In previous posts I’ve encouraged job seekers over 50 years old to open their eyes and minds to other options for generating income than traditional employment. Consider other opportunities such as adjunct or on-call work. Why Should I … Continue reading
Better, Smarter, Richer co-host Jackie B. Peterson talks with Encore Career Coach, Laura Schlafly, who helps boomers deciding where to go next when they’re in the middle of a tough transition. Laura knows how to successfully navigate … Continue reading
The growth of people 50+ starting up businesses is growing at an astounding rate, as you’ll see in this PBS Newshour video segment aired April 22, 2013. Since 1996 the percentage of business owners who are seniors/boomers has grown from … Continue reading
(Originally posted in the Mac’s List Blog on March 13, 2013) What is one of the most common questions people in midlife ask themselves about an encore career with a social purpose? Marci Alboher, author of “The … Continue reading
Watch and listen to Marci Alboher talk about her dynamic new book on Encore Careers, and then read beyond to my comments. I’ve been waiting for 1.5 years for Marci Alboher’s book to emerge from her “writing cave”, as she … Continue reading
Though it had been a heady and lucrative 10 years in this role, I made the decision to look for something different, and to move west. Portland suited my desire to live in a more peaceful, smaller city and be … Continue reading
NOTE: This post was originally published Dec. 2, 2012 on the Mac’s List blog . Losing your job in your 50’s and early 60’s can be painful financially and emotionally, but many Oregon women in this age group that I … Continue reading
NOTE: This post was originally published Nov. 2, 2012 on the Mac’s List blog It has become a well known fact that work at an older age is now increasingly common. Jobs in or … Continue reading
I recently added a feature which lists the books I recommend you read. These are an excellent resource to any job seeker, but will be particularly helpful to “boomers” interested in Encore Careers.
“Career Maker” – this is a follow-up to my August 9th blog on Career Changer as the 2nd strategy of ” 3 Strategic Choices for Career Change”. A quick review: The three strategic career choices to evaluate are: * … Continue reading
Beverly Mahone, host of the Boomer Beat radio program talks with Laura Schlafly about: Baby Boomer demographics What are Encore Careers? Starting an Encore Career How Laura Schlafly helps her clients Laura’s Continue reading
Community Colleges Offering NEW Encore Career Certificated Programs I want to share this message from Civic Ventures and Encore.org founder, Marc Freedman about the latest program starting this fall: EMPOWERED … Continue reading
“Laura Schlafly, founder of Lake Oswego, Oregon-based Career Choices with Laura has a service business with a unique niche. She is an “Encore Career Specialist”, a career coach specializing in inspiring and guiding baby boomers … Continue reading
Laura Schlafly, Encore Career Coach in Portland, Oregon, shares many valuable “business bits” with Internet talk show host, Susan Rich. The hot topic is: Encore Careers for mid-life career changers and … Continue reading
Are you beginning to notice that Baby Boomers are NOT retiring like our parents did? For example, in the case of my Mother (who is now 90), one day she just … Continue reading
“Go with your gut when attempting to reinvent yourself!” exclaims Jerry Larsen, who should have known better when he didn’t listen to his own sage advice. Hey, I know this sounds totally self-serving, but Jerry badly needed a … Continue reading
It’s a well known fact that the U.S. population is aging at a rapid rate and that we are not alone in this trend. China, Japan, Korea and several industrialized European countries are experiencing the same demographic trends. … Continue reading
Those of you looking for a new career or a job in your second half of life……take a look at these statistics and links which help you search for health care jobs by zip code. This … Continue reading
The birth of my friend Joann’s encore career all started with a simple request from her trusted advisor: “DO JUST ONE THING”. The “one thing” related to Joann’s desire to step away from her 30 years of various roles in … Continue reading
I have had a passion around “things Asian” since age 12. I cannot explain why, but I somehow became obsessed with my interest, which led to a BA in Japanese Studies, living for a time in Japan, and … Continue reading
The latest survey results show that about 9 million Boomers are currently enjoying encore careers, and even more look forward to having them. Yet the reality of more people finding and achieving them remains tough in this poorly … Continue reading
In July 2011 Jane released a new book ”Prime Time: Love, Health, Sex, Fitness, Friendship, Spirit – Making the Most of all of Your Life”. She also produced a TED … Continue reading
Last week I wrote a guest blog for Bea Fields on the topic of INNOVATION. The reference in that write-up was regarding product and process innovation in the US as compared to Continue reading
Jane Pauley is a Baby Boomer and HER Encore Career after she returned to Continue reading
There is a life after your first long-term career! For Janell Huffman, her long and successful career in education included over 33 years teaching at Chemeketa Community College in Salem, Oregon. Early retirement seemed right, especially when her … Continue reading
I want to thank Teri Pomeroy, a friend of mine, for sharing her story about transitioning out of the mortgage industry into an encore career in catering. My main career track since 1995 has been in the mortgage business. During … Continue reading
As an Encore Career Specialist, I often work with Baby Boomers in career transition to brainstorm around the possibilities of starting their own business. Frequently we … Continue reading
4 Part Series on 4 Ways for Boomers to Re-engage with a Passion, Purpose, Paycheck Part 1: Employment Options Part 2: Community Service Options Part 3: Knowledge Transfer Agent Part 4: Avocations and Interests Today in … Continue reading
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2011 Encore Careers with Knowledge Transfer I just had to share with you this Blog written by the author below, was wise enough to know when to let his encore career go. His second to last … Continue reading
Part 1: Employment Options Part 2: Community Service Options Part 3: Knowledge Transfer Agent Part 4: Avocations and Interests Today in Part 2 we’ll cover, 3 Community Service Options for you to consider that is a combination of full or … Continue reading
Part 1: Employment Options Part 2: Community Service Part 3: Knowledge Transfer Agent Part 4: Avocations and Interests Today we’ll cover 4 Employment Options for you … Continue reading
4 Part Series on 4 Ways to Re-engage Part 1: Employment Options Part 2: Community Service Options Part 3: Knowledge Transfer Agent Part 4: Avocations and Interests Today in Part 3 we will review ways that you … Continue reading
