurpose your professional expertise into a more lifestyle-friendly career. For example, you could consult, freelance as an independent contractor, temp, or work as an adjunct professor, just to name a few.It takes time to find
I was delighted to be a recent guest on the Small Business Spotlight on WCBS880. I hope you’ll watch my interview by clicking below, but I also want to encourage you to check out the other wonderful second act entrepreneurs featured on the site.There are lots of fun ones to choose from, but two of m
As subscribers to my newsletter know, I’m a big believer in the power of questions. So I was delighted to recently find this articleThe Only List of Icebreaker Questions You’ll Ever Needon the the MuseumHack.com website. I combed through the list and pulled out ten questions that I think are particu