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Executive Encore: Women Remastering Life and Work - 40s, 50s, 60s, and Beyond

Executive Encore: Women Remastering Life and Work - 40s, 50s, 60s, and Beyond

By Patricia Muir

As women approach their 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond, they reach a pivotal juncture. They can opt to stay engaged in their careers or step back, or focus on leisure, community, or social causes. The array of choices before them has never been broader. They are remastering their lives and work!

Are you an entrepreneur, executive, or professional contemplating your next step?

Join Executive Encore Coach, Patricia Muir, weekly as she imparts insights gleaned from three decades in Fortune 500 consulting and interviews with women and thought leaders on discovering fulfillment at any age.
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Facing Crisis: Curbing Self-Doubt and Distress

Executive Encore: Women Remastering Life and Work - 40s, 50s, 60s, and BeyondJan 05, 2023

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Navigating Career Crossroads at Any Age: The Value of Sabbaticals and Intentional Breaks

Navigating Career Crossroads at Any Age: The Value of Sabbaticals and Intentional Breaks

In this episode of the "Executive Encore" podcast, you can expect an insightful discussion with Rebecca Thomas, a coach specializing in navigating career crossroads through sabbaticals and career breaks. Rebecca comprehensively understands sabbaticals, the ideal timing, and the potential impact on one's career trajectory.

The conversation covers the mid- and late-career crisis and how intentional breaks can effectively overcome career stagnation and lead you to remaster your life and career.

Furthermore, Rebecca highlights the substantial benefits, both tangible and intangible, of taking a sabbatical, emphasizing its role in personal growth, resilience, and overall well-being.

My key takeaways:

  1. The significance of sabbaticals for self-care and personal development throughout one's career, and
  2. How sabbaticals can act as catalysts for a more rewarding career path or for remastering life at any age.

Contact Rebecca at

  • Phone: +61 450 510 891
  • Email: info@feelgood-getaways.com)
  • Website: https://feelgood-getaways.com/

I would love your feedback for future episodes - any topics that you would like want to explore?

Are you interested in being a guest?

Please subscribe, share, and stay tuned for the next episode, in which we continue to reflect on remastering our lives and work. Thank you for joining us.


Mar 22, 202428:57
Spotlight Success: Mastering Visibility at 40+, 60+, and Beyond.

Spotlight Success: Mastering Visibility at 40+, 60+, and Beyond.

Mar 07, 202428:26
Unlocking Fitness Consistency with Adventure – Journey to an Awe-Inspiring Better You

Unlocking Fitness Consistency with Adventure – Journey to an Awe-Inspiring Better You

If you find it difficult to stick to a fitness routine or are searching for that spark to make fitness fun and an awe-inspiring habit, not a chore, this is the video podcast for you.

Meet Kelly Howard - a woman who is a testament to the power of consistency and adventure in crafting a fulfilling and active life as we live longer.

Kelly Howard is the Fitness Consistency Expert who believes fitness should be an adventure. Kelly is the author of "FIT: Active & Ageless for Life" and a champion for helping women find joy in movement while challenging themselves in meaningful ways.

Kelly is into busting myths while sharing her wisdom, empowering thousands of women for over two decades to transform fitness in their lives. Stay to the end to learn about a special call-to-action and a special gift to inspire you to be active and ageless for life.

Connect with Kelly

• kelly@fitisfreedom.com

• Kelly's Website: https://fitisfreedom.com/


Feb 24, 202428:01
Unleashing the Power of Female Voices: Crafting a Narrative of Modern Female Trailblazers with Self-compassion, Compassion, and Empathy.

Unleashing the Power of Female Voices: Crafting a Narrative of Modern Female Trailblazers with Self-compassion, Compassion, and Empathy.

As Nicole embarks on her journey of transition and redirection, she has exciting plans to relaunch her podcast with a new show in the second quarter of 2024.

