Transitioning from corporate America to starting your own business might require some calculated risks. It’s a matter of figuring out how you can transfer your skills and expertise and create your own structure so you can ultimately live a life of freedom and purpose. For 26 years, Dan Cockerell has been creating magic for other people being the VP of Magic Kingdom – until he finally decided to create magic for himself. He left Disney and started his own business to help his clients spread the magic to other people’s lives. In this episode, Dan Cockerell talks about how he made the transition and how he transferred his skills, knowledge, and expertise from the hospitality business to the consulting world.  We'll dive deeper into these concepts: Dan’s journey starting his business What was different between corporate life and independent work The mindset that an entrepreneur needs How does he go about doing Customer Discovery Now, for some action steps: Download the free worksheet: Three Steps You Need for a More Productive Workday Take the self-assessment quiz. Connect with Dan Cockerell: Dan Cockerell’s email: Dan@Cockerellconsulting.com   Cockerell Consulting Group Dan’s book: How’s the Culture in Your Kingdom? Connect with Me: LinkedIn Facebook Please leave a Rating and Review: Since this podcast is new, I’m asking for Apple Podcasts reviews. Reviews help others discover and learn what Creating Your Encore Career is all about. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast to download it. I thank you so much for being here and I’ll see ya next time on Creating Your Encore Career. — Lynn *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com.

Have you ever had someone, at work or in your personal life, come up to you and ask if you have a minute? Do you start with giving them directions?  Most people have a default or go-to mode when someone brings a problem or an issue to them, almost like having a tool belt around your waist. And so, when someone brings a situation to you, what is the tool you’re most likely to pull out?  Having a coach can accelerate your progress in creating your encore career. While coaching and being coached is simple, it can take a lifetime to master. Helping people think through the problem is usually a better move – and that's essentially what coaching is about. In today’s episode, I am delighted to once again have executive coaches, Lori Glander and Rena Gainey, as they share their insights from several years of coaching and developing leaders.  We'll dive deeper into these concepts: What coaching is and how it is different from giving direction or advice Coaching is accessible to anyone. A demonstration of the “Simple Coaching Process” with me as the coachee so you can see how it works. (I actually made progress on my goal during this coaching conversation.) Now, for some action steps: Download the free worksheet: Three Steps You Need for a More Productive Workday Take the self-assessment quiz. Rena’s Contact information: Renagainey.com arise2LEAD.com rgainey425@gmail.com  Lori’s Contact information: linkedin.com/in/lori-glander-70056228 Connect with Me: LinkedIn Facebook Please leave a Rating and Review: Since this podcast is new, I’m asking for Apple Podcasts reviews. Reviews help others discover and learn what Creating Your Encore Career is all about. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast to download it. I thank you so much for being here and I’ll see ya next time on Creating Your Encore Career. — Lynn *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com.

As Boomers, we have to reinvent ourselves as companies themselves need to reinvent themselves. And one of the most effective ways to do that is to pull together different pieces of ourselves to create some value that we can bring to the table. Today, we’re talking with John Tarnoff who had a long career in the entertainment business. After his tech startup went bust, he decided to go back to school to earn a Master’s degree in Spiritual Psychology – a branch of behavioral psychology that focuses on self-responsibility and self-forgiveness as pathways to healing and change.  Now, fifteen years later, as a career coach, author, and speaker, his mission is to support professionals over 50 – to redefine, build and sustain second-act careers beyond traditional retirement. John wrote a book on this called Boomer Reinvention, How To Create Your Dream Career Over 50. We'll dive deeper into these concepts: Some myths around Boomer workers Why freelance work can be a great fit Why you need to find a tribe or network Why even with a W-2 job, you should think of yourself as a freelancer The importance of patience and persistence in working independently Now, for some action steps: Download the free worksheet: Three Steps You Need for a More Productive Workday Grab a copy of Boomer Reinvention, How To Create Your Dream Career Over 50 Check out John’s Website John also co-hosts a LinkedIn Live show and podcast called: “The Second Act Show” Take Lynn’s Encore Career Clarity Quiz Connect with Me: LinkedIn Facebook Please leave a Rating and Review: Since this podcast is new, I’m asking for Apple Podcasts reviews. Reviews help others discover and learn what Creating Your Encore Career is all about. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast to download it. I thank you so much for being here and I’ll see ya next time on Creating Your Encore Career. — Lynn *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com.

