Rethinking Work at Midlife and Beyond

What might work look like in the next chapter of your life? At midlife and beyond, the traditional career path may no longer fit. You may want greater flexibility, more meaningful work or simply a different way to use the skills and experience you’ve built over time. 

In this Midlife Academy webinar, career expert and author Marci Alboher joins Kate Schaefers, director of Lifelong Learning Programs at the University of Minnesota, for a candid conversation about rethinking work in midlife. Alboher, chief engagement officer at CoGenerate and author of "The Encore Career Handbook," explores new ways of working, from consulting and freelancing to "slash careers" that combine multiple interests and sources of purpose. Their conversation also explores career transitions, ageism, networking across generations, AI and the importance of staying current. Alboher offers practical ways to experiment with new possibilities without having everything figured out first and explains why community can be especially valuable when you're deciding what comes next.

Highlights
00:00:00 Welcome and introduction to Marci Alboher
00:05:48 Rethinking work and purpose at midlife
00:13:21 Why career transitions take time
00:16:19 Flexible work, freelancing and "slash careers"
00:18:46 Networks, ageism and staying relevant
00:24:45 AI and the changing world of work
00:27:52 Community and finding support during transitions
00:37:26 Audience Q&A: Job loss, experiments, identity and what comes next

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Ready to redefine your purpose and direction? Whether you're exploring new career paths, rethinking life goals, or simply seeking renewed meaning, you'll get expert insights via online and in-person courses, webinars, and podcasts. Discover what's next at The Midlife Academy.