In our conversation today, we focus on Nicole’s vision for her new show – empowering women to discover their voices. In her new show, Nicole's upcoming episodes will artfully blend historical narratives of influential women with captivating interviews featuring modern female trailblazers.

I love historical fiction about women’s lives through the 19th and 20th Centuries. I am looking forward to following Nicole’s new show and being a guest!

I asked Nicole "How will you use your experience and insights as you continue unleashing the power of female voices and craft a narrative of modern female trailblazers….. with self-compassion, compassion, and empathy?"


Feb 17, 202425:48
Beating Burnout, Embracing Holistic Well-being, and the Game-changing Power of Sabbaticals

Beating Burnout, Embracing Holistic Well-being, and the Game-changing Power of Sabbaticals

Jessica is no stranger to the professional pivot. Jessica started her career implementing wellness programs for large national employers like Ford Motor Companies and 3M, then pivoted to research after graduate school. Jessica recently emerged from a one-year sabbatical, having written a book, and now provides education and advice to support organizations with evidence-based approaches to workforce well-being.

Please join Jessica and me for 30 minutes to explore Jessica’s perspective on the impact of burnout, the importance of spiritual well-being, and the game-changing power of sabbaticals.


Jan 26, 202430:34
Unveiling Strength at 60+: A Guide to Our Perspective and Powerful Words

Unveiling Strength at 60+: A Guide to Our Perspective and Powerful Words

During the summer of 2023, Christina’s friend asked about her work goals. Christina expressed her desire to help people live a "real life" by focusing on resilience, emotional intelligence, and authenticity - the key elements for limitless opportunities and creating your best life. Having overcome a challenging 3.5-year illness, Christina is now driven to inspire and support others in living their best life.

Join our conversation today about unveiling our strength as women 60+ with a guide to understanding how our perspective and the power of our words affect our ability to create limitless opportunities for creating our "best life" and being awesome as we live longer.

Jan 19, 202426:06
Turning Setbacks into Comebacks: Optimism and Entrepreneurial Spirit Launch a New Start

Turning Setbacks into Comebacks: Optimism and Entrepreneurial Spirit Launch a New Start

Imagine, finding yourself in your late fifties, single, unemployed, and battling a life-threatening illness like breast cancer. Would you crumble under the weight of despair, or would you summon an untapped well of courage, optimism, and entrepreneurial spirit to turn adversity into a golden opportunity?

Well, that's exactly what Renée, the dynamic leader and president of CMO On The Go, did.


Today, we delve into Renée's remarkable journey, learning how she transformed her trials into a fresh start and continues inspiring others to face life's challenges head-on.


Contact:


Connect with Patricia:

• Visit my website at https://www.patriciamuir.com. • Read the Encore weekly blog at https://www.patriciamuir.com/blog and https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciamuir/ • Subscribe to my newsletter that focuses on self-care after 60. I share my latest insights on fulfillment in life and work as we live longer and experience unexpected detours. I also share my guests’ insights because our ability to share and receive wisdom is crucial to navigating the chaos of unexpected detours and stabilizing our lives to focus on our fulfillment and self-actualization.

Jan 11, 202422:23
Embrace Courage: Creating Your Executive Encore Career
Jan 10, 202420:04
Susan Janzen - Retirement is Dead

Susan Janzen - Retirement is Dead

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Dec 14, 202321:40
Unlocking Happiness: Understanding and Healing Unresolved Grief

Unlocking Happiness: Understanding and Healing Unresolved Grief

In today’s episode, I welcome Tammy Adams, who loves to problem-solve, inspire, and motivate others who are ready and committed to change.

As an Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist, Tammy understands the effects of unresolved grief and how grief can limit our capacity for happiness. 

Today, we explore Tammy’s perspective on grief and how her specialized Grief Recovery process supports individuals to the other side of their emotional pain caused by a loss of any kind.

