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Midlife Career Transitions for Women: Why More Women Are Changing Careers After 40

If you’re a woman in your 40s, 50s, or 60s who feels restless, stuck, or unfulfilled in your career, you are not alone. The term for this is a midlife career transition, and it’s becoming one of the most powerful movements among professional women today. Why? Because many are realizing that what they chose as […]

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If you are searching for the best business coach for women, chances are you are standing at a crossroads. You might be ready to find a coach to help you with your second act if you’re: Feeling stuck in a corporate job that no longer fits Dreaming about starting a business but unsure where to […]

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Most People Never Change Careers. That’s No Longer Sustainable

Most people never change careers, which is remarkable when you consider how little evidence most of us had when we chose our first one. For many professionals, early career decisions are shaped less by long-term fit and more by convenience and coincidence. We follow friends into certain degrees. We accept the first decent job offer. […]

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Why I Said No to Taylor Swift: A Career Shift That Changed My Life | #191

What is your breaking point? What if it involved Taylor Swift? Have you ever faced a life-changing crossroads where you had to choose between your career and your heart? In this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell shares a deeply personal story about the day she said no to interviewing Taylor Swift — and why […]

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3 Steps to Achieve Your Goals and Start a Thriving Business in 2025 | Ep #178

Ready to truly achieve your biggest goals?  In this episode of Second Act Success, Shannon Russell shares the three essential steps to set yourself up for entrepreneurial success by hitting your goals this year. From creating clear, actionable goals to building your knowledge base and growing your network, Shannon breaks down the process to help […]

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Career Reflection to Business Action: 2025 Success Starts Here | Ep #177

Reflect on your past to help you plan your second act.   In this reflective and inspiring episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, host Shannon Russell wraps up 2024 with a heartfelt message of gratitude and encouragement. Whether you’ve already started your second act, are exploring new career options, or are taking the leap into […]

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Navigating Career Change with Confidence

Navigating Career Change with Confidence I was so honored to be asked to write an article on career change for the Christy Maz Network, an online network empowering women in their 40s and 50s. They allowed me to share this here as well. I hope you enjoy this blog as much as I enjoyed writing […]

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YouMap® Assessment: Your Ultimate Guide to a Successful Career Change

YouMap® Assessment: Your Ultimate Guide to a Successful Career Change Embarking on a career change can be both exhilarating and daunting. Whether you’re seeking a new challenge, pursuing a long-held passion, or simply looking for a better fit, the YouMap® Assessment is your compass in navigating this transformative journey. As a certified YouMap® coach, I […]

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How Podcast Guesting Grows Your Business with Sara Lohse | #83

How Podcast Guesting Grows Your Business with Sara Lohse | #83 If you want to increase your expert authority in your current career field, to help you as you change careers, or to grow your business or brand, this episode will be huge. On this Episode #83 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, I am a podcast […]

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Get Back On That Horse with Heather Wallace | #82

Get Back On That Horse with Heather Wallace | #82 So often we think the dreams we have as little kids can not possibly become reality when we are adults, right? Well, my guest on Episode 82 is about to prove us wrong! Heather Wallace began riding horses at a very young age, but after suffering from […]

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