Navigating Transitions with guest faculty Marci Alboher & Kerry Hannon
Crafting Your Encore: Finding Purpose, Passion, and a Paycheck in Your Next Chapter
Nov 11 - Nov 16, 2024 in Santa Fe, USA
Led by: Marci Alboher, Kerry Hannon, Christine Sperber, Lee Johnson
Financial aid is available. Apply Here.
How do you find fulfilling work in the second half of life - that pays well - when you're dreaming of doing something new?
You are done with your job and ready for something new.
But what that “something” is, and how to get from here to there, isn’t clear.
Maybe you’re retiring from the job you’ve had for decades and have no idea what to do with the long runway stretching out in front of you. Or maybe you’re bored to tears with your current position and yearn for something that excites you and makes you feel like your work has real value in the world.
(And getting a paycheck that reflects your decades of experience would be nice, too!)
How do you find your path forward to fulfilling work that gives you what you need – personally, financially, and in terms of your legacy and impact in the world?
The secret is to be curious, courageous, and patient – and remember that the conditions are never going to be perfectly ready for you to make a change. You just have to get started.
In this Navigating Transitions workshop co-facilitated with career and intergenerational workplace experts Marci Alboher and Kerry Hannon, you will craft an encore work chapter that pays good money, fills you with purpose, and offers the human connection you need to feel healthy, vibrant, and whole.
What You’ll Gain
Through a combination of our MEA Navigating Transitions curriculum and Marci and Kerry’s practical teachings and proven experiential activities, you will:
By the end of your five days with Marci and Kerry and the MEA faculty, you will be bursting with excitement and confidence in your ability to take the next step and put your encore plan into action.
You’ll leave with greater self-awareness, proven tools, strategies and a plan to follow as you embark on your journey, supported by a calm and positive mindset and the inner oomph of joy that comes from a new adventure unfolding before you.
Meet Your Faculty
Marci Alboher
Author of The Encore Career Handbook: How to Make a Living and a Difference in the Second Half of Life
Vice President at CoGenerate | Speaker | Nonprofit Leader | Coach | Former NY Times Columnist
Marci is one of the nation’s leading authorities on career issues and workplace trends, with deep experience at the intersection of workplace and career issues, intergenerational relationships and aging with purpose.
As a Vice President at CoGenerate, a nonprofit working to bridge the generational divide, Marci leads the organization’s work on narrative change, thought leadership and field-building.
She has written two books that explore new models for working today, The Encore Career Handbook: How to Make a Living and a Difference in the Second Half of Life, and One Person/Multiple Careers: The Original Guide to the Slash “/” Career. She has appeared in or been quoted by numerous media outlets including The Today Show, The Wall Street Journal, and National Public Radio.
Earlier in her career, she created the Shifting Careers column and blog for The New York Times, taught journalism and coached aspiring writers. A few careers ago, she practiced law for nearly a decade. She is well-versed in what it takes to successfully transition into a new work situation that fulfills you.
Kerry Hannon
Workplace Futurist and Career Transition Strategist
TV & Podcast Commentator | Keynote Speaker | Yahoo Finance Senior Columnist | Personal Finance & Entrepreneurship Expert
Kerry Hannon is a workplace futurist and strategist on career transitions, entrepreneurship, personal finance and retirement. She is a frequent TV, radio and podcast commentator and is a sought-after keynote speaker.
Kerry has written numerous books including, In Control at 50+: How to Succeed in the New World of Work, Great Jobs for Everyone 50 +: Finding Work That Keeps You Happy and Healthy...and Pays the Bills and Never Too Old to Get Rich: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Starting a Business Mid-Life.
Kerry is currently a senior columnist for Yahoo Finance and an on-air expert. She was formerly an expert columnist, opinion writer and regular contributor to The New York Times, MarketWatch, Forbes, and a personal finance and entrepreneurship expert on the PBS website NextAvenue.org.
Millions of viewers, readers and listeners have been motivated by Kerry’s can-do, down-to-earth message. She has appeared as a career and financial expert on The Dr. Phil Show ABC, CBS, CNBC, NBC Nightly News, NPR, Yahoo Finance and PBS.
Kerry has dedicated her work to making a difference in people’s lives by giving them the confidence and tools to succeed personally, professionally and financially. She offers her audiences and readers can-do expert advice on the best ways to empower themselves now and for the future.
This workshop is for you if...
You’re in a job that doesn’t fulfill you and you dream of pursuing something new
You’re approaching or have recently retired and looking for a new purpose to enrich your life
You were recently let go from a job and looking for a new position that pays well and brings you joy
You’re considering starting a business or non-profit, or joining a board – but want to make sure it’s the right fit
You want to make big changes but something is holding you back from taking the leap
You want to make sure you’re in a strong financial position to experiment with possibilities
You’re curious about learning how to work more effectively with younger generations
You’re ready to embrace change and explore new identities as you chart your path forward to a life you love
Santa Fe, USA
Rising Circle Ranch
An upscale regenerative ranch featuring traditional Pueblo architecture and spanning nearly 2,600 acres of wildlife, hiking trails in the arroyo, with ancient petroglyphs, and awe-inspiring beauty. Close to historic Santa Fe, an artisan’s mecca.
Meet Your MEA Facilitators
In addition to the powerful sessions conducted by Marci and Kerry you will be guided through the core MEA Owning Wisdom curriculum by our seasoned faculty members:
Christine Sperber
MEA Co-Founder and Chief Experience Office (CXO)
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Christine Sperber is a former professional snowboarder and seasoned entrepreneur who has launched and operated hotels, managed pro athletes, and worn the hats of writer, restauranteur, and more.
She has been with MEA since the beginning and is a devoted team builder whose authenticity, values-based leadership skills, and empathetic engagement create community wherever she focuses her attention.
Christine is an ardent activist and igniter of new ideas. You’re going to love her boundless energy and dedication to creating transformative experiences that change people’s lives. “I had the sheer pleasure of working with Christine in a number of capacities over 10 years. I have met very few people as passionate, open, personable, and dedicated as she is in any line of work she was engaged in. I look forward to any opportunity I might have to work with her in the future.” – Scott Owen, Executive Sales Management & Strategy
Lee Johnson
Land, Livestock, and Mindfulness
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Lee likes to say that he’s as ordinary as dirt but as complex as soil. He’s resident “cowboy sage” at our campus in Santa Fe, where his love for the simple yet complex hum of nature has led him to work in holistic land management. As steward of our four-square mile regenerative ranch, Lee translates nature’s teachings into simple insights that encourage us to tune into the inner and outer landscape of the world around us.
You will appreciate the opportunity to be in his presence and slow down, listen to nature, and gather around the campfire of shared understanding.
Work is not a four-letter word
Your work is a powerful vehicle for finding your purpose, demonstrating your value, and cultivating the connect you crave – with others and the world around you, and within yourself.
It’s time to give yourself permission to pursue work that makes you excited to jump out of bed in the morning and live your rewarding and impactful life.