You are invited to check out a complimentary and confidential questionnaire at https://intuitiveunderstanding.com/our-method/

Other ways to connect with Tammy:

Email: tadams@rogers.com

https://intuitiveunderstanding.com/

Dec 08, 202331:28
Empowering Change through Mindfulness: A Conversation with Meg Salter

Empowering Change through Mindfulness: A Conversation with Meg Salter

In today’s episode, I welcome Meg Salter to share her story of continuous adaptation and re-invention, from banker to consultant to Executive Coach to Mindfulness Coach and Author, always alongside raising a family.

Meg is a global Executive Coach and Mindfulness Coach supporting leaders at tipping points in their worlds to develop a self-aware, resilient response to professional and life challenges.

Meg is the author of Mind Your Life: How Mindfulness Can Build Resilience and Reveal Your Extraordinary. with a Chinese edition now available, and a Vietnamese edition expected for 2024.

With impressive qualifications and credentials, Meg brings an integral developmental perspective, contributing in whatever way possible to the tipping points in our chaotic, beautiful world.

Please join Meg and me as we explore Meg’s perspective on the personal change process of letting go of the tried and true while making space to “Let Come the whispers and longings of the New.”


Nov 25, 202322:41
The Power of Perseverance: Marica's Incredible Journey as an "Immigrant Kid" with Health Obstacles

The Power of Perseverance: Marica's Incredible Journey as an "Immigrant Kid" with Health Obstacles

Today's guest is truly inspirational. Marica was a determined “immigrant kid” who battled health issues and turned her struggles into triumphs, fulfillment, and self-actualization.

As a healthcare veteran with over 30 years of experience, Marica used her expertise to transition from a respected pharmacist to a leadership role and then to a Health and Wellness Coach focusing on IBS management for professional women. Her story is a testament to the power of perseverance and a will to make a difference.

Join us as we delve into Marica's journey, highlighting the challenges she overcame, her successful career in healthcare, and her decision to pivot towards a more fulfilling path.

Expect to be inspired and learn what it takes to never give up on your dreams.

• www.gutwellnessbymarica.com

• Instagram @gutwellnessbymarica, where Marica posts information and holds events and offers.






Nov 23, 202330:12
Finding Fulfillment in a Couple-Owned Business Building Trust and Debunking Myths

Finding Fulfillment in a Couple-Owned Business Building Trust and Debunking Myths

Anthea Mumby identifies as one of those entrepreneurs who cannot be defined in one and sweet statement. She helps business owners who are ready to break free from the chaos of constant business emergencies. With the benefit of over 4 decades of entrepreneurial experience, Anthea helps put out the fires, stabilize, and sail on to success!

It’s no surprise that Anthea’s favourite clients are couple-owned businesses. Owners who want to create a lasting loving legacy of wealth and well-being. Anthea also loves working with Canadian insurance brokerages who need a pinch hitter broker principal to help with a challenge or an opportunity.

Join Anthea and me as we explore and debunk some myths of owning a business with a spouse, building trust in a couple-owned business, and sharing your vision to retain employees in your business.


Connect with Anthea:   

  • www.dreamteamconsulting.ca
  • https://www.couplesinbusinessguide.com/
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/antheamumby/

Aug 18, 202323:29
Build Your Own Success Ladder: Live Your Legacy While You Are Alive

Build Your Own Success Ladder: Live Your Legacy While You Are Alive

As we approach the crossroads of life after 60, we tap into our wisdom with dedication to become the next best version of ourselves. We understand empowerment on a different level. We understand that by lifting ourselves, we lift others. That’s our mission and it can contribute to our legacy. In this episode, I welcome a dynamic, self-made entrepreneur who overcame obstacles with an unrelenting positive nature, a farm girl work ethic, and a conscious choice to THRIVE rather than merely SURVIVE. I present to you the “Mistress of Reinvention, Transformation Catalyst, and Next Business Strategist” ISABEL ALEXANDER Isabel cultivated an award winning, $10 million+ global chemical business, and grew it from dining room table to international boardrooms. With 50+ years of business experience across diverse industries, Isabel is respected as an advisor, coach, mentor, and role model. Her numerous awards include Canada’s 100 Powerful Women and Canada’s Top 100 Women Entrepreneurs. Please join Isabel and me as we unwrap the word “Encore” and as Isabel inspires dedication to building your own success ladder to impact others and live your legacy while you are alive.


