This episode will explore how to create the life and career you've always dreamed of, no matter where you are in your journey! To those of you over 50 who may be wondering, 'Is it too late for me to reinvent myself?' The answer is a resounding no, and we’ve got someone joining me on the mic this week to prove it.

We’ll be talking about how to overcome the fear of change, strategies to pivot into new industries, and why it's never too late to create your dream career. Whether you’re thinking about starting something completely new or taking your existing career to the next level, this episode is packed with valuable insights.

In this conversation, we also discuss ageism, a real issue in employment/recruitment that we need to address, and other challenges that mid-career professionals face.

ABOUT OUR GUEST
John Tarnoff is an executive and career transition coach, speaker, and author who helps mid-career professionals land better jobs and build more meaningful and sustainable careers.

Fired 39% during his 35 years as a film producer, studio executive, and tech entrepreneur, he learned how to turn setbacks into successes in a volatile business. He reinvented his own career at 50, earning a master’s degree in counseling psychology to share his career lessons with others going through similar challenges.
Since leaving entertainment in 2010, John has built a global career coaching practice serving both individuals 1:1 and groups.

Corporate coaching clients have included Bank of America, Bridgewater Assoc., Levi-Strauss, Softbank, TD Ameritrade, Eastman, and Thrive Global.
His proprietary 3 Elements Careerbuilder Frameworkempowers clients to define their niche value, build a referral community, and use thought leadership to enhance their professional brand and attract the right career opportunities.
Learning this framework empowers clients to never have to search for a job again.

John is a TEDx speaker and the author of the best-selling Boomer Reinvention: How to Create Your Dream Career Over 50. His four LinkedIn Learning courses have reached over 200,000 learners and been translated into 9 languages.

Learn more about John and his work here: https://johntarnoff.com/

ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.

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