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Your Formula For Reinvention with Barbara Roberts

Apr 10, 2024

In this episode, Barbara Roberts, an influential entrepreneur, discusses identity crises post major life transitions like selling a business. She emphasizes the importance of reinvention and navigating challenges with courage and purpose. The podcast also explores the evolving role of women in entrepreneurship and the corporate world, highlighting strides made and obstacles faced. Barbara's insights offer practical steps for self-reflection and growth during life changes.

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Quick takeaways

Reinvention requires self-reflection and courage to find a unique purpose.

Exploring entrepreneurship post-40 with Lean Launchpad Method fosters innovation.

Women's economic rights progress highlights need for equal opportunities and innovation contributions.

Deep dives

The Courage to Reinvent and Be Purposeful

Reinvention and defining one's purpose require courage and reflection. Barbara Roberts, an expert on transition and entrepreneurship, emphasizes the importance of identifying one's unique purpose and contributing meaningfully. By reflecting on accomplishments and areas for improvement, individuals can gain insight into their strengths and growth areas. Roberts advocates for being courageously purposeful and highlights the significance of promoting positive change.

Introduction

2min

Exploring Identity, Reinvention, and Finding One's Purpose

4min

Exploring Fundamental Core Delusions and Self-Perceptions

2min

Navigating Identity Shifts After Selling a Business

12min

Empowerment of Women in Business and Society

18min

Empowering Individuals Over 40, 50, and 60 in Entrepreneurship and Purposeful Living

6min

Journey of Self-Reflection and Growth through Record-Keeping

4min

This week on SuperAge, we're joined by Barbara Roberts, an influential voice in the world of entrepreneurship and personal transformation. Barbara, a seasoned entrepreneur who's experienced the highs and lows of building and selling companies, shares her insightful perspectives on the identity crisis that often follows major life transitions, such as selling a business. She stresses the importance of understanding how work provides structure, purpose, and community, and how losing these can lead to challenging times. Barbara delves into the concept of "reinvention," urging listeners to see transitions as opportunities for growth and self-discovery. Her focus on practical steps and self-reflection for navigating life changes is both inspiring and grounding. Furthermore, Barbara discusses the evolving role of women in entrepreneurship and the corporate world, highlighting the significant strides made and the challenges still faced. As a thought leader, Barbara's insights are invaluable for anyone facing their own crossroads, offering guidance on how to move forward with courage and purpose.

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Key Moments
"So I also like to really highlight even to people who don't necessarily think they have this innovative entrepreneur or problem solving ability. Every human being had to do this the first day that you were on lockdown, you know, mothers, fathers, children had to figure out what they were going to do with their limited resources in their new world."

"To make a substantial change, you have to go into what's known as cocooning. You actually have to go through almost a mourning period for what you did accomplish running that company. What did you leave behind? And by necessity, you have to spend some time alone, particularly coming out of that experience of people, people, people coming at you. With that in mind, it is really important to get into nature."

"There's a certain amount of courage that is needed to move forward to be useful with people."