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

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]