Midlife Reinvention: Your Next Chapter Starts Now – Here’s our Tool:

Two weeks ago, I shared an article about the Midlife Career Crisis, or, as we reframed it, Midlife Career Reinvention. The response was incredible. It’s clear this resonates (and I’m getting older).  

Truth is, I’ve had hundreds of these conversations over the past 10 years. Once you hit your 40s or 50s, you start asking bigger questions — and the “what’s next?” noise can get pretty loud. 

Why? Because we've all felt that pull: the desire for something more, even when "more" seems elusive.  

There’s Now a Tool for That 

I promised a free reflection workbook — and it’s here. It walks you through: 

• What energizes you 

• What’s holding you back 

• Brainstorming new career/life ideas 

• A way to score those ideas 

• And how to take small, low-risk steps toward your best 3 directions 

It’s short. It’s simple. It’s meant to help you get unstuck. (I'd love your feedback on it. What works? What could make it even better?) 

Please Note- Not Everyone Quits Their Job 

Here’s what I’ve noticed:  Some people go through this kind of reflection and come out the other side with more appreciation for what they already do. Others find a small tweak that makes their job feel fresh again. That’s a win too. 

Midlife reinvention doesn’t always mean a dramatic career pivot. Sometimes it just means reclaiming your time, your voice, or your energy.  And while this is meant to assist, this is a journey, not a quick-fix, and it helps to be patient.  

A Mindset Shift Worth Borrowing: 

I’m currently reading (ok, listening to) The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy. It’s a mindset-shifting book about how we measure progress and define success. Two ideas stood out: 

1. Always Measure Backward (AMB) 

Instead of staring at what you haven’t done, look back at what you have accomplished.  For me, that meant redefining success around my family’s health, the things I’ve learned, and the relationships I’ve built. 

2. Spot Your Strength Patterns 

List 3 times you’ve truly excelled. What do those moments have in common? 

In my case, my biggest wins came from working directly with clients to solve hard problems. Yet I spend most of my week doing… computer stuff. (Helpful? Sure. But not my genius zone.) I’m actively shifting that balance before I end up in another career crisis…although at age 54, leading bike rides and DJing at 55+ communities is more of an option.  

If you’re in the middle of your own “what’s next?” moment — check out the workbook.  You’re not starting over. You’re starting from experience. 

As always, feel free to message me. I’d love to hear your story. 

>Click Here to download the Workbook

If you're having trouble downloading the sheet from the link above, just click here and make a copy to your Google Drive.

This article was written by a human.