Connect with Isabel: • Text the word "ENCORE" to 33777 - watch a video • Isabel@TheEncoreCatalyst.com • https://www.theencorecatalyst.com/ Connect with Patricia: • patricia@maestroquality.com • https://www.patriciamuir.com/ • Read the Encore weekly blog at patriciamuir.com/blog. • Subscribe to my weekly newsletter. Sunday mornings are for Self-Care and hundreds of women sit with their favourite beverage to read my latest insights on fulfillment in life and work.

Jun 08, 202325:45
A Time of My Own: Moving Beyond Imposed Limitations

A Time of My Own: Moving Beyond Imposed Limitations

We are entering a phase when we need to explore what is important to us and move beyond imposed limitations. We are living longer and healthier lives. We are a generation of women who are working and creating well into the later decades of our lives. In today’s episode, I welcome Dr. Barbara Mark, an executive and personal coach who works with women over 70, and who is an advocate for positive ageing. Dr. Mark will help us explore how so many of us are embracing a greater sense of purpose or calling; how we ensure that "ageism" does not STOP us; and why we need to engage in healthy conversations about aging. There is so much joy in honouring our Restless Ambition while enjoying more time for leisure and relaxation. Connect with Barbara to explore strategies to experience your Restless Ambition.

barbara@atimeofmyown.com http://www.restless-ambition.com/ For women 70 and over who are out to contribute their skills and gifts to the world. https://www.atimeofmyown.com/ For women in midlife setting the foundation to prepare for their Restless Ambition. Connect with Patricia patricia@maestroquality.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciamuir/https://www.patriciamuir.com/

May 25, 202327:24
We are Not Small Men: Lifestyle Strategies for Optimizing Women’s Biology After Midlife

We are Not Small Men: Lifestyle Strategies for Optimizing Women’s Biology After Midlife

Apr 06, 202325:39
Bouncing Back from a Total Life Wipe-Out
Mar 23, 202330:20
Wild Woman, Where Art Thou? Becoming of Age. Living life on Your Own Terms.

Wild Woman, Where Art Thou? Becoming of Age. Living life on Your Own Terms.

As we approach the crossroads of our 60th birthday and beyond, we begin to appreciate our hidden power as older women. It’s exciting to know that we have more choices than ever before.   

Many of us begin to recognize the re-emergence of the wild woman that was always part of us, but has been suppressed and hidden for many years.   

Our true self is about to unfold again with opportunities and possibilities as we navigate changes and transitions along with the commitment to be true to ourselves and live life on our own terms.  

Audrey Danaher, is a retired registered nurse and the author of Becoming of Age, published in 2022. In her book, Audrey explores women’s experiences in the Third Stage of Life - that period that starts about age 60.    

A transformative experience for Audrey was making the transition to writer from registered nurse beginning with her decision to chronicle her journey training for the New York City Marathon in 2014.  

Be ready to reconnect with your younger self who believed you could do or be anything.  

It is my honour to introduce Audrey as my guest today to inspire each one of us to make that commitment and to support each other as we navigate our next phase of life.   

Connect with Audrey at becomingofage98@gmail.com  

  • https://becomingofage.com/about/ 
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrey-danaher-14985022/
  • becomingofage98@gmail.com  

Contact Patricia at 

  • patricia@maestroquality.com 
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciamuir/ 
  • https://www.patriciamuir.com/
Mar 02, 202320:21
Navigating Client Work During Recurring Cancer Diagnosis
Feb 16, 202321:56
Why Self-Care Matters for Fulfillment While Advocating for Others

Why Self-Care Matters for Fulfillment While Advocating for Others

Lorisa is passionate about advocating for families in transition AND for multigenerational family business enterprises to strengthen the unity and commitment between the business and the family relationships.

