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Welcome Back We know that staying relevant in the workplace takes a lot of work. The latest tools and skills seem to change every week. This year we’re committed to keeping you up to date. We’re starting with Slack, the “hub for teamwork.” To keep it friendly we’ve created our own channel so you can give it a spin. Jump on the Next For Me Slack Channel. Then find out … [Read more...] about Weekly Newsletter: Learning to Code at 60 + Hacking Slack

Welcome Back -- Clare Martorana is with the US Digital Service where she is working to modernize va.gov. She urges us to be open to new technologies and lifelong learning. Read her story. Speaking of technology, the new year is as good a time as any to try what’s new in the workplace. Slack is the go-to tool for work discussions and sharing. If you’d like to give Slack a … [Read more...] about Weekly Newsletter: Lifelong Learning + a Tech Tune-up

Welcome Back We start the year off with a visit to one of our intimate events held in a cozy home in Madison, Wisconsin. The conversation naturally lead to how informal communities can make our transitions a lot easier. So, let’s get together! We’re busy planning this year’s event schedule. Want to join in? Come to a Next For Me Event. Have you been wanting to learn … [Read more...] about Weekly Newsletter: What’s Next For You This Year?

Welcome Back To celebrate the past year of transitions and transformations we gathered some of our favorite interviews. A singer founded a business that gives her time for performing. Link A publishing executive faced a year of loss and then rose from the grief to start a private consulting practice. Link And, a former hotelier got invited into Airbnb as a mentor … [Read more...] about Weekly Newsletter: Our Best Interviews of 2018

Welcome Back Have you considered phasing out of your career and into retirement? Donna Kastner at Retirepreneur covers the idea of Phased Retirement. Tonight we’re very excited to be hosting an event in Washington DC. We’re talking about work, finances, our communities, and what’s next. Come to a Next For Me Event. And please, if you find this newsletter useful … [Read more...] about Weekly Newsletter: Phased Retirement and Calculating Reverse Mortgages

Welcome Back This week we’re in Madison, Wisconsin and next week in Washington DC. We’re talking about work, finances, our communities, and what’s next. Join us. You’ll want to read how Elizabeth White ended up being 55, unemployed, and faking normal. Her turnaround is an inspiration. New This Week https://youtu.be/rWNzVUTEN6s Last Week Thanks … [Read more...] about Weekly Newsletter: 55, Unemployed, and Faking Normal

Welcome Back Just in time for your reinvention. "Taking the Work Out of Networking: An Introvert’s Guide to Making Connections that Count" by Karen Wickre. Read all about it. If you’d like to host an event we make it easy. Host or Attend a Next For Me Event New This Week https://youtu.be/dbojZw662S8 Last Week Thanks for reading. If you enjoy … [Read more...] about Weekly Newsletter: Taking the Work Out of Networking

Welcome Back We hope you’re finding a little peace as the holiday season commences. We’ve got three guest authors this week writing about home-based businesses, how measuring success can evolve over time, and what’s new in wellness programs at work. Next For Me Events. We host both informal local gatherings, and public events across the country. Our next events are … [Read more...] about Weekly Newsletter: Workplace Wellness + Mid-life Success

Welcome Back We're attending Encore.org's 20th Anniversary Summit. A super positive organization working for intergenerational connections. We can get behind that mission. Want to attend a Next For Me Event? We host both informal local gatherings, and public events happening across the country. Our next public event is in Washington DC on December 12th. If you’d like … [Read more...] about Weekly Newsletter: 1 Million Adults Standing Up for Young People

Welcome Back We hope you survived the Midterms and are ready to get back to work at whatever it is that’s next for you. Our Fall Survey is live. We’re asking about what matters to you and what kind of events are a fit. Take the survey and you could win big! New This Week https://youtu.be/otExuQmDEm8 Last Week … [Read more...] about Weekly Newsletter: The D Word + Talking to Generations

Welcome Back Our Fall Survey is live. We’re asking what matters to you and what kind of events are a fit. Take the survey. Next For Me Events are informal in-home events, and public events happening across the country. If you’d like to host an event we make it easy with a how-to guidebook and even giveaways. Host or Attend a Next For Me Event Read Part 3 of our … [Read more...] about Weekly Newsletter: Next Career Social Media Tricks

Welcome Back We’re basking in the afterglow of an exciting event in San Francisco this week. With a great lineup of speakers and co-hosts, the conversations about work and financial health were lively. These topics matter to us. Next For Me Events are informal gatherings and public events happening across the country. If you’d like to host an event we make it easy with a … [Read more...] about Weekly Newsletter: Our Biggest Event Yet – Work and Financial Health

Welcome Back If you have dreams of owning your own business, this might be the right time in life for that. Of course, it’s daunting - Doug Freeman wrote this article to help in Committing to Your Venture. Now that you’re putting yourself out there, what will people find out about you online? Carole McManus continues with her series Building Your Brand on Social … [Read more...] about Weekly Newsletter: Do Your Own Thing

Welcome Back If you find the information in this newsletter useful, please forward it to your friends. Every share makes a difference. Thanks! Next For Me Events are happening across the country. We’re talking about work, financial wellness, our communities, and what’s next. Join us in San Francisco (October 23rd), Washington DC (December 12th), Phoenix in November or a … [Read more...] about Weekly Newsletter: Ending the Obsession with Millennials

Welcome Back In Part 3 of our interview with John Tarnoff, a “reinvention career coach”, he discusses the importance of keeping an active network. If you are looking for what’s next, what will someone find when they do a search for you on social media? Carole McManus begins her series on “Building Your Brand on Social Media” this week. Hint: You don’t have to use … [Read more...] about Weekly Newsletter: Your Next Career Needs a Network

Welcome Back In Part 2 of our interview with John Tarnoff, a “reinvention career coach”, he discusses looking inside and how to start taking matters into your own hands. Your next job might be a happy surprise. Also this week, Karen Wickre joined us by video at our event in Denver last week. Her book “Taking the Work Out of Networking: An Introvert's Guide to Making … [Read more...] about Weekly Newsletter: Redefining Who You Are in the Workplace

Welcome Back John Tarnoff came from the entertainment industry where they “eat their young” today he is a career coach focused on over 50 reinvention. Read Part 1 of our interview with him. While you’re in a career change mood download our Over 50 Job Guide. This week we’re in Denver for our first public Next For Me Event. We’re talking about work, financial … [Read more...] about Weekly Newsletter: Create Your Dream Career Over 50

Welcome Back We are stuck with antiquated terms for life stages. If we’re living 20+ years longer what should we call that period between working and old? Not to worry, especially if it’s time to get back to work. Check out our Over 50 Job Guide - This week we cover negotiating a job offer. And, while you’re at it, if you need a resume coaching session, a year of … [Read more...] about Weekly Newsletter: Between Working Age and Old Age

Welcome Back If you’re thinking about a new job, we’ve got you covered. Our Over 50 Job Guide visits the world of recruiters. Also: Career Switchers - Don’t Wait to be Chosen. We’re giving away a Next For Me package worth $492. A resume coaching session, a year of financial planning tools and MORE. Enter To Win At Next For Me Events we discuss work, our communities, … [Read more...] about Weekly Newsletter: Over 50 and Looking for a Job

Welcome Back To share the news about Next For Me we’re giving away a professional and financial makeover worth $492. Enter To Win Also this week: Pod-living with friends can change your financial and mental well-being. Then, catch up on Part 4 of our Over 50 Job Guide: The Interview. Next For Me Events are transformational. We discuss work, our communities, and of … [Read more...] about Weekly Newsletter: Win a Next For Me Makeover