People in Transition
"People in Transition" is your ultimate guide to navigating life's major career changes with confidence and excitement! Whether you're a student landing your first job, a professional between gigs, an aspiring entrepreneur ready to start your own business, or someone preparing for a well-earned retirement, we've got you covered. Each episode offers unique insights and practical tips from people who have successfully walked these paths themselves as well as helped many others in their journey. Join us for an inspiring and entertaining journey through the many transitions of life!
People in Transition
75. John Tarnoff - Executive and Better Job Coach
John Tarnoff is an executive and career transition coach, speaker, and author who supports mid and late-career professionals in defining, planning, and achieving more meaningful and sustainable careers.
Fired 39% during his 35 years as a film producer, studio executive, and tech entrepreneur, he learned how to turn setbacks into successes in a volatile business. He reinvented his career at 50, earning a master’s degree in spiritual psychology to share his lessons with others facing similar challenges.
He is the author of the best-selling book, "Boomer Reinvention: How to Create your Dream Career Over 50" and has created four courses on the multi-generational workforce for LinkedIn Learning.
Some of the topics we discussed include:
- In networking, you should follow your “A B G” (“Always, Be, Giving”): think first about what you can do to support the people in your network before asking for help.
- Worry about how you can meet someone that can refer you for the job – don’t worry about what the job description says about the role.
- The role you want in the future needs to connect with your values.
- Follow three keys in searching for your next great job 1. Focus on your Superpower (what you do best) 2. Build a Community (like-minded colleagues to refer you to opportunities) 3. Become a Thought Leader (Stand up for what you stand for, build trust and credibility).
- The career you want is already inside of you: follow your inner knowing and intuition. Question the negative messages that will come at you.
- To create your future, you need to reconcile your past: clear emotional baggage and limiting beliefs.
These are just a few of the great ideas and suggestions John shared. I hope you enjoy
his experiences, thought leadership, and energy as much as I did. Thank
you for listening to this episode of “People in Transition”.