As we approach the crossroads of our 60th birthday and beyond, it’s exciting to know that we have more choices than ever before.

This is a time when many of us take stock of our lives and contemplate what’s next.

  • We might intentionally decide to use our skills and experience to become advocates for special causes. 
  • Some of us become what I call “accidental advocates” as we take on caregiving responsibilities.


Lorisa is a tenured family law lawyer and is a certified family enterprise advisor partnering with multigenerational family enterprises across Canada, US, and Europe. Larisa inspires the involvement of the next generations in the family business, and assists in consensual dispute resolution, readiness, and governance practices.

Lorisa helps us explore why and how self-care matters when advocating for others. Advocating for others can be taxing to our energy and yet so gratifying.

Connect with Lorisa and request a copy of her "8-Point Strategy for Self-care" for Advocates (intentional and accidental)

lorisa@lorisastein.com 

http://LorisaStein.com

http//:LorisaStein.com/family-enterprise-advisor  

Connect with me if you would like to be a guest or if we can work together on a project that is important to you....especially your self-care and being your best self. 

  • Visit my website at https://www.patriciamuir.com/
  • Read the Encore weekly blog at patriciamuir.com/blog. 
  • Subscribe to my weekly newsletter and download your customizable EQ Mini Plan worksheet:

https://www.patriciamuir.com/EQ-Mini-Plan 

#executivecoaching #executiveencore #executivepodcast #selfcare #patriciamuir #maestroquality

Feb 09, 202328:21
Finding Fulfillment at Any Age: The Authentic, Intuitive, Approach

Finding Fulfillment at Any Age: The Authentic, Intuitive, Approach

Crystal-Marie Sealy is a sage from a younger generation of women. She is passionate about supporting our “best” self with a more authentic and intuitive approach to life. Crystal-Marie is a best-selling author – of adult and children’s books – and virtual keynote speaker. Crystal Marie is first and foremost a stay-at-home-mom who is currently homeschooling.

I truly believe that women share the power of wisdom through the multi generations. There is much to learn from younger generations.

Long before they approach the crossroads such as monumental birthdays, such as our 60th birthday, some women experience an event that changes their perception of what fulfillment looks like.

Many of us (women of multi generations) are taking stock of our lives and contemplating what we are doing in our life and work. For many of us regardless of age, this is our own momentous rite of passage powered by choices.

As an author and speaker, Crystal-Marie inspires children to authenticity, AND invites women of all ages who resonate with her philosophy to join her in a more authentic and intuitive approach to life. As an empath and introvert, she thrives in a more feminine lifestyle.

In my conversation with Crystal-Marie, we explore approaching fulfillment by acknowledging the value of bliss, intuition, and self-trust.

Contact Crystal-Marie at

  • https://crystalmariesealy.com/
  • https://crystalmariesealy.com/author
  • crystal-marie@crystalmariesealy.com

We can find fulfillment and be awesome at any age. What does that look like for you? As demonstrated by our conversation today, our ability to share and receive wisdom is not bound by our age.

Contact Patricia at

  • https://www.patriciamuir.com/
  • https://www.patriciamuir.com/blog

Subscribe to the Executive Encore e-newsletter

Sunday mornings are for Self-Care and hundreds of women sit with their favourite beverage to read my latest insights and listen to my podcast about fulfillment in life and work. I often refer to Crystal-Marie’s insights because her wisdom is critical to self-care.


Jan 26, 202328:59
You Choose. What will be different this year?

You Choose. What will be different this year?

This is a time when many of us take stock of our lives and contemplate what we are doing in our life and work. This momentous rite of passage is powered by our choices. What can we do differently this year to harness that power for positive transformation?

My guest today is passionate about supporting individuals, teams, and companies to create positive transformation in work and personal life in ways never imagined.

