Hi there Reader,
Welcome to this edition of Meaningful eMail with the most recent takeaway and updates linked here at the top, and then a full article for your consideration.
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Recent Takeaways & Updates
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Top Takeaways: Pivot by Jenny Blake
Really specific steps for pivoting a job, career, or even other types of activities.
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Upcoming: The Next Mid-Career Remix Roundtable 12/19
Monthly conversations for clarity, confidence and career vision. Sign up for the next one: December 19. We'll be covering ways to deal with limiting beliefs.
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Upcoming: Blueprints for Brilliance: Coaching Insights guest appearance
Thrilled to have a new podcast guest appearance being released this Thursday morning! This show features various coaches and their approaches. Look for "Blueprints for Brilliance" on your favorite podcast platform Thursday. I'll also include links in my next email.
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Thank you!
I hope you had a fabulous Thanksgiving and a festive feeling continues through the holidays. Please know I'm very grateful for you being a part of this community and your support! Whether it's reading these emails, engaging on LinkedIn, connecting through coffee chats, or being a current client or an alum - you are helping to spread the message of owning our value and defining our own future no matter what our age or experience.
Let's Explore
Remixes & Recipes
Here in the holiday season, the kitchen becomes a hub of activity, with favorite recipes getting their annual spotlight. As I flipped through a few of mine recently, I couldn’t help but notice how much a recipe parallels my new concept: the Mid-Career Remix.
Both involve combining various elements to create something new and unique. And just like a recipe, your remix is deeply personal. You might start with a traditional foundation, but you add your own flair and ingredients to make it yours.
Even with the same starting elements, small tweaks can create something entirely different. Chocolate chip cookies can transform into blondie bars. Spaghetti ingredients can reimagine themselves as Cincinnati chili. In careers, creative directors can pivot into coaching, and figure skaters can become fashion icons (more on that in a moment!).
The beauty of a remix lies in its flexibility: you can reinvent your career without discarding the skills and experiences that brought you here.
If you missed my previous email, here’s a quick recap of the Mid-Career Remix: it’s a fresh perspective that reframes your experiences, skills, and strengths, helping you reclaim your value and redefine your future.
Vera Wang: From Ice Skating Rinks to Bridal Couture
Take Vera Wang, one of the most iconic bridal designers of our time. Her path? Far from linear.
She began as a world-class figure skater, missing an Olympic bid by a razor-thin margin. Pivoting, she pursued art history in college while dressing retail windows. That’s when her talent for fashion caught others’ attention, propelling her into an editor role at Vogue.
After years of writing, editing, and managing, Wang felt stalled—her growth plateaued. So, she began exploring her next move, experimenting with new ideas and gathering data about what aligned with her interests and values.
Wang adopted a beginner’s mindset: she took classes, interned, and wasn’t afraid to be the rookie. Her network—another vital remix tool—played a huge role. Though her father declined to back her first idea (a toy company), he became instrumental in launching her bridal business.
What catalyzed her leap into wedding fashion? The frustration of not finding a dress that matched her sophisticated taste at age 40. What began as an experiment turned into a thriving business, with Wang leveraging her vast network, including her skating connections, to expand into costumes for the rink.
Like Vera Wang, your career remix doesn’t have to follow a traditional path. It’s about combining what you know, embracing new opportunities, and staying curious. As we head into the new year, ask yourself: What ingredients do you already have, and what’s your next recipe for success?
P.S. Looking for clarity in your own Mid-Career Remix? Sign up for the next Roundtable - December 19th!
