November 2, 2016 This is a summary of my interview with Dorian Mintzer a Therapist, Life and Retirement Transition Coach, Relationship Coach, Executive Coach, Teacher, Author and Speaker. She works with individuals and couples and help them navigate pre-retirement and retirement transition issues. She also consults with Financial Planners and other professionals to help their clients and is an author of a number of books on retirement. Dori has enrolled in a two of my online seminars, … [Read more...]
Boomers to Save the Economy…again.
Why not? Boomers have driven the economy since we were born. Our love of toys in the 50's & 60's created many new companies. You are welcome Hasbro, Fisher-Price, Legos, and Mattel. With 10,000 Boomers nationwide turning 65 daily across the country, we are facing a labor shortage crisis everywhere. Here in Maine, nearly a third of the population is in the Boomer age range. Some states are worse than others, but nationally 47% of the labor force is 55+ during the decade 2006-2016. The growth … [Read more...]
Life Reimagined. By Richard Leider & Alan Webber
After listening to Richard Leider at the National Career Development Association conference June 2014, I knew I had to buy this book. This is a common sense straightforward book that speaks to Boomers as they transition into this next phase of life. It is optimistic, informative, and practical. My kind of book. One theme really resonates with my philosophy on "intentional serendipity" and "happenstance theory" and that is their, "you must live life with choice, curiosity, and courage" … [Read more...]
The Encore Career Handbook. By Marci Alboher
The Encore Career Handbook. How To Make A Living And A Difference In The Second Half Of Life. Marci Alboher I stumbled onto this book one day at Barnes & Nobles when I was trying to burn up my Christmas gift certificate and it was a wonderful discovery. Not only am I a “boomer” but I provide career counseling / coaching for Boomers and found this book to be “chock-a-block” full of information, resources, activities, and great ideas for anyone who is over 50 and thinking about leaving … [Read more...]