Jill Whittington’s philosophy and coaching focusses on energy for impact as opposed to how many birthdays we have had!

Jill lives in the UK near the historic Georgian city of Bath. She is continually inspired by her love of walking in the surrounding countryside and by her two young grandsons, where curiosity, fun and living in the moment are authentically second nature

In my conversation with Jill, we will explore the power you have to choose and set up the challenge to consider what will be different this year as you set a new direction in life after 60.


Connect with Jill: 

jill@thechangemakergroup.com 

https://thechangemakergroup.com/

Jan 12, 202343:35
Facing Crisis: Curbing Self-Doubt and Distress

Facing Crisis: Curbing Self-Doubt and Distress

Bruce Fleck is the creator of the "The Crisis Cure methodology". His work is built on a foundation of a PhD in Psychology and a career in corporate marketing and management spanning 40 years. Bruce complements his work with certifications as a Life Coach and as a Holistic Cancer Coach.

As we approach the crossroads of our 60th birthday and beyond, it’s exciting to know that we have more choices than ever before. This is a time when many of us take stock of our lives and contemplate what we are doing in our life and work. This is time of transition and a momentous rite of passage that can be initiated willingly or by what we perceive as a crisis. For any life transition, there is a spectrum from uncomfortable to crisis based on subjective distress and coping skills.

In my conversation with Bruce, we explore how you can overcome crisis, make it a turning point for a better life, and for setting a new direction in life after 60.

Bruce is an author, course creator and coach. He's worked in corporate marketing and management for 40 years. His work is built on a foundation of a PhD in Psychology and a career in corporate marketing and management spanning 40 years. Bruce complements his work with certifications as a Life Coach and as a Holistic Cancer Coach. Bruce lives in Phoenix, AZ with his wife Jodi.

Contact Bruce at

  • bruce@brucefleck.com
  • BruceFleck.com - Take the quiz!
Jan 05, 202323:48
Considering a Career Change in 2023? Here's is What You Need to Know

Considering a Career Change in 2023? Here's is What You Need to Know

WITH Grisel Scarantino, MA, ODPC, Career Success Coach 

Intense work dissatisfaction affects every aspect of your life. Your mood, sleep, your quality time with loved ones, your energy level... even your health.  

Grisel Scarantino, a career success coach from sunny Tampa, Florida, helps seasoned professionals achieve a satisfying relationship between work and life.  

Grisel has dedicated her career to enhancing a sense of fulfillment in work settings. 

In this podcast, we discuss important considerations to make when a woman has identified she’s no longer satisfied in her current career and wants to pursue a new direction.   

CONNECT WITH GRISEL 

grisel.scarantino@gmail.com 

https://www.griselscarantino.com

Thank you to my audience and Grisel's audience who joined us today.  Join me each week as I interview women like Grisel and other thought leaders about finding fulfillment and joy after 60. If you are interested in being a guest, reach out to me.  

Visit my website at patriciamuir.com. Read the Executive Encore weekly blog at patriciamuir.com/blog, and subscribe to my weekly newsletter.    

Sunday mornings are for Self-Care and hundreds of women sit with their favourite beverage to read my latest insights on fulfillment in life and work. I often share insights from my guests, like Grisel because finding fulfillment is about sharing magical and awe-inspiring moments.

What does fulfillment look like for you? What's your immediate next step for finding fulfillment after 60? 

#thrive #executivecoaching #executiveencore #fulfillmentafter60 #womenempowerment #awesomeatanyage #executivepodcast

Dec 30, 202227:27
Recalibrate Your GPS : Courage to Set a New Direction

Recalibrate Your GPS : Courage to Set a New Direction

What do you want to be known for? It's a question we should all be asking ourselves regularly, especially as we approach or enter our 60s.

This is a time when many of us take stock of our lives and decide whether we're on the right track. It can be a scary proposition to make a change at this stage in our lives, but it's also an exciting one.