Do you want to do what you love while earning from multiple income streams? Having multiple income streams is possible with a Portfolio Career. It also allows you to reduce the risk if one income stream doesn't work out. In today’s episode, we talk with Steve Preston about creating a portfolio career. Following a very successful management career, Steve Preston took redundancy in 2001 when his company relocated. Steve made a defining career and life choice not to let an employer control his future.  Steve is a leading Career Coach, Internationally acclaimed Author, Speaker, Creator of Breakthrough Career & Personal Development Online Courses, Broadcaster, and Thought Leader on Portfolio Careers. Recognized as ‘The Career Catalyst’ ®, Steve is living proof of what can be achieved whether you wish to progress your career, change career at 30, or even start a new career at 50 or 60 – as he has successfully coached many of his clients to do! We'll dive deeper into these concepts: A blended working lifestyle The 3 P’s: passion, pleasure, and profit Why the massive increase in interest in a portfolio career The evolutionary process of a portfolio career Distinguishing factors in a portfolio career Now, for some action steps: Check out Steve’s online course  Visit Steve Preston’s main website  Email Steve at steve@steveprestonthecareercatalyst.com  Read Steve Preston’s books Download the free worksheet: Three Steps You Need for a More Productive Workday Lynn’s Encore Career Clarity Quiz Connect with Me: LinkedIn Facebook Please leave a Rating and Review: Since this podcast is new, I’m asking for Apple Podcasts reviews. Reviews help others discover and learn what Creating Your Encore Career is all about. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast to download it. I thank you so much for being here and I’ll see ya next time on Creating Your Encore Career. — Lynn *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com.

Did you know that entrepreneurs actually decline between their 30’s and 50s?  Most people assume that the more successful they are, they're less susceptible to becoming irrelevant later in life. The truth is, the greater our achievements are in our early life and the greater attachment we have to them, the more we notice how we’re not performing quite as well as we used to.  In this episode, I’ll be sharing some insights from the books of Arthur C. Brooks, where he proposes that professional decline can come much sooner than you think. We also talk about how you can transition to your role using crystallized intelligence over fluid intelligence and get the most out of your encore career.  We'll dive deeper into these concepts: A brief background about Arthur C. Brooks The contrast between poets and historians The difference between fluid intelligence and crystallized intelligence The trap of achievement using fluid intelligence Transition to roles using crystallized intelligence Re-imagining how you are keeping score Now, for some action steps: Grab a copy of From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life by Arthur C. Brooks Read: Atlantic Article on Professional Decline by Arthur C. Brooks Lynn’s Encore Career Clarity Quiz Download the free worksheet: Three Steps You Need for a More Productive Workday Connect with Me: LinkedIn Facebook Please leave a Rating and Review: Since this podcast is new, I’m asking for Apple Podcasts reviews. Reviews help others discover and learn what Creating Your Encore Career is all about. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast to download it. I thank you so much for being here and I’ll see ya next time on Creating Your Encore Career. — Lynn *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

What do modern elders bring to the table? Contrary to stereotypes of older workers being poor performers and resistant to change, among many myths out there, modern elders have a lot more to offer than most people think. In this episode, I’m doing a review of the book, “Wisdom at Work: The Making of a Modern Elder” by Chip Conley, which has been instrumental in my thinking about an encore career.  Working from his own experience, Chip ran a boutique hotel company for over 24 years before selling it in the early 2000s. With his extensive experience in the hospitality industry, Chip soon became a mentor to the CEO of Airbnb and, eventually, its employees, who were only half of Chip’s age. Without knowledge of the technology side of business, Chip was also open to learning more about the things he needed to learn. Whether you’re still figuring out what to do in the next phase of your life, or you’re already transitioning to a new career, take insights from what I’m going to be sharing with you today. Be open to growth, hold on to curiosity, and get energized for the second half of your life!  