Second Act Success Blog:
Business Tips, Career Advice, and Inspiration on Starting Over

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 […]

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 […]

Learn About A Job Before You Leap – Career Clarity Mini-Series (Part 5) | Ep #108 Join us for a five part Masterclass on Career Clarity! This is Part 5 of the Career Clarity Mini-Series, where career coach and host of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, Shannon Russell, talks about why it’s crucial that you learn about […]

Stay Focused On Your Career Goals – Career Clarity Mini-Series(Part 4) | Ep #107 Join us for a five part Masterclass on Career Clarity! This is Part 4 of the Career Clarity Mini-Series, where career coach and host of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, Shannon Russell, will give you ways to transition jobs or start a business,  […]

Make Your Job Skills Stand Out – Career Clarity Mini-Series(Part 3) | Ep #106 Join us for a five part Masterclass on Career Clarity! This is Part 3 of the Career Clarity Mini-Series, where career coach and host of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, Shannon Russell, will discuss how you can assess your experience and make your […]

What Is The Why Behind Your Work? – Career Clarity Mini-Series (Part 2) | Ep #105 Join us for a five part Masterclass on Career Clarity! This is Part 2 of the Career Clarity Mini-Series, where career coach and host of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, Shannon Russell, will walk you through why it’s important to get […]

Get Clear On Your Career Goals – Career Clarity Mini-Series (Part 1) | Ep #104 Join us for a 5 part Masterclass on Career Clarity! This is Part 1 of the Career Clarity Mini-Series, where career coach and host of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, Shannon Russell, will walk you through why it’s important to get clear […]

​​How to Quit A Job Without Burning A Bridge | Ep #75 Trying to leave a job, no matter what the circumstances, can be an emotional decision. You may be ready for a career change, but you don’t want to to disappoint your coworkers or your family/friends. Your office may be a toxic workplace where […]

​​Overcome Debt, Sell Your Business To Bill Gates, and Become a Millionaire Businesswoman with Beate Chelette | Ep #74 “I will not drown in a puddle.” Beate Chelette has experienced more than her fair share of obstacles- immigrating from German, divorce, debt, betrayal, lawsuits, loss of a parent, being a single mom, etc. Beate began […]