We have the opportunity to recalibrate our GPS and set a new course for fulfillment. But it takes courage to do so.

Join my guest, Trish Tonaj, as we will explore what it means to find your courage and set a new direction in life after 60. Trish will share inspiring stories of women who have done just that. Listen to Trish's story of trading her pen for a paintbrush.

Trish Tonaj is an award winning Marketing Consultant,
 Artist, Author and Founder of ShareYourStories.online.

Trish supports the entrepreneurial spirit with her definitive creative approach:  a weekly podcast, a contributor to magazines, and an author of two books.

Remember, it's never too late to start living your best life!

As an artist, Trish recently presented her bold, colourful, abstracts in a solo show at Langdon Hall in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. Her work is found in Europe, United States, and Canada.

Connect with Trish:

Trish@trishtonaj.com

https://trishtonaj.com/

Dec 08, 202227:34
Planning for Your Best Life After 60! It’s Not Just About Money
Dec 01, 202237:24
Your Encore: Expect Magic and Embrace Wisdom

Your Encore: Expect Magic and Embrace Wisdom

My guest today is a NYTimes bestselling author, speaker, Founder of Inside Edge Foundation for Education AND the first coauthor with Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen in the popular book Chicken Soup for the Soul (500 million sold). 

For women entrepreneurs and executives with successful professional lives, we look for role models who inspire us to find fulfillment in what we call our ENCORE projects. As a lifetime entrepreneur my guest, Diana Wentworth, graciously shares how magical moments and wisdom can inspire fulfillment as we plan you ENCORE projects.

Nov 28, 202224:14
Strategic Self-Care: Planning for the Next Season
Nov 24, 202231:10
A New Chapter. Not A Wind-down

A New Chapter. Not A Wind-down

Julie Starr has been a Life Coach since 2002 and has loved every moment.  After training as a dance therapist and working in a Psychiatric Care Hospital, Julie quickly realized her true calling was in coaching.

Her many years in the field of empowering women in challenge, has shown her that great things are possible for anyone willing to do the work and take the necessary action.

Julie is proud to be in “the over 60 crowd” and plans on working indefinitely doing what she loves.

For women entrepreneurs and executives with successful professional lives, planning for life after 60 is about adopting the mindset of looking forward to a new chapter. Approaching the crossroads does not necessarily mean winding down.

Are you wondering about the shifts you can make to set a foundation for fulfillment – whatever that looks like for you? Julie shares her insights and wisdom for women of any age.

Nov 17, 202220:24
The Benefits of Golf After 60: Physical, Mental, Emotional, Social

The Benefits of Golf After 60: Physical, Mental, Emotional, Social

James Wicketts is the Head Teaching Professional at Cobble Beach in Owen Sound, Ontario and is one of the top golf instructors in Canada. James coaches all year round to ensure that his clients develop and enjoy their golf game at any age, even and especially after 60.

For women entrepreneurs and executives, it’s important to identify activities that contribute to their physical, mental, and emotional needs and their social life after 60. An important element to consider is a mix of healthy activities that keep them engaged and fulfilled.

Are you wondering how to choose activities that are aligned with your sources of satisfaction and contribute to your overall well-being.

James shares his insights on the many benefits of learning and playing golf at any age especially after 60 - Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Social

Full Disclosure: James is my brother. Hence, we sprinkled bits of wisdom we both learned from our Dad and his experiences as he stayed active and engaged in finding fulfillment after 60.


Nov 14, 202226:43
Aligning Vision, Passion, & Core Value for Resilience

Aligning Vision, Passion, & Core Value for Resilience

Cindy Stradling has shined shoes, waited tables, and cleaned houses while building her successful business. Undeniably, Cindy knows firsthand what resilience IS and how to make it work for her in finding fulfillment and giving back.

Are you wondering how to make choices that are best for you? Choices that are aligned with your vision, passion, and core values? Choices that contribute to sustainable resilience and fulfillment? 

