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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 Women Starting a Second Act Use Career Assessments Like YouMap® to Make Career and Business Decisions

When women reach a crossroads in their career, especially in midlife, a question springs to mind that so many of us can relate to. “What should I do next that actually fits who I am now?” That question is at the heart of nearly every second act career transition. More women than ever are exploring […]

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How Book Reviews Build Trust, Visibility, and Momentum for Authors (Start Your Second Act Review)

There are moments as an author that stop you in your tracks, not because of sales numbers or rankings, but because someone took the time to truly see your work. Reviews and thoughtful feedback are the heartbeat of a book’s journey. They help stories travel farther, reach the right readers, and create connection long after […]

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Publication Day! My Book Start Your Second Act Is Out Now! | #192

It’s publication day for my new book!  In this special episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell celebrates the release of her new book, Start Your Second Act: How to Change Careers, Launch a Business, and Create Your Best Life. Shannon reads pages from Chapter 2 of her book, diving into […]

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Publication Day! My Book Start Your Second Act Is Out Now!