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I’m passionate about helping mid-career professionals regain control of their careers and pivot to meaningful, rewarding work. After a 35-year journey as a film producer, studio executive, and tech entrepreneur, I reinvented my path at 50, earning a master’s in counseling psychology and developing a career coaching practice that combines personal growth, leadership training, and strategic career navigation. My best-selling book, Boomer Reinvention, my TEDx talk, and my LinkedIn Learning courses have impacted over 250,000 learners worldwide. Let’s transform challenges into opportunities and build a career that resonates with your values and purpose.
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What I Offer
I work with mid-career professionals and organizations to transform career setbacks into opportunities and align leadership with purpose. My services include:
Executive Coaching
Personalized sessions to help leaders rediscover their core values and build fulfilling careers.
Workshop Facilitation
Engaging sessions on career reinvention, intergenerational dynamics, and purpose-driven success.
Thought Leadership Development
Strategies to amplify your voice and authority in your industry.
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Career Transition Mastery
Leadership & Team Dynamics Coaching
Personal Brand Reinvention
Corporate Wellness & Growth Initiatives
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Notable Roles
Executive & Mid-Career Transition Coach – Mid-Career Lab
Coaching professionals through career transitions with workshops and a proven methodology emphasizing purpose and sustainable success.
Course Creator & Online Instructor – LinkedIn Learning
Developed four courses reaching over 250,000 learners, focusing on career transitions and intergenerational workplace dynamics.
Head of Show Development – DreamWorks Animation
Led creative talent development programs for blockbusters like Kung Fu Panda and How to Train Your Dragon.
Areas of Expertise
Executive & Career Coaching
Empowering mid-career professionals to navigate transitions, overcome setbacks, and align careers with personal purpose.
Intergenerational Workforce Strategy
Bridging generational divides through tailored training programs and fostering inclusive leadership practices.
Thought Leadership Development
Guiding professionals to establish authority and visibility through strategic personal branding and impactful storytelling.
Key Achievements
Best-Selling Author
Boomer Reinvention: How to Create Your Dream Career Over 50, empowering readers to navigate second-act careers.
TEDx Speaker
Delivered a talk inspiring mid-career professionals to embrace resilience and redefine success.
Corporate Training Innovator
Designed and delivered impactful programs for organizations like Bank of America and Thrive Global.
Wisdom is...Everything.
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