How to Reinvent Your Career After 50
If you’re considering a career change or redefining your path after 50, this conversation offers inspiration and actionable steps. Career transition coach George Dow (georgedow.com) shares insights from working with thousands of leaders, including how to guide not just transitions but true transformations through self-assessment, networking, and embracing planned happenstance.
George also introduces the portfolio life: a fulfilling approach to retirement that blends purpose, learning, personal pursuits, community, and health. He explains how to move from fear and uncertainty into experimentation, discovery, and renewed meaning in midlife and beyond.
Podcast host Briana Smith is the program manager for Lifelong Learning at the University of Minnesota College of Continuing and Professional Studies. Learn more about The Midlife Academy: midlife.umn.edu
Episode Highlights
00:40 – How George’s career path evolved over time
02:20 – Learning from roles that weren’t the right fit
04:30 – Letting go of linear career expectations
06:10 – Planned happenstance: staying open to opportunity
08:45 – Midlife transitions and redefining success
14:10 – Curiosity, experimentation, and small career moves
17:05 – Navigating uncertainty with intention and self-trust
23:15 – Reflection, values, and creating momentum forward
George Mentions
His prolific blog
The Star Tribune Article in which he was featured
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