Cindy and I agree that resilience is key to fulfillment and joy especially after 60. I have invited Cindy to share her insight on the power of aligning vision, passion, and your core values for resilience.

Nov 03, 202219:45
Preparing for BIG Changes: Create Your Own BEST Life!

Preparing for BIG Changes: Create Your Own BEST Life!

Kim joins Executive Encore to share her insights as she made big changes to create her BEST life!

Leaving an industry in which Kim invested 40 years of her life. 

  • How she prepared for this big change.

What surprises came up when Kim reflected on who she was at the end of her last career and who she is today. 

  • The effects of changing status

Her piv-o-tal moment when Kim recognized what fulfillment looks like for her. 

  • Many moments of joy and awe!

Are you wondering how to reinvest your professional skills and experience in a fulfilling role as you remain professionally active? 

For women entrepreneurs and executives, the power of "resetting" the table in our next chapter can be especially fulfilling.


Oct 27, 202230:22
"Unlocking Her" Drop the Mask. Listen to Your Voice.

"Unlocking Her" Drop the Mask. Listen to Your Voice.

LA Glassford joins Executive Encore to share her insights about the protective masks we wear for decades; the why; and the WORK involved to put ourselves first in finding fulfillment after 60!

LA, is the creator of “Unlocking Her”.  LA's recent post on gender ageism on LinkedIn went viral…

At 59, at a pinnacle point of transition in her successful career LA asked herself a critical question

“Who are you when you aren’t being who others expect you to be?”   She couldn’t answer!

The resulting journey led her on a path of self discovery and enlightenment that clarified exactly how she wanted to enter her 7th decade. She realized that her secret IS actually her secret sauce and while masks protected her for years, it was time to drop them all. Now she shares her journey with us.

Oct 20, 202234:20
Making Change Happen: Reignite Your Career After 60

Making Change Happen: Reignite Your Career After 60

Are you wondering how to make change happen; regain control of your life; and reignite your career after 60? For women entrepreneurs and executives, remaining professionally active and reigniting their careers can be especially fulfilling. For many women, a new career is on the horizon.

· Simon Phillips is an author, speaker, coach and podcaster on what it takes to make change happen in your personal life, in teams, and in organisations. Simon is also a career strategist and has helped thousands of people regain control of their lives and reignite their careers.

· Simon joins Executive Encore today as an international thought leader to share his insights and strategies for making change happen, regaining control of your life, and reigniting your career after 60.

Sep 27, 202218:13
The Power of Advocacy: Overcoming Ageism

The Power of Advocacy: Overcoming Ageism

Are you wondering how to transfer your professional skills and experience into a fulfilling role as a social entrepreneur? For women entrepreneurs and executives, the power of advocacy can be especially fulfilling.

Helen Hirsh Spence, CEO of Top Sixty Over Sixty, joins Executive Encore to share her insights as she transitioned her leadership in public and private education sectors to social entrepreneurship. Helen's advocacy focuses on overcoming the challenges of ageism and preparing for the upcoming demographic shift that will impact our social and economic fabric.

· After 35 years of senior leadership positions in both the public and private education sectors, Helen embarked on a journey of social entrepreneurship.

· Helen saw how ageism was impacting Boomers and NOW advocates for overcoming the challenges of ageism.

Sep 16, 202217:09
Giving Back Through Community Involvement

Giving Back Through Community Involvement

Paula has always been described as a trailblazer and an independent and creative critical thinker. With many decades in international sales and marketing executive with world-class corporations, Paula has transitioned her leadership role to giving back through Community Involvement.

Her role as Councillor of the Town of the Blue Mountains (Ontario, Canada) has given Paula the chance to put her values into action.

During the first challenging days of the Covid 19 pandemic, on March 30th, 2020, in an empty Council Chamber, Paula became Councillor Hope of the Town of the Blue Mountains. It was a crowning moment for Paula as her swearing-in embodied her lifetime fascination with politics, world events and leadership.

Sep 12, 202214:30