Author: Shelley McIntyre

14: GenX, Optimize for What Matters

14: GenX, Optimize for What Matters

You’ve been told to optimize for efficiency, productivity, performance. But in midlife, the real question is: optimize for what? You can shift from corporate conditioning to intentional choices and align energy with values instead.

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13: After the Career Ladder Vanishes

13: After the Career Ladder Vanishes

When the corporate ladder disappears beneath you, it can feel like failure. But being laid off or fired doesn’t erase your skills or your worth. You can reframe abrupt exits as release, reconnect with your whole self, and start creating something new.

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12: GenX Legacy 2: Now Build What's Next

12: GenX Legacy 2: Now Build What’s Next

Legacy isn’t just what you leave, it’s what you choose to build now. In this episode, we explore how to revive old skills, repair outdated patterns, and retire roles that no longer fit, so your next chapter reflects who you truly are.

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11: GenX Legacy 1: How to Choose What Stays

11: GenX Legacy 1: How to Choose What Stays

Legacy isn’t a monument, it’s the mark you leave in people’s lives and work. We’ll explore the family traditions, career roles, and expectations you’ve inherited, and how to decide which pieces to carry forward. And which to leave behind.

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10: Post-Corporate Detox: the Fog is Real

10: Post-Corporate Detox: the Fog is Real

You finally left corporate, but instead of relief, you’re foggy and fried. Normal! You’re offgassing. In this episode, we break down what that means, how to navigate the messy middle, and why rest is the reset you need.

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9: GenXer, Stop Waiting for the Big Idea

9: GenXer, Stop Waiting for the Big Idea

Waiting for the perfect idea? Don’t. It’s time to try small experiments, follow sparks, and pay attention to what lights you up. In this episode, we explore low-stakes ways to test your next move and why your next idea needs you to start moving.

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