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John Tarnoff

John Tarnoff

Executive & Career Transition Coach | Author | Leadership Mentor

Location icon Los Angeles, CA, USA

About

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.

Notable Roles

Executive & Mid-Career Transition Coach – Mid-Career Lab
Course Creator & Online Instructor – LinkedIn Learning
Head of Show Development – DreamWorks Animation

Job Categories

Consulting
Education
Training

Industries

Entertainment
Media
Corporate Leadership Development
Education & Training

Top Skills

Executive Coaching
Career Transition Strategy
Leadership Development
Intergenerational Workforce Harmony
Public Speaking & Training
Personal Branding
Thought Leadership

Special Interests

Career Reinvention
Purpose-Driven Leadership
Personal Growth Strategies
Available
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Part-time
Contract
Fractional
Hybrid
Remote

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Coaching
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Consulting
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Mentoring
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Speaking

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.

Ask Me About

Career Strategy Development
Leadership Coaching
Personal Branding
Generational Workforce Solutions
Public Speaking
Resilience & Mindset Growth
Purpose-Driven Career Planning
Networking Mastery
Talent Development
Thought Leadership Creation

Career Transition Mastery

For mid-career professionals seeking clarity and purpose. Includes coaching sessions and tailored action plans.

Leadership & Team Dynamics Coaching

For organizations navigating generational workforce challenges. Tailored workshops and one-on-one coaching.

Personal Brand Reinvention

For professionals looking to redefine their unique value proposition.

Corporate Wellness & Growth Initiatives

For companies seeking to foster a healthier and more productive workplace culture.

Wisdom at Work

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.

Summary of Skills

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