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

When a Job Opportunity Arises When You Least Expect It  If you’re in the middle of a career transition and you are getting ready to start your new business, what would you do if you got an unexpected job offer? You’ve done the planning. You’ve made the decision. You might have even given notice at […]

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 […]

When Stressful Jobs Lead To Unhealthy Lifestyles | Ep #103 Is your job stressing you out? Has work taken over your life, while your health has been pushed aside? Sometimes we get so busy climbing the corporate ladder or growing our business, that we develop unhealthy habits. In this episode, Shannon sits down with former Reuters […]

How Multiple Job Layoffs Led To A New Career Opportunity | Ep #102 If you have ever been laid off from a job, this episode is for you!  Sonja Keeve was laid off from 3 different  jobs throughout her career in the finance and mortgage worlds.  After the last time, she wondered what should she […]

September Surge: Why Now Is The Time To Find The Job You Want | Ep #101 What is the September surge? It’s the time when companies race to hire employees and reshuffle their teams after the summer and before the holidays. There is an uptick in job opportunities and an increase in people applying to […]