We'll dive deeper into these concepts: Moving from a knowledge worker to a wisdom worker What an elder could bring to the table What modern elders need to do  Don’t retire, but rewire Looking for examples of people who grew in their second half of life Start with making the world better for five people Myths and stereotypes of older workers  The digital quotient Now, for some action steps: Download the free worksheet: Three Steps You Need for a More Productive Workday Grab the book Wisdom at Work: The Making of a Modern Elder by Chip Conley  Check out Modern Elder Academy Take the Encore Career Clarity Quiz Connect with Me: LinkedIn Facebook Please leave a Rating and Review: Since this podcast is new, I’m asking for Apple Podcasts reviews. Reviews help others discover and learn what Creating Your Encore Career is all about. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast to download it. I thank you so much for being here and I’ll see ya next time on Creating Your Encore Career. — Lynn *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Making the leap from being a Corporate Leader and Expert into becoming a Solopreneur can be daunting – but the rewards are great. You can work when you want, where you want, and do the work you love.  And so, how do you transition from being your corporate job to becoming a Silver Entrepreneur? What are the skills that you can take with you and what new skills do you need to learn and develop? In this episode, I’m speaking with business and executive coach Marcia Erickson from the Action Coaching Group. She shares some great insights into the key things leaders need to learn, do, and develop as they’re transitioning into a whole new career. Marcia coaches business leaders and entrepreneurs as a trusted advisor and sounding board. We'll dive deeper into these concepts: The international dynamic of working with other coaches from around the world Key things that leaders need to learn, do, or develop The differences and similarities among coaches around the world Transitioning from corporate work to independent work Creating new routines and being accountable to yourself Finding your target market Coaching multiple businesses Coaching comes down to asking questions and listening Skill sets she had to learn as a coach How to fit into a new and remote environment Now, for some action steps: Download the free worksheet: Three Steps You Need for a More Productive Workday Follow Marcia on Marcia Erickson - Business and Executive Coach - ActionCOACH Business Coaching | LinkedIn and Actioncoach Marcia Erickson - Facebook Check out Upcoming Events - ActionCOACH Take the Encore Career Clarity Quiz Connect with Me: LinkedIn Facebook Please leave a Rating and Review: Since this podcast is new, I’m asking for Apple Podcasts reviews. Reviews help others discover and learn what Creating Your Encore Career is all about. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast to download it. I thank you so much for being here and I’ll see ya next time on Creating Your Encore Career. — Lynn *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

I'm honored today to be talking with Lee Cockrell about creating Disney magic for your organization. Lee Cockerell is the former Executive Vice President of Operations for the Walt Disney World® Resort. As the Senior Operating Executive for ten years, Lee led a team of 40,000 Cast Members and was responsible for the operations of 20 resort hotels, 4 theme parks, 2 water parks, a shopping & entertainment village, and the ESPN sports and recreation complex in addition to the ancillary operations which supported the number one vacation destination in the world.  One of Lee’s major and lasting legacies was the creation of Disney Great Leader Strategies which was used to train and develop the 7,000 leaders at Walt Disney World. Lee has held various executive positions in the hospitality and entertainment business with Hilton Hotels for 8 years and the Marriott Corporation for 17 years before joining Disney. Lee has also launched the Cockerell Academy designed to fill in the blanks and give you the tools you need to focus on being the kind of leader people admire, doing the right things to manage your organization, and serving people in a way that sets you apart. We'll dive deeper into these concepts: Some mindset changes between the corporate life and independent work  Crafting your value proposition as an independent practitioner How to seek out your early clients/customers Thoughts on leadership Now, for some action steps: Download the free worksheet: Three Steps You Need for a More Productive Workday Resources: Lee Cockerell’s website: https://www.leecockerell.com/  The Cockerell Academy: https://www.cockerellacademy.com/  Lee’s latest books: Creating Magic: 10 Common Sense Leadership Strategies from a Life at Disney Time Management Magic: How to Get More Done Every Day and Move from Surviving to Thriving Career Magic: How To Stay On Track To Achieve A Stellar Career Connect with Me: LinkedIn Facebook Please leave a Rating and Review: Since this podcast is new, I’m asking for Apple Podcasts reviews. Reviews help others discover and learn what Creating Your Encore Career is all about. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast to download it. I thank you so much for being here and I’ll see ya next time on Creating Your Encore Career. — Lynn *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Today I’m going to look over two books that have been very helpful for me in my encore career. They are great resources for anyone considering an encore career. The books explore many of the things that go on when building a business in your retirement-age years. The first book is Repurpose Your Career: A Practical Guide for the Second Half of Life by Marc Miller and Susan Lahey. I interviewed Marc on episode 111 of the podcast so you can hear more about him there. The second book is Boomer Reinvention: How to Create Your Dream Career over 50 by John Tarnoff. Both these books have similar themes. They are aimed at people who are working on creating encore careers. However, they are also a little bit different as they have some different ways of approaching this topic. All in all, both of these books have really helped me in my thinking. Obviously, I'm not the one who invented the idea of an encore career. However, I've been on the journey myself and, if you have any interest in creating an encore career, I recommend each of these books as valuable resources. We'll dive deeper into these concepts: Marc Miller’s career journey. The mindset change we must make in our encore careers. Why we need to be both mentors and mentees. How to build a new, diverse network in your encore career. Marc’s SMAC acronym. John Tarnoff’s background in entertainment. Why we need to redefine who we are, what we want to do, and why we want to do it. John’s five-step methodology. How to reconcile the weaknesses in your resume. What a SWOT analysis is and how to do one. How to present yourself as a thought leader. How to combat ageism with energy and enthusiasm. Now, for some action steps: Get Repurpose Your Career: A Practical Guide for the 2nd Half of Life by Marc Miller with Susan Lahey Visit Marc Miller’s website Get Boomer Reinvention: How to Create Your Dream Career Over 50 by John Tarnoff Visit John Tarnoff’s website Download the free worksheet: Three Steps You Need for a More Productive Workday Take the Encore Career Clarity Quiz Connect with Me: LinkedIn Facebook Please leave a Rating and Review: Since this podcast is new, I’m asking for Apple Podcasts reviews. Reviews help others discover and learn what Creating Your Encore Career is all about. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast to download it. I thank you so much for being here and I’ll see ya next time on Creating Your Encore Career. — Lynn *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Today, we are going to be talking with Kevin Karschnik. Kevin delivers high-energy, high-impact keynote speeches and training workshops that help business professionals with the leadership and communication skills they need to succeed in today’s complex business climate. He is a successful entrepreneur whose professional career spans 30 years and includes starting and selling two million-dollar training companies.  Kevin is also the co-author of a popular business book, Corporate Ovations. In this book, he talks all about how to give more effective presentations.  Kevin is truly an expert at what he does and brings a lot of amazing insight to our show. Tune in to hear our conversation on running your own business and finding your passion in the process. We'll dive deeper into these concepts: Kevin’s career journey. Why he left the businesses he started The lessons he has learned in creating three businesses Why you should plan on spending 12-18 months building your business How Kevin uses LinkedIn to connect with both clients and business peers The challenges Kevin has experienced in building his new business The importance of family support when building businesses Now, for some action steps: Check out Kevin’s website: https://kevinkarschnik.com/ Get Kevin’s book: ​​https://www.amazon.com/Corporate-Ovations-Karschnik-Peterson-Hardcover/dp/B00ZY8OF40 Download the free worksheet: Three Steps You Need for a More Productive Workday Take the Encore Career Clarity Quiz Connect with Me: LinkedIn Facebook Please leave a Rating and Review: Since this podcast is new, I’m asking for Apple Podcasts reviews. Reviews help others discover and learn what Creating Your Encore Career is all about. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast to download it. I thank you so much for being here and I’ll see ya next time on Creating Your Encore Career. — Lynn *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com